Patents Assigned to J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
  • Publication number: 20200022837
    Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
  • Publication number: 20200016381
    Abstract: A method of inducing retrograde blood flow may include extending a sheath through opposite walls of one of an artery and a vein of a subject and through a wall of the other of the artery and the vein such that a distal end of the sheath may be positioned within one of the artery and the vein. The method may include inducing retrograde blood flow in the artery and delivering the induced retrograde blood flow into the vein of the subject via the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael CALHOUN, Jeff FRANCO
  • Publication number: 20190380689
    Abstract: A medical device may include an outer assembly having a first shaft, a first lumen extending through the first shaft, and an atraumatic first tip removably coupled to a distal end of the first shaft; an inner assembly configured to extend through the first lumen of the outer assembly, the inner assembly including a second shaft, a second lumen extending through the second shaft, and a second tip removably coupled to a distal end of the second shaft, the second tip being configured to pierce tissue; and a plug assembly configured to extend through the second lumen of the inner assembly, the plug assembly including a third shaft and a plug removably coupled to a distal end of the third shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventor: Robert VIDLUND
  • Publication number: 20190366060
    Abstract: A method may include inflating a first balloon within an internal carotid artery so as to block antegrade flow of blood into an ophthalmic artery. Additionally, the method may include maintaining antegrade flow of blood in the internal carotid artery via a perfusion lumen in the first balloon. Further, the method may include inserting a device into the ophthalmic artery via a lumen extending through a portion of the first balloon to a side opening in the first balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Michael Calhoun
  • Patent number: 10470925
    Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
  • Publication number: 20190269550
    Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael CALHOUN, Jeff FRANCO, Robert M. VIDLUND
  • Patent number: 10398880
    Abstract: A method may include inflating a first balloon within an internal carotid artery so as to block antegrade flow of blood into an ophthalmic artery. Additionally, the method may include maintaining antegrade flow of blood in the internal carotid artery via a perfusion lumen in the first balloon. Further, the method may include inserting a device into the ophthalmic artery via a lumen extending through a portion of the first balloon to a side opening in the first balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Michael Calhoun
  • Publication number: 20190262000
    Abstract: A method may include positioning a first device within an internal carotid artery of a subject and impeding antegrade blood flow in the internal carotid artery. Additionally, the method may include delivering a pharmaceutical agent through an external carotid artery for passage into an ophthalmic artery of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Robert VIDLUND, Michael CALHOUN
  • Patent number: 10342699
    Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject via first device. Additionally, the method may include positioning the first device or a second device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: J.D. FRANCO & CO., LLC
    Inventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
  • Publication number: 20190183518
    Abstract: A method may include delivering a first catheter to a location within an arterial vasculature of a subject. The location may include at least one of an internal carotid artery of the subject or a junction between an ophthalmic artery of the subject and the internal carotid artery of the subject. The method also may include moving a second catheter relative to the first catheter so as to reorient a direction of a distal opening of the second catheter, the second catheter being connected to the first catheter at a joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco
  • Publication number: 20190142631
    Abstract: A method may include accessing a terminal branch of an ophthalmic artery through a face of a subject. Additionally, the method may include positioning a device within the ophthalmic artery of the subject and treating at least one of a blockage, a stenosis, a lesion, plaque or other physiology in at least one of the ophthalmic artery or a junction between an internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael CALHOUN, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
  • Publication number: 20190126013
    Abstract: A method may include inflating a first balloon within an internal carotid artery so as to block antegrade flow of blood into an ophthalmic artery. Additionally, the method may include maintaining antegrade flow of blood in the internal carotid artery via a perfusion lumen in the first balloon. Further, the method may include inserting a device into the ophthalmic artery via a lumen extending through a portion of the first balloon to a side opening in the first balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Michael Calhoun
  • Publication number: 20190105147
    Abstract: A method of treating an eye of a patient may include positioning an expandable strut structure within at least one of an internal carotid artery, an ophthalmic artery, or an ostium at a junction between the internal carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery. Additionally, the method may include directing blood flow towards the ophthalmic artery via a diverter element associated with the expandable strut structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco
  • Patent number: 10195077
    Abstract: A method, device, or system for treating eye disorders or conditions, comprising restoring or increasing blood flow or blood flow rate in an artery that supplies blood to or in the eye, thereby increasing the amount of nutrient(s) that reaches the eye or a portion thereof. The invention also includes methods, devices, or systems for treating eye disorders or conditions which use reverse flow or retrograde flow structures and systems during the treatment of the eye disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund
  • Patent number: 10143585
    Abstract: A method, device, or system for treating eye disorders or conditions, comprising restoring or increasing blood flow or blood flow rate in an artery that supplies blood to or in the eye, thereby increasing the amount of nutrient(s) that reaches the eye or a portion thereof. The invention also includes methods, devices, or systems for treating eye disorders or conditions which use reverse flow or retrograde flow structures and systems during the treatment of the eye disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLC
    Inventors: Michael Calhoun, Jeff Franco, Robert M. Vidlund