Patents Assigned to Poiesis Medical, LLC
  • BALLOON ENCAPSULATED CATHETER TIP
    Publication number: 20140107573
    Abstract: This invention is generally related to catheters for insertion into a body cavity, duct or vessel, and more particularly to a tip or plug for a catheter. The catheter tip is constructed and arranged to form a seal on the end portion of the catheter tube, while a sleeve secured or formed integrally to the tip cooperates with the catheter tube to form a first balloon that encapsulates the tip of the catheter and a second balloon that positions the catheter within the body cavity, duct or vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Poiesis Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory D. Wiita, Bruce E. Wiita
  • Balloon encapsulated catheter tip
    Patent number: 8636724
    Abstract: This invention is generally related to catheters for insertion into a body cavity, duct or vessel, and more particularly to a tip or plug for a catheter. The catheter tip is constructed and arranged to form a seal on the end portion of the catheter tube, while a sleeve secured or formed integrally to the tip cooperates with the catheter tube to form a first balloon that encapsulates the tip of the catheter and a second balloon that positions the catheter within the body cavity, duct or vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Poiesis Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory D. Wiita, Bruce E. Wiita