Patents Assigned to Rheoxtech, LLC
  • Publication number: 20230098643
    Abstract: An interventional ostium occlusion catheter includes a catheter tube with at least one port at a first end, a tip at a second end, and a central lumen, with a positioning component and an occlusion component on the surface of the catheter tube close to the tip. A method of coronary intervention using the catheter includes maneuvering the catheter to an ostium; inserting the catheter into a coronary vessel; activating the positioning component and the occlusion component; and delivering an infusion via the lumen. An interventional system for improving management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes includes the catheter; a blood infusion device that delivers controlled reperfusate; and a ventricular unloading device that manipulates myocardial oxygen demand in a coronary chamber. The operator can mitigate reperfusion-related and oxygen-related tissue injury by precisely modulating oxygen re-exposure when re-establishing flow and when using a ventricular unloading device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Rheoxtech LLC
    Inventors: Neil J. Thomas, Gintaras A. Vaisnys
  • Publication number: 20210113757
    Abstract: A system and methods are described for improving the management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes. The system combines a catheter-based sub-system which allows for simultaneous balloon dilation of a coronary artery and infusion of a carefully controlled perfusate during percutaneous coronary intervention. The system allows for modulation of levels of oxygen at the time of percutaneous intervention. In addition, catheters and systems are provided for administration of fluids with modified oxygen content during an intervention that incorporate upstream flow control members to compartmentalize the perfusion of the target coronary artery and the remainder of the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Rheoxtech LLC
    Inventors: Neil J. Thomas, Gintaras A. Vaisnys
  • Patent number: 9775940
    Abstract: A system and methods are described for improving the management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes. The system combines a catheter-based sub-system which allows for simultaneous balloon dilation of a coronary artery and infusion of a carefully controlled perfusate during percutaneous coronary intervention. The system allows for modulation of levels of oxygen at the time of percutaneous intervention. In addition, catheters and systems are provided for administration of fluids with modified oxygen content during an intervention that incorporate upstream flow control members to compartmentalize the perfusion of the target coronary artery and the remainder of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventors: Neil J. Thomas, Gintaras A. Vaisnys
  • Patent number: 9623167
    Abstract: A system and methods are described for improving the management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes or other ischemic conditions. A method and apparatus is described that allows mitigation of oxygen-related injury by precisely modulating the level of oxygen re-exposure during reoxygenation by a controlled feedback loop based on parameters of the tissue measured by a real-time tissue sensor or probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: RHEOXTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Gintaras A. Vaisnys, Neil J. Thomas, James G. Moore
  • Patent number: 9504779
    Abstract: A system and methods are described for improving the management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes. The system combines a catheter-based sub-system which allows for simultaneous balloon dilation of a coronary artery and infusion of a carefully controlled perfusate during percutaneous coronary intervention. The system allows for modulation of levels of oxygen at the time of percutaneous intervention. In addition, catheters and systems are provided for administration of fluids with modified oxygen content during an intervention that incorporate upstream flow control members to compartmentalize the perfusion of the target coronary artery and the remainder of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: RHEOXTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Neil J. Thomas, Gintaras A. Vaisnys
  • Patent number: 9211371
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing coronary perfusion and cardiac reoxygenation that enables accurate control of oxygen levels in blood used for the coronary circulation. Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood are collected and oxygen levels are measured by sensors. The deoxygenated and oxygenated blood is then mixed and the mixed blood is measured by another sensor. The sensors provide data used to provide real-time oxygen level measurement and adjustment for blood supplied for coronary circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventor: Neil J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9084856
    Abstract: A system and methods are described for improving the management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes. The system combines a catheter-based sub-system which allows for simultaneous balloon dilation of a coronary artery and infusion of a carefully controlled perfusate during percutaneous coronary intervention. The system allows for modulation of levels of oxygen at the time of percutaneous intervention. In addition, catheters and systems are provided for administration of fluids with modified oxygen content during an intervention that incorporate upstream flow control members to compartmentalize the perfusion of the target coronary artery and the remainder of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventors: Neil J. Thomas, Gintaras A. Vaisnys
  • Patent number: 8888737
    Abstract: A system and methods are described for improving the management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes or other ischemic conditions. A method and apparatus is described that allows mitigation of oxygen-related injury by precisely modulating the level of oxygen re-exposure during reoxygenation by a controlled feedback loop based on parameters of the tissue measured by a real-time tissue sensor or probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventors: Gintaras A. Vaisnys, Neil J. Thomas, James G. Moore
  • Patent number: 8709343
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing coronary perfusion and cardiac reoxygenation that enables accurate control of oxygen levels in blood used for the coronary circulation. Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood are collected and oxygen levels are measured by sensors. The deoxygenated and oxygenated blood is then mixed and the mixed blood is measured by another sensor. The sensors provide data used to provide real-time oxygen level measurement and adjustment for blood supplied for coronary circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventor: Neil J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8562585
    Abstract: A system and methods are described for improving the management of ischemic cardiac tissue during acute coronary syndromes. The system combines a catheter-based sub-system which allows for simultaneous balloon dilation of a coronary artery and infusion of a carefully controlled perfusate during percutaneous coronary intervention. The system allows for modulation of levels of oxygen at the time of percutaneous intervention. In addition, catheters and systems are provided for administration of fluids with modified oxygen content during an intervention that incorporate upstream flow control members to compartmentalize the perfusion of the target coronary artery and the remainder of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventors: Neil J. Thomas, Gintaras A. Vaisnys
  • Publication number: 20130131638
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing coronary perfusion and cardiac reoxygenation that enables accurate control of oxygen levels in blood used for the coronary circulation. Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood are collected and oxygen levels are measured by sensors. The deoxygenated and oxygenated blood is then mixed and the mixed blood is measured by another sensor. The sensors provide data used to provide real-time oxygen level measurement and adjustment for blood supplied for coronary circulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventor: Neil J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8178041
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing coronary perfusion and cardiac reoxygenation that enables accurate control of oxygen levels in blood used for the coronary circulation. Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood are collected and oxygen levels are measured by sensors. The deoxygenated and oxygenated blood is then mixed and the mixed blood is measured by another sensor. The sensors provide data used to provide real-time oxygen level measurement and adjustment for blood supplied for coronary circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventor: Neil J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7708942
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing coronary perfusion and cardiac reoxygenation that enables accurate control of oxygen levels in blood used for the coronary circulation. Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood are collected and oxygen levels are measured by sensors. The deoxygenated and oxygenated blood is then mixed and the mixed blood is measured by another sensor. The sensors provide data used to provide real-time oxygen level measurement and adjustment for blood supplied for coronary circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventor: Neil J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7455812
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing coronary perfusion and cardiac reoxygenation that enables accurate control of oxygen levels in blood used for the coronary circulation. Deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood are collected and oxygen levels are measured by sensors. The deoxygenated and oxygenated blood is then mixed and the mixed blood is measured by another sensor. The sensors provide data used to provide real-time oxygen level measurement and adjustment for blood supplied for coronary circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Rheoxtech, LLC
    Inventor: Neil J. Thomas