Patents Assigned to Teramaed, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6517572
    Abstract: The invention provides an endovascular graft system for repair of aneurysms. The graft system includes a trunk component and first and second leg components. The graft components include graft material supported by a plurality of stents which are spaced apart and affixed to the graft material in a manner that allows articulation of the graft system without excessive wear of the graft material. The stents are formed by intersecting struts which may be tapered to relieve stress. A stabilizing mechanism is provided to stabilize the position of the legs with respect to the trunk when the graft system is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Teramaed, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, John R. Drontle, Matthew J. Olson, Thomas K. Heiland, Peter T. Keith