Patents Assigned to Terumo Corporation
  • Polymer particles
    Patent number: 10144793
    Abstract: Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory M. Cruise, Gloria Hincapie, Clayton Harris
  • Embolic devices
    Patent number: 10124090
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus, compositions, systems and methods for occluding vascular structures and vascular malformations with radiopaque hydrogel filaments. The filaments can contain no support members and can be CT and MR compatible. Methods of forming such filaments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Constant, Edward Michael Keeley, Joshua Garretson, Gregory M. Cruise, Wendy Graczyk
  • Polymer particles
    Patent number: 10118980
    Abstract: Polymer particle embolics and methods of making same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Plotkin, Gregory M. Cruise, Edward Michael Keeley, Renee Yu, Clayton Harris
  • Polymers
    Patent number: 10092663
    Abstract: Polymers are described herein comprising: a reaction product of a prepolymer solution including at least one macromer, at least one flexomer, and at least one visualization agent. Methods of making and using these polymers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Constant, Gregory M. Cruise, Samuel Chen
  • Drive mechanism for a drug delivery device
    Patent number: 10058659
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device having a rotationally fixed plunger rod driven by a lead screw. The lead screw engages a free lock which is coupled to a release knob. A dose setting dial cooperates with an inner cylinder using a clutch to establish the axial movement of the plunger rod during dose setting and dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignees: Terumo Corporation, Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: Masaru Saiki
  • Polymer particles
    Patent number: 9938367
    Abstract: Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory M. Cruise, Gloria Hincapie, Clayton Harris
  • Polymer particles
    Patent number: 9803043
    Abstract: Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory M. Cruise, Gloria Hincapie, Clayton Harris
  • Polymer particles
    Patent number: 9688788
    Abstract: Polymer particle embolics and methods of making same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Steve Plotkin, Gregory M. Cruise, Edward Michael Keeley, Renee Yu, Clayton Harris
  • Polymer particles
    Patent number: 9546236
    Abstract: Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory M. Cruise, Gloria Hincapie, Clayton Harris
  • Embolic devices
    Patent number: 9456823
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus, compositions, systems and associated methods to occlude structures and malformations of the vasculature with radiopaque hydrogel filaments with delayed controlled rates of expansion. Further described is a device for implantation in an animal comprising a difunctional, low molecular weight ethylenically unsaturated shapeable macromer; an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and a radiopaque element, wherein said device contains no support members. Methods of forming such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Constant, Josh Garretson, Gregory M. Cruise
  • LIVING BODY TISSUE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20150343710
    Abstract: An internal tissue including a lesion region in the human body is modeled as a three-dimensional model. By reconstructing thickness or flexibility of a lumen wall portion including the lesion region and making it possible to confirm a motion of the lumen wall or a flow of fluid in the inside of the lumen wall, a state of the lesion region in the lumen can be confirmed clearly by visual inspection or the like. As a result, the diagnosis in the lumen can be made easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: TERUMO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hiroshi MISAWA
  • Drive mechanism for a drug delivery device
    Patent number: 9155841
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device having a rotationally fixed plunger rod driven by a lead screw. The lead screw engages a free lock which is coupled to a release knob. A dose setting dial cooperates with an inner cylinder using a clutch to establish the axial movement of the plunger rod during dose setting and dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignees: TERUMO CORPORATION, SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Masaru Saiki
  • Dose Display Mechanism for a Drug Delivery Device
    Publication number: 20120232517
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dose display mechanism for a drug delivery device that allows the user to select multiple doses of an injectable drug and for the dispensing of the set dosage of the drug and applying said drug to a patient, preferably by injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: TERUMO CORPORATION, SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Masaru Saiki
  • Cap for drug delivery devices
    Patent number: 8057441
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cap for drug delivery devices, in particular of the injector-type comprising a needle and a needle cover, wherein said cap is suitable as a needle safety tool, by comprising a needle cover retaining portion. In particular, the present invention relates to such devices, which are handled by the patients themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignees: Terumo Corporation, Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Jun Tsubota
  • LIVING BODY TISSUE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20110015530
    Abstract: An internal tissue including a lesion region in the human body is modeled as a three-dimensional model. By reconstructing thickness or flexibility of a lumen wall portion including the lesion region and making it possible to confirm a motion of the lumen wall or a flow of fluid in the inside of the lumen wall, a state of the lesion region in the lumen can be confirmed clearly by visual inspection or the like. As a result, the diagnosis in the lumen can be made easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: TERUMO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hiroshi MISAWA
  • Artificial blood vessel
    Patent number: 7780622
    Abstract: There is described an artificial blood vessel for use in a region of a living body which needs to be repeatedly pierced with a needle. The artificial blood vessel includes a main section having a vessel wall which includes a laminated assembly comprising an inner layer, an outer layer, and an intermediate layer positioned therebetween, and a pair of anastomotic sections disposed on the respective opposite ends of the main section. Each of the anastomotic sections has an intermediate layer thinner than the intermediate layer of the main section or is free of an intermediate layer, so that the anastomotic section as a vessel wall thinner than the main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignees: Vascutek Limited, Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Fitzpatrick, Tadanori Okubo
  • Minimal invasive endoscopic methods and apparatus for harvesting blood vessels
    Patent number: 7662153
    Abstract: A blood vessel in a patient is severed by inserting a shaft through an incision in the patient, the shaft carrying first and second clamps. The first and second clamps are closed against the vessel in closely adjacent relationship to one another. Thereafter, the clamps are moved in generally opposing directions to sever the vessel at a location between the clamps. Each clamp carries a cauterizing pad for cauterizing the severed ends of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignees: Terumo Corporation, Olympus Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick Gruhl, Erin Jessica Lindsay
  • Method and apparatus for endoscopic dissection of blood vessels
    Patent number: 7556633
    Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus for dissecting a blood vessel includes a endoscopic barrel having a plurality of lumens, one of the lumens being dimensioned for receiving an endoscope, a handle disposed at a proximal end of the endoscopic barrel, at least two fingers having distally curved ends for dissecting and cauterizing the desired blood vessel, and a displaceable cone portion disposed over a distal end of the endoscopic barrel. The cone portion has a first position concealing the at least two fingers and a second, extended position exposing the at least two fingers. A control rod extends between the handle and each of the fingers such that movement of the control mechanism between a first position and a second position produces a predetermined movement of the respective finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignees: Terumo Corporation, Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Erin Jessica Lindsay
  • Vein dissector, cauterizing and ligating apparatus for endoscopic harvesting of blood vessels
    Patent number: 7510562
    Abstract: An endoscopic apparatus for harvesting a desired blood vessel including an endoscopic barrel having at least two lumens, one of the lumens dimensioned for receiving an endoscope, a handle disposed at a proximal end of the endoscopic barrel, a cone portion disposed over a distal end of the endoscopic barrel, and at least one manipulator fork extendable from the cone portion for dissecting the desired blood vessel from connective tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignees: Terumo Corporation, Olympus Corporation
    Inventor: Erin Jessica Lindsay
  • Drive Mechanism For A Drug Delivery Device
    Publication number: 20080312605
    Abstract: This invention relates to a drive mechanism for a drug delivery device, drug delivery devices comprising the drive mechanism of the invention and a method of assembling such drug delivery devices, which allow the user to select multiple doses of an injectable drug and to dispense the set dose of the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicants: sanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH, Terumo Corporation
    Inventor: Masaru SAIKI