Patents Assigned to Vesper Medical, Inc.
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Patent number: 11938046Abstract: A medical implant may include a structural member and a radiopaque marker. The structural member may include a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, an opening extending from the first surface to the second surface and defining a central axis, and a plurality of barbs extending into the opening toward the central axis. The barbs may be spaced apart from one another and spaced apart from each of the first surface and the second surface. The radiopaque marker may be disposed within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: VESPER MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Longo, Christopher Turek, Timothy O'Neil, Daniel Alexander
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Patent number: 11628076Abstract: A stent includes a high radial/crush force segment and a highly flexible segment. In an aspect, a plurality of first ring struts connected such that each of the plurality of first rings comprises a sinusoidal pattern having a plurality of apices and troughs, each first ring connected to an adjacent first ring by at least one connector. The connector extends from a ring strut of the first ring from a position near an apex of the first ring to a ring strut of the adjacent first rings near an apex of the adjacent ring, and a second stent segment comprises a plurality of second rings connected to one another to form a series of second rings.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: VESPER MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, William James Harrison
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Patent number: 11628075Abstract: A radially expandable, tubular stent, includes a first section having a first crush resistance force and a second section have a second crush resistance force, wherein the first crush resistance force is less than the second crush resistance force. The first section is connected to the second section to form a tube, connection of the first and second sections extending in an axial direction of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: VESPER MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Christopher N. Korkuch, William James Harrison, Thea Rose Sander
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Patent number: 11491037Abstract: A wheel lock or clip for maintaining position of a thumbwheel or wheel of a rotary actuated delivery device includes an arcuate or curved body having a live hinge extending therefrom, the hinge connected to an arm having an engagement tooth extending therefrom. The tooth is operatively connected to tab for actuation by a user to disengage the engagement tooth from teeth of gear or barrel of a wheel or a thumbwheel of the rotary actuated device to thereby allow free movement of the wheel or thumbwheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek
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Patent number: 11484422Abstract: A radially expandable, tubular stent, includes a first section having a first crush resistance force and a second section have a second crush resistance force, wherein the first crush resistance force is less than the second crush resistance force. The first section is connected to the second section to form a tube, connection of the first and second sections extending in an axial direction of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Christopher N. Korkuch, William James Harrison, Thea Rose Sander
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Patent number: 11419744Abstract: A device for withdrawing a sheath from a shaft includes a housing a flexible timing belt that is a continuous band forming a loop that has an inner surface and an outer surface. The timing belt has a plurality of belt teeth on a surface of the timing belt. The delivery device is by rotation of a barrel that is actuated by an actuator coupled to a barrel having a plurality of teeth such that rotation of the barrel such that the barrel teeth engages the belt teeth to cause movement of the timing belt causing movement of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek
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Patent number: 11376142Abstract: A stent includes a high radial force segment and a highly flexible segment, where the diameters of the high radial force segment and the highly flexible segment are substantially the same. The stent may further be placed with an additional stent segment, where the additional stent segment has a radial force similar to the radial force of the highly flexible force segment.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, William James Harrison
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Patent number: 11376140Abstract: A medical implant may include a structural member and a radiopaque marker. The structural member may include a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, an opening extending from the first surface to the second surface and defining a central axis, and a plurality of barbs extending into the opening toward the central axis. The barbs may be spaced apart from one another and spaced apart from each of the first surface and the second surface. The radiopaque marker may be disposed within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael Longo, Christopher Turek, Timothy O'Neil, Daniel Alexander
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Patent number: 11364134Abstract: A stent includes a high radial force segment and a highly flexible segment, where the diameters of the high radial force segment and the highly flexible segment are different. For example, the stent may be formed from a tube having varying diameters as it extends distally combined with increased strut density to achieve increased flexibility distally while reducing loss of radial stiffness. The stent may further be placed with an additional stent segment, where the additional stent segment has a radial force similar to the radial force of the highly flexible force segment.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Bruce J. Shook, William James Harrison
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Patent number: 11357650Abstract: A stent includes a high radial/crush force segment and a highly flexible segment. In an aspect, a plurality of first ring struts connected such that each of the plurality of first rings comprises a sinusoidal pattern having a plurality of apices and troughs, each first ring connected to an adjacent first ring by at least one connector. The connector extends from a ring strut of the first ring from a position near an apex of the first ring to a ring strut of the adjacent first rings near an apex of the adjacent ring, and a second stent segment comprises a plurality of second rings connected to one another to form a series of second rings.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, William James Harrison
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Patent number: 11344439Abstract: Implantable stents that include strips that are each comprised of main struts connected by first connectors, and adjacent strips are connected by second connectors. The strut connectors have a structure, including areas of expanded or reduced width or thickness, to account for venous applications. When used for venous applications, the stents convey benefit from configurations that improve flexibility (due to the greater elasticity of venous applications) while maintaining enough stiffness to resist pressure on the venous structure in selected areas (such as for the May-Thurner syndrome). The stents include particular structural characteristics that are particularly advantageous for (although not limited to) venous applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, William James Harrison
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Patent number: 11234848Abstract: A delivery device according to principles described herein includes a catheter having three concentric shafts including an inner core, an outer sheath over the inner core and an outer support shaft at least partially extending over the inner core and the outer sheath. A timing belt having a plurality of belt teeth on a surface of the timing belt is coupled to an outer sheath over a medical device or stent on the inner core such that movement of the timing belt link causes movement of the outer sheath from its position over the medical device or stent. The delivery device is actuated by rotation of a thumbwheel a thumbwheel coupled to a barrel having a plurality of teeth such that rotation of the thumbwheel causes movement of the barrel such that the barrel teeth engage the belt teeth to cause movement of the timing belt causing movement of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek
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Patent number: 11219541Abstract: A wheel lock or clip for maintaining position of a thumbwheel or wheel of a rotary actuated delivery device includes an arcuate or curved body having a live hinge extending therefrom, the hinge connected to an arm having an engagement tooth extending therefrom. The tooth is operatively connected to tab for actuation by a user to disengage the engagement tooth from teeth of gear or barrel of a wheel or a thumbwheel of the rotary actuated device to thereby allow free movement of the wheel or thumbwheel.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek
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Patent number: 11160676Abstract: A delivery device according to principles described herein includes a catheter having three concentric shafts including an inner core, an outer sheath over the inner core and an outer support shaft at least partially extending over the inner core and the outer sheath. A timing belt having a plurality of belt teeth on a surface of the timing belt is coupled to an outer sheath over a medical device or stent on the inner core such that movement of the timing belt link causes movement of the outer sheath from its position over the medical device or stent. The delivery device is actuated by rotation of a thumbwheel a thumbwheel coupled to a barrel having a plurality of teeth such that rotation of the thumbwheel causes movement of the barrel such that the barrel teeth engage the belt teeth to cause movement of the timing belt causing movement of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek
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Patent number: 11147694Abstract: A medical implant may include a structural member and a radiopaque marker. The structural member may include a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, an opening extending from the first surface to the second surface and defining a central axis, and a plurality of barbs extending into the opening toward the central axis. The barbs may be spaced apart from one another and spaced apart from each of the first surface and the second surface. The radiopaque marker may be disposed within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: VESPER MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Longo, Christopher Turek, Timothy O'Neil, Daniel Alexander
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Patent number: 10993825Abstract: A delivery device according to principles described herein includes a catheter having three concentric shafts including an inner core, an outer sheath over the inner core and an outer support shaft at least partially extending over the inner core and the outer sheath. A timing belt having a plurality of belt teeth on a surface of the timing belt is coupled to an outer sheath over a medical device or stent on the inner core such that movement of the timing belt link causes movement of the outer sheath from its position over the medical device or stent. The delivery device is actuated by rotation of a thumbwheel a thumbwheel coupled to a barrel having a plurality of teeth such that rotation of the thumbwheel causes movement of the barrel such that the barrel teeth engage the belt teeth to cause movement of the timing belt causing movement of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek
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Patent number: 10987239Abstract: A delivery device according to principles described herein includes a catheter having three concentric shafts including an inner core, an outer sheath over the inner core and an outer support shaft at least partially extending over the inner core and the outer sheath. A timing belt having a plurality of belt teeth on a surface of the timing belt is coupled to an outer sheath over a medical device or stent on the inner core such that movement of the timing belt link causes movement of the outer sheath from its position over the medical device or stent. The delivery device is actuated by rotation of a thumbwheel a thumbwheel coupled to a barrel having a plurality of teeth such that rotation of the thumbwheel causes movement of the barrel such that the barrel teeth engage the belt teeth to cause movement of the timing belt causing movement of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek
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Patent number: 10849769Abstract: Self-expending stents that include circumferential rings of alternating interconnected struts connected by flexible connectors. The struts of the rings and flexible connectors have a structure, including areas of expanded or reduced width or thickness, to account for venous applications. When used for venous applications, the stents convey benefit from configurations that improve flexibility (due to the greater elasticity of venous applications) while maintaining enough stiffness to resist pressure on the venous structure in selected areas (such as for the May-Thurner syndrome). The stents include particular structural characteristics—often expressed as ratios between different measurements—that are particularly advantageous for (although not limited to) venous applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: William James Harrison, Michael A. Longo
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Patent number: 10758381Abstract: A radially expandable, tubular stent, includes a first section having a first crush resistance force and a second section have a second crush resistance force, wherein the first crush resistance force is less than the second crush resistance force. The first section is connected to the second section to form a tube, connection of the first and second sections extending in an axial direction of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Christopher N. Korkuch, William James Harrison, Thea Rose Sander
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Patent number: 10736762Abstract: A delivery device according to principles described herein includes a catheter having three concentric shafts including an inner core, an outer sheath over the inner core and an outer support shaft at least partially extending over the inner core and the outer sheath. A timing belt having a plurality of belt teeth on a surface of the timing belt is coupled to an outer sheath over a medical device or stent on the inner core such that movement of the timing belt link causes movement of the outer sheath from its position over the medical device or stent. The delivery device is actuated by rotation of a thumbwheel a thumbwheel coupled to a barrel having a plurality of teeth such that rotation of the thumbwheel causes movement of the barrel such that the barrel teeth engage the belt teeth to cause movement of the timing belt causing movement of the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Vesper Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Longo, Timothy W. O'Neil, Christopher John Turek