Patents Examined by John D. Yasko, Jr.
  • Clip device for vascular catheter
    Patent number: 6290691
    Abstract: A vascular dilatation catheter including an elongated catheter shaft having a distal and a proximal end and a first lumen extending therethrough fluid connection with a distally located balloon and a second lumen capable of receiving a guidewire is provided with a clip device attached about a proximal portion of the catheter shaft and adapted to releasibly secure the catheter shaft in a coiled configuration between uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Sarah J. Krieger