Patents Examined by Leander Taylor, III
  • Patent number: 7621946
    Abstract: Implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery systems and methods for making and using the same. An example implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system may include an inner member having a first lumen disposed therein. An outer member may at least partially surround the inner member so that a second lumen is disposed between the inner and outer members. The second lumen may be configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therein. The delivery system may also include a hub including a fluid introduction port, a first fluid flow path in fluid communication with the fluid introduction port, and a second fluid flow path in fluid communication with the fluid introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Turner, John Blix, John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
  • Patent number: 7582094
    Abstract: A device for use on an epilator having a drivable epilation head with a plurality of clamping elements. The device can be adapted to cover at least one clamping to prevent the clamping element from trapping hairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Dorber, Pedro Sanchez-Martinez
  • Patent number: 7582101
    Abstract: The disclosure describes apparatuses and methods for the luminal delivery of therapeutic devices. The apparatus includes a decoupling assembly comprising a retention element, a energy-responsive element and a thermally sensitive element. The application of heat to the thermally sensitive element alters its configuration such that it no longer maintains the retention element in engagement with the therapeutic device, releasing the therapeutic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Cordis Development Corporation
    Inventors: Donald K. Jones, Vladimir Mitelberg