Patents by Inventor Ahmed Malek

Ahmed Malek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Collapsible blood filter with optimal braid geometry
    Patent number: 6602271
    Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible blood filter for use during a vascular procedure, such as angioplasty or stent deployment. A filter made of braided filaments is located on the distal end of a delivery member, and the filter is deployed downstream of the vascular treatment site to capture emboli released during and immediately after the procedure. Optimal braid geometry of the filter ensures that captured emboli will be retained during collapse and removal of the filter following the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic Ave, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Adams, Ahmed Malek, Jerry R. Brightbill, Nasser Rafiee, Nareak Douk, David S. Brin, Dennis L. Brooks, Robert D. Lashinski
  • Collapsible blood filter with optimal braid geometry
    Publication number: 20020004667
    Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible blood filter for use during a vascular procedure, such as angioplasty or stent deployment. A filter made of braided filaments is located on the distal end of a delivery member, and the filter is deployed downstream of the vascular treatment site to capture emboli released during and immediately after the procedure. Optimal braid geometry of the filter ensures that captured emboli will be retained during collapse and removal of the filter following the procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Bruce Adams, Ahmed Malek, Jerry R. Brightbill, Nasser Rafiee, Nareak Douk, David S. Brin, Dennis L. Brooks, Robert D. Lashinski