Patents by Inventor Al Intoccia

Al Intoccia 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).

  • Patent number: 8197463
    Abstract: A method for removing an object from a body lumen includes dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and causing the dispensed fluid to propel the object along the body lumen. A device for removing an object from a body lumen includes a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and a pump in fluid communication with the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Al Intoccia
  • Publication number: 20110092957
    Abstract: A method for removing an object from a body lumen includes dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and causing the dispensed fluid to propel the object along the body lumen. A device for removing an object from a body lumen includes a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and a pump in fluid communication with the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Al INTOCCIA
  • Patent number: 7837672
    Abstract: A method for removing an object from a body lumen includes dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and causing the dispensed fluid to propel the object along the body lumen. A device for removing an object from a body lumen includes a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and a pump in fluid communication with the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Al Intoccia
  • Publication number: 20070088256
    Abstract: A method for removing an object from a body lumen includes dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and causing the dispensed fluid to propel the object along the body lumen. A device for removing an object from a body lumen includes a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and a pump in fluid communication with the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventor: Al Intoccia
  • Publication number: 20030229332
    Abstract: A method for removing an object from a body lumen includes dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and causing the dispensed fluid to propel the object along the body lumen. A device for removing an object from a body lumen includes a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid into the body lumen, and a pump in fluid communication with the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Al Intoccia