Patents by Inventor Alex Bloomquist
Alex Bloomquist 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).
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Publication number: 20240268807Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
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Patent number: 12059142Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
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Patent number: 11998183Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
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Publication number: 20240115249Abstract: A medical device including a removable frame and biomaterial cover, methods of assembling and using the same, and a delivery system including the same are described herein. The medical device includes a frame having proximal and distal ends, the frame including a proximal disc at the proximal end, a distal disc at the distal end, and a connecting segment connecting the proximal and distal discs. Each of the proximal and distal discs includes a respective plurality of prongs, the plurality of prongs each extending from the connecting segment to a free end. The medical device further includes at least one biomaterial cover including an outer section and an inner section defining a cavity therebetween, wherein at least one of the proximal and distal discs of the frame is positioned in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventor: Alex Bloomquist
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Publication number: 20240050080Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
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Patent number: 11883014Abstract: A medical device including a removable frame and biomaterial cover, methods of assembling and using the same, and a delivery system including the same are described herein. The medical device includes a frame having proximal and distal ends, the frame including a proximal disc at the proximal end, a distal disc at the distal end, and a connecting segment having a proximal end and a distal end connecting the proximal and distal discs. Each of the proximal and distal discs includes a respective plurality of prongs and has a maximum cross-sectional dimension larger than the connecting segment. The medical device further includes at least one biomaterial cover including an outer section and an inner section defining a cavity therebetween, wherein at least one of the proximal and distal discs of the frame is positioned in the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventor: Alex Bloomquist
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Patent number: 11832805Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Osberghaus, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
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Publication number: 20220330930Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
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Publication number: 20210361269Abstract: A medical device including a removable frame and biomaterial cover, methods of assembling and using the same, and a delivery system including the same are described herein. The medical device includes a frame having proximal and distal ends, the frame including a proximal disc at the proximal end, a distal disc at the distal end, and a connecting segment having a proximal end and a distal end connecting the proximal and distal discs. Each of the proximal and distal discs includes a respective plurality of prongs and has a maximum cross-sectional dimension larger than the connecting segment. The medical device further includes at least one biomaterial cover including an outer section and an inner section defining a cavity therebetween, wherein at least one of the proximal and distal discs of the frame is positioned in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventor: Alex Bloomquist
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Publication number: 20210236102Abstract: A medical device including a locking mechanism and a method including activating the locking mechanism are described herein. The medical device includes distal and proximal disc portions and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to pull and maintain the distal and proximal disc portions toward each other when the medical device is deployed in an expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Brian Perszyk, Alex Bloomquist, Andrea Osberghaus, Tracee Eidenschink, Erika Beek, Philip Osterbauer
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Publication number: 20210059684Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments and methods of reducing or eliminating erosion resulting from the use of an occluder. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to reducing or eliminating erosion resulting from the use of an occluder while maintaining the fundamental function and effectiveness of the occluder with an improved occluder braid pattern. The embodiments and methods disclosed herein reduce or eliminate erosion, for example, by reducing the friction and force of an occluder on cardiac tissue and/or by increasing occluder disc compliance to cardiac structures and movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Michael P. Meyer, Dan E. Gutfinger, Pankaj Gupta, Brian Perszyk, Alex Bloomquist, Hanna Williams, Erika Beek
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Publication number: 20210059650Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Osberghaus, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer