Patents by Inventor Alvaro Laguna

Alvaro Laguna 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).

  • Publication number: 20070061000
    Abstract: Balloon catheters having the strength and maximum inflated diameter characteristics of an angioplasty balloon and having the recovery characteristics during deflation of an elastic embolectomy balloon. The balloon catheter can be made in very small sizes and has a lubricious and chemically inert outer surface. The balloon catheter is easy to navigate through tortuous passageways, is capable of rapid inflation and deflation and has high burst strengths. Balloon covers having these same characteristics are also described for use with conventional embolectomy balloons or angioplasty balloons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Carey Campbell, Alvaro Laguna, Mark Spencer
  • Publication number: 20070055301
    Abstract: Balloon catheters are provided having the balloon length is substantially surrounded by an elastic cover. The balloon and the cover maintain a substantially and circular cross-section along the balloon length during inflation. The cross section is able to maintain a uniform size down the length of the balloon during inflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Carey Campbell, Alvaro Laguna, Mark Spencer
  • Publication number: 20060271091
    Abstract: Balloon catheters are provided having the balloon length is substantially surrounded by an elastic cover. The balloon and the cover maintain a substantially and circular cross-section along the balloon length during inflation. The cross section is able to maintain a uniform size down the length of the balloon during inflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Carey Campbell, Alvaro Laguna, Mark Spencer
  • Publication number: 20050273162
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for a conduit, such as an implantable conduit for a vessel. The conduit may comprise a main member and a side branch member. The conduit may be implanted with the side-branch member initially disposed within the main member. When positioned, the side-branch member may then be extended from within the main member and into a vessel side-branch, The materials for the conduit may include circumferentially distensible and/or low recoil materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: Sentient Engineering & Technology, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Alvaro Laguna
  • Publication number: 20050273152
    Abstract: Balloon catheters having the strength and maximum inflated diameter characteristics of an angioplasty balloon and having the recovery characteristics during deflation of an elastic embolectomy balloon. The balloon catheter can be made in very small sizes and has a lubricious and chemically inert outer surface. The balloon catheter is easy to navigate through tortuous passageways, is capable of rapid inflation and deflation and has high burst strengths. Balloon covers having these same characteristics are also described for use with conventional embolectomy balloons or angioplasty balloons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Carey Campbell, Alvaro Laguna, Mark Spencer
  • Publication number: 20050228474
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for a conduit, such as an implantable conduit for a vessel. The conduit may comprise a main member and a side-branch member. The conduit may be implanted with the side-branch member initially disposed within the main member. When positioned, the side-branch member may then be extended from within the main member and into a vessel side-branch. The materials for the conduit may include circumferentially distensible and/or low recoil materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventor: Alvaro Laguna
  • Patent number: 6949121
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for a conduit, such as an implantable conduit for a vessel. The conduit may comprise a main member and a side-branch member. The conduit may be implanted with the side-branch member initially disposed within the main member. When positioned, the side-branch member may then be extended from within the main member and into a vessel side-branch. The materials for the conduit may include circumferentially distensible and/or low recoil materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sentient Engineering & Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Alvaro Laguna