Patents by Inventor Amiel R. Aguilar
Amiel R. Aguilar 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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Patent number: 11819215Abstract: In various aspects, the invention relates to an embolic device for treating aneurysms or other vascular disorders that exhibits improved filling and/or neck blockage over conventional devices. As one example, the embolic device can include a structure that is wound into a spiral shape. In some cases, the spirally wound embolic device includes alternating narrow portions and link portions. As another example, the embolic device can be formed from a structure wound to form an infinity shape or, in some cases, multiple infinity shapes. In instances with multiple infinity shapes, the infinity shapes can be arranged either parallel or perpendicular to each other. In certain aspects, the embolic device can include two different embolic devices that are attached by an interconnect element, such that the two devices are attached but have independent freedom of motion when placed within a vascular disorder.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: INCUMEDx Inc.Inventors: Amiel R. Aguilar, Crystal K. Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Regina C. Velasco
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Publication number: 20190307546Abstract: In various aspects, the invention relates to an embolic device for treating aneurysms or other vascular disorders that exhibits improved filling and/or neck blockage over conventional devices. As one example, the embolic device can include a structure that is wound into a spiral shape. In some cases, the spirally wound embolic device includes alternating narrow portions and link portions. As another example, the embolic device can be formed from a structure wound to form an infinity shape or, in some cases, multiple infinity shapes. In instances with multiple infinity shapes, the infinity shapes can be arranged either parallel or perpendicular to each other. In certain aspects, the embolic device can include two different embolic devices that are attached by an interconnect element, such that the two devices are attached but have independent freedom of motion when placed within a vascular disorder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Amiel R. Aguilar, Crystal K. Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Regina C. Velasco
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Patent number: 10098645Abstract: An embolic microcoil can be formed into a complex shape for use in treating aneurysms and other vascular disorders. The microcoil features a distal portion including several loops that together comprise a substantially spherical shape, and an elongated proximal portion that is deployable within the distal portion. The distal portion can create a stable frame with adequate loop coverage across a neck of the aneurysm. The proximal portion can include a series of substantially omega-shaped loops, which can apply a force against the interior of the substantially spherical shaped distal portion, expanding it into apposition with additional portions of the aneurysm wall. Methods of treating vascular disorders and methods of manufacturing certain microcoils are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: INCUMEDx, Inc.Inventors: Be T. Le, Armando Garza, Regina C. Velasco, Amiel R. Aguilar, Berchell J. Yee, Gregory E. Mirigian
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Patent number: 9980734Abstract: An embolic microcoil can be formed into a complex shape for use in treating aneurysms and other vascular disorders. The microcoil features a distal portion including several loops that together comprise a substantially spherical shape, and an elongated proximal portion that is deployable within the distal portion. The distal portion can create a stable frame with adequate loop coverage across a neck of the aneurysm. The proximal portion can include a series of substantially omega-shaped loops, which can apply a force against the interior of the substantially spherical shaped distal portion, expanding it into apposition with additional portions of the aneurysm wall. Methods of treating vascular disorders and methods of manufacturing certain microcoils are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: INCUMEDx, Inc.Inventors: Be T. Le, Armando Garza, Regina C. Velasco, Amiel R. Aguilar, Berchell J. Yee
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Patent number: 9636118Abstract: An embolic microcoil can be formed into a complex shape for use in treating aneurysms and other vascular disorders. The microcoil features a distal portion including several loops that together comprise a substantially spherical shape, and an elongated proximal portion that is deployable within the distal portion. The distal portion can create a stable frame with adequate loop coverage across a neck of the aneurysm. The proximal portion can include a series of substantially omega-shaped loops, which can apply a force against the interior of the substantially spherical shaped distal portion, expanding it into apposition with additional portions of the aneurysm wall. Methods of treating vascular disorders and methods of manufacturing certain microcoils are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: INCUMEDx, Inc.Inventors: Armando Garza, Be T. Le, Regina C. Velasco, Amiel R. Aguilar, Berchell J. Yee
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Publication number: 20150238198Abstract: An embolic microcoil can be formed into a complex shape for use in treating aneurysms and other vascular disorders. The microcoil features a distal portion including several loops that together comprise a substantially spherical shape, and an elongated proximal portion that is deployable within the distal portion. The distal portion can create a stable frame with adequate loop coverage across a neck of the aneurysm. The proximal portion can include a series of substantially omega-shaped loops, which can apply a force against the interior of the substantially spherical shaped distal portion, expanding it into apposition with additional portions of the aneurysm wall. Methods of treating vascular disorders and methods of manufacturing certain microcoils are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Be T. Le, Armando Garza, Regina C. Velasco, Amiel R. Aguilar, Berchell J. Yee, Gregory E. Mirigian
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Publication number: 20150238199Abstract: An embolic microcoil can be formed into a complex shape for use in treating aneurysms and other vascular disorders. The microcoil features a distal portion including several loops that together comprise a substantially spherical shape, and an elongated proximal portion that is deployable within the distal portion. The distal portion can create a stable frame with adequate loop coverage across a neck of the aneurysm. The proximal portion can include a series of substantially omega-shaped loops, which can apply a force against the interior of the substantially spherical shaped distal portion, expanding it into apposition with additional portions of the aneurysm wall. Methods of treating vascular disorders and methods of manufacturing certain microcoils are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Be T. Le, Armando Garza, Regina C. Velasco, Amiel R. Aguilar, Berchell J. Yee
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Publication number: 20150238200Abstract: An embolic microcoil can be formed into a complex shape for use in treating aneurysms and other vascular disorders. The microcoil features a distal portion including several loops that together comprise a substantially spherical shape, and an elongated proximal portion that is deployable within the distal portion. The distal portion can create a stable frame with adequate loop coverage across a neck of the aneurysm. The proximal portion can include a series of substantially omega-shaped loops, which can apply a force against the interior of the substantially spherical shaped distal portion, expanding it into apposition with additional portions of the aneurysm wall. Methods of treating vascular disorders and methods of manufacturing certain microcoils are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Armando Garza, Be T. Le, Regina C. Velasco, Amiel R. Aguilar, Berchell J. Yee
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Patent number: 8702679Abstract: Interventional catheter-based systems and methods are described herein for use in generating an initial pathway through vascular occlusions. The catheter systems generally include two elements. A first element is a Blunt Dissection Catheter including a manually actuated assembly located at the distal tip of the Blunt Dissection Catheter that performs blunt dissection in the vascular occlusion to produce a dissection track, or small pathway through the occlusion. The second element is a Sheath Catheter that serves as a conduit within which the Blunt Dissection Catheter is freely advanced, retracted and rotated. The first and second elements are used in some combination to cross vascular occlusions in both the coronary and peripheral vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Robert K. Deckman, Erik Thai, Amiel R. Aguilar, Benjamin J. Clark, Sergio Salinas, Daniel E. Francis, Kurt D. Sparks
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Publication number: 20020058961Abstract: Embodiments of a catheter for intravascular procedures are described. The embodiments described include a catheter with various elements arranged about a central axis. The elements include an inner shaft, an outer shaft, and an actuation mechanism. In one embodiment, the inner shaft forms the actuation mechanism, and includes a flexible hypotube. The flexible hypotube further forms a lumen that can accommodate, for example, a guidewire. The actuation mechanism actuates, or deploys, a working element at the distal end of the catheter. In one embodiment, the working element includes a tissue spreading member for disrupting an occlusion. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an imaging element that helps the operator of the catheter determine where the working element is located with respect to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: Amiel R. Aguilar, Robert K. Deckman, Jeffery L. Emery, Daniel E. Francis, Kurt D. Sparks