Patents by Inventor Andrew Archuleta

Andrew Archuleta 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).

  • Endocardial lead cutting apparatus
    Patent number: 10258792
    Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: The Spectranetics Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Archuleta, David Atwell, Kenneth D. Harlan, Thomas E. Plasket, Kevin D. Taylor
  • ENDOCARDIAL LEAD CUTTING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160339232
    Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Archuleta, David Atwell, Kenneth D. Harlan, Thomas E. Plasket, Kevin D. Taylor
  • ENDOCARDIAL LEAD CUTTING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160001064
    Abstract: In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Archuleta, David Atwell, Kenneth D. Harlan, Thomas E. Plasket, Kevin D. Taylor