Patents by Inventor Armando Garza
Armando Garza 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: 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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Publication number: 20180242981Abstract: An embolic implant for treating aneurysms or other vascular disorders may include a cover component of unitary construction that is disposed about the exterior of a microcoil such that it does not extend into a lumen formed by the coil. The cover can enhance packing volume and density per unit length of coil, and can prevent blood flow and cause blood clotting while not risking rupture of the vascular disorder. The cover may also provide a platform for the application of multiple treatments and/or therapies including, for example, functionalized and/or bioactive coatings, drug coatings, gene therapy, thrombogenicity control coatings, and surface modifications, while preserving key coil performance attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventor: Armando Garza
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Publication number: 20180214617Abstract: This invention is directed to a new method of mass-transfer/fabrication of micro-sized features/structures onto the inner diameter (ID) surface of a stent. This new approach is provided by technique of through mask electrical micro-machining. One embodiment discloses an application of electrical micro-machining to the ID of a stent using a customized electrode configured specifically for machining micro-sized features/structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Armando Garza
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Patent number: 9987398Abstract: This invention is directed to a pattern transfer device and assembly for mass-transfer/fabrication of micro-sized features/structures onto the inner diameter (ID) surface of a stent. This new approach is provided by technique of through mask electrical micro-machining. One embodiment discloses an application of electrical micro-machining to the ID of a stent using a customized electrode configured specifically for machining micro-sized features/structures.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: VACTRONIX SCIENTIFIC, LLCInventor: Armando Garza
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Patent number: 9987015Abstract: An embolic implant for treating aneurysms or other vascular disorders may include a cover component of unitary construction that is disposed about the exterior of a microcoil such that it does not extend into a lumen formed by the coil. The cover can enhance packing volume and density per unit length of coil, and can prevent blood flow and cause blood clotting while not risking rupture of the vascular disorder. The cover may also provide a platform for the application of multiple treatments and/or therapies including, for example, functionalized and/or bioactive coatings, drug coatings, gene therapy, thrombogenicity control coatings, and surface modifications, while preserving key coil performance attributes.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: INCUMEDx, Inc.Inventor: Armando Garza
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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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Publication number: 20170151074Abstract: An intravascular stent and method of making an intervascular stent having a hybrid pattern a. The hybrid pattern comprises a plurality of circumferentially self-expansible members comprising a plurality of interconnected, geometrically deformable closed cells, adjacent self-expansible members interconnected by a plurality of bridge members linking a first interconnection between two closed cells in a first self-expansible member to a second interconnection between two closed cells in a second self-expansible member, wherein the second interconnection is circumferentially offset and non-adjacent to the first interconnection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Armando GARZA, Julio C. PALMAZ
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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: 20170049940Abstract: This invention is directed to a pattern transfer device and assembly for mass-transfer/fabrication of micro-sized features/structures onto the inner diameter (ID) surface of a stent. This new approach is provided by technique of through mask electrical micro-machining. One embodiment discloses an application of electrical micro-machining to the ID of a stent using a customized electrode configured specifically for machining micro-sized features/structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Armando GARZA
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Patent number: 9566633Abstract: An intravascular stent having a hybrid pattern. The hybrid pattern comprises a plurality of circumferentially self-expansible members comprising a plurality of interconnected, geometrically deformable closed cells, adjacent self-expansible members interconnected by a plurality of bridge members linking a first interconnection between two closed cells in a first self-expansible member to a second interconnection between two closed cells in a second self-expansible member, wherein the second interconnection is circumferentially offset and non-adjacent to the first interconnection.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Vactronix Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Armando Garza, Julio C. Palmaz
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Patent number: 9422633Abstract: This invention is directed to a new method of mass-transfer/fabrication of micro-sized features/structures onto the inner diameter (ID) surface of a stent. This new approach is provided by technique of through mask electrical micro-machining One embodiment discloses an application of electrical micro-machining to the ID of a stent using a customized electrode configured specifically for machining micro-sized features/structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Palmaz Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Armando Garza
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Publication number: 20160022275Abstract: An embolic implant for treating aneurysms or other vascular disorders may include a cover component of unitary construction that is disposed about the exterior of a microcoil such that it does not extend into a lumen formed by the coil. The cover can enhance packing volume and density per unit length of coil, and can prevent blood flow and cause blood clotting while not risking rupture of the vascular disorder. The cover may also provide a platform for the application of multiple treatments and/or therapies including, for example, functionalized and/or bioactive coatings, drug coatings, gene therapy, thrombogenicity control coatings, and surface modifications, while preserving key coil performance attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: INCUMEDx, Inc.Inventor: Armando Garza
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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: 9050394Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for manufacturing medical devices wherein the medical device has a surface treated to promote the migration of cells onto the surface of the medical device. In particular, the surface of the medical device has at least one topographical feature formed therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Palmaz Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Scott P. Carpenter, Armando Garza, Julio C. Palmaz
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Publication number: 20140332499Abstract: A method of manufacturing an endoluminal implantable surface, stent, or graft includes the steps of providing an endoluminal implantable surface, stent, or graft having an inner wall surface, an outer wall surface, and a wall thickness and forming a pattern design into the endoluminal implantable surface, stent, or graft. At least one groove is created in the inner surface of the intravascular stent by applying a laser machining method to the inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: PALMAZ SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventors: Julio C. Palmaz, Armando Garza
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Publication number: 20140296965Abstract: The monolithic device comprises a plurality of scaffolding members and a mesh patterned members webbed between the scaffolding members; the mesh patterned member webbed between the scaffolding members surround a lumen and generally expands from a contracted state to an expanded state; and mesh patterned members including a plurality of openings traversing the thickness of the mesh patterned member, and the mesh patterned members including a surface on which a pattern of openings is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: PALMAZ SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventors: Michael Poor, Armando GARZA, Scott CARPENTER, Julio C. PALMAZ
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Publication number: 20140246331Abstract: This invention is directed to a new method of mass-transfer/fabrication of micro-sized features/structures onto the inner diameter (ID) surface of a stent. This new approach is provided by technique of through mask electrical micro-machining One embodiment discloses an application of electrical micro-machining to the ID of a stent using a customized electrode configured specifically for machining micro-sized features/structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: PALMAZ SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventor: Armando Garza
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Patent number: 8776488Abstract: An apparatus for cutting vegetation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first and second cutting mechanism for cutting vegetation. The first cutting mechanism is configured to cut vegetation from an original height to a first height. The original height is a height greater than a height reachable by the second cutting mechanism. The second cutting mechanism is configured to cut the same vegetation from the first height to a second height, after the first cutting mechanism has cut the vegetation to the first height.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Armando Garza, Jr.