Patents by Inventor Bradley K. Butler

Bradley K. Butler 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).

  • Patent number: 8568433
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide an elongate medical device comprising a plurality of strands twisted in a generally helical manner to form a tubular shape having a longitudinal axis. A first strand of the plurality of strands is moveable with respect to at least a second strand of the plurality of strands. Actuation of the one or more strands may perform a medical function or actuate an associated distal component. A working lumen of the tubular member may remain unobstructed for delivery of medical components or fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Melsheimer, Bradley K. Butler
  • Publication number: 20110275153
    Abstract: A cryopreservation device for storing reproductive biological material is provided. The device comprises an elongate first member includes an elongate first member extending between a distal end and a proximal end, a first bulge portion disposed around a circumference of the first member, and a trough defined within the first member, the trough being configured to receive a reproductive biological sample thereon. A second member includes a second member with a lumen defined therethrough. The second member is configured to slide over the first member and the inner diameter of the second member is similar to an outer diameter of the bulge portion to form a seal between the first and second members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Vance Products Inc., d/b/a Cook Urological Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley K. Butler, Troy W. Wingler, James M. Carlson, Scott K. Philhower
  • Publication number: 20110009806
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide an elongate medical device comprising a plurality of strands twisted in a generally helical manner to form a tubular shape having a longitudinal axis. A first strand of the plurality of strands is moveable with respect to at least a second strand of the plurality of strands. Actuation of the one or more strands may perform a medical function or actuate an associated distal component. A working lumen of the tubular member may remain unobstructed for delivery of medical components or fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Cook Incorporation
    Inventors: Jeffry S. Melsheimer, Bradley K. Butler