Patents by Inventor Brett A. Follmer
Brett A. Follmer 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: 11974754Abstract: A vaso-occlusive system configured for embolizing an aneurysm, includes an implantable vaso-occlusive device coupled to a distal end of an elongate pusher and having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded, deployed configuration, wherein the vaso-occlusive device includes a proximal end configured to seat against the aneurysm adjacent the neck of the aneurysm, a distal end configured to extend in the sac and away from the neck of the aneurysm, and a central longitudinal axis, and wherein the vaso-occlusive device is configured to be releasably coupled to the distal end of the pusher at a releasable joint including either one or both of the configurations in the list consisting of: (1) the distal end of the pusher extends from the releasable joint at an angle formed with the central longitudinal axis of between about 30 degrees and about 120 degrees, and (2) the releasable joint is coupled at a location on the proximal end of the vaso-occlusive device that is radially offset from the central longitType: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Galaxy Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Aamir Badruddin, Thomas J. Wolfe, Osama O. Zaidat, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Brett Follmer
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Patent number: 11969171Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm in a blood vessel includes an occlusion element including a first tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled together at a proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn, the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh extending distally from the proximal end of the occlusion element, wherein the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh has a collapsed configuration and is configured to expand to an expanded. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a second tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled to the proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the second tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Galaxy Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Osama O. Zaidat, Aamir Badruddin, Brett Follmer, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Thomas J. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20230380840Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm includes an occlusion element configured to be releasably coupled to an elongate delivery shaft and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the occlusion element configured to be delivered in a collapsed configuration and further configured to expand to an expanded configuration, the occlusion element comprising an inverted mesh tube having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer transitioning to the inner layer at an inversion fold located at or adjacent the distal end of the occlusion element, the inversion fold defining an inner diameter, the occlusion element further comprising a maximum outer diameter, wherein the inner diameter is between about 35% to about 85% of the maximum outer diameter, and wherein an outer diameter of the occlusion element increases along the longitudinal axis to the maximum outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2020Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: EDGARD LUIZ RAMOS PEREIRA, OSAMA O. ZAIDAT, BRETT FOLLMER, THOMAS J. WOLFE, ARTURO ROSQUETA, AAMIR BADRUDDIN, RICHARD LILLY
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Publication number: 20230380841Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm in a blood vessel includes an occlusion element including a first tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled together at a proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn, the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh extending distally from the proximal end of the occlusion element, wherein the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh has a collapsed configuration and is configured to expand to an expanded. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a second tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled to the proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the second tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Osama O. Zaidat, Aamir Badruddin, Brett Follmer, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Thomas J. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20230200817Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm includes an occlusion element configured to be releasably coupled to an elongate delivery shaft and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the occlusion element configured to be delivered in a collapsed configuration and further configured to expand to an expanded configuration, the occlusion element comprising an inverted mesh tube having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer transitioning to the inner layer at an inversion fold located at or adjacent the distal end of the occlusion element, the inversion fold defining an inner diameter, the occlusion element further comprising a maximum outer diameter, wherein the inner diameter is between about 35% to about 85% of the maximum outer diameter, and wherein an outer diameter of the occlusion element increases along the longitudinal axis to the maximum outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2020Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: EDGARD LUIZ RAMOS PEREIRA, OSAMA O. ZAIDAT, BRETT FOLLMER, THOMAS J. WOLFE, ARTURO ROSQUETA, AAMIR BADRUDDIN, RICHARD LILLY
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Patent number: 11622771Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm in a blood vessel includes an occlusion element including a first tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled together at a proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn, the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh extending distally from the proximal end of the occlusion element, wherein the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh has a collapsed configuration and is configured to expand to an expanded. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a second tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled to the proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the second tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Galaxy Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Osama O. Zaidat, Aamir Badruddin, Brett Follmer, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Thomas J. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20220211383Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm includes an occlusion element configured to be releasably coupled to an elongate delivery shaft and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the occlusion element configured to be delivered in a collapsed configuration and further configured to expand to an expanded configuration, the occlusion element comprising an inverted mesh tube having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer transitioning to the inner layer at an inversion fold located at or adjacent the distal end of the occlusion element, the inversion fold defining an inner diameter, the occlusion element further comprising a maximum outer diameter, wherein the inner diameter is between about 35% to about 85% of the maximum outer diameter, and wherein an outer diameter of the occlusion element increases along the longitudinal axis to the maximum outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: EDGARD LUIZ RAMOS PEREIRA, OSAMA O. ZAIDAT, BRETT FOLLMER, THOMAS J. WOLFE, ARTURO ROSQUETA, AAMIR BADRUDDIN, RICHARD LILLY
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Publication number: 20220054141Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm in a blood vessel includes an occlusion element including a first tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled together at a proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn, the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh extending distally from the proximal end of the occlusion element, wherein the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh has a collapsed configuration and is configured to expand to an expanded. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a second tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled to the proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the second tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Osama O. Zaidat, Aamir Badruddin, Brett Follmer, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Thomas J. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20220022884Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm includes an occlusion element configured to be releasably coupled to an elongate delivery shaft and including an inverted mesh tube having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer transitioning to the inner layer at an inversion fold, the occlusion element configured to be delivered in a collapsed configuration through an inner lumen of a delivery catheter and further configured to expand to an expanded configuration when advanced out of the delivery catheter, wherein in the expanded configuration, at least the outer layer of the inverted mesh tube is formed into an expanded shape including a proximal section having a first transverse dimension, a distal section having a second transverse dimension, and a waist portion having a third transverse dimension, wherein the third transverse dimension is less than the first transverse dimension, and the third transverse dimension is less than the second transverse dimension, and wherein in the expanded configuration, thType: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Thomas J. Wolfe, Osama O. Zaidat, Brett Follmer, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Aamir Badruddin
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Patent number: 11202636Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm in a blood vessel includes an occlusion element including a first tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled together at a proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn, the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh extending distally from the proximal end of the occlusion element, wherein the intermediate portion of the first tubular mesh has a collapsed configuration and is configured to expand to an expanded. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a second tubular mesh having a first end and a second end coupled to the proximal end of the occlusion element such that an intermediate portion of the second tubular mesh between the first end and the second end includes a substantially 180 degree turn.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Galaxy Therapeutics Inc.Inventors: Osama O. Zaidat, Aamir Badruddin, Brett Follmer, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Thomas J. Wolfe
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Patent number: 11166731Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm includes an occlusion element configured to be releasably coupled to an elongate delivery shaft and including an inverted mesh tube having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer transitioning to the inner layer at an inversion fold, the occlusion element configured to be delivered in a collapsed configuration through an inner lumen of a delivery catheter and further configured to expand to an expanded configuration when advanced out of the delivery catheter, wherein in the expanded configuration, at least the outer layer of the inverted mesh tube is formed into an expanded shape including a proximal section having a first transverse dimension, a distal section having a second transverse dimension, and a waist portion having a third transverse dimension, wherein the third transverse dimension is less than the first transverse dimension, and the third transverse dimension is less than the second transverse dimension, and wherein in the expanded configuration, thType: GrantFiled: April 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Galaxy Therapeutics Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Wolfe, Osama O. Zaidat, Brett Follmer, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Aamir Badruddin
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Publication number: 20210282786Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm includes an occlusion element configured to be releasably coupled to an elongate delivery shaft and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the occlusion element configured to be delivered in a collapsed configuration and further configured to expand to an expanded configuration, the occlusion element comprising an inverted mesh tube having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer transitioning to the inner layer at an inversion fold located at or adjacent the distal end of the occlusion element, the inversion fold defining an inner diameter, the occlusion element further comprising a maximum outer diameter, wherein the inner diameter is between about 35% to about 85% of the maximum outer diameter, and wherein an outer diameter of the occlusion element increases along the longitudinal axis to the maximum outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Osama O. Zaidat, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Brett Follmer, Thomas J. Wolfe, Arturo Rosqueta, Aamir Badruddin, Richard Lilly
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Patent number: 11116509Abstract: A system and method for delivering an embolic device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system and method may be directed to a combination of a catheter, coupler, and embolic device. The coupler is disposed inside of the catheter. The embolic device is coupled with a retaining mechanism at the proximal end. Until the embolic device is delivered to a certain location within an artery, the embolic device is engaged with the catheter by engaging the coupler with the retaining mechanism. The embolic device is further secured to the delivery catheter by securing the coupler with a securing mechanism formed on the catheter. When the delivery catheter reaches the desired location in the artery, the embolic device is released from the delivery catheter by simply pulling the coupler proximally such that the loop portion of the coupler first becomes disengaged from the locking window and then from the retaining mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Avantec Vascular CorporationInventors: Brett A Follmer, Ryan M Hoshino, Nicholas deBeer, Andrew Scott Huffmaster, Karl Sterling Halden
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Publication number: 20210219982Abstract: A vaso-occlusive system configured for embolizing an aneurysm, includes an implantable vaso-occlusive device coupled to a distal end of an elongate pusher and having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded, deployed configuration, wherein the vaso-occlusive device includes a proximal end configured to seat against the aneurysm adjacent the neck of the aneurysm, a distal end configured to extend in the sac and away from the neck of the aneurysm, and a central longitudinal axis, and wherein the vaso-occlusive device is configured to be releasably coupled to the distal end of the pusher at a releasable joint including either one or both of the configurations in the list consisting of: (1) the distal end of the pusher extends from the releasable joint at an angle formed with the central longitudinal axis of between about 30 degrees and about 120 degrees, and (2) the releasable joint is coupled at a location on the proximal end of the vaso-occlusive device that is radially offset from the central longitType: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: AAMIR BADRUDDIN, Thomas J. Wolfe, Osama O. Zaidat, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Brett Follmer
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Patent number: 11058431Abstract: An apparatus for treating an aneurysm includes an occlusion element configured to be releasably coupled to an elongate delivery shaft and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal end and the proximal end, the occlusion element configured to be delivered in a collapsed configuration and further configured to expand to an expanded configuration, the occlusion element comprising an inverted mesh tube having an outer layer and an inner layer, the outer layer transitioning to the inner layer at an inversion fold located at or adjacent the distal end of the occlusion element, the inversion fold defining an inner diameter, the occlusion element further comprising a maximum outer diameter, wherein the inner diameter is between about 35% to about 85% of the maximum outer diameter, and wherein an outer diameter of the occlusion element increases along the longitudinal axis to the maximum outer diameter.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Galaxy Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Osama O. Zaidat, Brett Follmer, Thomas J. Wolfe, Arturo Rosqueta, Aamir Badruddin, Richard Lilly
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Patent number: 11033277Abstract: A vaso-occlusive system configured for embolizing an aneurysm, includes an implantable vaso-occlusive device coupled to a distal end of an elongate pusher and having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded, deployed configuration, wherein the vaso-occlusive device includes a proximal end configured to seat against the aneurysm adjacent the neck of the aneurysm, a distal end configured to extend in the sac and away from the neck of the aneurysm, and a central longitudinal axis, and wherein the vaso-occlusive device is configured to be releasably coupled to the distal end of the pusher at a releasable joint including either one or both of the configurations in the list consisting of: (1) the distal end of the pusher extends from the releasable joint at an angle formed with the central longitudinal axis of between about 30 degrees and about 120 degrees, and (2) the releasable joint is coupled at a location on the proximal end of the vaso-occlusive device that is radially offset from the central longitType: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Galaxy Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Wolfe, Aamir Badruddin, Osama O. Zaidat, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Brett Follmer
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Patent number: 11013638Abstract: Devices, kits and methods described herein may be for treatment to skin, including but not limited to wound healing, the treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of scars or keloids. A book-like packaging, applicator and/or tensioning device may be used to apply a dressing to a subject. The packaging, applicator and/or tensioning device may apply and/or maintain a strain in an elastic dressing.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Jasper Jackson, John A. Zepeda, Adam C. French, Darren G. Doud, Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Brett A. Follmer, William R. Beasley, Paul Yock, Keiichiro Ichiryu, Manuel A. Cardona Pamplona, Tor C. Krog, Kemal Levi
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Publication number: 20210113384Abstract: Devices, kits and methods described herein may be for wound healing, including the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids by applying and/or maintaining a pre-determined strain in an elastic skin treatment device that is then affixed to the skin surface using skin adhesives to transfer a generally planar force from the bandage to the skin surface. Applicators are used to apply and/or maintain the strains, and some of the applicators are further configured to provide at least some mechanical advantage to the user when exerting loads onto the skin treatment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: John A. ZEPEDA, Jasper JACKSON, William BEASLEY, Darren DOUD, Brett FOLLMER
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Publication number: 20210045750Abstract: A vaso-occlusive system configured for embolizing an aneurysm, includes an implantable vaso-occlusive device coupled to a distal end of an elongate pusher and having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded, deployed configuration, wherein the vaso-occlusive device includes a proximal end configured to seat against the aneurysm adjacent the neck of the aneurysm, a distal end configured to extend in the sac and away from the neck of the aneurysm, and a central longitudinal axis, and wherein the vaso-occlusive device is configured to be releasably coupled to the distal end of the pusher at a releasable joint including either one or both of the configurations in the list consisting of: (1) the distal end of the pusher extends from the releasable joint at an angle formed with the central longitudinal axis of between about 30 degrees and about 120 degrees, and (2) the releasable joint is coupled at a location on the proximal end of the vaso-occlusive device that is radially offset from the central longitType: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Thomas J. Wolfe, Aamir Badruddin, Osama O. Zaidat, Edgard Luiz Ramos Pereira, Arturo Rosqueta, Brett Follmer
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Publication number: 20210022894Abstract: The disclosure features a method for removing a transcatheter heart valve from a heart in a patient by providing a removal device that deploys one or more transcatheter engagement elements to engage the transcatheter heart valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Elaine Tseng, John Ashley, Liang Ge, Miles Alexander, Brett Follmer, Brenna Lord