Patents by Inventor Brian M. Strauss

Brian M. Strauss 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).

  • Microcatheter with modified PTFE liner
    Patent number: 11925766
    Abstract: A microcatheter with an enhanced inner liner that has low of friction and improved toughness which facilitates delivery of expandable vascular reconstruction devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: James Q. Dinh, Jeffrey J. Valko, Brian M. Strauss, Adriana X. Peralta
  • Embolic implant and method of use
    Patent number: 11547418
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Jay A. Lenker, Robert A. Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Detachable tip microcatheter
    Patent number: 11457927
    Abstract: A microcatheter for delivering embolic agent to a vascular site is provided. The microcatheter has a biocompatible or biocompatible and biodegradable tip which can be detachably engaged to the microcatheter body by a thermoplastic sleeve. Once the embolic agent is delivered to the desired vascular site, the tip of the microcatheter is often entrapped within the mass of the liquid embolic fluid. Using the microcatheter, the clinician can retract the microcatheter at a predetermined retraction force thereby disengaging the tip from the microcatheter body allowing for easier removal of the microcatheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Karl Sutherland, Brian M. Strauss, Earl H. Slee, Vitas Jonas Sipelis, Mark Anthony Siminuk
  • Microcatheter with modified PTFE liner
    Patent number: 10953193
    Abstract: In examples, a microcatheter includes an enhanced inner liner that has a low coefficient of friction and improved toughness, which facilitates delivery of expandable vascular reconstruction devices. The microcatheter may include a stretched polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) liner, which may be stretched longitudinally and not circumferentially or radially over at least a portion of a length of the microcatheter. The stretched PTFE inner liner may result in the reduction of a delivery friction and improved toughness and resistance to scraping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: James Q. Dinh, Jeffrey J. Valko, Brian M. Strauss, Adriana X. Peralta
  • MICROCATHETER WITH MODIFIED PTFE LINER
    Publication number: 20200353206
    Abstract: A microcatheter with an enhanced inner liner that has low of friction and improved toughness which facilitates delivery of expandable vascular reconstruction devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: James Q. Dinh, Jeffrey J. Valko, Brian M. Strauss, Adriana X. Peralta
  • DETACHABLE TIP MICROCATHETER
    Publication number: 20200121325
    Abstract: A microcatheter for delivering embolic agent to a vascular site is provided. The microcatheter has a biocompatible or biocompatible and biodegradable tip which can be detachably engaged to the microcatheter body by a thermoplastic sleeve. Once the embolic agent is delivered to the desired vascular site, the tip of the microcatheter is often entrapped within the mass of the liquid embolic fluid. Using the microcatheter, the clinician can retract the microcatheter at a predetermined retraction force thereby disengaging the tip from the microcatheter body allowing for easier removal of the microcatheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Karl Sutherland, Brian M. Strauss, Earl H. Slee, Vitas Jonas Sipelis, Mark Anthony Siminuk
  • EMBOLIC IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20200069315
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Jay A. Lenker, Robert A. Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Detachable tip microcatheter
    Patent number: 10512469
    Abstract: A microcatheter for delivering embolic agent to a vascular site is provided. The microcatheter has a biocompatible or biocompatible and biodegradable tip which can be detachable engaged to the microcatheter body by a thermoplastic sleeve. Once the embolic agent is delivered to the desired vascular site, the tip of the microcatheter is often entrapped within the mass of the liquid embolic fluid. Using the microcatheter, the clinician can retract the microcatheter at a predetermined retraction force thereby disengaging the tip from the microcatheter body allowing for easier removal of the microcatheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Karl Sutherland, Brian M. Strauss, Earl H. Slee, Vitas Jonas Sipelis, Mark Anthony Siminuk
  • Method of use of an embolic implant for radio-ablative treatment
    Patent number: 10232191
    Abstract: A method of radio-ablation in conjunction with embolic implants used for pre-embolization of branch arteries in radio-ablation of the liver or other diseased tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko
  • METHOD OF USE OF AN EMBOLIC IMPLANT FOR RADIO-ABLATIVE TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20170296839
    Abstract: A method of radio-ablation in conjunction with embolic implants used for pre-embolization of branch arteries in radio-ablation of the liver or other diseased tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko
  • Method of use of an embolic implant for radio-ablative treatment
    Patent number: 9694201
    Abstract: A method of radio-ablation in conjunction with embolic implants used for pre-embolization of branch arteries in radio-ablation of the liver or other diseased tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko
  • DETACHABLE TIP MICROCATHETER
    Publication number: 20170079664
    Abstract: A microcatheter for delivering embolic agent to a vascular site is provided. The microcatheter has a biocompatible or biocompatible and biodegradable tip which can be detachable engaged to the microcatheter body by a thermoplastic sleeve. Once the embolic agent is delivered to the desired vascular site, the tip of the microcatheter is often entrapped within the mass of the liquid embolic fluid. Using the microcatheter, the clinician can retract the microcatheter at a predetermined retraction force thereby disengaging the tip from the microcatheter body allowing for easier removal of the microcatheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Karl Sutherland, Brian M. Strauss, Earl H. Slee, Vitas Jonas Sipelis, Mark Anthony Siminuk
  • Embolic implant and method of use
    Patent number: 9301827
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Jay A. Lenker, Robert A. Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Protuberant aneurysm bridging device and method of use
    Patent number: 9241815
    Abstract: A bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Michael R. Henson, Robert A. Pecor
  • Method of Use of an Embolic Implant for Radio-Ablative Treatment
    Publication number: 20150306420
    Abstract: A method of radio-ablation in conjunction with embolic implants used for pre-embolization of branch arteries in radio-ablation of the liver or other diseased tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko
  • Systems and methods for removing obstructive matter from body lumens and treating vascular defects
    Patent number: 9078682
    Abstract: Systems and methods for removing obstructions from, delivering implantable devices or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens. A catheter having a proximal portion of a first diameter and a distal portion of a second diameter (smaller than the first diameter) is advanced into a body lumen. The distal portion of the catheter is caused to expand to a diameter that is larger than the second diameter but no larger than the first diameter. A working device is then advanced out of the distal end of the catheter and used to remove obstructive matter, deliver an implantable device or substance and/or restore flow. The distal portion can be reduced in diameter prior to removal from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Brian M. Strauss, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • Protuberant aneurysm bridging device deployment method
    Patent number: 9072620
    Abstract: A method of implanting a bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Michael R. Henson, Robert A. Pecor
  • Microcatheter with Modified PTFE Liner
    Publication number: 20150025562
    Abstract: A microcatheter with an enhanced inner liner that has low of friction and improved toughness which facilitates delivery of expandable vascular reconstruction devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Reverse Medical Corporation
    Inventors: James Q. Dinh, Jeffrey J. Valko, Brian M. Strauss, Adriana X. Peralta
  • Protuberant Aneurysm Bridging Device and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20140364930
    Abstract: A bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: REVERSE MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Michael R. Henson, Robert A. Pecor
  • PROTUBERANT ANEURYSM BRIDGING DEVICE DEPLOYMENT METHOD
    Publication number: 20140249616
    Abstract: A method of implanting a bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Reverse Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Michael R. Henson, Robert A. Pecor