Patents by Inventor Carl Simpson

Carl Simpson 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).

  • Spiraled balloon arrangement for treatment of a tortuous vessel
    Patent number: 6527739
    Abstract: A catheter balloon arrangement for application in tortuous blood vessels. First and second spiraled balloons are coupled to a catheter body portion. The spiraled balloons can have first and second apexes with a pitch length there between configured to encourage tortuous compatibility between the catheter balloon arrangement and a body lumen. A method of treatment with an embodiment of a catheter balloon arrangement is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Bigus, Carl Simpson, Kevin M. Mauch