Patents by Inventor Casey Torrance

Casey Torrance 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: 11918450
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for coupling a prosthetic implant to a fenestrated body are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a branch stent graft is provided. The branch stent graft can include an engagement portion for engagement with an opening in a fenestrated body, such as a vessel wall or an aortic stent graft. The engagement portion of the branch stent graft can be coupled to the fenestrated body such that the branch stent graft can move, rotate or shift relative to the fenestrated body but such that axial movement of the branch stent graft is restricted and/or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Bolton Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Shannon Eubanks, Edward Wulfman, Thomas Douthitt
  • Publication number: 20230181872
    Abstract: Modular pre-loaded implant subassemblies that can be packaged separately from a handle, which allows using any one of a plurality of separately packaged modular pre-loaded implants with a common handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Casey TORRANCE, Matt WINTER, Timothy JOHNSON, Jared SALSTROM
  • Patent number: 11596771
    Abstract: Modular pre-loaded implant subassemblies that can be packaged separately from a handle, which allows using any one of a plurality of separately packaged modular pre-loaded implants with a common handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Cardiac Dimensions Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Matt Winter, Timothy Johnson, Jared Salstrom
  • Publication number: 20230032657
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for implanting a patient-specific prosthesis at a treatment site in a patient are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a patient-specific prosthesis includes a tubular graft and a coupling member. A fenestration can be disposed in the tubular graft, the fenestration corresponding to a predicted branch blood vessel location. The coupling member can be disposed about the fenestration. The coupling member can include a coil configured to expand from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to the application of an expanding force. The coil can be configured to contract to a third configuration upon removal of the expanding force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Shannon Eubanks
  • Patent number: 11478349
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for implanting a patient-specific prosthesis at a treatment site in a patient are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a patient-specific prosthesis includes a tubular graft and a coupling member. A fenestration can be disposed in the tubular graft, the fenestration corresponding to a predicted branch blood vessel location. The coupling member can be disposed about the fenestration. The coupling member can include a coil configured to expand from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to the application of an expanding force. The coil can be configured to contract to a third configuration upon removal of the expanding force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Bolton Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Shannon Eubanks
  • Publication number: 20220184344
    Abstract: Modular pre-loaded implant subassemblies that can be packaged separately from a handle, which allows using any one of a plurality of separately packaged modular pre-loaded implants with a common handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Casey TORRANCE, Matt WINTER, Timothy JOHNSON, Jared SALSTROM
  • Publication number: 20210236262
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for coupling a prosthetic implant to a fenestrated body are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a branch stent graft is provided. The branch stent graft can include an engagement portion for engagement with an opening in a fenestrated body, such as a vessel wall or an aortic stent graft. The engagement portion of the branch stent graft can be coupled to the fenestrated body such that the branch stent graft can move, rotate or shift relative to the fenestrated body but such that axial movement of the branch stent graft is restricted and/or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Shannon Eubanks, Edward Wulfman, Thomas Douthitt
  • Patent number: 11000359
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for coupling a prosthetic implant to a fenestrated body are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a branch stent graft is provided. The branch stent graft can include an engagement portion for engagement with an opening in a fenestrated body, such as a vessel wall or an aortic stent graft. The engagement portion of the branch stent graft can be coupled to the fenestrated body such that the branch stent graft can move, rotate or shift relative to the fenestrated body but such that axial movement of the branch stent graft is restricted and/or prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Aortica Corporation
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Shannon Eubanks, Edward Wulfman, Thomas Douthitt
  • Patent number: 10869956
    Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly comprising a catheter for insertion and guidance to a target site in a body lumen or a cavity and an operating head mounted in proximity to a distal end of the catheter and comprising a system for removing obstructive material from the target site is provided. In certain embodiments, the catheter assembly includes at least one aspiration port located proximal to the operating head that communicates with a first sealed lumen for withdrawing fluids and obstructive material from the target site. The catheter assembly may also include at least one liquid infusion port that communicates with a second sealed lumen for supplying fluid to a location in proximity to the target site. Kits including the interventional catheter assembly with an aspiration and/or infusion conduit are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Kate Walsh, Jared Salstrom, Scott Youmans, Edward I. Wulfman
  • Publication number: 20200352700
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for implanting a patient-specific prosthesis at a treatment site in a patient are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a patient-specific prosthesis includes a tubular graft and a coupling member. A fenestration can be disposed in the tubular graft, the fenestration corresponding to a predicted branch blood vessel location. The coupling member can be disposed about the fenestration. The coupling member can include a coil configured to expand from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to the application of an expanding force. The coil can be configured to contract to a third configuration upon removal of the expanding force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Casey TORRANCE, Shannon E. EUBANKS
  • Patent number: 10537669
    Abstract: A rotatable operating head for removal of obstructive material from a target site in a body lumen or cavity is operably connected to a rotatable, translatable drive shaft that is driven by a drive motor and received through an elongated catheter. The operating head includes a plurality of differential cutting blades, with at least one of the cutting blades being a stepped blade, the stepped blade comprising a raised cutting surface positioned adjacent, or in proximity to, a shoulder region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Edward I. Wulfman, Casey Torrance
  • Publication number: 20190388213
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for coupling a prosthetic implant to a fenestrated body are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a branch stent graft is provided. The branch stent graft can include an engagement portion for engagement with an opening in a fenestrated body, such as a vessel wall or an aortic stent graft. The engagement portion of the branch stent graft can be coupled to the fenestrated body such that the branch stent graft can move, rotate or shift relative to the fenestrated body but such that axial movement of the branch stent graft is restricted and/or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Casey TORRANCE, Shannon EUBANKS, Edward WULFMAN, Thomas DOUTHITT
  • Patent number: 10149698
    Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly has an operating head and catheter system that are inserted and navigated within a patient's body while an operator controls the system externally of the operating head. An operating head is positioned at or near a distal end of the catheter system and coupled to a drive shaft and drive system for rotation. A guidewire brake control system interrupt prevents the drive system from being actuated when the guidewire brake is in a released position, and a selectable guidewire brake interrupt override control permits an operator to translate and/or rotate the drive shaft and operating head while the guidewire is simultaneously moved. This allows withdrawal of the guide wire and the operating head from the target site while rotating the operating head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Edward I. Wulfman, Casey Torrance, Brian Cran, Scott Youmans
  • Publication number: 20180280594
    Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly comprising a catheter for insertion and guidance to a target site in a body lumen or a cavity and an operating head mounted in proximity to a distal end of the catheter and comprising a system for removing obstructive material from the target site is provided. In certain embodiments, the catheter assembly includes at least one aspiration port located proximal to the operating head that communicates with a first sealed lumen for withdrawing fluids and obstructive material from the target site. The catheter assembly may also include at least one liquid infusion port that communicates with a second sealed lumen for supplying fluid to a location in proximity to the target site. Kits including the interventional catheter assembly with an aspiration and/or infusion conduit are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: CASEY TORRANCE, KATE WALSH, JARED SALSTROM, SCOTT YOUMANS, EDWARD I. WULFMAN
  • Patent number: 10010657
    Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly comprising a catheter for insertion and guidance to a target site in a body lumen or a cavity and an operating head mounted in proximity to a distal end of the catheter and comprising a system for removing obstructive material from the target site is provided. In certain embodiments, the catheter assembly includes at least one aspiration port located proximal to the operating head that communicates with a first sealed lumen for withdrawing fluids and obstructive material from the target site. The catheter assembly may also include at least one liquid infusion port that communicates with a second sealed lumen for supplying fluid to a location in proximity to the target site. Kits including the interventional catheter assembly with an aspiration and/or infusion conduit are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Limited
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Kate Walsh, Jared Salstrom, Scott Youmans, Edward I. Wulfman
  • Publication number: 20170215914
    Abstract: A rotatable operating head for removal of obstructive material from a target site in a body lumen or cavity is operably connected to a rotatable, translatable drive shaft that is driven by a drive motor and received through an elongated catheter. The operating head includes a plurality of differential cutting blades, with at least one of the cutting blades being a stepped blade, the stepped blade comprising a raised cutting surface positioned adjacent, or in proximity to, a shoulder region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: EDWARD I. WULFMAN, CASEY TORRANCE
  • Patent number: 9656008
    Abstract: A rotatable operating head for removal of obstructive material from a target site in a body lumen or cavity is operably connected to a rotatable, translatable drive shaft that is driven by a drive motor and received through an elongated catheter. The operating head includes a plurality of differential cutting blades, with at least one of the cutting blades being a stepped blade, the stepped blade comprising a raised cutting surface positioned adjacent, or in proximity to, a shoulder region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Limited
    Inventors: Edward I. Wulfman, Casey Torrance
  • Publication number: 20160166743
    Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly comprising a catheter for insertion and guidance to a target site in a body lumen or a cavity and an operating head mounted in proximity to a distal end of the catheter and comprising a system for removing obstructive material from the target site is provided. In certain embodiments, the catheter assembly includes at least one aspiration port located proximal to the operating head that communicates with a first sealed lumen for withdrawing fluids and obstructive material from the target site. The catheter assembly may also include at least one liquid infusion port that communicates with a second sealed lumen for supplying fluid to a location in proximity to the target site. Kits including the interventional catheter assembly with an aspiration and/or infusion conduit are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: CASEY TORRANCE, KATE WALSH, JARED SALSTROM, SCOTT YOUMANS, EDWARD I. WULFMAN
  • Patent number: 9295373
    Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly comprising a catheter for insertion and guidance to a target site in a body lumen or a cavity and an operating head mounted in proximity to a distal end of the catheter and comprising a system for removing obstructive material from the target site is provided. In certain embodiments, the catheter assembly includes at least one aspiration port located proximal to the operating head that communicates with a first sealed lumen for withdrawing fluids and obstructive material from the target site. The catheter assembly may also include at least one liquid infusion port that communicates with a second sealed lumen for supplying fluid to a location in proximity to the target site. Kits including the interventional catheter assembly with an aspiration and/or infusion conduit are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Casey Torrance, Kate Walsh, Jared Salstrom, Scott Youmans, Edward I. Wulfman
  • Patent number: 9144665
    Abstract: Sheath assemblies incorporating slotted structures at one or more areas provide areas of different flexibility and bendability characteristics along the length of the sheath assembly. An inner tubular member has an arrangement of discontinuous slots along at least a portion of its length, with at least some of the slots terminating in an enlarged aperture at at least one terminus of the slot, and a flexible outer tubular member contacts and extends over at least a portion of the inner tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Limited
    Inventors: Jared Salstrom, Casey Torrance, William Kanz