Patents by Inventor Chad C. Roue
Chad C. Roue 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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Publication number: 20230211122Abstract: A catheter is provided which includes an outer catheter and an extendable inner catheter, dimensioned to produce an annular gap between the two catheters. A centering feature such as a plurality of projections is positioned between the inner catheter and the outer catheter to center the inner catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Michael Luna, Chad C. Roue, Yi Yang
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Publication number: 20230165596Abstract: A catheter is provided which includes an outer catheter and an extendable inner catheter. A sealing feature is positioned between the inner catheter and the outer catheter to seal the annular gap between the two while allowing axial translation. The seal may be a compliant protrusion surrounding the inner catheter and may have a chevron-shape for facilitating axial translation. The seal may be a one-way valve configured to allow antegrade flushing but prevent retrograde flow. The seal may be squeegee-like flange on the distal tip of the outer catheter. The seal may be an expandable bulge, which may be mechanically expandable or inflatable or which may be a photosensitive or electrosensitive hydrogel. The seal may include a spring that is radially compressed upon translation or rotation of the inner catheter to transiently break the seal. Also provided is a seal for sealing between the catheter and the vasculature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Maria Aboytes, Yi Yang, Brandon Yee, Chad C. Roue, Tiffany C. Suekama, Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Ryan Taylor Krone
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Patent number: 11517335Abstract: A catheter is provided which includes an outer catheter and an extendable inner catheter. A sealing feature is positioned between the inner catheter and the outer catheter to seal the annular gap between the two while allowing axial translation. The seal may be a compliant protrusion surrounding the inner catheter and may have a chevron-shape for facilitating axial translation. The seal may be a one-way valve configured to allow antegrade flushing but prevent retrograde flow. The seal may be squeegee-like flange on the distal tip of the outer catheter. The seal may be an expandable bulge, which may be mechanically expandable or inflatable or which may be a photosensitive or electrosensitive hydrogel. The seal may include a spring that is radially compressed upon translation or rotation of the inner catheter to transiently break the seal. Also provided is a seal for sealing between the catheter and the vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Incept, LLCInventors: Maria Aboytes, Yi Yang, Brandon Yee, Chad C. Roue, Tiffany C. Suekama, Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Ryan Taylor Krone
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Publication number: 20220047849Abstract: A neurovascular catheter can have an elongate flexible tubular body. The tubular body can have a proximal end, an inclined distal end, and a side wall that defines a central lumen. The neurovascular catheter can further have a distal leading tip on a first side of the inclined distal end. The neurovascular catheter can further have a preset curve in a distal zone of the tubular body such that wherein the distal leading tip lies on a concave side of the curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Brandon Yee, Chad C. Roue, Daniel Davis, Yi Yang, Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Jhustin Y. Scarlett, Miranda M. Ray, Farhad Khosravi
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Patent number: 11207497Abstract: A neurovascular catheter has enhanced tensile strength to resist distal tip detachment during proximal retraction past an obstruction. The catheter includes an elongated flexible tubular body, having a proximal end, a distal end and a side wall defining a central lumen. A radiopaque marker is provided adjacent to the distal end. The tensile support extends axially inside the side wall and is attached to the radiopaque marker, to tether the marker to the catheter body. In one implementation, the tensile support may at least partially wrap around the marker. The marker may have a tubular sidewall with a feature to increase compressibility, such as at least one compression gap in a proximal portion of the side wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Imperative Care, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Yee, Chad C. Roue, Daniel Davis, Yi Yang, Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Jhustin Y. Scarlett, Miranda M. Ray, Farhad Khosravi
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Publication number: 20210093336Abstract: Disclosed are systems for removing embolic material from an intravascular site. An elongate, flexible tubular body has a tubular side wall defining at least one axially extending lumen. An axial restraint is carried by an inner surface of the side wall and exposed to the lumen. A rotatable core wire is extendable through the lumen, and may include an obstruction engaging tip. The core wire has a limit with a distally facing bearing surface for rotatably engaging the restraint. The limit and the restraint are configured to permit rotation of the core wire but limit distal advance of the tip to a predetermined relationship with the distal end of the tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Yi Yang, Farhad Khosravi
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Publication number: 20200008820Abstract: A catheter is provided which includes an outer catheter and an extendable inner catheter. A sealing feature is positioned between the inner catheter and the outer catheter to seal the annular gap between the two while allowing axial translation. The seal may be a compliant protrusion surrounding the inner catheter and may have a chevron-shape for facilitating axial translation. The seal may be a one-way valve configured to allow antegrade flushing but prevent retrograde flow. The seal may be squeegee-like flange on the distal tip of the outer catheter. The seal may be an expandable bulge, which may be mechanically expandable or inflatable or which may be a photosensitive or electrosensitive hydrogel. The seal may include a spring that is radially compressed upon translation or rotation of the inner catheter to transiently break the seal. Also provided is a seal for sealing between the catheter and the vasculature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Maria Aboytes, Yi Yang, Brandon Yee, Chad C. Roue, Tiffany C. Suekama, Ashoor Shahbazi Yourgenlow, Ryan Taylor Krone
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Publication number: 20180206830Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc S. Kreidler, Stewart M. Kume, Darrell H. Ogi, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg, Dino DeCicco, Michael D. Lesh
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Patent number: 9943299Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Atritech, Inc.Inventors: Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc S. Kreidler, Stewart M. Kume, Darrell H. Ogi, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg, Dino DeCicco, Michael D. Lesh
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Publication number: 20170100112Abstract: Disclosed is an occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device includes an occlusion member and may also include a stabilizing member. The stabilizing member inhibits compression of the left atrial appendage, facilitating tissue in-growth onto the occlusion member. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Erik J. van der Burg, Dino De Cicco, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Marc S. Kreidler, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue
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Patent number: 9421004Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: ATRITECH INC.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg
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Publication number: 20160106437Abstract: Disclosed is an occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device includes an occlusion member and may also include a stabilizing member. The stabilizing member inhibits compression of the left atrial appendage, facilitating tissue in-growth onto the occlusion member. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Erik J. van der Burg, Dino De Cicco, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alex K. Khairkhahan, Marc S. Kriedler, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue
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Publication number: 20150359563Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for facilitating access to the left atrium, and specifically the left atrial appendage. The apparatus may comprise a sheath with first and second curved sections that facilitate location of the fossa ovalis and left atrial appendage. The apparatus may further comprise tissue piercing and dilating structures. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Stewart M. Kume, Erik J. van der Burg, Alex K. Khairkhahan, Chad C. Roue, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc S. Kreidler, Darrell H. Ogi
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Patent number: 9211210Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Adam Kessler, Mark Hirotsuka, Jasper Jackson, Erik J. Van Der Burg, Michael T. Dineen, Andrew Frazier
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Publication number: 20150313604Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg
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Patent number: 9168043Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preventing atrial appendage thrombus from entering the blood stream in which an occlusion device placed within the left atrial appendage inhibits compression of the left atrial appendage and facilitates tissue in-growth onto the occlusion member. The occlusion device includes an occlusion member, a plurality of supports and a plurality of barbs associated with the plurality of supports.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Erik J. van der Burg, Dino De Cicco, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Alex K. Khairkhahan, Marc S. Kriedler, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue
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Patent number: 9131849Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for facilitating access to the left atrium, and specifically the left atrial appendage. The apparatus may comprise a sheath with first and second curved sections that facilitate location of the fossa ovalis and left atrial appendage. The apparatus may further comprise tissue piercing and dilating structures. Methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc S. Kreidler, Stewart M. Kume, Darrell H. Ogi, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
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Patent number: 9089313Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg
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Patent number: 9022024Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the airway, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An implant is positioned within the body with respect to the airway. The spatial orientation of the airway is manipulated, directly or indirectly, to affect the configuration of the airway. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace the trachea in an inferior direction, resist superior displacement of the trachea and/or to alter the tracheal wall tension. The implant restrains the trachea in the manipulated configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Andrew Frazier, Chad C. Roue, Michael T. Dineen, Erik J. Van Der Burg
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Publication number: 20150039021Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc S. Kreidler, Stewart M. Kume, Darrell H. Ogi, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg