Patents by Inventor Charlie Ricci

Charlie Ricci 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).

  • Methods for treating endoleaks during endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
    Publication number: 20030068296
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating endoleaks arising from endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The disclosed methods involve the in situ sealing of endoleaks after placement of an endovascular prostheses in the abdominal aorta. Sealing of endoleaks is achieved by injection of either a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer fluid composition into the endoleak which composition in situ solidifies to seal the leak. Preferably, the biocompatible fluid composition comprises a contrast agent to allow the clinician to visualize the sealing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Charlie Ricci, Bart Dolmatch, Andrew H. Cragg, Richard J. Greff
  • Methods for treating endoleaks during endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
    Patent number: 6475466
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating endoleaks arising from endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The disclosed methods involve the in situ sealing of endoleaks after placement of an endovascular prostheses in the abdominal aorta. Sealing of endoleaks is achieved by injection of either a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer fluid composition into the endoleak which composition in situ solidifies to seal the leak. Preferably, the biocompatible fluid composition comprises a contrast agent to allow the clinician to visualize the sealing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie Ricci, Bart Dolmatch, Andrew H. Cragg, Richard J. Greff
  • Methods for treating endoleaks during endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
    Publication number: 20020034493
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating endoleaks arising from endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The disclosed methods involve the in situ sealing of endoleaks after placement of an endovascular prostheses in the abdominal aorta. Sealing of endoleaks is achieved by injection of either a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer fluid composition into the endoleak which composition in situ solidifies to seal the leak. Preferably, the biocompatible fluid composition comprises a contrast agent to allow the clinician to visualize the sealing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Charlie Ricci, Bart Dolmatch, Andrew H. Cragg, Richard J. Greff
  • Methods for inhibiting the formation of potential endoleaks associated with endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
    Patent number: 6303100
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for inhibiting the formation of potential endoleaks associated with endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms which comprise the in situ embolization of blood vessels associated with the aneurysmal sac prior to placement of an endovascular prostheses in the abdominal aorta. Embolization of the blood vessels is achieved by injection of either a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer fluid composition into these vessels in a sufficient amount such that upon in situ solidification of this composition, blood circulation through these blood vessels and the aneurysmal sac ceases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie Ricci, Bart Dolmatch, Andrew H. Cragg, Richard J. Greff
  • Methods for treating endoleaks during endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
    Patent number: 6203779
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating endoleaks arising from endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The disclosed methods involve the in situ sealing of endoleaks after placement of an endovascular prostheses in the abdominal aorta. Sealing of endoleaks is achieved by injection of either a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer fluid composition into the endoleak which composition in situ solidifies to seal the leak. Preferably, the biocompatible fluid composition comprises a contrast agent to allow the clinician to visualize the sealing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventors: Charlie Ricci, Bart Dolmatch, Andrew H. Cragg, Richard J. Greff