Patents by Inventor Chris Quinn
Chris Quinn 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: 20140249568Abstract: An embolic protection device includes an outer surface that is configured to form a substantially sealed relationship with a body lumen such that emboli are deflected and/or captured by the outer surface before such emboli can travel to other parts of the body. An inner surface of the embolic protection device includes a longitudinally extending lumen through which instrumentation may be inserted, facilitating passage of such instrumentation through the body lumen while minimizing risk to the patient from emboli.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: AGA MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Adams, Mathias Charles Glimsdale, Brian Joseph Perszyk, Chris Quinn, Brooke Ren
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Publication number: 20140249566Abstract: A vessel protector for capturing or filtering material in the aortic arch includes at least one shield formed in a planar or three-dimensional shape. The shield includes a body formed from a filtering material and may be formed of a shape memory material. The shield may alternate between a collapsed configuration for delivery and an expanded configuration during use. A catheter may be used to deliver the vessel protector into the aortic arch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: AGA MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Chris Quinn, Amy Rochelle Raatikka
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Publication number: 20140081314Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Patent number: 8663268Abstract: A method for accessing the left atrial appendage with a balloon-tipped transseptal sheath is disclosed. A transseptal sheath is delivered to the left atrium through the intraatrial septum from the right atrium. The balloon tip may be inflated to prevent the transseptal sheath from falling proximally into the right atrium. The inflated balloon tip permits safe probing and exploration of the left atrial appendage and facilitates safe maintenance of the position of the transseptal sheath within the left atrial appendage while delivering an implantable device to the left atrial appendage.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Atritech, Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada
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Patent number: 8413220Abstract: A method for user authentication involves initiating an authentication process, receiving images associated with the authentication process, selecting an image from the images to generate a selection; and obtaining authentication based on the selection, where the image is associated with the authentication process and sent prior to initiating the authentication process.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Anthony Creed, Kenichi Mori, Bennett R. Blank
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Patent number: 8352850Abstract: A method for entering input into a form involves receiving prose based on the form and a first input, receiving a request for a second input, where the request is based on the first input, submitting the second input in response to the request, where the second input contains a modification to the prose, where the second input is incorporated into the prose to obtain a summary that enables comprehension of the form.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Anthony Creed, Chris Quinn, Kenichi Mori, Justin C. Marr
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Publication number: 20120239077Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Publication number: 20120157916Abstract: A method for accessing the left atrial appendage with a balloon-tipped transseptal sheath is disclosed. A transseptal sheath is delivered to the left atrium through the intraatrial septum from the right atrium. The balloon tip may be inflated to prevent the transseptal sheath from falling proximally into the right atrium. The inflated balloon tip permits safe probing and exploration of the left atrial appendage and facilitates safe maintenance of the position of the transseptal sheath within the left atrial appendage while delivering an implantable device to the left atrial appendage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada
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Patent number: 8151343Abstract: A method for authenticating a user, that includes receiving an account identifier from the user, obtaining a media prompt from an account based on the account identifier, presenting the user with the media prompt and a question prompt, wherein the question prompt references the media prompt, receiving input answering the question prompt, comparing the input with a valid response to determine whether the user is authentic, wherein the valid response requires personal knowledge of the media prompt and the question prompt, and authorizing the user to access a resource when the user is authentic.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Henry Shyue-yeong Wang, Ananth Uggirala, Michele Lynn Sarko, Chris Quinn, Anthony Creed, Kenichi Mori, Bennett R. Blank
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Patent number: 8142470Abstract: A method for accessing the left atrial appendage with a balloon-tipped transseptal sheath is disclosed. A transseptal sheath is delivered to the left atrium through the intraatrial septum from the right atrium. The balloon tip may be inflated to prevent the transseptal sheath from falling proximally into the right atrium. The inflated balloon tip permits safe probing and exploration of the left atrial appendage and facilitates safe maintenance of the position of the transseptal sheath within the left atrial appendage while delivering an implantable device to the left atrial appendage.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Atritech, Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada
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Publication number: 20120029553Abstract: A system and method for retrieving an implantable device includes a delivery catheter, a recapture section, and a sheath. The delivery catheter has a proximal end and a distal end. The recapture section is axially extendable from the distal end of the delivery catheter. The sheath has a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen sized to receive the delivery catheter. A portion of the lumen of the sheath is actuatable from an enlarged inside diameter to a reduced inside diameter to apply an inwardly directed force to the recapture section. The delivery catheter can be actuated with respect to the sheath to extend or retract the recapture section with respect to the delivery catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada, Kevin Anderson
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Patent number: 8052715Abstract: A system and method for retrieving an implantable device includes a delivery catheter, a recapture section, and a sheath. The delivery catheter has a proximal end and a distal end. The recapture section is axially extendable from the distal end of the delivery catheter. The sheath has a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen sized to receive the delivery catheter. A portion of the lumen of the sheath is actuatable from an enlarged inside diameter to a reduced inside diameter to apply an inwardly directed force to the recapture section. The delivery catheter can be actuated with respect to the sheath to extend or retract the recapture section with respect to the delivery catheter.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Atritech, Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada, Kevin Anderson
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Patent number: 7971141Abstract: A method of populating at least one form involving selecting a current completion option based on a previous completion option, obtaining a first completion process based on the current completion option, and populating the at least one form using the first completion process, wherein a format of the first completion process is determined by the selected current completion option.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Anthony Creed, Justin C. Marr, Kenichi Mori
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Patent number: 7860763Abstract: An automated system prepares a new tax return for a user based on information associated with the user's return from a previous year. The system uses the tax return from the previous year to obtain taxpayer data and to identify sources of current data. It retrieves current year information from the sources and uses it together with data from the previous year return to prepare a new tax return with minimal user assistance. In an embodiment, the system determines the likely accuracy of a new tax return generated based on the previous year tax return, and prepares the new tax return only if the likely accuracy is above a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Matt E. Hart
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Patent number: 7814431Abstract: A method for completing a form including selecting a first topic appearing on the form, receiving a first panel within a graphical user interface (GUI), where the first panel is associated with the first topic and is used to complete a section of the form, assigning a first panel relevance rating to the first panel, supplying a response to the first panel, receiving a second panel predicted based on the first topic and the first panel relevance rating, assigning a second panel relevance rating to the second panel, and receiving the section of the form after the section is completed based on the response to the first panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Kenichi Mori, Justin C. Marr, Anthony Creed
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Patent number: 7753258Abstract: A system and method for completing a financial form including generating a navigation path by selecting a plurality of financial events, where the navigation path is used as a framework to complete the financial form, selecting a webinar event from the plurality of financial events in the navigation path, where the webinar event is one of the plurality of financial events associated with at least one webinar related to one of the plurality of financial events, and completing at least a portion of the financial form using the at least one webinar.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Anthony Creed, Elizabeth Nelson, Shuang Li, David Bernat, Greg Miller, Joseph Elwell, Jennifer Keenan, Sue Tritt, Joel Kopelioff, Qwan T. Pham, Jason Char, Rodney Sitton
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Publication number: 20070162048Abstract: A retrieval portion is attached to an implantable device to facilitate retrieval of the implantable device in the unlikely event of embolization. The retrieval portion may comprise one or more loops, or a plurality of extensions. Methods of retrieving an implantable device are disclosed. Various adapters are disclosed for use with a conventional snare for grasping an implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Chris Quinn, Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson
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Publication number: 20070149995Abstract: A method for accessing the left atrial appendage with a balloon-tipped transseptal sheath is disclosed. A transseptal sheath is delivered to the left atrium through the intraatrial septum from the right atrium. The balloon tip may be inflated to prevent the transseptal sheath from falling proximally into the right atrium. The inflated balloon tip permits safe probing and exploration of the left atrial appendage and facilitates safe maintenance of the position of the transseptal sheath within the left atrial appendage while delivering an implantable device to the left atrial appendage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada
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Publication number: 20070135826Abstract: A system and method for delivering an implant includes an implant, an actuation shaft, and a concentrically attachable disconnect mount. A distal guide tube is sometimes also provided. A proximal guide tube is also sometimes provided. The implantable device has a proximal, a distal end, and a plurality of supports. The implantable device is moveable between a collapsed and an expanded configuration. The distal guide tube, when provided, is at the distal end of the supports and extends toward the proximal end of the implantable device. The actuation shaft extends through the proximal end of the implantable device and is removeably engageable with the distal guide tube, or the distal end of the device when the distal guide tube is not provided. The disconnect mount is releasably engageable with the proximal end of the implantable device. The disconnect mount is concentrically attachable to the proximal end of the implantable device as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Publication number: 20070129753Abstract: A system and method for retrieving an implantable device includes a delivery catheter, a recapture section, and a sheath. The delivery catheter has a proximal end and a distal end. The recapture section is axially extendable from the distal end of the delivery catheter. The sheath has a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen sized to receive the delivery catheter. A portion of the lumen of the sheath is actuatable from an enlarged inside diameter to a reduced inside diameter to apply an inwardly directed force to the recapture section. The delivery catheter can be actuated with respect to the sheath to extend or retract the recapture section with respect to the delivery catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada, Kevin Anderson