Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Heine

Christopher A. Heine 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).

  • HEMOSTASIS VALVES AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170080200
    Abstract: Hemostasis valves and hemostasis valve assemblies can be coupled to a proximal end of an introducer sheath to prevent blood loss through the proximal end of the introducer sheath. Some hemostasis valve assemblies may include an elastomeric member with a variable-width channel that is designed to form a liquid-tight seal over elongate members of different diameter or a single elongate member of variable diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Bryan Bickhart, Christopher A. Heine, Mary L. Milone, John Murphy
  • Catheter sheath slitter and method of use
    Patent number: 7462167
    Abstract: A device and method for slitting a first elongated flexible catheter/sheath used with an elongated flexible component. The device includes a handle, an elongated groove and a cutter member. The cutter member has a sharp distally located cutting edge and a top surface from which a finger projects distally. The cutting edge is located under the finger and is arranged to be located within the annular space between the component and the first catheter/sheath when the first catheter/sheath is within the groove. The cutting edge serves to slice the first catheter/sheath longitudinally when the first catheter/sheath is pulled in a proximal direction. The finger protects the component from injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Thomas Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Kratz, Andrew W. Armour, Christopher A. Heine, Seth Worley
  • Catheter sheath slitter and method of use
    Publication number: 20060167417
    Abstract: A device and method for slitting a first elongated flexible catheter/sheath used with an elongated flexible component. The device includes a handle, an elongated groove and a cutter member. The cutter member has a sharp distally located cutting edge and a top surface from which a finger projects distally. The cutting edge is located under the finger and is arranged to be located within the annular space between the component and the first catheter/sheath when the first catheter/sheath is within the groove. The cutting edge serves to slice the first catheter/sheath longitudinally when the first catheter/sheath is pulled in a proximal direction. The finger protects the component from injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Thomas Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Kratz, Andrew Armour, Christopher Heine, Seth Worley