Patents by Inventor Claus Volkl

Claus Volkl 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).

  • Delivery system for a medical device
    Patent number: 7794489
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a delivery system for delivering a medical device. The delivery system includes an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner member defines a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A tip is formed at the distal end of the inner member. A bumper is freely disposed on the inner member. The bumper has a proximal end and a distal end. A seat is defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper. Additionally, a sheath is disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. The sheath is movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat. The invention also includes a handle in contact with the proximal end of the inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Daniel H. Shumer, Amelia Lasser, Jimmy Jen, Jill Nicole Malin, Howard H. Huang, Erik Eli, Claus Volkl, Juergen Anton Haun
  • Delivery system for a medical device
    Patent number: 7780716
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a delivery system for delivering a medical device. The delivery system includes an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner member defines a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A tip is formed at the distal end of the inner member. A bumper is freely disposed on the inner member. The bumper has a proximal end and a distal end. A seat is defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper. Additionally, a sheath is disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. The sheath is movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat. The invention also includes a handle in contact with the proximal end of the inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jeffrey Madsen Pappas, Daniel H. Shumer, Amelia Lasser, Jimmy Jen, Claus Volkl, Juergen Anton Haun
  • Delivery system for a medical device
    Publication number: 20070118201
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a delivery system for delivering a medical device. The delivery system includes an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner member defines a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A tip is formed at the distal end of the inner member. A bumper is freely disposed on the inner member. The bumper has a proximal end and a distal end. A seat is defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper. Additionally, a sheath is disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. The sheath is movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat. The invention also includes a handle in contact with the proximal end of the inner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Pappas, Daniel Shumer, Amelia Lasser, Jimmy Jen, Claus Volkl, Juergen Hahn
  • Delivery system for a medical device
    Publication number: 20070100422
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a delivery system for delivering a medical device. The delivery system includes an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner member defines a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A tip is formed at the distal end of the inner member. A bumper is freely disposed on the inner member. The bumper has a proximal end and a distal end. A seat is defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper. Additionally, a sheath is disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. The sheath is movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat. The invention also includes a handle in contact with the proximal end of the inner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Shumer, Amelia Lasser, Jimmy Jen, Jill Malin, Howard Huang, Erik Eli, Claus Volkl, Juergen Hahn