Patents by Inventor Craig C. Weinkauf

Craig C. Weinkauf 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).

  • Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter and related methods
    Patent number: 11337789
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter apparatus and related methods. The IVC filter apparatus comprises a body having a proximal hook thereon. A plurality of filter legs extends away from the proximal hook. A distal hook is position interior to at least a portion of the plurality of legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
    Inventor: Craig C. Weinkauf
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TARGETED CONTRAST AGENTS FOR MOLECULAR IMAGING
    Publication number: 20210321985
    Abstract: The invention provides novel targeted particles as contrast agents for use in molecular imaging of vulnerable plaque, and methods of preparation and application thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Terry Matsunaga, Craig C. Weinkauf, Evan C. Unger, Edmund R. Marinelli
  • INFERIOR VENA CAVA (IVC) FILTER AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20200222169
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter apparatus and related methods. The IVC filter apparatus comprises a body having a proximal hook thereon. A plurality of filter legs extends away from the proximal hook. A distal hook is position interior to at least a portion of the plurality of legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Craig C. Weinkauf