Patents by Inventor Darla Gill
Darla Gill 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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Patent number: 11304837Abstract: Delivery systems and methods for deploying an implantable device are disclosed, which can include a delivery device having an outer tubular member and an inner assembly. The inner assembly is disposed within and is slidably movable relative to the outer tubular member. The inner assembly can include a pusher at a distal portion. The pusher abuts and restricts proximal movement, relative to the inner assembly, of a crimped implantable device within the outer tubular member. The pusher can include a slot to accommodate a suture binding mechanism of the implantable device. The delivery device can include a tip disposed at a distal end. The tip includes a tip transition zone. The inner sheath and outer tubular member can each have sections of distinct rigidity along their lengths with transition zones between the sections. A transition zone of the outer tubular member and a transition zone of the inner sheath can be longitudinally offset.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Zeke Eller, Thomas Patrick Robinson, Barton Gill, Darla Gill, Bryan K. Elwood
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Publication number: 20200146860Abstract: Delivery systems and methods for deploying an implantable device are disclosed, which can include a delivery device having an outer tubular member and an inner assembly. The inner assembly is disposed within and is slidably movable relative to the outer tubular member. The inner assembly can include a pusher at a distal portion. The pusher abuts and restricts proximal movement, relative to the inner assembly, of a crimped implantable device within the outer tubular member. The pusher can include a slot to accommodate a suture binding mechanism of the implantable device. The delivery device can include a tip disposed at a distal end. The tip includes a tip transition zone. The inner sheath and outer tubular member can each have sections of distinct rigidity along their lengths with transition zones between the sections. A transition zone of the outer tubular member and a transition zone of the inner sheath can be longitudinally offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Zeke Eller, Thomas Patrick Robinson, Barton Gill, Darla Gill, Bryan K. Elwood
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Patent number: 10588762Abstract: Implantable device embodiments, such as stents, and particularly esophageal stents, formed of a scaffolding structure are disclosed. The scaffolding structure is formed of one or more strand elements arranged in a braided pattern. A covering may coat the scaffolding structure. A valve can be secured to the scaffolding structure and/or the covering. Anti-migration features may be formed by bends in the one or more strand elements. The bends forming the anti-migration features protrude outwardly away from an outer surface of the implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Patent number: 10470906Abstract: Delivery systems and methods for deploying an implantable device are disclosed, which can include a delivery device having an outer tubular member and an inner assembly. The inner assembly is disposed within and is slidably movable relative to the outer tubular member. The inner assembly can include a pusher at a distal portion. The pusher abuts and restricts proximal movement, relative to the inner assembly, of a crimped implantable device within the outer tubular member. The pusher can include a slot to accommodate a suture binding mechanism of the implantable device. The delivery device can include a tip disposed at a distal end. The tip includes a tip transition zone. The inner sheath and outer tubular member can each have sections of distinct rigidity along their lengths with transition zones between the sections. A transition zone of the outer tubular member and a transition zone of the inner sheath can be longitudinally offset.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Zeke Eller, Thomas Patrick Robinson, Barton Gill, Darla Gill, Bryan K. Elwood
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Patent number: 10285798Abstract: A stent comprised of a scaffolding structure having components configured to allow at least a portion of the stent to decrease in diameter in response to an axial force applied to the stent. Further, the components and elements of the stent may be configured to balance transverse forces applied to the stent, thus reducing the incidence of infolding.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider
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Patent number: 9713522Abstract: A stent comprised of a valve and a scaffolding structure having components configured to allow at least a portion of the stent to decrease in diameter in response to an axial force applied to the stent. Further, the components and elements of the stent may be configured to balance transverse forces applied to the stent, thus reducing the incidence of infolding.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Patent number: 9687367Abstract: Stent embodiments formed of a scaffolding structure are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a valve. A portion of the scaffolding structure may include a lattice structure formed by a plurality of interconnected arms arranged to form quadrilateral-shaped cells, such as diamond-shaped cells. The scaffolding structure may be formed by rows of strut arms arranged as annular segments and adjacent annular segments interconnected by connectors that extend in the longitudinal direction. The scaffolding structure may also be formed by rows of strut arms arranged in a helical pattern. The scaffolding structure has components configured to allow at least a portion of the stent to decrease in diameter in response to an axial force applied to the stent. Further, the components and elements of the stent may be configured to balance transverse forces applied to the stent, thus reducing the incidence of infolding.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Publication number: 20170071772Abstract: Delivery systems and methods for deploying an implantable device are disclosed, which can include a delivery device having an outer tubular member and an inner assembly. The inner assembly is disposed within and is slidably movable relative to the outer tubular member. The inner assembly can include a pusher at a distal portion. The pusher abuts and restricts proximal movement, relative to the inner assembly, of a crimped implantable device within the outer tubular member. The pusher can include a slot to accommodate a suture binding mechanism of the implantable device. The delivery device can include a tip disposed at a distal end. The tip includes a tip transition zone. The inner sheath and outer tubular member can each have sections of distinct rigidity along their lengths with transition zones between the sections. A transition zone of the outer tubular member and a transition zone of the inner sheath can be longitudinally offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Zeke Eller, Thomas Patrick Robinson, Barton Gill, Darla Gill, Bryan K. Elwood
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Patent number: 9561327Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to lockable syringe assemblies and related devices and methods. The syringe assembly may include a barrel, a plunger, and a locking mechanism. In some arrangements, the locking mechanism is an elastomeric locking ring or a rigid partial ring. The plunger may include a plurality of ribs and is longitudinally moveable within the barrel. Once the plunger is disposed at a desired longitudinal location, the plunger can be axially rotated and locked in such a way that further longitudinal movement is restricted.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jim Mottola, Darla Gill, Gregory R. McArthur
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Patent number: 9132254Abstract: Various embodiments of mouthpieces for use during endoscopic procedures are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a mouthpiece may include a shield, a primary instrument channel, a bite block, an oxygen administration channel and a tongue depressor. The shield, bite block, oxygen administration channel and tongue depressor may be integrally formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Diana Anca, Faiz Bhora, Darla Gill, Trent Clegg, Jeremy W. Snow
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Publication number: 20150190220Abstract: A stent comprised of a valve and a scaffolding structure having components configured to allow at least a portion of the stent to decrease in diameter in response to an axial force applied to the stent. Further, the components and elements of the stent may be configured to balance transverse forces applied to the stent, thus reducing the incidence of infolding.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Patent number: 8986368Abstract: A stent comprised of a valve and a scaffolding structure having components configured to allow at least a portion of the stent to decrease in diameter in response to an axial force applied to the stent. Further, the components and elements of the stent may be configured to balance transverse forces applied to the stent, thus reducing the incidence of infolding.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Patent number: 8926683Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for deploying an implantable device, such as a stent, within a lumen of a body of a patient. The delivery device may include an inner member and an outer sheath surrounding a distal portion of the inner member and configured to retain the implantable device sheathed near the distal end of the outer sheath until deployment. The outer sheath is slidably moveable relative to the inner member such that proximal movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner member deploys the implantable device. A trigger assembly of the delivery device can include an internal connector coupled to the outer sheath, a plurality of triggers, and a floater coupling two of the triggers. The triggers are serially retracted to deploy the stent. A panchor secures the stent against proximal and distal movement relative to the inner member during deployment.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darla Gill, Rich Snider, Zeke Eller, Jim Mottola, Tom Robinson, Brenda Lyons
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Publication number: 20140277573Abstract: Implantable device embodiments, such as stents, and particularly esophageal stents, formed of a scaffolding structure are disclosed. The scaffolding structure is formed of one or more strand elements arranged in a braided pattern. A covering may coat the scaffolding structure. A valve can be secured to the scaffolding structure and/or the covering. Anti-migration features may be formed by bends in the one or more strand elements. The bends forming the anti-migration features protrude outwardly away from an outer surface of the implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Publication number: 20140276592Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to lockable syringe assemblies and related devices and methods. The syringe assembly may include a barrel, a plunger, and a locking mechanism. In some arrangements, the locking mechanism is an elastomeric locking ring or a rigid partial ring. The plunger may include a plurality of ribs and is longitudinally moveable within the barrel. Once the plunger is disposed at a desired longitudinal location, the plunger can be axially rotated and locked in such a way that further longitudinal movement is restricted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Jim Mottola, Darla Gill, Gregory R. McArthur
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Publication number: 20140209095Abstract: Various embodiments of mouthpieces for use during endoscopic procedures are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a mouthpiece may include a shield, a primary instrument channel, a bite block, an oxygen administration channel and a tongue depressor. The shield, bite block, oxygen administration channel and tongue depressor may be integrally formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Diana Anca, Faiz Bhora, Darla Gill, Trent Clegg, Jeremy W. Snow
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Patent number: 8684919Abstract: Various embodiments of mouthpieces for use during endoscopic procedures are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a mouthpiece may include a shield, a primary instrument channel, a bite block, an oxygen administration channel and a tongue depressor. The shield, bite block, oxygen administration channel and tongue depressor may be integrally formed.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Diana Anca, Faiz Bohra, Darla Gill, Trent Clegg, Jeremy W. Snow
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Publication number: 20130325141Abstract: Stent embodiments formed of a scaffolding structure are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a valve. A portion of the scaffolding structure may include a lattice structure formed by a plurality of interconnected arms arranged to form quadrilateral-shaped cells, such as diamond-shaped cells. The scaffolding structure may be formed by rows of strut arms arranged as annular segments and adjacent annular segments interconnected by connectors that extend in the longitudinal direction. The scaffolding structure may also be formed by rows of strut arms arranged in a helical pattern. The scaffolding structure has components configured to allow at least a portion of the stent to decrease in diameter in response to an axial force applied to the stent. Further, the components and elements of the stent may be configured to balance transverse forces applied to the stent, thus reducing the incidence of infolding.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Publication number: 20130110253Abstract: A stent comprised of a valve and a scaffolding structure having components configured to allow at least a portion of the stent to decrease in diameter in response to an axial force applied to the stent. Further, the components and elements of the stent may be configured to balance transverse forces applied to the stent, thus reducing the incidence of infolding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Darla Gill, Zeke Eller, Rich Snider, Trent Clegg
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Publication number: 20120310320Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for deploying an implantable device, such as a stent, within a lumen of a body of a patient. The delivery device may include an inner member and an outer sheath surrounding a distal portion of the inner member and configured to retain the implantable device sheathed near the distal end of the outer sheath until deployment. The outer sheath is slidably moveable relative to the inner member such that proximal movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner member deploys the implantable device. A trigger assembly of the delivery device can include an internal connector coupled to the outer sheath, a plurality of triggers, and a floater coupling two of the triggers. The triggers are serially retracted to deploy the stent. A panchor secures the stent against proximal and distal movement relative to the inner member during deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darla Gill, Rich Snider, Zeke Eller, Jim Mottola, Tom Robinson, Brenda Lyons