Patents by Inventor David J. Messick

David J. Messick 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).

  • Patent number: 11911272
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a plurality of absorbable filaments arranged in a support structure and configured degrade within a defined time period and a membrane arranged about the plurality of absorbable filaments and configured to contain fragments of the plurality of absorbable filaments in response to a fracture or degradation of a filament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Chan, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Byron K. Hayes, Samuel Joynson, Tom R. McDaniel, David J. Messick, Edward E. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20200229953
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a filament and a membrane arranged about the filament. The membrane may be configured to contain fragments of the filament and maintain structure of the membrane in response to the fracture or degradation of the filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Tom R. McDaniel, David J. Messick, Martin J. Sector
  • Publication number: 20200229924
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a plurality of absorbable filaments arranged in a support structure and configured degrade within a defined time period and a membrane arranged about the plurality of absorbable filaments and configured to contain fragments of the plurality of absorbable filaments in response to a fracture or degradation of a filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Michael C. Chan, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Byron K. Hayes, Samuel Joynson, Tom R. McDaniel, David J. Messick, Edward E. Shaw
  • Patent number: 9289576
    Abstract: Catheter having a proximal section and a distal section. The proximal section having at least a delivery lumen and a guidewire receiving lumen, the guidewire receiving lumen having a proximal guidewire exit port at a location proximal of the distal end of the proximal section. A reinforcing tubular member located in the proximal section delivery lumen extending from substantially the proximal end of the proximal section to a point distal to the proximal guidewire exit port, wherein the reinforcing tubular member transitions from relatively rigid to relatively more flexible from a proximal point to a distal point thereon and has an outer diameter equal to about the inner diameter of the delivery lumen for at least a portion of the reinforcing tubular member that extends distal to the proximal guidewire exit port. The distal section having at least a delivery lumen and a guidewire receiving lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Mann, Sherif A. Eskaros, Eric C. Lafferty, David J. Messick
  • Patent number: 8864675
    Abstract: An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of a catheter body. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The deflectable member may be interconnected to the catheter body by a live hinge. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter body. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter body and when pivoted relative to the catheter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, Curtis J. Franklin, John L. Loewen, David J. Messick, Craig T. Nordhausen, Clyde G. Oakley, Ryan C. Patterson, Jim H. Polenske, Shawn D. Quick, Daniel H. Todd, Thomas L. Tolt, David W. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8852112
    Abstract: An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter and when pivoted relative to the catheter. When pivoted relative to the catheter, the ultrasound transducer array may have a field of view distal to the distal end of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Bielewicz, Richard W. Denny, Dennis R. Dietz, Michael J. Fife, Joseph A. Huppenthal, David J. Messick, Craig T. Nordhausen, Clyde G. Oakley, Ryan C. Patterson, Jim H. Polenske
  • Patent number: 8285362
    Abstract: An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter and when pivoted relative to the catheter. When pivoted relative to the catheter, the ultrasound transducer array may have a field of view distal to the distal end of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, Paul N. Latulippe, David J. Messick, Craig T. Nordhausen, Clyde G. Oakley, Ryan C. Patterson, Jim H. Polenske
  • Publication number: 20100280316
    Abstract: An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of a catheter body. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The deflectable member may be interconnected to the catheter body by a live hinge. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter body. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter body and when pivoted relative to the catheter body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, Curtis J. Franklin, John L. Loewen, David J. Messick, Craig T. Nordhausen, Clyde G. Oakley, Ryan C. Patterson, Jim H. Polenske, Shawn D. Quick, Daniel H. Todd, Thomas L. Tolt, David W. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090292199
    Abstract: An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter and when pivoted relative to the catheter. When pivoted relative to the catheter, the ultrasound transducer array may have a field of view distal to the distal end of the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul A. Bielewicz, Richard W. Denny, Dennis R. Dietz, Michael J. Fife, Joseph A. Huppenthal, David J. Messick, Craig T. Nordhausen, Clyde G. Oakley, Ryan C. Patterson, Jim H. Polenske
  • Publication number: 20090088631
    Abstract: An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter and when pivoted relative to the catheter. When pivoted relative to the catheter, the ultrasound transducer array may have a field of view distal to the distal end of the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES - ENGLEWOOD GROUP (EMD)
    Inventors: Dennis R. Dietz, Paul N. Latulippe, David J. Messick, Craig T. Nordhausen, Ryan C. Patterson, Jim H. Polenske, JR.