Patents by Inventor Derk Trip

Derk Trip 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).

  • BALLOON CATHETER WITH STENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IT
    Publication number: 20180228631
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a balloon catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Hendrik Jozef Maria Meens, Derk Trip
  • Balloon catheter with stent and method for manufacturing it
    Patent number: 9993359
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a balloon catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: C.R. BARD, INC.
    Inventors: Hendrik Jozef Maria Meens, Derk Trip
  • BALLOON CATHETER WITH STENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IT
    Publication number: 20140303707
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a balloon catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Hendrik Jozef Maria Meens, Derk Trip
  • Balloon catheter with stent and method for manufacturing it
    Patent number: 8784470
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a balloon catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Hendrik Jozef Maria Meens, Derk Trip
  • BALLOON CATHETER WITH STENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IT
    Publication number: 20120330400
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a balloon catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: C.R. BARD, INC.
    Inventors: Hendrik Jozef Maria Meens, Derk Trip
  • Balloon catheter with stent and method for manufacturing it
    Patent number: 8257418
    Abstract: A balloon catheter includes a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. A related method involves manufacturing a balloon catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Hendrik Jozef Maria Meens, Derk Trip
  • BALLOON CATHETER WITH STENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IT
    Publication number: 20070112408
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a balloon catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: C.R. BARD
    Inventors: Hendrik Meens, Derk Trip
  • Balloon catheter with stent and method for manufacturing it
    Publication number: 20030014100
    Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube, an inflatable balloon, the ends of which are attached to the catheter tube, and a stent attached around the balloon. The stent extends at least partly along the length of the balloon. In an uninflated state, at least the outside surface of the balloon not covered by the stent is provided with a relief structure which is substantially disappeared in an inflated state of the balloon. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a balloon catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Hendrik Jozef Maria Meens, Derk Trip