Patents by Inventor Diego D. Cueto

Diego D. Cueto 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).

  • Shapeable intraluminal device and method therefor
    Patent number: 7951094
    Abstract: A hollow medical device includes a coil member having a distal end, a proximal end, a plurality of turns extending therebetween, and a lumen extending through the turns. The coil member further includes at least one weld extending from one turn to an adjacent turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: The Spectranetics Corporation
    Inventors: Jerald A. Johansen, Diego D. Cueto
  • Shapeable intraluminal device and method therefor
    Patent number: 7303533
    Abstract: A hollow medical device includes a coil member having a distal end, a proximal end, a plurality of turns extending therebetween, and a lumen extending through the turns. The coil member further includes at least one weld extending from one turn to an adjacent turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Intraluminal Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerald A. Johansen, Diego D. Cueto
  • Catheter handle for controlling the advancement of a guide wire
    Patent number: 6752800
    Abstract: A catheter handle for controlling the advancement of a guide wire through a catheter is described. The catheter handle has a distal end to which is coupled a luer lock element, and a proximal end to which a control knob is coupled. The luer lock element is adaptable to allow coupling of the catheter handle to any commonly available commercial catheter. The control knob is coupled to a guide wire advancement mechanism. Movement of the control knob is translated by the advancement mechanism to advancement or braking of the guide wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Intraluminal Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Winston, John M. Neet, Jeffery White, John Wardle, Diego D. Cueto
  • Catheter for controlling the advancement of a guide wire
    Patent number: 6394976
    Abstract: A catheter for controlling the advancement of a guide wire includes a catheter body having a central lumen, a first side lumen and a second side lumen. A pair of opposing control wires extend the length of the catheter body through the side lumens. The catheter body includes a proximal portion coupled to a less rigid distal portion. A control handle coupled to the proximal ends of the control wires produces opposing motion of the control wires along the length of the catheter body, causing the distal portion of the catheter body to deflect relative to the proximal portion of the catheter body, thus directing the guide wire. In one embodiment, the control handle includes a guide wire advancement mechanism for controlling the advancement of the guide wire through the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: IntraLuminal Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Winston, John M. Neet, Jeffery White, John Wardle, Diego D. Cueto