Patents by Inventor Donald Francis DePalma

Donald Francis DePalma 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).

  • Publication number: 20140277368
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a prosthesis and method for treating, repairing, and/or replacing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The prosthesis includes a coiled stent comprised of shape memory material having first and second anchoring zones and an intermediate zone. The prosthesis also includes graft material engaging at least a portion of the stent. During delivery of the prosthesis, the stent is in a substantially straight longitudinal configuration, and after delivery of the prosthesis the stent is returned to a coiled configuration. The diameter of the prosthesis may be adjusted by controlling the degree to which the stent is coiled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CORDIS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alfredo CASTANEDA, Donald Francis DePalma, Clifford J. Dwyer, Kirk L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8551153
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a prosthesis and method for treating, repairing, and/or replacing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The prosthesis includes a coiled stent comprised of shape memory material having first and second anchoring zones and an intermediate zone. The prosthesis also includes graft material engaging at least a portion of the stent. During delivery of the prosthesis, the stent is in a substantially straight longitudinal configuration, and after delivery of the prosthesis the stent is returned to a coiled configuration. The diameter of the prosthesis may be adjusted by controlling the degree to which the stent is coiled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventors: Alfredo Castaneda, Donald Francis DePalma, Clifford J. Dwyer, Kirk L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5813539
    Abstract: A calendar organizer for displaying one month comprising six rows of seven pouches, the pouches representing days of the month while the rows represent weeks. The pouches are dimensioned to easily receive a number of standard mailing envelopes. Mail, messages, or reminders are inserted into the pouch representing the relevant date. A means is provided for changing the pouch numbering to match the present month. The pouches are attached on backing material allowing the calendar to be displayed, such as hanging from the top edge of a door or a wall. Accessory pouches are also provided which store reminders identifying important events, holidays, vacations, bill payment docketing, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: Donald Francis DePalma