Patents by Inventor Douglas E. Meyer

Douglas E. Meyer 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: 10646200
    Abstract: An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system is provided. The IVUS imaging system includes an intravascular device including a transducer shaft with an ultrasound transducer at a distal end. The IVUS imaging system also includes an interface module removably coupled to the intravascular device. The interface module includes a connector rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the transducer shaft; a motor coupled to the connector; a spinning element coupled to the motor, wherein the spinning element comprises four conductive rings; a stationary element comprising a plurality of brushes, wherein the stationary element is disposed proximate the spinning element such that a different one of the plurality of brushes is in mechanical contact with each of the four conductive rings; and four conductors coupled to the connector and the spinning element such that the stationary element and the intravascular device are in electrical communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sherwood Kantor, Douglas E. Meyer, Duane De Jong, Paul Hoseit
  • Publication number: 20200054224
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component within a distal portion of the device. In that regard, one or more electrical, electronic, optical, and/or electro-optical pressure-sensing components is secured to an elongated member and the system includes components to process the output signals according to various calibration parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Douglas CORL, David H. BURKETT, Douglas E. MEYER
  • Patent number: 10492728
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component positioned within a distal portion of the device. In some instances, a plurality of conductors are electrically coupled to the pressure sensing component and a potting material covers the electrical connections between the plurality of conductors and the pressure sensing component. In some instances, the potting material has a durometer hardness between about 20 Shore A and about 50 Shore A, a moisture absorption rate of about 0% per twenty-four hours, a linear shrinkage of 0%, a coefficient of thermal expansion (m/m/-° C.) of between about 1.0×10?5 and about 5.0×10?4, and a volume resistivity (?-cm) between about 6.0×1013 and about 1.0×1014. Methods of making and/or assembling such intravascular devices/systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: VOLCANO CORPORATION
    Inventors: David H. Burkett, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Patent number: 10456051
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component within a distal portion of the device. In that regard, one or more electrical, electronic, optical, and/or electro-optical pressure-sensing components is secured to an elongated member and the system includes components to process the output signals according to various calibration parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: VOLCANO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Corl, David H. Burkett, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Patent number: 10448922
    Abstract: In a rotational intravascular catheter, a proximal section of the catheter sheath, within which an elongated flexible drive member portion of the catheter is movably disposed, is extended into a telescoping portion of the catheter. The proximal sheath section functions to support the section of the drive member positioned within the telescoping section whether the telescoping section is in an extended position, qa retracted position, or any position therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: VOLCANO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dylan E. Van Hoven, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Patent number: 9895108
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component positioned within a distal portion of the device. In some instances, a plurality of conductors are electrically coupled to the pressure sensing component and a potting material covers the electrical connections between the plurality of conductors and the pressure sensing component. In some instances, the potting material has a durometer hardness between about 20 Shore A and about 50 Shore A, a moisture absorption rate of about 0% per twenty-four hours, a linear shrinkage of 0%, a coefficient of thermal expansion (m/m/-° C.) of between about 1.0×10?5 and about 5.0×10?4, and a volume resistivity (?-cm) between about 6.0×1013 and about 1.0×1014. Methods of making and/or assembling such intravascular devices/systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: VOLCANO CORPORATION
    Inventors: David H. Burkett, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Patent number: 9668817
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure involves a method. The method includes retrieving, from a diagnostic medical device, identification information that identifies a feature of the diagnostic medical device. A proprietary signal is generated in response to the identification information. The proprietary signal is sent to a medical measurement system to facilitate an unlocking of one or more programs to be executed on the medical measurement system. Another aspect of the present disclosure involves a method. The method includes detecting, through an electronic interface device, a coupling of a remote diagnostic medical device. Thereafter, a proprietary signal is received from the electronic interface device. An identity feature of the remote diagnostic medical device is ascertained based on the proprietary signal. One or more programs are unlocked for execution if the identity feature of the remote diagnostic medical device matches a predetermined identity feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Volcano Corporation
    Inventors: David Anderson, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20160066886
    Abstract: An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system is provided. The IVUS imaging system includes an intravascular device including a transducer shaft with an ultrasound transducer at a distal end. The IVUS imaging system also includes an interface module removably coupled to the intravascular device. The interface module includes a connector rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the transducer shaft; a motor coupled to the connector; a spinning element coupled to the motor, wherein the spinning element comprises four conductive rings; a stationary element comprising a plurality of brushes, wherein the stationary element is disposed proximate the spinning element such that a different one of the plurality of brushes is in mechanical contact with each of the four conductive rings; and four conductors coupled to the connector and the spinning element such that the stationary element and the intravascular device are in electrical communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Sherwood Kantor, Douglas E. Meyer, Duane DeJong, Paul Hoseit
  • Patent number: 9247909
    Abstract: A guidewire is disclosed that is constructed using tubular members that create a hollow lumen that runs from the proximal end of the guidewire to a window towards the distal end of the wire. This internal lumen is filled with a fluid that allows pressure exerted at the window to exert pressure at the proximal end of the guide wire proportional to the pressure exerted at the window. This pressure exerted at the proximal end of the guidewire is measured using a pressure transducer external of the guidewire. The pressure transducer converts the measured pressure into an electrical signal that is proportional to the pressure at the window. The electrical signal is manipulated to correct for errors that are due to the pressure signal traveling though the inner lumen of the guidewire to ensure the electrical signal matches the pressure exerted at the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Volcano Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas E. Meyer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150272449
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, an intravascular pressure measurement device is provided. The intravascular device includes a flexible elongate member with a proximal portion and a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The lumen is configured to allow the passage of a guidewire. The distal portion of the member includes first and second distal sections. The second distal section having an outer diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the first distal section. The intravascular device further includes a first pressure sensor disposed within the wall of the first distal section of the flexible elongate member to measure the pressure within the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: Douglas E. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140266577
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure involves a method. The method includes retrieving, from a diagnostic medical device, identification information that identifies a feature of the diagnostic medical device. A proprietary signal is generated in response to the identification information. The proprietary signal is sent to a medical measurement system to facilitate an unlocking of one or more programs to be executed on the medical measurement system. Another aspect of the present disclosure involves a method. The method includes detecting, through an electronic interface device, a coupling of a remote diagnostic medical device. Thereafter, a proprietary signal is received from the electronic interface device. An identity feature of the remote diagnostic medical device is ascertained based on the proprietary signal. One or more programs are unlocked for execution if the identity feature of the remote diagnostic medical device matches a predetermined identity feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: VOLCANO CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Anderson, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140187985
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component within a distal portion of the device. In that regard, one or more electrical, electronic, optical, and/or electro-optical pressure-sensing components is secured to an elongated member and the system includes components to process the output signals according to various calibration parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Volcano Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Corl, David H. Burkett, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140171803
    Abstract: In a rotational intravascular catheter, a proximal section of the catheter sheath, within which an elongated flexible drive member portion of the catheter is movably disposed, is extended into a telescoping portion of the catheter. The proximal sheath section functions to support the section of the drive member positioned within the telescoping section whether the telescoping section is in an extended position, qa retracted position, or any position therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Dylan E. Van Hoven, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140066790
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component positioned within a distal portion of the device. In some instances, a plurality of conductors are electrically coupled to the pressure sensing component and a potting material covers the electrical connections between the plurality of conductors and the pressure sensing component. In some instances, the potting material has a durometer hardness between about 20 Shore A and about 50 Shore A, a moisture absorption rate of about 0% per twenty-four hours, a linear shrinkage of 0%, a coefficient of thermal expansion (m/m/-° C.) of between about 1.0×10?5 and about 5.0×10?4, and a volume resistivity (?-cm) between about 6.0×1013 and about 1.0×1014. Methods of making and/or assembling such intravascular devices/systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Volcano Corporation
    Inventors: David H. Burkett, Douglas E. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20120172732
    Abstract: A guidewire is disclosed that is constructed using tubular members that create a hollow lumen that runs from the proximal end of the guidewire to a window towards the distal end of the wire. This internal lumen is filled with a fluid that allows pressure exerted at the window to exert pressure at the proximal end of the guide wire proportional to the pressure exerted at the window. This pressure exerted at the proximal end of the guidewire is measured using a pressure transducer external of the guidewire. The pressure transducer converts the measured pressure into an electrical signal that is proportional to the pressure at the window. The electrical signal is manipulated to correct for errors that are due to the pressure signal traveling though the inner lumen of the guidewire to ensure the electrical signal matches the pressure exerted at the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Volcano Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas E. Meyer, JR.