Patents by Inventor E. Thomas Wheelock

E. Thomas Wheelock 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).

  • Assembly containing an electrolytically severable joint for endovascular embolic devices
    Patent number: 6589236
    Abstract: This invention is an apparatus for the formation of occlusions in spaces in the human body, occluding such as thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, it deals with a one piece assembly having an improved electrolytically erodable link to an occlusive member and further having an incorporated return electrode in the assembly. The occlusion-forming member is introduced to and is intended to remain at the desired occlusion site. The invention also relates to the joint itself. The invention further includes a method for introduction and electrolytic separation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventors: E. Thomas Wheelock, Erik T. Engelson, Harold F. Carrison
  • Assembly containing an electrolytically severable joint for endovascular embolic devices
    Publication number: 20020091380
    Abstract: This invention is an apparatus for the formation of occlusions in spaces in the human body, occluding such as thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, it deals with a one piece assembly having an improved electrolytically erodable link to an occlusive member and further having an incorporated return electrode in the assembly. The occlusion-forming member is introduced to and is intended to remain at the desired occlusion site. The invention also relates to the joint itself. The invention further includes a method for introduction and electrolytic separation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: TARGET THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: E. Thomas Wheelock, Erik T. Engelson, Harold F. Carrison
  • Process for forming an occlusion in a body cavity
    Patent number: 6409721
    Abstract: This invention is an apparatus for the formation of occlusions in spaces in the human body, occluding such as thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, it deals with a one piece assembly having an improved electrolytically erodable link to an occlusive member and further having an incorporated return electrode in the assembly. The occlusion-forming member is introduced to and is intended to remain at the desired occlusion site. The invention also relates to the joint itself. The invention further includes a method for introduction and electrolytic separation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Target Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Thomas Wheelock, Erik T. Engelson, Harold F. Carrison
  • Assembly containing an electrolytically severable joint for endovascular embolic devices
    Patent number: 6077260
    Abstract: This invention is an apparatus for the formation of occlusions in spaces in the human body, occluding such as thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, it deals with a one piece assembly having an improved electrolytically erodable link to an occlusive member and further having an incorporated return electrode in the assembly. The occlusion-forming member is introduced to and is intended to remain at the desired occlusion site. The invention also relates to the joint itself. The invention further includes a method for introduction and electrolytic separation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Target Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Thomas Wheelock, Erik T. Engelson, Harold F. Carrison