Patents by Inventor Earl Frederick

Earl Frederick 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: 11786253
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee, Madhur Arunrao Kadam, Julie Kulak
  • Patent number: 11690628
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee, Madhur Arunrao Kadam, Julie Kulak
  • Patent number: 11389309
    Abstract: An aneurysm embolization device can include a body having a single, continuous piece of material that is shape set into a plurality of distinct structural components. For example, the device can have an expandable component and an atraumatic tip portion extending therefrom. Further, the tip portion can be configured to enable the device to be implanted within the aneurysm while tending to mitigate risk of puncturing the aneurysm dome or otherwise assist in framing the aneurysm in advance of placement of additional embolic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Teresa Ruvalcaba, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Patent number: 10947354
    Abstract: Composite honeycomb that may be contoured to form composite honeycomb structures, which have tight radii of curvatures and/or compound curvatures, and which are suitable for use in high temperature environments. The method for making the composite honeycomb involves using high temperature prepreg to make a flexible composite honeycomb that is formed into a composite honeycomb precursor. A high temperature coating resin is applied to the composite honeycomb precursor to form the high temperature composite honeycomb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: HEXCEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Charles Loesch, Merid Minasse Haile, Earl Frederick Ayle, Clark Russell Smith
  • Publication number: 20210024711
    Abstract: Composite honeycomb that may be contoured to form composite honeycomb structures, which have tight radii of curvatures and/or compound curvatures, and which are suitable for use in high temperature environments. The method for making the composite honeycomb involves using high temperature prepreg to make a flexible composite honeycomb that is formed into a composite honeycomb precursor. A high temperature coating resin is applied to the composite honeycomb precursor to form the high temperature composite honeycomb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Charles LOESCH, Merid Minasse HAILE, Earl Frederick AYLE, Clark Russell SMITH
  • Patent number: 10736758
    Abstract: An aneurysm embolization device can include a body having a single, continuous piece of material that is shape set into a plurality of distinct structural components. For example, the device can have an expandable component and an atraumatic tip portion extending therefrom. Further, the tip portion can be configured to enable the device to be implanted within the aneurysm while tending to mitigate risk of puncturing the aneurysm dome or otherwise assist in framing the aneurysm in advance of placement of additional embolic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN
    Inventors: Teresa Ruvalcaba, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Publication number: 20190343532
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20190343664
    Abstract: An aneurysm embolization device can include a body having a single, continuous piece of material that is shape set into a plurality of distinct structural components. For example, the device can have an expandable component and an atraumatic tip portion extending therefrom. Further, the tip portion can be configured to enable the device to be implanted within the aneurysm while tending to mitigate risk of puncturing the aneurysm dome or otherwise assist in framing the aneurysm in advance of placement of additional embolic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Teresa Ruvalcaba, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Publication number: 20190290286
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20190282242
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Patent number: 10327781
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee, Madhur Arunrao Kadam, Julie Kulak
  • Publication number: 20190015565
    Abstract: A method and system of and for aspirators and/or medical suction methods and systems. Surgical suction methods and systems including a clamp for restricting or occluding any flexible medical suction tubing being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Linda Louise MYERS, Earl Frederick MYERS, III
  • Publication number: 20160022445
    Abstract: An aneurysm embolization device can include a body having a single, continuous piece of material that is shape set into a plurality of distinct structural components. For example, the device can have an expandable component and an atraumatic tip portion extending therefrom. Further, the tip portion can be configured to enable the device to be implanted within the aneurysm while tending to mitigate risk of puncturing the aneurysm dome or otherwise assist in framing the aneurysm in advance of placement of additional embolic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Teresa Ruvalcaba, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Publication number: 20150018783
    Abstract: An apparatus for silent suction tubing may be disclosed. A surgical tube clamp may have a hollow body with a first end, a second end, and a bottom surface between the first end and the second end. A vertical arm may extend from the first end and have an inner face with a plurality of teeth. A horizontal arm may extend from the second end toward the first end. The horizontal arm may have a beveled edge proximate the inner face of the vertical arm. A first protrusion on the bottom surface may extend within the hollow body and a second protrusion on the horizontal arm may extend within the hollow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Linda Louise MYERS, Earl Frederick Myers
  • Publication number: 20140135810
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20140135812
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20140135811
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20110054303
    Abstract: There is provided a device for generating a frame of reference and tracking the position and orientation of a tool in computer-assisted image guided surgery or therapy system. A first curvature sensor including fiducial markers is provided for positioning on a patient prior to volumetric imaging, and sensing the patient's body position during surgery. A second curvature sensor is coupled to the first curvature sensor at one end and to a tool at the other end to inform the computer-assisted image guided surgery or therapy system of the position and orientation of the tool with respect to the patient's body. A system is provided that incorporates curvature sensors, a garment for sensing the body position of a person, and a method for registering a patient's body to a volumetric image data set in preparation for computer-assisted surgery or other therapeutic interventions. This system can be adapted for remote applications as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: GEORGE MASON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Earl Frederick Barrick, Judy Barrick, Kenneth J. Hintz
  • Patent number: 7747312
    Abstract: There is provided a device for generating a frame of reference and tracking the position and orientation of a tool in computer-assisted image guided surgery or therapy system. A first curvature sensor including fiducial markers is provided for positioning on a patient prior to volumetric imaging, and sensing the patient's body position during surgery. A second curvature sensor is coupled to the first curvature sensor at one end and to a tool at the other end to inform the computer-assisted image guided surgery or therapy system of the position and orientation of the tool with respect to the patient's body. A system is provided that incorporates curvature sensors, a garment for sensing the body position of a person, and a method for registering a patient's body to a volumetric image data set in preparation for computer-assisted surgery or other therapeutic interventions. This system can be adapted for remote applications as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: George Mason Intellectual Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Frederick Barrick, Kenneth J. Hintz
  • Publication number: 20030060703
    Abstract: A fluoroscopic image guided surgery system, comprising a C-arm fluoroscope for obtaining fluoroscopic images of an object bone, the C-arm fluoroscope including at least one set of emitters; a reference bar capable of attaching to an object bone, the reference bar including emitters; a surgical instrument for performing an operation, the instrument including emitters; a digitizer system in communication with the at least one set of emitters of the C-arm fluoroscope, the emitters of the reference bar, and the emitters of the surgical instrument so that the digitizer system can determine a position of each of the C-arm fluoroscope, the reference bar, and the surgical instrument; and a single fiducial marker for attachment to an object bone, the single fiducial marker being visible in the fluoroscopic images for determining a position of an object bone relative to the digitizer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Earl Frederick Barrick