Patents by Inventor Elaine Lindell

Elaine Lindell 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).

  • Intravascular radially expandable stent
    Patent number: 5799384
    Abstract: A radially expandable stent for implantation within a body lumen having a generally cylindrical body with open proximal and distal ends, the cylindrical body comprising a plurality of metal elements joined to allow flexing of the cylindrical body along the longitudinal axis of the body whereby the stent can conform to a curved body lumen and a polymeric film extending between the metal elements of the stent. The stent provides a biocompatible polymeric surface to contact and support a body lumen and also a flexible structure to allow the stent to conform closely to bends in a body lumen. The stent is especially useful for repairing an injury to blood vessels caused during angioplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, John Bresnahan, Rebecca M. Bergman, Arthur J. Coury, Elaine Lindell, Vincent W. Hull, Michael Dror
  • Prosthetic vascular graft with a pleated structure
    Patent number: 5653745
    Abstract: A vascular graft having a pleated circumference accommodates blood pressure changes with minimal change in internal surface area. A highly compliant graft may be made from a wide variety of polymers including non-elastomeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Trescony, Michael Wolf, Richard Molacek, Elaine Lindell
  • Intravascular radially expandable stent
    Patent number: 5651174
    Abstract: A method for making a radially expandable stent for implantation within a body lumen having a generally cylindrical body with open proximal and distal ends, the cylindrical body comprising a plurality of metal elements joined to allow flexing of the cylindrical body along the longitudinal axis of the body whereby the stent can conform to a curved body lumen and a polymeric film applied to the cylindrical body such that it extends between the metal elements of the stent. Therapeutic substances may be incorporated within the applied film. The stent provides a biocompatible polymeric surface to contact and support a body lumen and also a flexible structure to allow the stent to conform closely to bends in a body lumen. The stent is especially useful for repairing an injury to blood vessels caused during angioplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, John Bresnahan, Rebecca M. Bergman, Arthur J. Coury, Elaine Lindell, Vincent W. Hull, Michael Dror
  • Prosthetic vascular graft with a pleated structure
    Patent number: 5607464
    Abstract: A vascular graft having a pleated circumference accommodates blood pressure changes with minimal change in internal surface area. A highly compliant graft may be made from a wide variety of polymers including non-elastomeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Trescony, Michael Wolf, Richard Molacek, Elaine Lindell
  • Intravascular radially expandable stent
    Patent number: 5443496
    Abstract: A radially expandable stent for implantation within a body lumen having a generally cylindrical body with open proximal and distal ends, the cylindrical body comprising a plurality of metal elements joined to allow flexing of the cylindrical body along the longitudinal axis of the body whereby the stent can conform to a curved body lumen and a polymeric film extending between the metal elements of the stent. The stent provides a biocompatible polymeric surface to contact and support a body lumen and also a flexible structure to allow the stent to conform closely to bends in a body lumen. The stent is especially useful for repairing an injury to blood vessels caused during angioplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, John Bresnahan, Rebecca M. Bergman, Arthur J. Coury, Elaine Lindell, Vincent W. Hull, Michael Dror
  • Intravascular radially expandable stent
    Patent number: 5282823
    Abstract: A radially expandable stent for implantation within a body lumen having a generally cylindrical body with open proximal and distal ends, the cylindrical body comprising a plurality of metal elements joined to allow flexing of the cylindrical body along the longitudinal axis of the body whereby the stent can conform to a curved body lumen and a polymeric film extending between the metal elements of the stent. The stent provides a biocompatible polymeric surface to contact and support a body lumen and also a flexible structure to allow the stent to conform closely to bends in a body lumen. The stent is especially useful for repairing an injury to blood vessels caused during angioplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, John Bresnahan, Rebecca M. Bergman, Arthur J. Coury, Elaine Lindell, Vincent W. Hull
  • Prosthetic vascular grafts with a pleated structure
    Patent number: 5282847
    Abstract: A vascular graft having a pleated circumference accommodates blood pressure changes with minimal change in internal surface area. A highly compliant graft may be made from a wide variety of polymers including non-elastomeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Trescony, Michael Wolf, Richard L. Molacek, Elaine Lindell