Patents by Inventor Emily Vu

Emily Vu 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).

  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Patent number: 7727242
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Emily Vu, Dan Nguyen, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Norman Fung
  • Methods and devices for providing oxygenated blood distal to an obstruction
    Publication number: 20100114062
    Abstract: The catheter is positioned within an obstruction so that the distal end is positioned distal to the obstruction and proximal openings are positioned proximal to the obstruction. Blood enters the proximal openings and passes through the lumen to the distal end to perfuse blood distal to the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Wilson, Kirk Pedersen, Emily Vu
  • Methods and devices for providing oxygenated blood distal to an obstruction
    Publication number: 20100114070
    Abstract: The catheter is positioned within an obstruction so that the distal end is positioned distal to the obstruction and proximal openings are positioned proximal to the obstruction. Blood enters the proximal openings and passes through the lumen to the distal end to perfuse blood distal to the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Wilson, Kirk Pedersen, Emily Vu
  • Devices and methods for temporarily opening a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20100114135
    Abstract: A device for temporarily opening a blood vessel is provided. The device has an expandable cage mounted over a shaft having a lumen. The lumen has a distal end, which extends beyond the distal end of the cage so that the lumen provides access to the vasculature distal to the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Wilson, Kirk Pedersen, Ryan Grandfield, Emily Vu, John Miller
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20100076452
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Emily Vu, Dan Nguyen, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Norman Fung
  • Devices and methods for accessing a cerebral vessel
    Publication number: 20100004607
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and devices for accessing a cerebral vessel. The system includes a support catheter, which can be advanced into small and tortuous vessels. By advancing the support catheter nearer to the obstruction then can be achieved with conventional guide catheters, the support catheter reduces the likelihood vessel compression and collapse when manipulating a working catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Wilson, John Miller, Emily Vu
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Patent number: 7534252
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Dan Nguyen, Emily Vu
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20080188885
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Dan Nguyen, Emily Vu
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20080183205
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Dan Nguyen, Emily Vu
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20080109032
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC. A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Emily Vu, Dan Nguyen, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Tiffany Ngo, Norman Fung
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Patent number: 7285126
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Dan Nguyen, Emily Vu
  • Devices and methods for removing obstructions from a patient and methods for making obstruction removing devices
    Publication number: 20070208371
    Abstract: The present invention provides an obstruction removing device and a method for making the obstruction removing device. The method includes two mandrels with an elongate element being wound around the first mandrel and then wrapped around the second mandrel. The mandrels are movable relative to one another so that the second mandrel may be moved closer to the first mandrel after winding the element around the first mandrel and before winding the element around the second mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ron French, Scott Wilson, Neil Barman, Emily Vu, John Miller
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050288686
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Emily Vu, Dan Nguyen, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Tiffany Ngo, Norman Fung
  • Systems and methods for intraluminal delivery of occlusive elements
    Publication number: 20050283182
    Abstract: The present invention advantageously provides improved systems and methods for intraluminal delivery of implantable occlusive elements, particularly hydratable polymeric filaments. In particular, the systems and methods of the present invention minimize or avoid clumping or clogging a delivery catheter. This is accomplished by utilization of a reinforcing member or sheath that provides an advancing axial force along or over a length of the occlusive element. When the reinforcing member or sheath is pulled in a proximal direction, the occlusive element is advanced to a target site, which may comprise an aneurysm, vasculature of a tumor, arterio-venous malformations, fistulas, or burst blood vessels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Pierce, Ronald French, Emily Vu
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050216030
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC. A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Emily Vu, Dan Nguyen, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Norman Fung
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050216050
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Emily Vu, Dan Nguyen, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Tiffany Ngo, Norman Fung
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050125024
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Ngo, Dan Nguyen, Emily Vu