Patents by Inventor Erik Eli
Erik Eli 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).
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Patent number: 7559947Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: David Lowe, Erik Eli, Jeff Pappas, Howard H. Huang, Anton G. Clifford, Kevin Kang
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Publication number: 20080076101Abstract: Anatomical models are provided with simulated plaque, lesion, chronic total occlusion, as well as other vascular diseases that more accurately replicate these abnormalities. In such embodiment, the vascular disease may be formed separate from the structured anatomical model. The formed vascular disease material may then be bonded to or within a PVA material in a separate process from forming this simulated vascular disease, thus providing a replicated specific anatomy structure with an abnormality for demonstrating, testing, and/or developing medical functions and/or devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Gregory Hyde, Jane Sifuentes, Kim Hayenga, Erik Eli, Jim Phelan, Ellen Roche
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Publication number: 20080073817Abstract: Embodiments provide for partially cured, preformed pieces of PVA capable of later being formed into more specific models. The partially cured, pre-made pieces of PVA can take on many forms and shapes. For example, the shape may be a flat, tubular, cone, spherical, or other similar shape. In fact, more complex shapes such as full organs are also contemplated herein. Nevertheless, such pre-molded components are considered common or general shaped in that the particular shape is produced using standard or common molds, and then later formed into a more specific or desired shape. As such, the preformed pieces of PVA are only partially cured or cross-linked such that they can later be formed into the more specific models that then have additional processing (e.g., freeze-thaw cycle) to retain the new shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Gregory Hyde, Jane Sifuentes, Kim Hayenga, Erik Eli, Jim Phelan, Ellen Roche
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Publication number: 20070100422Abstract: The invention is directed to a delivery system for delivering a medical device. The delivery system includes an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner member defines a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A tip is formed at the distal end of the inner member. A bumper is freely disposed on the inner member. The bumper has a proximal end and a distal end. A seat is defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper. Additionally, a sheath is disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. The sheath is movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat. The invention also includes a handle in contact with the proximal end of the inner member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Daniel Shumer, Amelia Lasser, Jimmy Jen, Jill Malin, Howard Huang, Erik Eli, Claus Volkl, Juergen Hahn
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Publication number: 20070021834Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventors: Eugene Young, Russ Borg, David Trask, Travis Yribarren, Erik Eli
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Publication number: 20070021827Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventors: David Lowe, Erik Eli, Jeff Pappas, Howard Huang, Anton Clifford, Kevin Kang
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Patent number: 7128756Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: David Lowe, Erik Eli, Jeff Pappas, Howard H. Huang, Anton G. Clifford, Kevin Kang
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Publication number: 20060142844Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: David Lowe, Erik Eli, Jeff Pappas, Howard Huang, Anton Clifford, Kevin Kang
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Publication number: 20060015173Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: January 19, 2006Inventors: Anton Clifford, Jeff Pappas, Erik Eli
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Publication number: 20050107865Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Anton Clifford, Kevin Kang, David Lowe, Jeff Pappas, Erik Eli, Howard Huang, Lisa Weldon, Ketan Muni, Eugene Young
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Publication number: 20040093073Abstract: Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: David Lowe, Erik Eli, Jeff Pappas, Howard H. Huang, Anton G. Clifford, Kevin Kang