Patents by Inventor Ernest Munoz

Ernest Munoz 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: 12419580
    Abstract: Expandable electrophysiology catheters having electrodes mounted on splines of an expandable member are described. The splines of the expandable member include subsegments between a proximal location and a distal intersection at a central axis. The subsegments can include respective top-down profiles, and at least one of the top-down subsegment profiles is straight between the central axis and an adjacent top-down subsegment profile. The subsegments can be interconnected to extend continuously about the central axis from the proximal location to the distal intersection. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Julie Pham Mou, Hugo Antonio Cobar, Ernest Munoz, Cynthia R. Lee, Lei Zhou, David Alves, Steven Chang
  • Publication number: 20240023686
    Abstract: A facemask storage pouch; the facemask storage pouch includes a storage pouch for protective and sanitary containment of item(s) such as a facemask. The storage pouch has a substantially rectangular body having an overlapping border forming a sidewall opening. The sidewall opening includes a magnetic seal configured to open and close for insertion and alternatively removal of a facemask contained within the storage pouch. The storage pouch further includes a fastening device for attachment of the at least one accessory including but not limited to a wrist strap, a spring-loaded clamp, a clip, and a lanyard. The storage pouch provides protective and sanitary containment of facemasks while they are not being worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ernest Munoz, Damaris Munoz
  • Publication number: 20220273241
    Abstract: Expandable electrophysiology catheters having electrodes mounted on splines of an expandable member are described. The splines of the expandable member include subsegments between a proximal location and a distal intersection at a central axis. The subsegments can include respective top-down profiles, and at least one of the top-down subsegment profiles is straight between the central axis and an adjacent top-down subsegment profile. The subsegments can be interconnected to extend continuously about the central axis from the proximal location to the distal intersection. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Julie Pham Mou, Hugo Antonio Cobar, Ernest Munoz, Cynthia R. Lee, Lei Zhou, David Alves, Steven Chang
  • Patent number: 11344259
    Abstract: Expandable electrophysiology catheters having electrodes mounted on splines of an expandable member are described. The splines of the expandable member include subsegments between a proximal location and a distal intersection at a central axis. The subsegments can include respective top-down profiles, and at least one of the top-down subsegment profiles is straight between the central axis and an adjacent top-down subsegment profile. The subsegments can be interconnected to extend continuously about the central axis from the proximal location to the distal intersection. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Julie Pham Mou, Hugo Antonio Cobar, Ernest Munoz, Cynthia R. Lee, Lei Zhou, David Alves, Steven Chang
  • Publication number: 20180192959
    Abstract: Expandable electrophysiology catheters having electrodes mounted on splines of an expandable member are described. The splines of the expandable member include subsegments between a proximal location and a distal intersection at a central axis. The subsegments can include respective top-down profiles, and at least one of the top-down subsegment profiles is straight between the central axis and an adjacent top-down subsegment profile. The subsegments can be interconnected to extend continuously about the central axis from the proximal location to the distal intersection. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Julie Pham Mou, Hugo Antonio Cobar, Ernest Munoz, Cynthia R. Lee, Lei Zhou, David Alves, Steven Chang