Patents by Inventor Erwin De Winter

Erwin De Winter 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: 8795299
    Abstract: The present invention, the ASD, is a mechanical device for anchoring hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels and ureters. It facilates positioning needles or catheters in blood vessels and it prevents those from dropping out of the vessel or from “wandering off” in the vessel. The ASD can be used in every interventional medical situation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The ASD is very easy to fix onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. The manufacturing is easy. It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and nor limiting, and that modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Erwin De Winter
  • Publication number: 20140188049
    Abstract: A mechanical device for anchoring hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels and ureters. It facilitates positioning needles or catheters in blood vessels and it prevents those from dropping out of the vessel or from “wandering off” in the vessel. The device can be used in every interventional medical situation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The device is very easy to fix onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Erwin DE WINTER
  • Patent number: 7749239
    Abstract: The present invention, the screw-device, is a mechanical device for anastomosing hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels, bowels and ureters. It is thus not restricted to (micro-) vessels. It can be used in every surgical operation dealing with anastomosis and bypass operations. It allows anastomosing end to side or side to side. The screw-device is very easy to apply onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. The manufacturing is easy. Another advantage is that the screw-device can be mounted onto the receptor vessel without first opening and/or occluding this vessel. Later on, the receptor vessel wall can be opened with laser or scalpel. It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and not limiting, and that modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Erwin De Winter
  • Publication number: 20090326471
    Abstract: The present invention, the ASD, is a mechanical device for anchoring hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels and ureters. It facilates positioning needles or catheters in blood vessels and it prevents those from dropping out of the vessel or from “wandering off” in the vessel. The ASD can be used in every interventional medical situation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The ASD is very easy to fix onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. The manufacturing is easy. It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and nor limiting, and that modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Erwin DE WINTER
  • Publication number: 20060259050
    Abstract: The present invention, the screw-device, is a mechanical device for anastomosing hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels, bowels and ureters. It is thus not restricted to (micro-) vessels. It can be used in every surgical operation dealing with anastomosis and bypass operations. It allows anastomosing end to side or side to side. The screw-device is very easy to apply onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. The manufacturing is easy. Another advantage is that the screw-device can be mounted onto the receptor vessel without first opening and/or occluding this vessel. Later on, the receptor vessel wall can be opened with laser or scalpel. It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and not limiting, and that modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventor: Erwin De Winter
  • Publication number: 20060253080
    Abstract: The present invention, the ASD, is a mechanical device for anchoring hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels, bowels and ureters. It facilitates positioning needles or catheters in blood vessels and it prevents those from dropping out of the vessel or from “wandering off” in the vessel. The ASD can be used in every interventional medical situation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The ASD is very easy to fix onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. The manufacturing is easy. It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and not limiting, and that modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: UMC Utrecht Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis Antonius Tulleken, Hendricus Mansvelt Beck, Jochem-Paul Bremmer, Erwin de Winter
  • Publication number: 20060241659
    Abstract: The present invention, the screw-device, is a mechanical device for anastomosing hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels, bowels and ureters. It is thus not restricted to (micro-)vessels. It can be used in every surgical operation dealing with anastomosis and bypass operations. It allows anastomosing end to side or side to side. The screw-device is very easy to apply onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. The manufacturing is easy. Another advantage is that the screw-device can be mounted onto the receptor vessel without first opening and/or occluding this vessel. Later on, the receptor vessel wall can be opened with laser or scalpel. It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and not limiting, and that modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: UMC Utrecht Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis Antonius Tulleken, Hendricus Mansvelt Beck, Jochem-Paul Bremmer, Erwin de Winter
  • Publication number: 20060122638
    Abstract: The present invention, the ASD, is a mechanical device for anchoring hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels and ureters. It facilates positioning needles or catheters in blood vessels and it prevents those from dropping out of the vessel or from “wandering off” in the vessel. The ASD can be used in every interventional medical situation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The ASD is very easy to fix onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. The manufacturing is easy. It should be understood that the foregoing is illustrative and nor limiting, and that modifications may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Erwin De Winter
  • Publication number: 20060025790
    Abstract: This invention provides an operation element for use in by-pass surgery, comprising a ring shaped element having windings, preferably at least one-and-a-half winding, at least partly of wire material in close proximity, provided with at least one sharpened end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: UMC Utrecht Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Erwin de Winter, Cornelis Antonius Tulleken, Hendricus Mansvelt Beck, Jochem-Paul Bremmer