Patents by Inventor F. Obermiller
F. Obermiller 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: 9861517Abstract: An apparatus which includes a closure member and delivery systems for closing vessels in the body of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the closure member is a hemostatic closure member having a cylindrical shape and an expandable volume on contact with fluids. The hemostatic member includes a functional passageway through the length of the member so that it may be mounted over a delivery catheter or wire guide for delivery against a vessel puncture or into another vacuslar environment, such as to fill an aneurysm sac. In another embodiment the closure member is a fallopian tube closure member which is deployed into the fallopian tube over a guide wire to prevent conception. The fallopian tube member includes a loop-shaped frame having barbs, a first layer of material, a binding wire, a second layer of material, and an expandable volume on contact with fluids.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech Incorporated, Oregon Health Sciences UniversityInventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Martina Bastin Pavcnik, John Kaufman, Joseph F. Obermiller, Rodney W. Bosley, Jr.
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Patent number: 8906083Abstract: The invention includes a medical device and more specifically relates to a valve found generally within a frame. In a preferred device, the frame preferably comprises a self-expanding stent frame, and the valve has at least one expandable and contractible pocket member within the stent frame for resisting and permitting fluid flow, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Cook Biotech IncorporatedInventors: Joseph F. Obermiller, Francisco Jose Osse, Patricia E. Thorpe
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Patent number: 8613763Abstract: A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech Incorporated, Oregon Health Science UniversityInventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Frederick S. Keller, Josef Rosch, Thomas A. Osborne, Brian L. Bates, John A. DeFord, Christopher G. Dixon, Andrew K. Hoffa, Raymond B. Leonard, II, Joseph F. Obermiller
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Patent number: 8444687Abstract: A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame using heat or pressure welding crimping, adhesive, or other techniques to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Cook Biotech Incorporated, Oregon Health Science UniversityInventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Frederick S. Keller, Josef Rosch, Thomas A. Osborne, Brian L. Bates, Christopher G. Dixon, Andrew K. Hoffa, Raymond B. Leonard, II, Joseph F. Obermiller, John A. DeFord, Joseph W. Roberts
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Patent number: 7914567Abstract: A stent tissue graft prosthesis (20) for repairing, excluding and/or reinforcing a vessel, duct and the like in a patient. The prosthesis includes an inner expandable stent (21) of which a tissue graft (24) and preferably a multilayered tissue construct (33) is disposed thereon for application to the host tissue of a vessel, duct and the like. The tissue construct includes an extracellular matrix material (36) such as small intestine submucosa (37) for remodeling the host tissue into the prosthesis. The prosthesis further includes an outer tubular member (25) such as an outer expandable stent (44) for retaining the tissue graft on the inner stent. The ends of the inner and outer stents are coincident with or extend beyond the ends of the tissue graft to prevent eversion or fold back of the tissue graft during withdrawal of a delivery catheter in a placement procedure.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignees: Oregon Health & Science University, Cook Incorporated, Cook Biotech, Inc.Inventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Clay D. Fette, Jason A. Mead, Joseph F. Obermiller, Fred T. Parker
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Patent number: 7670366Abstract: Implantable medical devices comprising a support frame and a graft member attached to the support frame. The support frame can define one or more structural features that substantially prevent migration of the graft member along the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Cook IncorporatedInventors: Brian C. Case, Jacob A. Flagle, Ram H. Paul, Andrew K. Hoffa, Michael L. Garrison, Joseph F. Obermiller
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Publication number: 20100030314Abstract: Implantable medical devices comprising a support frame and a graft member attached to the support frame. The support frame can define one or more structural features that substantially prevent migration of the graft member along the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Brian C. Case, Jacob A. Flagle, Ram H. Paul, Andrew K. Hoffa, Michael L. Garrison, Joseph F. Obermiller
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Patent number: 7597710Abstract: A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame using heat or pressure welding crimping, adhesive, or other techniques to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Cook Biotech, Inc.Inventor: Joseph F. Obermiller
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Publication number: 20090216321Abstract: A prosthetic valve includes a support frame, a leaflet attached to the support frame, and a bioactive agent associated with the leaflet. A first free edge of the leaflet permits fluid flow through a body vessel in a first direction and substantially prevents fluid flow through the body vessel in a second, opposite direction. A second free edge of the leaflet at least partially defines an opening for permitting a controlled amount of fluid flow through the body vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Thomas A. Osborne, Jacob A. Flagle, Brian C. Case, Joseph F. Obermiller, Ram H. Paul
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Publication number: 20090157169Abstract: A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame using heat or pressure welding crimping, adhesive, or other techniques to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Frederick S. Keller, Josef Rosch, Thomas A. Osborne, Brian L. Bates, Christopher G. Dixon, Andrew K. Hoffa, Raymond B. Leonard, II, Joseph F. Obermiller, John A. DeFord, Joseph W. Roberts
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Patent number: 7544207Abstract: Medical devices with one or more bioactive agents are provided for regulating fluid flow through a body vessel. Medical devices according to the invention can comprise prosthetic valves that include a bioactive agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Cook IncorporatedInventors: Thomas A. Osborne, Jacob A. Flagle, Brian C. Case, Joseph F. Obermiller, Ram H. Paul
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Patent number: 7520894Abstract: A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame using heat or pressure welding crimping, adhesive, or other techniques to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignees: Cook Incorporated, Cook Biotech Incorporated, Oregon Health & Science UniversityInventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Frederick S. Keller, Josef Rosch, Thomas A. Osborne, Brian L. Bates, Christopher G. Dixon, Andrew K. Hoffa, Raymond B. Leonard, II, Joseph F. Obermiller, John A. DeFord, Joseph W. Roberts
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Patent number: 7503928Abstract: The present invention provides self-expanding or otherwise expandable artificial valve prostheses for deployment within a bodily passageway, such as a vessel or duct of a patient. The valve prostheses include a support structure having an outer frame and supporting a valve leaflet.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Inventors: Brian C. Case, Joseph F. Obermiller
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Publication number: 20090048662Abstract: A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Frederick S. Keller, Josef Rosch, Thomas A. Osborne, Brian L. Bates, John A. DeFord, Christopher G. Dixon, Andrew K. Hoffa, Raymond B. Leonard, II, Joseph F. Obermiller
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Patent number: 7452371Abstract: A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignees: Cook Incorporated, Oregon Health & Science University, Cook Biotech, Inc.Inventors: Dusan Pavcnik, Frederick S. Keller, Josef Rosch, Thomas A. Osborne, Brian L. Bates, Christopher G. Dixon, Andrew K. Hoffa, Raymond B. Leonard, II, Joseph F. Obermiller, John A. DeFord, Joseph W. Roberts
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Publication number: 20080154356Abstract: The invention includes a medical device and more specifically relates to a valve found generally within a frame. In a preferred device, the frame preferably comprises a self-expanding stent frame, and the valve has at least one expandable and contractible pocket member within the stent frame for resisting and permitting fluid flow, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Joseph F. Obermiller, Francisco Jose Osse, Patricia E. Thorpe
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Publication number: 20080046070Abstract: Described are preferred prosthetic valve devices including an extracellular matrix (ECM) material coated with a microtubule inhibiting agent and affixed to a stent. The stent is configured such that the coated ECM material is formed into one or more leaflets. In preferred embodiments, the prosthetic valve devices are configured for use in vascular applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: F. Obermiller, Michael Hiles
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Publication number: 20080027477Abstract: Described are medical graft products, systems, and methods useful for treating fistulae, particularly enterocutaneous fistulae. Certain products of the invention are configured to have portions residing in and around a primary fistula opening in a wall of the alimentary canal. One such product includes a biocompatible graft body which is configured to block at least the primary opening. The graft body includes a capping member connected to an elongate plug member. The capping member is configured to contact portions of the alimentary canal wall adjacent to the primary opening, and the elongate plug member is configured to extend into at least a portion of the fistula. A graft product of this sort may be particularly adapted to allow a portion of the capping member to be positioned alongside an exterior, lateral surface of the plug member, e.g., when placed in a delivery device lumen. Such a capping member may be hingedly or non-hingedly coupled to the elongate plug member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: F. Obermiller, Steve Chen
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Publication number: 20080004657Abstract: Described are devices, methods, and systems useful in the treatment of fistulae, and in certain embodiments those having openings extending into the alimentary canal, such as anorectal fistulae. Illustratively, an anorectal fistula can be treated by placing a volumetric construct within the primary opening of the fistula. In certain embodiments, the volumetric construct can include a rolled remodelable material processed to form a substantially unitary body. Advantageous such remodelable materials can include collagenous extracellular matrix materials, such as small intestine submucosa.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: F. Obermiller, Michael Hiles, Matthew Graham, Clay Fette
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Publication number: 20070112411Abstract: Described are stent graft devices and methods for their preparation and use. Expandable stent graft devices of the invention include inner and/or outer coverings uniquely applied and associated with surfaces of the stent. In certain described embodiments, bioremodelable materials such as ECM materials are vacuum pressed onto and/or around elements of a stent in the manufacture of a stent graft device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: F. Obermiller, Clay Fette