Patents by Inventor Francisco O. Castillo

Francisco O. Castillo 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).

  • Rapid exchange segmented catheter
    Patent number: 5607406
    Abstract: An intravascular catheter is described which is capable of rapid exchange without dislodging of a guidewire and without the presence of side apertures in the catheter. The catheter comprises a plurality of segments which are secured together in end-to-end relation, but which are separable into separated segments by the user while the distal catheter end is inserted in the vascular system of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: Ernesto Hernandez, Francisco O. Castillo, Israel Pagan
  • Rapid exchange segmented catheter
    Patent number: 5507731
    Abstract: An intravascular catheter is described which is capable of rapid exchange without dislodging of a guidewire and without the presence of side apertures in the catheter. The catheter comprises a plurality of segments which are secured together in end-to-end relation, but which are separable into separated segments by the user while the distal catheter end is inserted in the vascular system of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: Ernesto Hernandez, Francisco O. Castillo, Israel Pagan