Patents by Inventor Gary Currie

Gary Currie 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: 11918230
    Abstract: An implantable embolic device having a stretch-resistant member passing therethrough that also serves as a tether for connecting the device to a delivery system. The stretch-resistant member is attached at a proximal and distal end of the device and extends proximally to the delivery device. The proximal attachment point serves to isolate a distal, stretch resisting segment of the member from axial tension placed on a proximal, connecting section of the member. Thus, the portion of the stretch-resistant member being used to connect the embolic device to a delivery device may be placed under tension without placing tension or distorting the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Fitz, Cathy Lei, Joseph Gulachenski, Maricruz Castaneda, Gary Currie
  • Publication number: 20210282788
    Abstract: An implantable embolic device having a stretch-resistant member passing therethrough that also serves as a tether for connecting the device to a delivery system. The stretch-resistant member is attached at a proximal and distal end of the device and extends proximally to the delivery device. The proximal attachment point serves to isolate a distal, stretch resisting segment of the member from axial tension placed on a proximal, connecting section of the member. Thus, the portion of the stretch-resistant member being used to connect the embolic device to a delivery device may be placed under tension without placing tension or distorting the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Fitz, Cathy Lei, Joseph Gulachenski, Maricruz Castaneda, Gary Currie
  • Patent number: 11045205
    Abstract: An implantable embolic device having a stretch-resistant member passing therethrough that also serves as a tether for connecting the device to a delivery system. The stretch-resistant member is attached at a proximal and distal end of the device and extends proximally to the delivery device. The proximal attachment point serves to isolate a distal, stretch resisting segment of the member from axial tension placed on a proximal, connecting section of the member. Thus, the portion of the stretch-resistant member being used to connect the embolic device to a delivery device may be placed under tension without placing tension or distorting the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Fitz, Cathy Lei, Joseph Gulachenski, Maricruz Castaneda, Gary Currie
  • Publication number: 20180353188
    Abstract: An implantable embolic device having a stretch-resistant member passing therethrough that also serves as a tether for connecting the device to a delivery system. The stretch-resistant member is attached at a proximal and distal end of the device and extends proximally to the delivery device. The proximal attachment point serves to isolate a distal, stretch resisting segment of the member from axial tension placed on a proximal, connecting section of the member. Thus, the portion of the stretch-resistant member being used to connect the embolic device to a delivery device may be placed under tension without placing tension or distorting the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Fitz, Cathy Lei, Joseph Gulachenski, Maricruz Castaneda, Gary Currie
  • Patent number: 10076338
    Abstract: An implantable embolic device having a stretch-resistant member passing therethrough that also serves as a tether for connecting the device to a delivery system. The stretch-resistant member is attached at a proximal and distal end of the device and extends proximally to the delivery device. The proximal attachment point serves to isolate a distal, stretch resisting segment of the member from axial tension placed on a proximal, connecting section of the member. Thus, the portion of the stretch-resistant member being used to connect the embolic device to a delivery device may be placed under tension without placing tension or distorting the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Fitz, Cathy Lei, Joseph Gulachenski, Maricruz Castaneda, Gary Currie
  • Publication number: 20160206322
    Abstract: An implantable embolic device having a stretch-resistant member passing therethrough that also serves as a tether for connecting the device to a delivery system. The stretch-resistant member is attached at a proximal and distal end of the device and extends proximally to the delivery device. The proximal attachment point serves to isolate a distal, stretch resisting segment of the member from axial tension placed on a proximal, connecting section of the member. Thus, the portion of the stretch-resistant member being used to connect the embolic device to a delivery device may be placed under tension without placing tension or distorting the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Fitz, Cathy Lei, Joseph Gulachenski, Maricruz Castaneda, Gary Currie
  • Publication number: 20090062812
    Abstract: An implantable embolic device having a stretch-resistant member passing therethrough that also serves as a tether for connecting the device to a delivery system. The stretch-resistant member is attached at a proximal and distal end of the device and extends proximally to the delivery device. The proximal attachment point serves to isolate a distal, stretch resisting segment of the member from axial tension placed on a proximal, connecting section of the member. Thus, the portion of the stretch-resistant member being used to connect the embolic device to a delivery device may be placed under tension without placing tension or distorting the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew Fitz, Cathy Lei, Joseph Gulachenski, Maricruz Castaneda, Gary Currie
  • Publication number: 20060089637
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for the ablation of tissue. Embodiments include an ablation catheter which has an array of ablation elements attached to a deployable carrier assembly. The carrier assembly can be constrained within the lumen of a catheter, and deployed to take on an expanded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Randell Werneth, Marshall Sherman, Thomas Castellano, J. Flaherty, Gary Currie