Patents by Inventor George F. Kick
George F. Kick 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: 10349976Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as percutaneous nephrostomy or urinary bladder access.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Onset Medical, Inc.Inventors: George F. Kick, Thanh Van Nguyen, Samuel M. Shaolian
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Patent number: 10272231Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system. The access route is through the inferior vena cava to the right atrium, where a trans-septal puncture, followed by advancement of the catheter is completed. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement through the atrial septum into the left atrium. The distal end of the sheath is expanded using a radial dilator. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as electrophysiological mapping of the heart, radio-frequency ablation of left atrial tissue, placement of atrial implants, valve repair, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: George F. Kick, Jay A. Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, Onnik Tchulluian, Huan T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9827404Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the performance of procedures in the left atrium. The access route is through the inferior vena cava to the right atrium, where a trans-septal puncture, followed by advancement of the catheter is completed. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the right atrium and through the atrial septum into the left atrium. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Edward J. Nance, Jay Lenker, George F. Kick, Hyun T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9801619Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick
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Publication number: 20160135840Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as percutaneous nephrostomy or urinary bladder access.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: Onset Medical, Inc.Inventors: George F. Kick, Thanh Van Nguyen, Samuel M. Shaolian
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Patent number: 9241735Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as percutaneous nephrostomy or urinary bladder access.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: George F. Kick, Thanh Van Nguyen, Samuel M. Shaolian
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Patent number: 8900191Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the introduction and removal of balloon counterpulsation catheters. The access route is through the femoral arteries and the iliac arteries into the aorta, where an intra-aortic balloon pump catheter is positioned to provide cardiac support. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the arteries into the aorta. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay A. Lenker, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick, Edward J. Nance
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Publication number: 20140257042Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick
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Patent number: 8764704Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay A. Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick
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Publication number: 20140039494Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system. The access route is through the inferior vena cava to the right atrium, where a trans-septal puncture, followed by advancement of the catheter is completed. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement through the atrial septum into the left atrium. The distal end of the sheath is expanded using a radial dilator. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as electrophysiological mapping of the heart, radio-frequency ablation of left atrial tissue, placement of atrial implants, valve repair, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ONSET MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: George F. Kick, Jay A. Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, Onnik Tchulluian, Huan T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20130281978Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the performance of procedures in the left atrium. The access route is through the inferior vena cava to the right atrium, where a trans-septal puncture, followed by advancement of the catheter is completed. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the right atrium and through the atrial septum into the left atrium. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Edward J. Nance, Jay Lenker, George F. Kick, Hyun T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20130261399Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick
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Patent number: 8348892Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick
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Patent number: 8337518Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the performance of procedures in the left atrium. The access route is through the inferior vena cava to the right atrium, where a trans-septal puncture, followed by advancement of the catheter is completed. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the right atrium and through the atrial septum into the left atrium. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Edward J. Nance, Jay Lenker, George F. Kick, Hyun T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 8282664Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as percutaneous nephrostomy or urinary bladder access.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, Jay Lenker, Onnik Tchulluian, George F. Kick
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Patent number: 8246676Abstract: A venous valve prosthesis includes a hollow conduit (40) defining a central passageway through which blood may flow. Opposing, pliable leaflet members (30) are located within the conduit and move back and forth between a first, open position, whereby blood may flow through the central passageway in a first direction, and a second, closed position, whereby blood is prevented from backflowing through the central passageway in a second direction which is opposite the first direction. A hollow and generally cylindrical support member (10, 20) retains the leaflet members and is coaxially disposed within the conduit. The support member includes opposing cutaway regions (18) defining two axially extending struts (16) supporting the leaflet members. The cutaway regions, in cooperation with the struts, allow the leaflet members to collapse inwardly to the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Biomedical Research Associates, Inc.Inventors: George M. Acosta, George F. Kick
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Patent number: 8092481Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as percutaneous nephrostomy or urinary bladder access.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, Jay Lenker, Onnik Tchulluian, George F. Kick
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Publication number: 20110306843Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick
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Patent number: 7892203Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration and expanded using a radial dilatation device. In an exemplary application, the sheath is utilized to provide access for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as ureteroscopy or stone removal.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Onset Medical CorporationInventors: Jay Lenker, Edward J. Nance, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick
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Publication number: 20100228077Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the introduction and removal of balloon counterpulsation catheters. The access route is through the femoral arteries and the iliac arteries into the aorta, where an intra-aortic balloon pump catheter is positioned to provide cardiac support. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the arteries into the aorta. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: ONSET MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jay A. Lenker, Joseph Bishop, George F. Kick, Edward J. Nance