Patents by Inventor Gerard Rabitte

Gerard Rabitte 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: 8114115
    Abstract: A support 103 for an embolic protection device comprises round wires 116 which may form one or more support hoops for a filter body. The circumferential hoop formed by the wires 116 ensures that in the expanded position, the filter body 102 will be supported by the support frame 103 in circumferential apposition with the interior wall of the vasculature. The wires 116 may have a strain distributing linkage element in the form of a loop 120. The loop 120 acts as a diameter or circumference adjuster allowing an embolic protection device to adapt to different Bessel contours and sizes whilst maintaining apposition with the vessel wall. The strain relieving geometry of the loops enhances the compliance of the bend points without creating a weakened hinge point, thus ensuring that there is no discontinuity in the circumferential seal against the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 8002790
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter body and a filter support for the filter body. The filter support comprises a support frame defined by at least two wire segments having terminations. The terminations of adjacent segments are fixed relative to one another and extend generally parallel in a bifilar manner for enhanced trackability and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 7799051
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter element for delivery through a vascular system of a patient The filter element comprises a collapsible filter body 2 and a filter support 3 for the filter body. The filter body has an inlet end 4 and an outlet end 5, the inlet end 4 of the filter body has one or more inlet openings 6 sized to allow blood and embolic material enter the filter body 2 and the outlet end 5 of the filter body has a plurality of outlet openings 107 sized to allow through passage of blood but to retain undesired embolic material within the filter body 2. The filter support 3 is movable between a collapsed position for movement through the vascular system, and an extended outwardly projecting position to support the filter body in an expanded position The filter support 3 comprises a generally tubular support frame defined by at least one wire 16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20070233183
    Abstract: A support 103 for an embolic protection device comprises round wires 116 which may form one or more support hoops for a filter body. The circumferential hoop formed by the wires 116 ensures that in the expanded position, the filter body 102 will be supported by the support frame 103 in circumferential apposition with the interior wall of the vasculature. The wires 116 may have a strain distributing linkage element in the form of a loop 120. The loop 120 acts as a diameter or circumference adjuster allowing an embolic protection device to adapt to different Bessel contours and sizes whilst maintaining apposition with the vessel wall. The strain relieving geometry of the loops enhances the compliance of the bend points without creating a weakened hinge point, thus ensuring that there is no discontinuity in the circumferential seal against the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicants: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Eamon BRADY, David Vale, Ronald Kellly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20070233179
    Abstract: A support 103 for an embolic protection device comprises round wires 116 which may form one or more support hoops for a filter body. The circumferential hoop formed by the wires 116 ensures that in the expanded position, the filter body 102 will be supported by the support frame 103 in circumferential apposition with the interior wall of the vasculature. The wires 116 may have a strain distributing linkage element in the form of a loop 120. The loop 120 acts as a diameter or circumference adjuster allowing an embolic protection device to adapt to different Bessel contours and sizes whilst maintaining apposition with the vessel wall. The strain relieving geometry of the loops enhances the compliance of the bend points without creating a weakened hinge point, thus ensuring that there is no discontinuity in the circumferential seal against the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicants: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Eamon BRADY, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20060241681
    Abstract: A support 103 for an embolic protection device comprises round wires 116 which may form one or more support hoops for a filter body The circumferential hoop formed by the wires 116 ensures that in the expanded position, the filter body 102 will be supported by the support frame 103 in circumferential apposition with the interior wall of the vasculature. The wires 116 may have a strain distributing linkage element in the form of a loop 120 in. The loop 120 acts as a diameter or circumference adjuster allowing an embolic protection device to adapt to different vessel contours and sizes whilst maintaining apposition with the vessel wall. The strain relieving geometry of the loops enhances the compliance of the bend points without creating a weakened hinge point, thus ensuring that there is no discontinuity in the circumferential seal against the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kellly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20060122645
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter element for delivery through a vascular system of a patient The filter element comprises a collapsible filter body 2 and a filter support 3 for the filter body. The filter body has an inlet end 4 and an outlet end 5, the inlet end 4 of the filter body has one or more inlet openings 6 sized to allow blood and embolic material enter the filter body 2 and the outlet end 5 of the filter body has a plurality of outlet openings 107 sized to allow through passage of blood but to retain undesired embolic material within the filter body 2. The filter support 3 is movable between a collapsed position for movement through the vascular system, and an extended outwardly projecting position to support the filter body in an expanded position The filter support 3 comprises a generally tubular support frame defined by at least one wire 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20060122644
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter body and a filter support for the filter body. The filter support comprises a support frame defined by at least two wire segments having terminations. The terminations of adjacent segments are fixed relative to one another and extend generally parallel in a bifilar manner for enhanced trackability and flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 7037320
    Abstract: A support 103 for an embolic protection device comprises round wires 116 which may form one or more support hoops for a filter body. The circumferential hoop formed by the wires 116 ensures that in the expanded position, the filter body 102 will be supported by the support frame 103 in circumferential apposition with the interior wall of the vasculature. The wires 116 may have a strain distributing linkage element in the form of a loop 120 in. The loop 120 acts as a diameter or circumference adjuster allowing an embolic protection device to adapt to different vessel contours and sizes whilst maintaining apposition with the vessel wall. The strain relieving geometry of the loops enhances the compliance of the bend points without creating a weakened hinge point, thus ensuring that there is no discontinuity in the circumferential seal against the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kellly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 7014647
    Abstract: An embolic protection device has a support frame incorporating tethering features for connecting the support frame distally and/or proximally and/or intermediately to a carrier. Tethers may also be used additionally or alternatively for connecting various elements of a support frame. The tethers may be used to connect a support hoop 503 to a tubular member 504. The tethers provide added safety and stability to the frame without any increase in the length of the device when wrapped down for delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kellly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 6964672
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter body and a filter support for the filter body. The filter support comprises a support frame defined by at least two wire segments having terminations. The terminations of adjacent segments are fixed relative to one another and extend generally parallel in a bifilar manner for enhanced trackability and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20050209634
    Abstract: An embolic protection device has a support frame incorporating tethering features for connecting the support frame distally and/or proximally and/or intermediately to a carrier. Tethers may also be used additionally or alternatively for connecting various elements of a support frame. The tethers may be used to connect a support hoop 503 to a tubular member 504. The tethers provide added safety and stability to the frame without any increase in the length of the device when wrapped down for delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Garry McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 6918921
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter element for delivery through a vascular system of a patient The filter element comprises a collapsible filter body 2 and a filter support 3 for the filter body. The filter body has an inlet end 4 and an outlet end 5, the inlet end 4 of the filter body has one or more inlet openings 6 sized to allow blood and embolic material enter the filter body 2 and the outlet end 5 of the filter body has a plurality of outlet openings 107 sized to allow through passage of blood but to retain undesired embolic material within the filter body 2. The filter support 3 is movable between a collapsed position for movement through the vascular system, and an extended outwardly projecting position to support the filter body in an expanded position The filter support 3 comprises a generally tubular support frame defined by at least one wire 16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20030144689
    Abstract: An embolic protection device has a support frame incorporating tethering features for connecting the support frame distally and/or proximally and/or intermediately to a carrier. Tethers may also be used additionally or alternatively for connecting various elements of a support frame. The tethers may be used to connect a support hoop 503 to a tubular member 504. The tethers provide added safety and stability to the frame without any increase in the length of the device when wrapped down for delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20030144688
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter element for delivery through a vascular system of a patient The filter element comprises a collapsible filter body 2 and a filter support 3 for the filter body. The filter body has an inlet end 4 and an outlet end 5, the inlet end 4 of the filter body has one or more inlet openings 6 sized to allow blood and embolic material enter the filter body 2 and the outlet end 5 of the filter body has a plurality of outlet openings 107 sized to allow through passage of blood but to retain undesired embolic material within the filter body 2. The filter support 3 is movable between a collapsed position for movement through the vascular system, and an extended outwardly projecting position to support the filter body in an expanded position The filter support 3 comprises a generally tubular support frame defined by at least one wire 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20030144687
    Abstract: An embolic protection device comprises a collapsible filter body and a filter support for the filter body. The filter support comprises a support frame defined by at least two wire segments having terminations. The terminations of adjacent segments are fixed relative to one another and extend generally parallel in a bifilar manner for enhanced trackability and flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Salviac Limited
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kelly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20030130684
    Abstract: A support 103 for an embolic protection device comprises round wires 116 which may form one or more support hoops for a filter body. The circumferential hoop formed by the wires 116 ensures that in the expanded position, the filter body 102 will be supported by the support frame 103 in circumferential apposition with the interior wall of the vasculature. The wires 116 may have a strain distributing linkage element in the form of a loop 120 in. The loop 120 acts as a diameter or circumference adjuster allowing an embolic protection device to adapt to different vessel contours and sizes whilst maintaining apposition with the vessel wall. The strain relieving geometry of the loops enhances the compliance of the bend points without creating a weakened hinge point, thus ensuring that there is no discontinuity in the circumferential seal against the vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Eamon Brady, David Vale, Ronald Kellly, John Neilan, Steven Horan, Gerard Rabitte, Gerry McCaffrey