Patents by Inventor Gregory Helmer

Gregory Helmer 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).

  • Catheter for TAVR procedures
    Patent number: 11179544
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a single lumen catheter for delivering high pressure contrast injection for TAVR procedures. The catheter comprises a main lumen for delivering contrast media extending from the proximal end to the distal pigtail end, a distal end hole for delivering contrast media, one or more side holes proximate of the end hole along the catheter shaft on the distal angled portion, a distal angled section that is angled from the main catheter lumen axis, a distal pigtail configuration that is angled from the axis of the distal section, and a distal pigtail loop. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: NorMedix, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Helmer
  • CATHETER FOR TAVR PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20180200477
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a single lumen catheter for delivering high pressure contrast injection for TAVR procedures. The catheter comprises a main lumen for delivering contrast media extending from the proximal end to the distal pigtail end, a distal end hole for delivering contrast media, one or more side holes proximate of the end hole along the catheter shaft on the distal angled portion, a distal angled section that is angled from the main catheter lumen axis, a distal pigtail configuration that is angled from the axis of the distal section, and a distal pigtail loop. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: Gregory Helmer