Patents by Inventor Heath Bowman

Heath Bowman 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).

  • Obstruction removal system
    Patent number: 12594086
    Abstract: An obstruction removal device is described, having one or more engaging members which can engage portions of the clot. The one or more engaging members have a collapsed, delivery state, and an expanded, deployed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jared Shimizu, Kiet Lam, Jeff Inlow
  • Embolic containment
    Patent number: 12527577
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods used to seal a treatment area to prevent embolic agents from migrating are described. The concept has particular benefit in allowing liquid embolic to be used with a variety of intravascular therapeutic applications, including for occluding aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations in the neurovasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Greene, Jr., Ivan Sepetka, Cathy Lei, Alejandro Berenstein, Monika Killer-Oberpfalzer, Heath Bowman
  • Electrical Catheter
    Publication number: 20250387597
    Abstract: A powered catheter and/or powered catheter system is described. The catheter includes a catheter hub with one set of contact components that are configured to connect to a mating cable with a corresponding second set of contact components. The mating cable can be part of another device, such as a controller or power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Parker Milhous, Heath Bowman, Kaushik Joshi
  • Catheter Circuit
    Publication number: 20250375161
    Abstract: A circuit system includes a user interface, voltage source, and a terminal bank connected to the voltage source. The circuit can be used in a powered catheter system where the catheter includes a structural reinforcement layer such as a braid comprised of one or more wires. The reinforcement layer can be used to convey a current or signal in a powered catheter. The catheter may utilize a hypotube element which provides integrated sensors in order to power and control multiple systems in the powered catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventor: Heath Bowman
  • OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20250359882
    Abstract: An obstruction removal device is described. having one or more engaging members which can engage portions of the clot. The one or more engaging members have a collapsed. delivery state, and an expanded. deployed state which in some embodiments can be locked to maintain its fixed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Mayank Goyal, Jared Shimizu, Heath Bowman, Kiet Lam
  • Electrical catheter
    Patent number: 12420062
    Abstract: A powered catheter and/or powered catheter system is described. The catheter includes a catheter hub with one set of contact components that are configured to connect to a mating cable with a corresponding second set of contact components. The mating cable can be part of another device, such as a controller or power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Parker Milhous, Heath Bowman, Kaushik Joshi
  • Obstruction removal system
    Patent number: 12318103
    Abstract: An obstruction removal device is described, having one or more engaging members which can engage portions of the clot. The one or more engaging members have a collapsed, delivery state, and an expanded, deployed state which in some embodiments can be locked to maintain its fixed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: MICROVENTION, INC.
    Inventors: Mayank Goyal, Jared Shimizu, Heath Bowman, Kiet Lam
  • Catheter circuit
    Patent number: 12310754
    Abstract: A circuit system includes a user interface, voltage source, and a terminal bank connected to the voltage source. The circuit can be used in a powered catheter system where the catheter includes a structural reinforcement layer such as a braid comprised of one or more wires. The reinforcement layer can be used to convey a current or signal in a powered catheter. The catheter may utilize a hypotube element which provides integrated sensors in order to power and control multiple systems in the powered catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventor: Heath Bowman
  • Implant Delivery Device
    Publication number: 20250143715
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz
  • Embolic delivery
    Patent number: 12274449
    Abstract: Concepts related to embolic delivery, including embolic detachment systems and an embolic pusher retention mechanisms are discussed herein. An occlusive delivery device for embolic delivery can include a delivery pusher, an occlusive device comprising one or more wires and having a collapsed configuration when within a delivery catheter and an expanded configuration when not within the delivery catheter, a connection interface, and a retention structure connected to the connection interface and the occlusive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Kaushik Joshi
  • Implant Delivery System
    Publication number: 20250082337
    Abstract: An implant delivery system having an implant-pusher junction that has improved flexibility due to a shortened heater and tapered marker band. The heater capsule includes a coil having a complex shape made possible through additive manufacturing. The complex shape generates increased heat over a shorter length when compared to traditional linear coils. The marker band includes a tapered end that allows the implant to pivot relative to the pusher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Nga Ting Wong, Diana N. Valencia
  • Segmented embolic system
    Patent number: 12226597
    Abstract: A catheter system utilizing one or more sensors is described. The catheter can be used as part of an embolic coil system, guidewire system, or combined embolic coil/guidewire system where the devices interact with the catheter system. A variable detachment embolic coil system and guidewire system are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc..
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Ross Tsukashima
  • Implant Delivery System
    Publication number: 20250017587
    Abstract: A system and method of delivering and detaching an implant within a body of a patient is described. A tether connects an implant with a delivery device. The delivery device includes a heater through which the tether passes. The inner lumen of the delivery system pusher may accommodate the lead wires which connect to the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventor: Heath Bowman
  • Packing Coil
    Publication number: 20240423632
    Abstract: An occlusion device formed of a microcoil having a three-dimensional relaxed state employing open looped portions interposed between closed loop portions. Planes defined by sequentially formed open looped and closed loop portions are neither coincident nor parallel to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Le, Heath Bowman
  • ELECTRICALLY-RESPONSIVE HYDROGELS
    Publication number: 20240416085
    Abstract: Implants comprising electrically-responsive hydrogel are described. Systems to provide electricity to induce response in hydrogel-containing implants are described. Methods for utilizing said system and methods for utilizing said hydrogel-containing implants are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Tsukashima, Heath Bowman
  • Implant delivery device
    Patent number: 12114864
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz
  • Implant delivery system
    Patent number: 12114863
    Abstract: An implant delivery system having an implant-pusher junction that has improved flexibility due to a shortened heater and tapered marker band. The heater capsule includes a coil having a complex shape made possible through additive manufacturing. The complex shape generates increased heat over a shorter length when compared to traditional linear coils. The marker band includes a tapered end that allows the implant to pivot relative to the pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Nga Ting Wong, Diana N. Valencia
  • Electrically-responsive hydrogels
    Patent number: 12102778
    Abstract: Implants comprising electrically-responsive hydrogel are described. Systems to provide electricity to induce response in hydrogel-containing implants are described. Methods for utilizing said system and methods for utilizing said hydrogel-containing implants are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Tsukashima, Heath Bowman
  • Packing coil
    Patent number: 12048438
    Abstract: An occlusion device formed of a microcoil having a three-dimensional relaxed state employing open looped portions interposed between closed loop portions. Planes defined by sequentially formed open looped and closed loop portions are neither coincident nor parallel to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Le, Heath Bowman
  • Implant delivery system
    Patent number: 12035918
    Abstract: A system and method of delivering and detaching an implant within a body of a patient is described. A tether connects an implant with a delivery device. The delivery device includes a heater through which the tether passes. The inner lumen of the delivery system pusher may accommodate the lead wires which connect to the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventor: Heath Bowman