Patents by Inventor James A. Carroll
James A. Carroll 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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Publication number: 20240197365Abstract: An endoluminal needle or punch is describes wherein the distal end of the endoluminal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable endoluminal needle. The endoluminal needle further comprise a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user, at the proximal end of the endoluminal needle, a sharp stylet can be advanced to punch tissue and then be retracted to maximize safety. The endoluminal needle is configured for use within an introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
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Publication number: 20240188986Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Patent number: 11990863Abstract: A rail for a photovoltaic module arrangement, the rail including a body having at least a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion, the top portion including at least one upper edge in which at least one end of the upper edge defines an angle configured to receive a photovoltaic module on the body, the middle portion including at least one side edge, and the bottom portion including at least a bottom edge.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Brantingham and Carroll Holdings, Inc.Inventors: James A. Carroll, Thomas Carroll, Marvin Hochstedler, José Miguel Tomicic Müller
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Patent number: 11911066Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Publication number: 20240008898Abstract: An endoluminal needle or punch is describes wherein the distal end of the endoluminal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable endoluminal needle. The endoluminal needle further comprise a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user, at the proximal end of the endoluminal needle, a sharp stylet can be advanced to punch tissue and then be retracted to maximize safety. The endoluminal needle is configured for use within an introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
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Patent number: 11844548Abstract: An endoluminal needle or punch is describes wherein the distal end of the endoluminal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable endoluminal needle. The endoluminal needle further comprise a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user, at the proximal end of the endoluminal needle, a sharp stylet can be advanced to punch tissue and then be retracted to maximize safety. The endoluminal needle is configured for use within an introducer.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
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Patent number: 11771463Abstract: An endoluminal needle or punch is describes wherein the distal end of the endoluminal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable endoluminal needle. The endoluminal needle further comprise a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user, at the proximal end of the endoluminal needle, a sharp stylet can be advanced to punch tissue and then be retracted to maximize safety. The endoluminal needle is configured for use within an introducer.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
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Publication number: 20220255501Abstract: A flexible ground path connector for a photovoltaic module system, the flexible ground path connector including a body, a first attachment portion provided on a first end of the body, and a second attachment portion provided on a second end of the body, the second end of the body opposing the first end of the body, wherein at least the body is made of a substantially flexible material, and wherein the first attachment portion is configured to attach to a first photovoltaic module rack and the second attachment portion is configured to attach to a second photovoltaic module rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Matthew P. Carroll, James A. Carroll, Marvin Hochstedler, Soren Jensen, Aaron Michael Spindell, José Miguel Tomicic Müller
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Publication number: 20220255495Abstract: An arrangement for a photovoltaic module, the arrangement including at least one support member and a tilting rack, the tilting rack including at least one beam and at least one rafter, in which the at least one beam is operatively connected to at least one end of the at least one rafter, in which the tilting rack is operatively connected to the at least one support member at or near a center of gravity of the at least one rafter, and in which the titling rack is configured to rotate at or near the center of gravity of the at least one rafter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Marvin Hochstedler, Matthew P. Carroll, Soren Jensen, José Miguel Tomicic Müller, James A. Carroll
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Publication number: 20220255496Abstract: A rail for a photovoltaic module arrangement, the rail including a body having at least a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion, the top portion including at least one upper edge in which at least one end of the upper edge defines an angle configured to receive a photovoltaic module on the body, the middle portion including at least one side edge, and the bottom portion including at least a bottom edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: James A. Carroll, Thomas Carroll, Marvin Hochstedler, José Miguel Tomicic Müller
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Publication number: 20220151655Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Patent number: 11234728Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Publication number: 20210369296Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Patent number: 11090080Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Publication number: 20210137547Abstract: An endoluminal punch with a penetrating stylet and a vibration generator. The vibration generator is operable to cause vibrations and rapid reciprocation of the distal tip of the stylet to facilitate penetration of the stylet through resistant body tissue such as the fossa ovalis. The vibration generator may also be operable to cause vibration of the distal tip of the punch itself, to facilitate passage of the punch through an initial perforation created by the stylet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: James A. Carroll, Jay A. Lenker
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Publication number: 20210000505Abstract: An endoluminal needle or punch is describes wherein the distal end of the endoluminal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable endoluminal needle. The endoluminal needle further comprise a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user, at the proximal end of the endoluminal needle, a sharp stylet can be advanced to punch tissue and then be retracted to maximize safety. The endoluminal needle is configured for use within an introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
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Publication number: 20200367924Abstract: An endoluminal punch system including a sheath and dilator. The endoluminal punch may include energy delivery system capable of being transmitted from the proximal end to the distal end of the endoluminal punch to assist with tissue crossing and incisions. The dilator may include selectively deployable cutting mechanism to create incisions in tissue that are larger than their basic external diameter. The system may also be configured to reduce the risk of generating plastic emboli during insertion of the endoluminal punch.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
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Patent number: 10779858Abstract: An endoluminal needle or punch is describes wherein the distal end of the endoluminal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable endoluminal needle. The endoluminal needle further comprise a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user, at the proximal end of the endoluminal needle, a sharp stylet can be advanced to punch tissue and then be retracted to maximize safety. The endoluminal needle is configured for use within an introducer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
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Patent number: 10729457Abstract: A transseptal needle or punch is described wherein the distal end of the transseptal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable transseptal needle. The transseptal needle includes a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user or a computer, the transseptal needle can be articulated to generate various curves with high bending force. The transseptal needle is configured for use with an introducer which can also include side windows.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Eugene M. Breznock
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Publication number: 20190008557Abstract: An endoluminal needle or punch is describes wherein the distal end of the endoluminal needle is able to articulate laterally out of the longitudinal axis of the steerable endoluminal needle. The endoluminal needle further comprise a blunted distal end configuration that is minimally traumatic. Under control by the user, at the proximal end of the endoluminal needle, a sharp stylet can be advanced to punch tissue and then be retracted to maximize safety. The endoluminal needle is configured for use within an introducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll