Patents by Inventor James Erich Bressler
James Erich Bressler 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: 8469990Abstract: A vessel filter comprising a first region and a second region wherein the filter is movable between a collapsed position for delivery to the vessel and an expanded position for placement within the vessel. A first region has a filter portion having a converging region to direct particles toward the center of the filter and the second region is flared in the expanded position to have a transverse dimension increasing toward a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The second region includes a vessel engaging portion at the second end portion. The first region includes a plurality of spaced apart elongated struts with adjacent struts being joined and a spacer extending radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller
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Patent number: 8414543Abstract: A thrombectomy apparatus for breaking up thrombus or other obstructive material in a lumen of a vascular graft or vessel. The apparatus includes a wire having a first configuration and a second deployed configuration, the wire having a straighter configuration in the first configuration. The wire is operatively connected to a motor for rotation of the wire to contact and break up the thrombus or other obstructive material. A blocking device at a distal portion of the apparatus is movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and is configured in the expanded configuration to block thrombus dislodged by rotation of the wire.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., John D. Leedle, James Erich Bressler, Peter W. J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 8377093Abstract: A method of removing an implanted vessel filter by a femoral approach comprising the steps of providing a catheter, inserting a curved device into the catheter to a position proximal of the tip, advancing the catheter tip through the femoral vein and past a cranial end of the filter, inserting the curved device into the catheter tip to move the catheter tip to a more curved position, and inserting a filter grasping device though the curved device and catheter tip to exit a distal portion to grasp the filter.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller, James F. McGuckin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130006296Abstract: A distal protection device comprising a catheter having a first strut movable from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration having a first dimension and a second strut movable from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration having a second dimension larger than the first dimension. Movement of the first strut deploys filter material to a first position having a first deployed dimension and movement of the second strut to a first position deploys filter material to a second deployed dimension larger than the first expanded dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., Marc-Alan Levine, James Erich Bressler
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Patent number: 8262691Abstract: A distal protection device comprising a catheter having a first strut movable from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration having a first dimension and a second strut movable from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration having a second dimension larger than the first dimension. Movement of the first strut deploys filter material to a first position having a first deployed dimension and movement of the second strut to a first position deploys filter material to a second deployed dimension larger than the first expanded dimension.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., Marc-Alan Levine, James Erich Bressler
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Publication number: 20120130409Abstract: A method of treating a lesion in a body lumen to enlarge a passageway in the lumen including providing a cutting member, connecting a tracking member to the cutting member to form an assembly, inserting the connected cutting member and tracking member through a first lumen of a catheter, withdrawing the catheter from the cutting member and tracking member, inserting the catheter over the tracking member and leaving the cutting member outside the catheter, and expanding a portion of the catheter to move the cutting member into cutting contact with the lesion. A device for treating a lesion in a body lumen including a cutting member having a coupler to connect a tracking member is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Israel Schur, James F. McGuckin, JR., James Erich Bressler
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Publication number: 20120130408Abstract: A method of treating a lesion in a body lumen to enlarge a passageway in the lumen including inserting a plurality of cutting members and a tracking member through a first lumen of a catheter, withdrawing the catheter from the cutting members and tracking member, inserting the catheter over the tracking member and leaving the cutting members outside the catheter, and expanding a portion of the catheter to move the cutting members into cutting contact with the lesion. A device for treating a lesion in a body lumen including a plurality of cutting members and a tracking member is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Israel Schur, James F. McGuckin, JR., James Erich Bressler
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Publication number: 20120089163Abstract: A method of treating a lesion in a body lumen to enlarge a passageway in the lumen including inserting a cutting member and tracking member through a first lumen of a catheter, withdrawing the catheter from the cutting member and tracking member, inserting the catheter over the tracking member and leaving the cutting member outside the catheter, and expanding a portion of the catheter to move the cutting member into cutting contact with the lesion. A device for treating a lesion in a body lumen including a cutting member and tracking member is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Israel Schur, James F. McGuckin, JR., James Erich Bressler
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Publication number: 20120071915Abstract: A vessel filter comprising a first region and a second region wherein the filter is movable between a collapsed position for delivery to the vessel and an expanded position for placement within the vessel. A first region has a filter portion having a converging region to direct particles toward the center of the filter and the second region is flared in the expanded position to have a transverse dimension increasing toward a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The second region includes a vessel engaging portion at the second end portion. The first region includes a plurality of spaced apart elongated struts with adjacent struts being joined and a spacer extending radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller
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Publication number: 20110313444Abstract: A method of removing an implanted vessel filter by a femoral approach comprising the steps of providing a catheter, inserting a curved device into the catheter to a position proximal of the tip, advancing the catheter tip through the femoral vein and past a cranial end of the filter, inserting the curved device into the catheter tip to move the catheter tip to a more curved position, and inserting a filter grasping device though the curved device and catheter tip to exit a distal portion to grasp the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller, James F. McGuckin, JR.
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Patent number: 8062326Abstract: A vessel filter including a first region and a second region wherein the filter is movable between a collapsed position for delivery to the vessel and an expanded position for placement within the vessel. A first region has a filter portion having a converging region to direct particles toward the center of the filter and the second region is flared in the expanded position to have a transverse dimension increasing toward a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The second region includes a vessel engaging portion at the second end portion. The first region includes a plurality of spaced apart elongated struts with adjacent struts being joined and a spacer extending radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller
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Publication number: 20110259341Abstract: A device for occluding the fallopian tube including a retention member and a mesh material supported by the retention member. The retention member has a first lower profile configuration for delivery and a second expanded configuration for placement within the fallopian tube. The mesh material is configured to block passage of an egg through the tube. The member has a plurality of tube engagement members to secure the retention member to the fallopian tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., David M. Schaller, James Erich Bressler
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Publication number: 20110208233Abstract: A device for placement within the left atrial appendage of a patient comprising a retention member and a material positioned within the retention member and unattached thereto. The retention member has a first elongated configuration for delivery and a second expanded configuration for placement within the left atrial appendage. The material is configured to float within the retention member. The retention member can have at least one appendage wall engagement member to secure the retention member to the appendage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., James Erich Bressler
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Patent number: 7992565Abstract: A device for occluding the fallopian tube including a retention member and a mesh material supported by the retention member. The retention member has a first lower profile configuration for delivery and a second expanded configuration for placement within the fallopian tube. The mesh material is configured to block passage of an egg through the tube. The member has a plurality of tube engagement members to secure the retention member to the fallopian tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., David M. Schaller, James Erich Bressler
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Patent number: 7976562Abstract: A method of removing an implanted vessel filter by a femoral approach comprising the steps of providing a catheter with a curved tip, inserting a straightening device into the catheter to move the catheter tip from a curved position to a more straightened position, advancing the catheter tip through the femoral vein and past a cranial end of the filter, withdrawing the straightening device to enable the catheter tip to return to the curved condition, and inserting a filter grasping device though the catheter and a curved catheter tip to exit a distal portion to grasp the filter.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller, James F. McGuckin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110040314Abstract: A thrombectomy apparatus for breaking up thrombus or other obstructive material in a lumen of a vascular graft or vessel. The apparatus includes a wire having a first configuration and a second deployed configuration, the wire having a straighter configuration in the first configuration. The wire is operatively connected to a motor for rotation of the wire to contact and break up the thrombus or other obstructive material. A blocking device at a distal portion of the apparatus is movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and is configured in the expanded configuration to block thrombus dislodged by rotation of the wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: James F. McGuckin, JR., John D. Leedle, James Erich Bressler, Peter W.J. Hinchliffe
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Patent number: 7736383Abstract: A cartridge for holding a vessel filter and connectable to a component of a delivery system comprising a housing having a first end and a second end, and an engagement member movable to a first engageable position to engage the component of a delivery system to connect the cartridge to the component in a first orientation. A control member is preferably operatively associated with the engagement member to move the engagement member to the first engageable position.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James Erich Bressler, Richard T. Briganti, John H. Thinnes, Jr., James F. McGuckin, Jr.
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Patent number: 7736384Abstract: A cartridge for holding a vascular device and connectable to a component of a delivery system comprising a housing having a first end and a second end, and an engagement member movable to a first engageable position to engage the component of a delivery system to connect the cartridge to the component in a first orientation. A control member is preferably operatively associated with the engagement member to move the engagement member to the first engageable position.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James Erich Bressler, Richard T. Briganti, John H. Thinnes, Jr., James F. McGuckin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100063535Abstract: A method of removing an implanted vessel filter by a femoral approach comprising the steps of providing a catheter with a curved tip, inserting a straightening device into the catheter to move the catheter tip from a curved position to a more straightened position, advancing the catheter tip through the femoral vein and past a cranial end of the filter, withdrawing the straightening device to enable the catheter tip to return to the curved condition, and inserting a filter grasping device though the catheter and a curved catheter tip to exit a distal portion to grasp the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller, James F. McGuckin, JR.
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Publication number: 20090143813Abstract: A method of implanting a vessel filter by a femoral approach comprising the steps of providing a delivery sheath with a substantially straight distal tip and inserting a curved device into the sheath to move the sheath to a second configuration. In the second position, the distal tip of the sheath is curved at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the sheath. The method further comprises the step of rotating the sheath and pusher so a distal opening of the sheath has a more centered position within the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: James F. McGuckin, Jr., James Erich Bressler, David M. Schaller