Patents by Inventor Jason J. Heuring
Jason J. Heuring 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: 20240075275Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Ronald G. Earles, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar M. Benavides
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Patent number: 11857777Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Earles, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides
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Patent number: 11779751Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Earles, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar M. Benavides
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Publication number: 20230256233Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: William Clifton, Ronald G. Earles, Benjamin Hertzog, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides, Eric S. Fain
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Patent number: 11697017Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: William Clifton, Ronald G. Earles, Benjamin Hertzog, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides, Eric S. Fain
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Publication number: 20230111434Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Ronald G. EARLES, Jason J. HEURING, Christopher A. DURST, Omar BENAVIDES
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Publication number: 20230060591Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: William CLIFTON, Ronald G. EARLES, Benjamin HERTZOG, Jason J. HEURING, Christopher A. DURST, Omar BENAVIDES, Eric S. FAIN
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Patent number: 11571559Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: William Clifton, Ronald G. Earles, Benjamin Hertzog, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides, Eric S. Fain
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Publication number: 20230020104Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Ronald G. EARLES, Jason J. HEURING, Christopher A. DURST, Omar M. BENAVIDES
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Patent number: 11517736Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Earles, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides
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Patent number: 11471665Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: William Clifton, Ronald G. Earles, Benjamin Hertzog, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides, Eric S. Fain
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Patent number: 11452859Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Earles, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides
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Publication number: 20220296880Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: William Clifton, Ronald G. Earles, Benjamin Hertzog, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides, Eric S. Fain
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Publication number: 20220257920Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Ronald G. EARLES, Jason J. HEURING, Christopher A. DURST, Omar BENAVIDES
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Publication number: 20220226634Abstract: A non-occluding intravascular pump comprises a shroud providing an inlet for incoming blood flow and an outlet for outgoing blood flow, wherein the shroud is a cylindrical housing; an impeller positioned within shroud, wherein a central axis of the shroud and impeller are shared; a motor coupled to the impeller, wherein the motor rotates the impeller to causes blood to be drawn through the inlet and output to the outlet, and the motor is centrally disposed and shares the central axis with the shroud and the impeller; and a plurality of pillars coupling the motor to the shroud, wherein the pillars secure the shroud in close proximity to the impeller. Various design features of the pump may be optimized to reduce hemolysis, such as, but not limited to, inlet length, impeller design, pillar angle, and outlet design.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Sascha Gross-Hardt, Tim Kaufman, William L. Clifton, Benjamin A. Hertzog, Jason J. Heuring
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Patent number: 11351359Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: William Clifton, Ronald G. Earles, Benjamin Hertzog, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides, Eric S. Fain
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Patent number: 11324940Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: PROCYRION, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Earles, Jason J. Heuring, Christopher A. Durst, Omar Benavides
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Publication number: 20220080186Abstract: An improved system for supporting (e.g., localization and/or positioning of) intravascular devices discussed herein provides for example a multi-element arrangement. A set of struts optionally projects from the intravascular device and contacts the vessel walls. The localization and positioning of the pump may be provided by the struts and/or by use of a tether opposing a propulsive force to ensure localization.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: William CLIFTON, Ronald G. EARLES, Benjamin HERTZOG, Jason J. HEURING, Christopher A. DURST, Omar BENAVIDES, Eric S. FAIN
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Publication number: 20220080179Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Ronald G. EARLES, Jason J. HEURING, Christopher A. DURST, Omar BENAVIDES
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Publication number: 20220080183Abstract: A blood flow assist system can include an impeller assembly including an impeller shaft and an impeller on the impeller shaft, a primary flow pathway disposed along an exterior surface of the impeller. The system can include a rotor assembly at a proximal portion of the impeller shaft. A secondary flow pathway can be disposed along a lumen of the impeller shaft. During operation of the blood flow assist system, blood can be pumped proximally along the primary flow pathway and the secondary flow pathway. The system can include a sleeve bearing distal the impeller. The system can include a drive unit having a distal end disposed distal a proximal end of the second impeller. The drive unit comprising a drive magnet and a drive bearing between the drive magnet and the impeller assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Ronald G. EARLES, Jason J. HEURING, Christopher A. DURST, Omar BENAVIDES