Patents by Inventor Jay A. Lenker

Jay A. Lenker 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).

  • Patent number: 12156675
    Abstract: A steerable transseptal punch system and method of using the steerable transseptal punch system to access the left atrium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool
  • Publication number: 20240216008
    Abstract: A transseptal needle or punch. The transseptal punch includes a stylet with a tube with a side window and a cutting wire disposed within the tube, with a sharp cutting segment disposed proximate the window. The sharp cutting segment can be expanded radially outwardly from the window by translation of the cutting wire proximal end within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
  • Publication number: 20240197365
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20240188986
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
  • Publication number: 20240165378
    Abstract: This invention is a transvascularly placed steerable guidewire, further including internal steerability and the ability to articulate in a direction at right angles to its longitudinal axis at or near its distal end. The steerable guidewire is generally fabricated from stainless steel and includes an outer tube, an inner tube, hub structures, and a distal articulating region. The steerable guidewire can be advanced through a body lumen in its straight configuration and then be selectively articulated or curved to permit negotiation of tortuous curvature. The steerable guidewire hub can be removed to permit advancement of catheters over its proximal end followed by re-attachment of the hub to permit deflection of the distal end of the steerable guidewire. Removal of the hub can result in a limp guidewire or maintenance of a forced curvature of the distal end of the guidewire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
  • Patent number: 11911066
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
  • Patent number: 11871960
    Abstract: Methods for performing certain medical procedures wherein a steerable endoluminal punch is used to not only gain access but to create a channel or punch through tissue, thus facilitating follow-up therapeutic procedures. The distal end of the steerable endoluminal punch is controllably articulated by the operator using a control device at the proximal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A Lenker, Peter van der Sluis
  • Publication number: 20240008898
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
  • Patent number: 11844548
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
  • Patent number: 11839401
    Abstract: A transseptal needle or punch. The transseptal punch includes a stylet with a tube with a side window and a cutting wire disposed within the tube, with a sharp cutting segment disposed proximate the window. The sharp cutting segment can be expanded radially outwardly from the window by translation of the cutting wire proximal end within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
  • Patent number: 11819642
    Abstract: This invention is a transvascularly placed steerable guidewire, further including internal steerability and the ability to articulate in a direction at right angles to its longitudinal axis at or near its distal end. The steerable guidewire is generally fabricated from stainless steel and includes an outer tube, an inner tube, hub structures, and a distal articulating region. The steerable guidewire can be advanced through a body lumen in its straight configuration and then be selectively articulated or curved to permit negotiation of tortuous curvature. The steerable guidewire hub can be removed to permit advancement of catheters over its proximal end followed by re-attachment of the hub to permit deflection of the distal end of the steerable guidewire. Removal of the hub can result in a limp guidewire or maintenance of a forced curvature of the distal end of the guidewire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
  • Patent number: 11771463
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Michael L. Jones, James A. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20230057147
    Abstract: A steerable transseptal punch system and method of using the steerable transseptal punch system to access the left atrium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool
  • Patent number: 11547418
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Jay A. Lenker, Robert A. Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Publication number: 20220354533
    Abstract: A transseptal needle or punch. The transseptal punch includes a stylet with a tube with a side window and a cutting wire disposed within the tube, with a sharp cutting segment disposed proximate the window. The sharp cutting segment can be expanded radially outwardly from the window by translation of the cutting wire proximal end within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
  • Patent number: 11490922
    Abstract: A steerable transseptal punch system and method of using the steerable transseptal punch system to access the left atrium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool
  • Publication number: 20220265301
    Abstract: A steerable guidewire. The steerable guidewire is fabricated includes an outer tube, an inner tube, a hub, and a distal articulating region. The steerable guidewire hub can be removed to permit advancement of catheters over its proximal end followed by re-attachment of the hub to permit deflection of the distal end of the steerable guidewire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool, Eugene M. Breznock
  • Patent number: 11382654
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
  • Publication number: 20220151655
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, James A. Carroll, Peter van der Sluis, Eugene M. Breznock
  • Patent number: 11317938
    Abstract: A steerable guidewire. The steerable guidewire is fabricated includes an outer tube, an inner tube, a hub, and a distal articulating region. The steerable guidewire hub can be removed to permit advancement of catheters over its proximal end followed by re-attachment of the hub to permit deflection of the distal end of the steerable guidewire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool, Eugene M. Breznock