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).
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Patent number: 12156675Abstract: A steerable transseptal punch system and method of using the steerable transseptal punch system to access the left atrium.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool
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Publication number: 20240216008Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2023Publication date: July 4, 2024Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
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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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Publication number: 20240165378Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
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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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Patent number: 11871960Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A Lenker, Peter van der Sluis
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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: 11839401Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
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Patent number: 11819642Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
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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: 20230057147Abstract: A steerable transseptal punch system and method of using the steerable transseptal punch system to access the left atrium.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool
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Patent number: 11547418Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Jay A. Lenker, Robert A. Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
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Publication number: 20220354533Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
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Patent number: 11490922Abstract: A steerable transseptal punch system and method of using the steerable transseptal punch system to access the left atrium.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool
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Publication number: 20220265301Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool, Eugene M. Breznock
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Patent number: 11382654Abstract: 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: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventor: Jay A. Lenker
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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: 11317938Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool, Eugene M. Breznock