Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D. Santer

Jeffrey D. Santer 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).

  • Distal protection devices having controllable wire motion
    Patent number: 10555799
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filler or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional element along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel O. Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • DISTAL PROTECTION DEVICES HAVING CONTROLLABLE WIRE MOTION
    Publication number: 20170360548
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filler or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional clement along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel O. Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • Distal protection devices having controllable wire motion
    Patent number: 9775701
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen includes a functional element, which may be a filter or an occlusive element. The device includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member carried by the first elongate member, and the functional element carried by the second elongate member. Motion of the first elongate member can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel O. Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • DISTAL PROTECTION DEVICES HAVING CONTROLLABLE WIRE MOTION
    Publication number: 20120071916
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filter or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional element along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel O. Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • Distal protection devices having controllable wire motion
    Patent number: 8083762
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filter or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional element along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel O. Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • DISTAL PROTECTION DEVICES HAVING CONTROLLABLE WIRE MOTION
    Publication number: 20080200947
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filter or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional element along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: EV3 INC.
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel O. Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • Distal protection devices having controllable wire motion
    Patent number: 7384424
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filter or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional element along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: ev3 Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • Distal protection devices having controllable wire motion
    Patent number: 6773448
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filter or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional element along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: ev3 Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer
  • Distal protection devices having controllable wire motion
    Publication number: 20030171770
    Abstract: A distal protection device for use in a body lumen. The device includes a functional element which may be a filter or an occlusive element. The device includes means for controlling the movement and placement of the functional element along a guidewire. Motion of the guidewire can be independent of the motion of the functional element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Richard S. Kusleika, Daniel O. Adams, Kent D. Anderson, Dale Nelson, Jeffrey D. Santer