Patents by Inventor Jeffrey T. Ellis
Jeffrey T. Ellis 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: 9358268Abstract: A method including introducing into a blood stream a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and a bioactive agent. A composition including a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and an auxiliary agent in a form suitable for delivery into a blood vessel. A composition including Apo A1 comprising a hydrophobic ligand suitable to interact with cell surface binding sites. A composition including Apo A1 and an agent selected to one of increase the ATP-binding cassette protein 1 (ABCA1) transporter expression in macrophages and protect ABCA1 from thiol-mediated degradation.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Deborah Kilpatrick, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Irina Astafieva, Florian N. Ludwig, Paul M. Consigny, Jeffrey T. Ellis, Florencia Lim
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Publication number: 20140287033Abstract: A method including introducing into a blood stream a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and a bioactive agent. A composition including a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and an auxiliary agent in a form suitable for delivery into a blood vessel. A composition including Apo A1 comprising a hydrophobic ligand suitable to interact with cell surface binding sites. A composition including Apo A1 and an agent selected to one of increase the ATP-binding cassette protein 1 (ABCA1) transporter expression in macrophages and protect ABCA1 from thiol-mediated degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Deborah Kilpatrick, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Irina Astafieva, Florian N. Ludwig, Paul M. Consigny, Jeffrey T. Ellis, Florencia Lim
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Patent number: 8785382Abstract: A method including introducing into a blood stream a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and a bioactive agent. A composition including a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and an auxiliary agent in a form suitable for delivery into a blood vessel. A composition including Apo A1 comprising a hydrophobic ligand suitable to interact with cell surface binding sites. A composition including Apo A1 and an agent selected to one of increase the ATP-binding cassette protein 1 (ABCA1) transporter expression in macrophages and protect ABCA1 from thiol-mediated degradation.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Deborah Kilpatrick, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Irina Astafieva, Florian N. Ludwig, Paul M. Consigny, Jeffrey T. Ellis, Florencia Lim
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Patent number: 8579967Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Publication number: 20110184512Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Patent number: 7942928Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Patent number: 7927370Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Patent number: 7842012Abstract: A guidewire with a sensor which can detect NO and/or superoxide levels is disclosed. This invention can be useful for in vivo analysis of vascular health.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey T. Ellis, Robert D. Ainsworth, Deborah L. Kilpatrick, Alex Q. Tilson, Bridget A. Hurley
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Patent number: 7783338Abstract: An apparatus and method to perform therapeutic treatment and diagnosis of a patient's vasculature through the use of an intravascular device having an optical fiber disposed therein. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes an intravascular device to perform a therapeutic treatment and at least one optical fiber disposed through the intravascular device. The optical fiber is configured to provide diagnostic information before, during, and after the therapeutic treatment. In an embodiment, diagnostic information includes vessel and blood characteristics such as hemodynamic characteristics, hematological parameters related to blood and blood components, and thermal parameters of the vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ainsworth, Deborah Kilpatrick, Jeong S. Lee, Bridget A. Hurley, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Patent number: 7532920Abstract: Apparatus and method to perform therapeutic treatment and diagnosis of a patient's vasculature through the use of an intravascular device having an optical fiber disposed therein. In an embodiment of this invention, the apparatus includes a therapeutic guidewire and at least one optical fiber disposed through the therapeutic guidewire, the optical fiber capable of providing diagnostic information before, during, and after the therapeutic treatment. In an embodiment, diagnostic information includes vessel and blood characteristics such as hemodynamic characteristics, hematological parameters related to blood and blood components, and thermal parameters of the vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Ainsworth, Deborah Kilpatrick, Jeong S. Lee, Bridget A. Hurley, Jeffrey T. Ellis, Marc Jalisi, Florencia Lim, Chi Long
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Patent number: 7404824Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Publication number: 20080139897Abstract: An apparatus and method to perform therapeutic treatment and diagnosis of a patient's vasculature through the use of an intravascular device having an optical fiber disposed therein. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes an intravascular device to perform a therapeutic treatment and at least one optical fiber disposed through the intravascular device. The optical fiber is configured to provide diagnostic information before, during, and after the therapeutic treatment. In an embodiment, diagnostic information includes vessel and blood characteristics such as hemodynamic characteristics, hematological parameters related to blood and blood components, and thermal parameters of the vasculature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Robert D. Ainsworth, Deborah Kilpatrick, Jeong S. Lee, Bridget A. Hurley, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Publication number: 20080125861Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Publication number: 20080125860Abstract: An apparatus including a tether, and an aptation device coupled to the tether at a position corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during systole, wherein the tether and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. An apparatus including a support annulus comprising a length corresponding to a circumference of one of an interior portion of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus; and an aptation device coupled to the support annulus corresponding to a location to contact cusps of an atrioventricular valve during at least one of systole when the support annulus is seated in one of an atrium and an atrioventricular valve annulus, wherein the support annulus and aptation device are suitable for percutaneous delivery to a patient. Also, a method of introducing an aptation device to contact cusps or leaflets of an atrioventricular valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: William E. Webler, James D. Breeding, Brad D. Bisson, Firas Mourtada, Gregory M. Hyde, Stephanie A. Szobota, Gabriel Asongwe, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Patent number: 7329223Abstract: An apparatus and method to perform therapeutic treatment and diagnosis of a patient's vasculature through the use of an intravascular device having an optical fiber disposed therein. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes an intravascular device to perform a therapeutic treatment and at least one optical fiber disposed through the intravascular device. The optical fiber is configured to provide diagnostic information before, during, and after the therapeutic treatment. In an embodiment, diagnostic information includes vessel and blood characteristics such as hemodynamic characteristics, hematological parameters related to blood and blood components, and thermal parameters of the vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Robert Ainsworth, Deborah Kilpatrick, Jeong S. Lee, Bridget A. Hurley, Jeffrey T. Ellis
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Publication number: 20070232539Abstract: A method including introducing into a blood stream a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and a bioactive agent. A composition including a delipidated high density lipoprotein (HDL) and an auxiliary agent in a form suitable for delivery into a blood vessel. A composition including Apo A1 comprising a hydrophobic ligand suitable to interact with cell surface binding sites. A composition including Apo A1 and an agent selected to one of increase the ATP-binding cassette protein 1 (ABCA1) transporter expression in macrophages and protect ABCA1 from thiol-mediated degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Deborah Kilpatrick, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Irina Astafieva, Florian N. Ludwig, Paul M. Consigny, Jeffrey T. Ellis, Florencia Lim
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Patent number: 7025734Abstract: A guidewire with a sensor which can detect NO and/or superoxide levels is disclosed. This invention can be useful for in vivo analysis of vascular health.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systmes, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey T. Ellis, Robert D. Ainsworth, Deborah L. Kilpatrick, Alex Q. Tilson, Bridget A. Hurley
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Patent number: 6716178Abstract: A therapeutic intravascular device and method for performing thermal and laser Doppler velocimetry measurements. In one embodiment, the therapeutic intravascular device includes an elongated member having first and second optical fibers longitudinally disposed therethrough, the first optical fiber for performing a laser Doppler velocity measurement of a fluid within a body lumen, the second optical fiber for performing a temperature measurement within the body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Deborah Kilpatrick, Jeffrey T. Ellis, Bridget A. Hurley, Jeong S. Lee, Robert D. Ainsworth
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Patent number: 6697667Abstract: An intravascular device for locating a coronary sinus of a patient's heart and method of using the same. In one embodiment, the intravascular device includes an elongated member having at least one lumen and at least one optical fiber coupled to the elongated member. The optical fiber has a distal end configured to contact with a blood flow within the patient's heart and a proximal end coupled to a laser Doppler velocimetry system for performing a plurality of laser Doppler velocity measurements of the blood flow within the heart to locate the coronary sinus of the heart. Incorporating LDV technology into an intravascular device such as a catheter or a guidewire system provides diagnostic information of the physiologic environment of the lesion before, during, or after a therapeutic procedure.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeong S. Lee, Bruce Wilson, Deborah Kilpatrick, Robert Ainsworth, Bridget A. Hurley, Jeffrey T. Ellis