Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Valko

Jeffrey Valko 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: 11759603
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Patent number: 11406519
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Patent number: 11160953
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A Distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20200406006
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Patent number: 10799671
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20200206005
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Patent number: 10624772
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Patent number: 10470774
    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: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Jay Lenker, Robert Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Publication number: 20190175871
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A Distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Patent number: 10245413
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A Distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20190046763
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Patent number: 10130789
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20170333229
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Patent number: 9763815
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Publication number: 20160192942
    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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Jay Lenker, Robert Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Publication number: 20150282962
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Brian STRAUSS, Jeffrey VALKO, Michael HENSON, Robert PECOR
  • Publication number: 20140046297
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A Distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Coviden LP
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20130172851
    Abstract: Distal access aspiration guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens are described. A distal access aspiration guide catheter having a proximal, medial, and distal possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Lynn Shimada, Seferino Torres, Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko
  • Patent number: 7963991
    Abstract: Spinal implants and methods to repair annular defects in intervertebral discs and provide dynamic stability to the spine in the vicinity of a repaired disc are described. Some implants include head and tail portions. In some embodiments, the head portion of an implant is enlarged relative to the tail portion. Some head portions and tail portions are adapted to support adjacent vertebrae and resist collapse of the intervertebral disc. Head portions provide a spacer function to maintain separation between adjacent vertebrae. A tapered portion of some implants engages end plates of adjacent vertebrae to resist forces tending to push the implant out of the intervertebral space. The tail portion of some implants includes a tail flange (which in some embodiments is of similar diameter to the head portion) that abuts extradiscal lips of the adjacent vertebrae and resists forces tending to push the implant deeper into the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott Conner, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20080071377
    Abstract: Spinal implants and methods to repair annular defects in intervertebral discs and provide dynamic stability to the spine in the vicinity of a repaired disc are described. Some implants include head and tail portions. In some embodiments, the head portion of an implant is enlarged relative to the tail portion. Some head portions and tail portions are adapted to support adjacent vertebrae and resist collapse of the intervertebral disc. Head portions provide a spacer function to maintain separation between adjacent vertebrae. A tapered portion of some implants engages end plates of adjacent vertebrae to resist forces tending to push the implant out of the intervertebral space. The tail portion of some implants includes a tail flange (which in some embodiments is of similar diameter to the head portion) that abuts extradiscal lips of the adjacent vertebrae and resists forces tending to push the implant deeper into the intervertebral space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott Conner, Jeffrey Valko