Patents by Inventor John A. Roop

John A. Roop 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).

  • System and method for arterial access
    Patent number: 8273054
    Abstract: A system for arterial access for delivery of treatment devices is provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises a guidewire and a catheter. The catheter comprises a handle and a shaft. The shaft may be a steerable/deflectable tip shaft with a lumen adapted to allow passage of the guidewire at least partially there through. A passive sheath may also be provided to be delivered over the shaft. The handle controls the steerable/deflectable tip shaft and may be used to deflect the distal tip of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, LLC
    Inventors: Jon St. Germain, Scott A. Olson, Daniel J. Klima, John A. Roop, Paul J. Thompson
  • Apparatus and methods for tissue gathering and securing
    Patent number: 8114123
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided that gather a patient's body tissue and then secure the gathered tissue in a reduced area utilizing a securing structure. The securing structure mainly resides on one side of the tissue to minimize or eliminate both foreign material and the amount of manipulation or activity on the other side of the tissue. The securing device is matched to the desired amount of tissue manipulation to minimize the structure. The gathered and secured tissue can surround a septal defect to obstruct or close the defect itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Brenzel, Paul J. Hindrichs, Theodore P. Dale, Todd A. Krinke, Steven D. Kruse, David M. Costello, Todd A. Berg, John A. Roop
  • System and Method for Arterial Access
    Publication number: 20080154190
    Abstract: A system for arterial access for delivery of treatment devices is provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises a guidewire and a catheter. The catheter comprises a handle and a shaft. The shaft may be a steerable/deflectable tip shaft with a lumen adapted to allow passage of the guidewire at least partially there through. A passive sheath may also be provided to be delivered over the shaft. The handle controls the steerable/deflectable tip shaft and may be used to deflect the distal tip of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Jon St. Germain, Scott A. Olson, Daniel J. Klima, John A. Roop, Paul J. Thompson