Patents by Inventor John L. Tedeschendorf

John L. Tedeschendorf 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: 7996974
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a miniature flexible thrombectomy catheter having one or more flexible miniature noncollapsing tubular portions including pushable and torqueable structure for introduction into the smaller vessels in neurovascular regions. A jet body having an arcuate fluid jet emanator is incorporated in order to minimize size at the distal portion of a minimally sized catheter tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: MEDRAD, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra M. Kozak, Douglas J. Ball, John L. Tedeschendorf, Eric J. Thor, David B. Morris, Michael J. Bonnette, Stephen E. Weisel
  • Publication number: 20080289181
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a miniature flexible thrombectomy catheter having one or more flexible miniature noncollapsing tubular portions including pushable and torqueable structure for introduction into the smaller vessels in neurovascular regions. A jet body having an arcuate fluid jet emanator is incorporated in order to minimize size at the distal portion of a minimally sized catheter tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: POSSIS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Debra M. Kozak, Douglas J. Ball, John L. Tedeschendorf, Eric J. Thor, David B. Morris, Michael J. Bonnette, Stephen E. Weisel