Patents by Inventor John S. Honeycutt

John S. Honeycutt 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).

  • Rotational atherectomy system with stationary cutting elements
    Patent number: 7771445
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The cutter has at least one radial projection which cooperates with at least one stationary element on the tubular body to cut material drawn into the tubular body. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: ev3 Endovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20100174302
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. Material that has been processed by the cutter is drawn into the tubular body for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: ev3 Endovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • Rotational atherectomy device
    Patent number: 7479147
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The control has an indicator that reveals resistance to rotation and/or reduction in flow. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal. The control enables rotation of the rotatable element only following application of a predetermined level of vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: ev3 Endovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • Rotational atherectomy system with stationary cutting elements
    Patent number: 7172610
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The cutter has at least one radial projection which cooperates with at least one stationary element on the tubular body to cut material drawn into the tubular body. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: ev3 Endovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • Rotational atherectomy system with stationary cutting elements
    Publication number: 20040087988
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The cutter has at least one radial projection which cooperates with at least one stationary element on the tubular body to cut material drawn into the tubular body. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • Rotational atherectomy system with serrated cutting tip
    Patent number: 6666874
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element and has a serrated surface. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The control has an indicator that reveals resistance to rotation and/or reduction in flow. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal. The control enables rotation of the rotatable element only following application of a predetermined level of vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: EndiCOR Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • Rotational atherectomy system with stationary cutting elements
    Publication number: 20030093098
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The cutter has at least one radial projection which cooperates with at least one stationary element on the tubular body to cut material drawn into the tubular body. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY SYSTEM WITH SERRATED CUTTING TIP
    Publication number: 20020169467
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element and has a serrated surface. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The control has an indicator that reveals resistance to rotation and/or reduction in flow. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal. The control enables rotation of the rotatable element only following application of a predetermined level of vacuum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: HAROLD A. HEITZMANN, JOHN S. HONEYCUTT, PAUL TAYLOR
  • Rotational atherectomy system with stationary cutting elements
    Publication number: 20020143350
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The cutter has at least one radial projection which cooperates with at least one stationary element on the tubular body to cut material drawn into the tubular body. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • Rotational atherectomy system with stationary cutting elements
    Patent number: 6451036
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The cutter has at least one radial projection which cooperates with at least one stationary element on the tubular body to cut material drawn into the tubular body. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Endicor Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY SYSTEM WITH SIDE BALLOON
    Publication number: 20020058956
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A balloon is attached to the tubular body and is used to urge the cutter out of alignment with the axis of the lumen in which the cutter is being used. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The control has an indicator that reveals resistance to rotation and/or reduction in flow. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal. The control enables rotation of the rotatable element only following application of a predetermined level of vacuum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: JOHN S. HONEYCUTT, PAUL TAYLOR, BRADLEY S. CULBERT
  • Rotational atherectomy device
    Publication number: 20010004700
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The control has an indicator that reveals resistance to rotation and/or reduction in flow. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal. The control enables rotation of the rotatable element only following application of a predetermined level of vacuum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor
  • Rotational atherectomy device
    Patent number: 6206898
    Abstract: An elongate tubular body extends between a rotatable cutter and a control. The cutter is connected to the control with a rotatable element. A vacuum is applied through an annular passage defined between the tubular body and the rotatable element. The control has an indicator that reveals resistance to rotation and/or reduction in flow. Material that has been processed by the cutter is aspirated through the tubular body for disposal. The control enables rotation of the rotatable element only following application of a predetermined level of vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Endicor Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Honeycutt, Paul Taylor