Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Eder

Joseph C. Eder 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: 8968352
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for treating aneurysms of various shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignees: Stryker Corporation, Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Clifford Teoh, Joseph C. Eder, Michael P. Wallace, Stephen C. Porter, David C. Barry, Amol Parkar
  • Patent number: 8372056
    Abstract: A hybrid microguide catheter and method for making and using the same. The catheter may include a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The tubular members may be arranged so that the second tubular member extends distally beyond the first tubular member. Alternatively, the catheter may include a tubular body having a first opening and a second opening. The first opening may be positioned along the tubular body a distance from the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Eder
  • Patent number: 8016852
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive device is disclosed. The device includes a vaso-occlusive member having a coating disposed thereon. In accordance with one embodiment, the coating comprises a polyacrylic material. In accordance with another embodiment, the coating comprises a polyvinyl alcohol-based material. In accordance with other embodiments, various other materials and coatings are applied to at least a portion of a vaso-occlusive device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignees: Stryker Corporation, Stryker NV Operations Limited
    Inventors: Hanh Ho, Kenneth W. Quan, Jr., Clifford Teoh, Robert M. Abrams, Joseph C. Eder, Paul C. Slaikeu, Michael P. Wallace, James Barry
  • Publication number: 20110137163
    Abstract: A hybrid microguide catheter and method for making and using the same. The catheter may include a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The tubular members may be arranged so that the second tubular member extends distally beyond the first tubular member. Alternatively, the catheter may include a tubular body having a first opening and a second opening. The first opening may be positioned along the tubular body a distance from the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Eder
  • Patent number: 7887529
    Abstract: A hybrid microguide catheter and method for making and using the same. The catheter may include a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The tubular members may be arranged so that the second tubular member extends distally beyond the first tubular member. Alternatively, the catheter may include a tubular body having a first opening and a second opening. The first opening may be positioned along the tubular body a distance from the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Eder
  • Publication number: 20100168781
    Abstract: The present invention is an aneurysm treatment device for treating aneurysms of various shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Alejandro Berenstein, Joseph C. Eder
  • Patent number: 7695488
    Abstract: The present invention is an aneurysm treatment device for treating aneurysms of various shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Alejandro Berenstein, Joseph C. Eder
  • Patent number: 7491229
    Abstract: An implantable coil stent comprises at least a first curved segment and a second curved segment which arc about the longitudinal axis of the stent. An expandable link extends between the second end of the first curved segment and the first end of the second curved segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Eder, Lex P. Jansen
  • Patent number: 7309352
    Abstract: An implantable coil stent comprises at least a first curved segment and a second curved segment which arc about the longitudinal axis of the stent. An expandable link extends between the second end of the first curved segment and the first end of the second curved segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Eder, Lex P. Jansen
  • Patent number: 7153323
    Abstract: A device for treating an aneurysm including an aneurysm liner expandable to form an inner cavity and a plurality of extender segments supported in the aneurysm liner. The device includes an axial constraint coupled to the plurality of extender segments in the liner to axially constrain extender segments in end to end alignment to bias the liner in a collapsed profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford Teoh, Joseph C. Eder
  • Patent number: 7033385
    Abstract: An implantable coil stent comprises at least a first curved segment and a second curved segment which arc about the longitudinal axis of the stent. An expandable link extends between the second end of the first curved segment and the first end of the second curved segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Eder, Lex P. Jansen
  • Patent number: 7011647
    Abstract: A variety of devices for use in accessing the subarachnoid space are described. In several embodiments an introducer sheath is disclosed having three main sections, a distal portion, an intermediate portion, and a proximal portion. The distal portion and intermediate portion form a first bend, and the intermediate portion and the proximal portion form a second bend, giving the overall device a general L-shape, S-shape, C-shape, or a three dimensional Z-shape. Apparatuses for attaching an introducer sheath to the skin of a patient are also discussed, as are methods for using, shaping and sizing an introducer sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignees: SciMed Life Systems, Inc., Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Phillip D. Purdy, Ajit Nair, Pete Phong Pham, Kamal Ramzipoor, Mehran Bashiri, Joseph C. Eder
  • Publication number: 20040220563
    Abstract: The invention includes implantable devices, such as vaso-occlusive coils and stents, comprising a junction member linking the device to a delivery mechanism. The junction member is melted or severed from the implantable using low frequency energy or direct current (DC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Eder
  • Patent number: 6743251
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are implantable devices, such as vaso-occlusive coils and stents, comprising a junction member linking the device to a delivery mechanism. The junction member is melted or severed from the implantable using low frequency energy or direct current (DC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph C. Eder
  • Publication number: 20040098111
    Abstract: An implantable coil stent comprises at least a first curved segment and a second curved segment which arc about the longitudinal axis of the stent. An expandable link extends between the second end of the first curved segment and the first end of the second curved segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Eder, Lex P. Jansen
  • Publication number: 20040098027
    Abstract: The present invention is an aneurysm treatment device for treating aneurysms of various shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford Teoh, Joseph C. Eder, Michael P. Wallace, Stephen C. Porter, David C. Barry
  • Publication number: 20040093014
    Abstract: A vaso-occlusive device is disclosed. The device includes a vaso-occlusive member having a coating disposed thereon. In accordance with one embodiment, the coating comprises a polyacrylic material. In accordance with another embodiment, the coating comprises a polyvinyl alcohol-based material. In accordance with other embodiments, various other materials and coatings are applied to at least a portion of a vaso-occlusive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Hanh Ho, Kenneth W. Quan, Clifford Teoh, Robert M. Abrams, Joseph C. Eder, Paul C. Slaikeu, Michael P. Wallace, James Barry
  • Patent number: 6723112
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention pertains to an implantable medical device for at least partially obstructing a neck portion of a vascular aneurysm. The device includes an occlusion subassembly comprising a base section and at least one lateral protrusion fixedly attached to the base section. A therapeutic agent is disposed upon at least one portion of at least one lateral protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanh Ho, Kenneth W. Quan, Jr., Clifford Teoh, Robert M. Abrams, Joseph C. Eder, Paul C. Slaikeu, Michael P. Wallace, James Barry
  • Patent number: 6663607
    Abstract: This is an implantable medical device assembly for use in surgical procedures. It is most preferably an implantable structure having stenting properties but only partially coated with or partially associated with a material causing a localized angiogenic response. One variation of is an artificial occlusion kit having the inventive implantable stenting structure situatable and vaso-occlusive devices. The implantable stenting structure is typically situated so to prevent migration of artificial occlusion devices or implants from an occlusion site, such as an aneurysm, and into an adjacent body space, such as a blood vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul C. Slaikeu, Michael P. Wallace, Joseph C. Eder, James J. Barry, Robert M. Abrams
  • Publication number: 20030195609
    Abstract: A stent comprises a plurality of segments, including at least one segment which is in the form of a coil and at least one segment which is in a form other than a coil and which is balloon expandable or self-expandable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Alejandro Berenstein, Joseph C. Eder