Patents by Inventor Joseph J. HIGGINS

Joseph J. HIGGINS 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: 11957377
    Abstract: Various embodiments of devices and systems comprising a polymer driveshaft for use in high-speed rotational medical procedures, e.g., atherectomy, are disclosed. Generally, the primary driveshaft for transferring torque and activating rotation of a tool attached thereto, e.g., an abrasive element, is constructed with at least a polymer outer and inner surface. In certain embodiments, the polymer driveshaft may comprise a metallic band for fixed attachment of a structure, e.g., an abrasive element, thereto. Various embodiments may comprise a coupler that connects a drive shaft connected with a prime mover, e.g., a turbine or electric motor, with the polymer drive shaft, the coupler comprising openings through the coupler wall to the inner diameter of the coupler to allow fluid flow to the inner diameter of the coupled polymer drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Preston L. Grothe, Matthew D. Cambronne, Joseph P. Higgins, William F. Kuester, III, Benjamin Haselman, Joshua J. Cranston, Ric A. Gould, Nicholas W. Rydberg
  • Patent number: 11957577
    Abstract: Embodiments of delivery systems, devices and methods for delivering a prosthetic heart valve device to a heart chamber for expanded implementation are disclosed. More specifically, methods, systems and devices are disclosed for delivering a self-expanding prosthetic mitral valve device to the left atrium, with no engagement of the left ventricle, the native mitral valve leaflets or the annular tissue downstream of the upper annular surface during delivery, and in some embodiments with no engagement of the ventricle, mitral valve leaflets and/or annular tissue located downstream of the upper annular surface by the delivered, positioned and expanded prosthetic mitral valve device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: 4C Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Chambers, Gregory G. Brucker, Joseph P. Higgins, Saravana B. Kumar, Jason S. Diedering, Karl A. Kabarowski, Robert J. Thatcher, James E. Flaherty, Jeffrey R. Stone
  • Publication number: 20240002818
    Abstract: Recombinant mammalian helper enzymes for targeted transposition are described. The mammalian helper enzymes and corresponding donor DNAs can be used, e.g., for gene therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph J. HIGGINS, Ray TABIBIAZAR
  • Publication number: 20230250453
    Abstract: Gene therapy compositions and methods are provided that make use of novel transposases and/or chimeric transposases for targeted transposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph J. HIGGINS, Scott MCMILLAN, Ray TABIBIAZAR
  • Publication number: 20230250454
    Abstract: Gene therapy compositions and methods are provided that make use of novel transposases and/or chimeric transposases for targeted transposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph J. HIGGINS, Scott MCMILLAN, Ray TABIBIAZAR
  • Publication number: 20230193319
    Abstract: Gene therapy compositions and methods are provided for targeting an ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 4 (ABCA4), or a functional fragment thereof, in a patient, thereby treating or mitigating Inherited Macular Degenerations including a Stargardt disease or other diseases that involve retinal degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph J. HIGGINS, Scott MCMILLAN, Ray TABIBIAZAR
  • Publication number: 20230173103
    Abstract: Gene therapy compositions and methods are provided for targeting a very low-density lipoprotein receptor gene (VLDLR) and a low-density lipoprotein receptor gene (LDLR) to lower total cholesterol and/or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in a patient, thereby treating or mitigating familial hypercholesterolemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph J. HIGGINS, Scott MCMILLAN, Ray TABIBIAZAR
  • Patent number: 11542528
    Abstract: Gene therapy compositions and methods are provided that make use of transposases and/or chimeric transposases for targeted transposition, including engineered enzymes and nucleic acids encoding the same. The provided compositions and methods are suitable of treating, for example, an inherited or acquired disease in a patient, as well as treating and/or mitigating a variety of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Saliogen Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Higgins, Scott McMillan, Ray Tabibiazar
  • Publication number: 20220243227
    Abstract: Gene therapy compositions and methods are provided that make use of novel transposases and/or chimeric transposases for targeted transposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph J. HIGGINS, Scott MCMILLAN, Ray TABIBIAZAR