Patents by Inventor Justin M. Metcalf

Justin M. Metcalf 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).

  • Retention wire for self-expanding stent
    Patent number: 8092510
    Abstract: A delivery system for self-expanding stents is provided. The delivery system includes a wire releasably attached to a portion of the self-expanding stent. The wire restrains movement of the stent when the stent is released from the delivery system. Thus, more accurate placement of the stent may be possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Justin M. Metcalf, Jason S. Bowe
  • Retention Wire For Self-Expanding Stent
    Publication number: 20090030497
    Abstract: A delivery system for self-expanding stents is provided. The delivery system includes a wire releasably attached to a portion of the self-expanding stent. The wire restrains movement of the stent when the stent is released from the delivery system. Thus, more accurate placement of the stent may be possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Justin M. Metcalf, Jason S. Bowe