Patents by Inventor Kelly J. Huettl

Kelly J. Huettl 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).

  • Radiopaque distal embolic protection device
    Publication number: 20020188314
    Abstract: The present invention is a radiopaque distal embolic protection device for use in a lumen of a patient's body, such as a blood vessel. The protection device has an expandable and retractable filter attached to a distal portion of a guidewire. At least a portion of the filter has a radiopaque coating for viewing under fluoroscopy during use. The radiopaque coating allows the operator to ensure that the periphery of the filter has fully engaged the wall of a blood vessel and to take appropriate measures in recovery of the protection device after capture of emboli and particulate matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: Microvena Corporation
    Inventors: Kent D. Anderson, Jeannine B. Baden, Kelly J. Huettl, Richard S. Kusleika