Patents by Inventor Kenneth Newcomb

Kenneth Newcomb 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: 10881840
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Jr., Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Publication number: 20180154121
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, JR., Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Patent number: 9878133
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Jr., Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Publication number: 20160317717
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, JR., Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Publication number: 20160038649
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, JR., Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Patent number: 9180279
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Jr., Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Patent number: 8636690
    Abstract: A catheter balloon with integral non-distending regions having a plurality of layers which wind around the balloon material and overlap to form an angle of between 45 and 90 degrees relative to each other upon inflation, and methods of making the non-distending regions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Carey V. Campbell, Sherif Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Jr., James William Mann, Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber
  • Patent number: 8597566
    Abstract: A non-shortening catheter balloon having a longitudinal axis and an inflatable balloon able to be affixed to a catheter shaft is provided. The balloon has an uninflated length which remains relatively unchanged upon inflation and is formed of least two helically oriented wrapped passes of balloon materials at a balanced force angle. Methods of making this balloon are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherif Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Jr., Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter, Jeffrey Towler
  • Patent number: 8585640
    Abstract: The present invention provides a balloon which achieves diameters greater than 6 mm for securement to a catheter. The balloon includes an elastomeric generally hollow pressure expandable body which exhibits essentially radial symmetry and constant length when expanded under an internally applied minimum working pressure from an uninflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Michael Houghton, Kenneth Newcomb, Jeffrey Towler
  • Publication number: 20100262178
    Abstract: The present invention provides a balloon which achieves diameters greater than 6 mm for securement to a catheter. The balloon includes an elastomeric generally hollow pressure expandable body which exhibits essentially radial symmetry and constant length when expanded under an internally applied minimum working pressure from an uninflated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Michael Houghton, Kenneth Newcomb, Jeffrey Towler
  • Patent number: 7785290
    Abstract: The present invention provides a balloon which achieves diameters greater than 6 mm for securement to a catheter. The balloon includes an elastomeric generally hollow pressure expandable body which exhibits essentially radial symmetry and constant length when expanded under an internally applied minimum working pressure from an uninflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Michael Houghton, Kenneth Newcomb, Jeffrey Towler
  • Publication number: 20100049123
    Abstract: A catheter balloon with integral non-distending regions having a plurality of layers which wind around the balloon material and overlap to form an angle of between 45 and 90 degrees relative to each other upon inflation, and methods of making the non-distending regions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Carey V. Campbell, Sherif Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, JR., James William Mann, Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber
  • Publication number: 20090283206
    Abstract: A non-shortening catheter balloon having a longitudinal axis and an inflatable balloon able to be affixed to a catheter shaft is provided. The balloon has an uninflated length which remains relatively unchanged upon inflation and is formed of least two helically oriented wrapped passes of balloon materials at a balanced force angle. Methods of making this balloon are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Sherif Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, JR., Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter, Jeffrey Towler
  • Publication number: 20080140173
    Abstract: A non-shortening catheter balloon having a longitudinal axis and an inflatable balloon able to be affixed to a catheter shaft is provided. The balloon has an uninflated length which remains relatively unchanged upon inflation and is formed of least two helically oriented wrapped passes of balloon materials at a balanced force angle. Methods of making this balloon are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Sherif Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter, Jeffrey Towler
  • Publication number: 20080125710
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Publication number: 20080125711
    Abstract: A catheter balloon with integral non-distending regions having a plurality of layers which wind around the balloon material and overlap to form an angle of between 45 and 90 degrees relative to each other upon inflation, and methods of making the non-distending regions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Carey V. Campbell, Sherif Eskaros, David R. King, Joesph E. Korleski, James William Mann, Lonzo C McLaughlin, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber
  • Publication number: 20080097301
    Abstract: The present invention provides a balloon which achieves diameters greater than 6 mm for securement to a catheter. The balloon includes an elastomeric generally hollow pressure expandable body which exhibits essentially radial symmetry and constant length when expanded under an internally applied minimum working pressure from an uninflated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Alfred A. Alpini, Michael Houghton, Kenneth Newcomb, Jeffrey Towler
  • Publication number: 20080097300
    Abstract: Balloons are provided which are formed of at least one balloon material with micropleats distributed about the circumference of the balloon. The micropleats reduce the profile of the balloon and pull taut upon inflation to provide an essentially radial symmetry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Sherif Eskaros, Michael Houghton, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, Jeffrey Towler
  • Publication number: 20060264823
    Abstract: Novel balloon catheter assemblies comprising controlled failure portion that fails at a pressure which will prevent undesired balloon rupture. The controlled failure portion can be located on or in a catheter shaft, a hub assembly, and/or a hub extension piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Newcomb, Jacob Maniyatte
  • Publication number: 20060161102
    Abstract: Novel balloon catheter assemblies comprising controlled failure portion that fails at a pressure which will prevent undesired balloon rupture. The controlled failure portion can be located on or in a catheter shaft, a hub assembly, and/or a hub extension piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Newcomb, Jacob Maniyatte