Patents by Inventor Kraig Karasti

Kraig Karasti 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: 10702300
    Abstract: The present system is directed in various embodiments to methods, devices and systems for rotational atherectomy procedures. More specifically, embodiments comprise a rotational driver with rotational drive shaft and abrasive element attached thereto, the rotational driver being controlled by the rotational controller to rotate at unsustained low rotational speeds and/or rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Higgins, Kraig A. Karasti
  • Patent number: 9924964
    Abstract: An atherectomy device with an exchangeable drive shaft is disclosed, having a drive shaft gear at a distal end of the exchangeable drive shaft for meshing engagement with a prime mover gear on the output shaft of the prime mover. The exchangeable drive shaft is inserted into an opening at the distal end of the handle housing and moved axially in a proximal direction. Surface features on at least the prime mover housing and the engageable drive shaft help to align the drive shaft gear with the prime mover gear for meshing engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kraig A. Karasti, Nicholas W. Rydberg, Christopher M. Narveson, Gregory H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160015420
    Abstract: The present system is directed in various embodiments to methods, devices and systems for rotational atherectomy procedures. More specifically, embodiments comprise a rotational driver with rotational drive shaft and abrasive element attached thereto, the rotational driver being controlled by the rotational controller to rotate at unsustained low rotational speeds and/or rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph P. Higgins, Kraig A. Karasti
  • Publication number: 20150133974
    Abstract: An atherectomy device with an exchangeable drive shaft is disclosed, having a drive shaft gear at a distal end of the exchangeable drive shaft for meshing engagement with a prime mover gear on the output shaft of the prime mover. The exchangeable drive shaft is inserted into an opening at the distal end of the handle housing and moved axially in a proximal direction. Surface features on at least the prime mover housing and the engageable drive shaft help to align the drive shaft gear with the prime mover gear for meshing engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Kraig A. Karasti, Nicholas W. Rydberg, Christopher M. Narveson, Gregory H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140371770
    Abstract: A rotational atherectomy system may include an elongated, flexible drive shaft having a distal end for insertion into a vasculature of a patient and having a proximal end opposite the distal end remaining outside the vasculature of the patient, an electric motor rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the drive shaft, the electric motor being capable of rotating the drive shaft, and control electronics, wherein the control electronics comprise a computer readable storage medium in communication with a processor, the computer readable storage medium having software stored thereon for monitoring and controlling the rotation of the electric motor and for monitoring and controlling delivery of saline to the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Victor Schoenle, Joe Higgins, Mike Grace, Kraig Karasti, Ryan Welty, Jody Lee Rivers
  • Publication number: 20140364883
    Abstract: A rotational atherectomy system may include an elongated, flexible drive shaft having a distal end for insertion into a vasculature of a patient and having a proximal end opposite the distal end remaining outside the vasculature of the patient, an electric motor rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the drive shaft, the electric motor being capable of rotating the drive shaft, and control electronics, wherein the control electronics comprise a computer readable storage medium in communication with a processor, the computer readable storage medium having software stored thereon for monitoring and controlling the rotation of the electric motor and for monitoring and controlling delivery of saline to the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Victor Schoenle, Joe Higgins, Mike Grace, Kraig Karasti, Ryan Welty
  • Publication number: 20140365691
    Abstract: A rotational atherectomy system may include an elongated, flexible drive shaft having a distal end for insertion into a vasculature of a patient and having a proximal end opposite the distal end remaining outside the vasculature of the patient, an electric motor rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the drive shaft, the electric motor being capable of rotating the drive shaft, and control electronics, wherein the control electronics comprise a computer readable storage medium in communication with a processor, the computer readable storage medium having software stored thereon for monitoring and controlling the rotation of the electric motor and for monitoring and controlling delivery of saline to the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Victor Schoenle, Joe Higgins, Mike Grace, Kraig Karasti, Ryan Welty
  • Publication number: 20130253552
    Abstract: A rotational atherectomy system may include an elongated, flexible drive shaft having a distal end for insertion into a vasculature of a patient and having a proximal end opposite the distal end remaining outside the vasculature of the patient, an electric motor rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the drive shaft, the electric motor being capable of rotating the drive shaft, and control electronics, wherein the control electronics comprise a computer readable storage medium in communication with a processor, the computer readable storage medium having software stored thereon for monitoring and controlling the rotation of the electric motor and for monitoring and controlling delivery of saline to the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Victor Schoenle, Joe Higgins, Mike Grace, Kraig Karasti, Ryan Welty