Patents by Inventor Kurt Dierking
Kurt Dierking 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).
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Patent number: 11432953Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof. A shape modification member coupled to the elongated member is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member. The shape modification member is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member, and a second state, spaced from the elongated member. The shape modification member conforms to a portion of a patient's stomach in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Andrew Miesse, Kurt Dierking, Ben Morris, Greg Furnish, John Miser, Alex Nadein, Simon M. Furnish, Mark Griffin, Cory Celestino
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Publication number: 20200054472Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof. A shape modification member coupled to the elongated member is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member. The shape modification member is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member, and a second state, spaced from the elongated member. The shape modification member conforms to a portion of a patient's stomach in the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Andrew Miesse, Kurt Dierking, Ben Morris, Greg Furnish, John Miser, Alex Nadein, Simon M. Furnish, Mark Griffin, Cory Celestino
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Patent number: 10524947Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member and a tube. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end and defines a longitudinal side window disposed adjacent the distal end. The elongated member defines a first longitudinal channel, a second longitudinal channel, and a plurality of side apertures. The first longitudinal channel is in communication with the longitudinal side window and the plurality of side apertures is in communication with the second longitudinal channel. The tube extends through the first longitudinal channel. An array of lights is associated with the tube to provide illumination. The tube is movable through the elongated member between a first state, in which the tube is disposed within the first longitudinal channel of the elongated member, and a second state, in which a portion of the tube extends through the longitudinal side window of the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kurt Dierking, Christopher M. Meehan, Andrew Miesse, David Racenet
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Patent number: 10478326Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof. A shape modification member coupled to the elongated member is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member. The shape modification member is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member, and a second state, spaced from the elongated member. The shape modification member conforms to a portion of a patient's stomach in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Andrew Miesse, Kurt Dierking, Ben Morris, Greg Furnish, John Miser, Alex Nadein, Simon M. Furnish, Mark Griffin, Cory Celestino
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Patent number: 10265200Abstract: The present embodiments provide an endoluminal prosthesis, such as a stent-graft, having a relatively low delivery profile. In one embodiment, the prosthesis comprises a membrane, and at least one stent having contracted and expanded states, where the stent is coupled to the membrane and maintains patency in the expanded state. The prosthesis further may comprise selectively oriented axial and/or circumferential fibers arranged at predetermined locations along the length and circumference of the prosthesis. An increased population density of the circumferential and/or axial fibers may be provided in areas in which the at least one stent portion is attached to the membrane, or in areas of higher physiological loads imposed upon the endoluminal prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Steven J. Charlebois, William Kurt Dierking, Matthew S. Huser, Keith Milner, Jichao Sun
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Patent number: 10058437Abstract: A method of forming a surface structure of a component of a medical devices includes forming a fatigue-resistant portion, which entails forming a first layer comprising a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, V, Mn, Fe, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, and Si on at least a portion of a surface of the component, where the surface comprises a nickel-titanium alloy, and alloying the transition metal of the first layer with the nickel-titanium alloy of the surface. The method further includes forming a rough outer surface of the fatigue-resistant portion, where the rough outer surface is adapted for adhesion of a material thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Steven J. Charlebois, W. Kurt Dierking, David E. Orr
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Publication number: 20180049902Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member and a tube. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end and defines a longitudinal side window disposed adjacent the distal end. The elongated member defines a first longitudinal channel, a second longitudinal channel, and a plurality of side apertures. The first longitudinal channel is in communication with the longitudinal side window and the plurality of side apertures is in communication with the second longitudinal channel. The tube extends through the first longitudinal channel. An array of lights is associated with the tube to provide illumination. The tube is movable through the elongated member between a first state, in which the tube is disposed within the first longitudinal channel of the elongated member, and a second state, in which a portion of the tube extends through the longitudinal side window of the elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Kurt Dierking, Christopher M. Meehan, Andrew Miesse, David Racenet
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Patent number: 9801748Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member and a tube. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end and defines a longitudinal side window disposed adjacent the distal end. The elongated member defines a first longitudinal channel, a second longitudinal channel, and a plurality of side apertures. The first longitudinal channel is in communication with the longitudinal side window and the plurality of side apertures is in communication with the second longitudinal channel. The tube extends through the first longitudinal channel. An array of lights is associated with the tube to provide illumination. The tube is movable through the elongated member between a first state, in which the tube is disposed within the first longitudinal channel of the elongated member, and a second state, in which a portion of the tube extends through the longitudinal side window of the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Kurt Dierking, Christopher M. Meehan, Andrew Miesse, David Racenet
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Patent number: 9788933Abstract: An aortic stent-graft may include a tubular graft extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the graft comprising a proximal sealing portion and an intermediate portion, wherein a proximal end of the intermediate portion abuts the distal end of the proximal sealing portion. At least one sealing stent may be attached to the proximal sealing portion. A first fenestration window is disposed in the intermediate portion. The first fenestration window has a length determined by the equation L=1.23*D?24 millimeters, where L is the length of the first fenestration window. D is between about 24 millimeters and 45 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Jichao Sun, Jarin Kratzberg, David D. Grewe, Kenneth Haselby, Matthew S. Huser, Steven J. Charlebois, William Kurt Dierking, Alan R. Leewood, Brandt M. Davis, Blayne A. Roeder
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Publication number: 20170265938Abstract: A system for ablating internal heart tissue in an ablation pattern on a surface of the tissue within the heart. The system includes an ablation catheter with a distal end having an ablating tip portion operative to allow selective ablation of tissue. A guiding device is engageable with the ablation catheter and includes a tissue anchoring portion operable to engage with tissue proximate to the tissue to be ablated so as to temporarily anchor the guiding device relative to the tissue. Engagement of the guiding device with the ablation catheter operates to assist with guiding the ablating tip portion in moving along the pattern. Various devices and methods of use are further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Sean Warren, Erica J. Wells, Kurt Dierking, W., Daniel R. Bachman, Landon H. Tompkins
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Publication number: 20170246019Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof. A shape modification member coupled to the elongated member is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member. The shape modification member is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member, and a second state, spaced from the elongated member. The shape modification member conforms to a portion of a patient's stomach in the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Andrew Miesse, Kurt Dierking, Ben Morris, Greg Furnish, John Miser, Alex Nadein, Simon M. Furnish, Mark Griffin, Cory Celestino
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Patent number: 9713495Abstract: A system for ablating internal heart tissue in an ablation pattern on a surface of the tissue within the heart. The system includes an ablation catheter with a distal end having an ablating tip portion operative to allow selective ablation of tissue. A guiding device is engageable with the ablation catheter and includes a tissue anchoring portion operable to engage with tissue proximate to the tissue to be ablated so as to temporarily anchor the guiding device relative to the tissue. Engagement of the guiding device with the ablation catheter operates to assist with guiding the ablating tip portion in moving along the pattern. Various devices and methods of use are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Lanark Medical ProductsInventors: Paul A. Spence, Sean Warren, Erica J. Wells, Kurt Dierking, Daniel R. Bachman, Landon H. Tompkins
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Patent number: 9655758Abstract: A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof. A shape modification member coupled to the elongated member is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member. The shape modification member is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member, and a second state, spaced from the elongated member. The shape modification member conforms to a portion of a patient's stomach in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Andrew Miesse, Kurt Dierking, Ben Morris, Greg Furnish, John Miser, Alex Nadein, Simon M. Furnish, Mark Griffin, Cory Celestino
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Publication number: 20170035503Abstract: A system for ablating internal heart tissue in an ablation pattern on a surface of the tissue within the heart. The system includes an ablation catheter with a distal end having an ablating tip portion operative to allow selective ablation of tissue. A guiding device is engageable with the ablation catheter and includes a tissue anchoring portion operable to engage with tissue proximate to the tissue to be ablated so as to temporarily anchor the guiding device relative to the tissue. Engagement of the guiding device with the ablation catheter operates to assist with guiding the ablating tip portion in moving along the pattern. Various devices and methods of use are further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Sean Warren, Erica J. Wells, Kurt Dierking, Daniel R. Bachman, Landon H. Tompkins
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Patent number: 9504523Abstract: A system for ablating internal heart tissue in an ablation pattern on a surface of the tissue within the heart. The system includes an ablation catheter with a distal end having an ablating tip portion operative to allow selective ablation of tissue. A guiding device is engageable with the ablation catheter and includes a tissue anchoring portion operable to engage with tissue proximate to the tissue to be ablated so as to temporarily anchor the guiding device relative to the tissue. Engagement of the guiding device with the ablation catheter operates to assist with guiding the ablating tip portion in moving along the pattern. Various devices and methods of use are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: SCR Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Sean Warren, Erica J. Wells, Kurt Dierking, Daniel R. Bachman, Landon H. Tompkins
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Publication number: 20160058506Abstract: A system for ablating internal heart tissue in an ablation pattern on a surface of the tissue within the heart. The system includes an ablation catheter with a distal end having an ablating tip portion operative to allow selective ablation of tissue. A guiding device is engageable with the ablation catheter and includes a tissue anchoring portion operable to engage with tissue proximate to the tissue to be ablated so as to temporarily anchor the guiding device relative to the tissue. Engagement of the guiding device with the ablation catheter operates to assist with guiding the ablating tip portion in moving along the pattern. Various devices and methods of use are further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Sean Warren, Erica J. Wells, Kurt Dierking, Daniel R. Bachman, Landon H. Tompkins
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Publication number: 20160015535Abstract: A method of forming a surface structure of a component of a medical devices includes forming a fatigue-resistant portion, which entails forming a first layer comprising a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, V, Mn, Fe, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, and Si on at least a portion of a surface of the component, where the surface comprises a nickel-titanium alloy, and alloying the transition metal of the first layer with the nickel-titanium alloy of the surface. The method further includes forming a rough outer surface of the fatigue-resistant portion, where the rough outer surface is adapted for adhesion of a material thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Steven J. Charlebois, W. Kurt Dierking, David E. Orr
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Patent number: 9216055Abstract: A system (60) for ablating internal heart tissue (12) in an ablation pattern (50) on a surface of the tissue within the heart. The system (60) includes an ablation catheter (14) with a distal end having an ablating tip portion (20) operative to allow selective ablation of tissue. A guiding device (62) is engageable with the ablation catheter (14) and includes a tissue anchoring portion (74) operable to engage with tissue proximate to the tissue to be ablated so as to temporarily anchor the guiding device (62) relative to the tissue (12). Engagement of the guiding device (62) with the ablation catheter (14) operates to assist with guiding the ablating tip portion (20) in moving along the pattern (50). Various devices and methods of use are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: SCR Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Sean P. Warren, Erica J. Wells, W. Kurt Dierking, Daniel R. Bachman, Landon Tompkins
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Patent number: 9198787Abstract: A delivery system may include a stent-graft, a locking member, and one or more diameter reducing members. The stent-graft may include a tubular graft comprising first and second longitudinally extending sides disposed opposite each other and connected at a tangent line. When the locking member is in a locked position, the locking member restrains a surface of the graft against the cannula. The first diameter reducing member may be slidably connected to a first portion of the graft that is disposed proximate the tangent line and may be slidably connected to a second portion of the graft that is spaced circumferentially away from the tangent line. When the first diameter reducing member is in a restrained position, the second portion of the graft is drawn toward the first portion of the graft and the proximal portion of the stent-graft has a reduced diameter configuration with at least two lobes.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Jarin Kratzberg, William Kurt Dierking, Sharath Gopalakrishnamurthy, Blayne A. Roeder
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Patent number: 9173983Abstract: A method of forming a surface structure of a component of a medical devices includes forming a fatigue-resistant portion, which entails forming a first layer comprising a transition metal selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Mo, V, Mn, Fe, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, and Si on at least a portion of a surface of the component, where the surface comprises a nickel-titanium alloy, and alloying the transition metal of the first layer with the nickel-titanium alloy of the surface. The method further includes forming a rough outer surface of the fatigue-resistant portion where the rough outer surface is adapted for adhesion of a material thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Steven J Charlebois, William Kurt Dierking, David E. Orr