Patents by Inventor Laveille Kao Voss
Laveille Kao Voss 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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Publication number: 20180221020Abstract: A suturing system is provided. In an embodiment, the suturing system includes a sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. A needle is disposed distal the sheath in a pre-deployed configuration with a needle tip of the needle being orientated proximally towards the sheath. A body is disposed within the sheath, the body comprising a guide reducing an outer cross-sectional dimension of the body at the guide and forming a space between the body and the sheath, the guide being configured to receive the needle and direct the needle proximally toward the proximal end of the sheath. A suture is attached to the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Aaron M. Fortson, Wouter E. Roorda, Stephanie Henze, Kristopher M. Konawalik, Leah M. Davis
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Publication number: 20180140801Abstract: An introducer sheath is described. The introducer sheath may include a tubular body. The tubular body may extend from a distal end toward a proximal end. The tubular body may include a lumen. The lumen may at least partially be defined by a wall. A channel may be disposed within the wall. The channel may be configured to receive a guidewire. The tubular body may include an expandable portion expandable to increase a cross-sectional area of the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Kelly J. McCrystle, Arkady Kokish
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Patent number: 9889275Abstract: An introducer sheath is described. The introducer sheath may include a tubular body. The tubular body may extend from a distal end toward a proximal end. The tubular body may include a lumen. The lumen may at least partially be defined by a wall. A channel may be disposed within the wall. The channel may be configured to receive a guidewire. The tubular body may include an expandable portion expandable to increase a cross-sectional area of the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Kelly J. McCrystle, Arkady Kokish
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Patent number: 9889276Abstract: A system for securing a device in tissue, having a sheath having a plurality of side openings; a rotatable element disposed within the sheath; and a plurality of curved projections extending from the rotatable element, wherein rotation of the rotatable element within the sheath pushes distal ends of each of the curved projections outwardly through one of the plurality of openings and into the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventor: Laveille Kao Voss
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Publication number: 20170172566Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided apparatuses and methods for using a medical instrument including a sizing and positioning adapter. The apparatus comprises an adapter for a medical instrument, the adapt having a body having a shim portion and an instrument holding portion adjacent the shim portion, wherein the shim portion provides an enlarged peripheral surface adjacent the medical instrument such that when the medical instrument is held in the instrument holding portion and the medical instrument and body are inserted through an opening in a patient tissue, at least a portion of the enlarged peripheral surface is in contact with at least a portion of the periphery of the opening in the patient tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Erik Kristian Walberg
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Publication number: 20170086805Abstract: An anchor assembly configured to locate and anchor body tissue surrounding an opening in the body tissue. The anchor assembly can include a plurality of anchor elements. Each anchor element can include an elongate portion and an anchor portion extending from the elongate portion. The elongate portion can be configured to be manipulated by a user. The anchor portion can have a contracted configuration capable of passing through the opening in the body tissue and can have an expanded configuration capable of anchoring the body tissue surrounding the opening. The anchor portion and the elongate portion can be integrally formed from a single wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Kelly A. Pike, David A. Mackiewicz, Andrew Switky, Gina L. Romero, Jonathan I. Kaplan, Anthony P. Patron
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Patent number: 9592045Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided apparatuses and methods for using a medical instrument including a sizing and positioning adapter. The apparatus comprises an adapter for a medical instrument, the adapt having a body having a shim portion and an instrument holding portion adjacent the shim portion, wherein the shim portion provides an enlarged peripheral surface adjacent the medical instrument such that when the medical instrument is held in the instrument holding portion and the medical instrument and body are inserted through an opening in a patient tissue, at least a portion of the enlarged peripheral surface is in contact with at least a portion of the periphery of the opening in the patient tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Erik Kristian Walberg
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Publication number: 20170020518Abstract: A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may include a base member configured to be selectively positioned substantially adjacent a proximal portion of a suturing system. The proximal portion of the suturing system may include a plurality of needle lumens. The needle removal device may also include a plurality of needle receptacles at least partially defined by the base member. The needle receptacles may be positioned and configured to generally correspond to the needle lumens of the suturing system. The needle receptacles may be further configured to selectively receive and grasp onto one or more needles extending proximally from the needle lumens of the suturing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Aaron M. Fortson, Wouter E. Roorda, Stephanie Henze, Kristopher M. Konawalik, Leah M. Davis
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Publication number: 20170020519Abstract: A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing devices and/or systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may be intended for use with a suturing device having one or more needle lumens. The needle removal device may include a first member having a first plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. The first needle receptacles may be configured and positioned to correspond to one or more of the one or more needle lumens of the suturing device. The needle removal device may also include a second member having a second plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. At least one of the first member or the second member may be moveable between a first position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles are substantially aligned, and a second position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles substantially unaligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Stephanie Henze, Kristopher M. Konawalik, Leah M. Davis, Wouter E. Roorda
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Patent number: 9456814Abstract: An anchor assembly configured to locate and anchor body tissue surrounding an opening in the body tissue. The anchor assembly can include a plurality of anchor elements. Each anchor element can include an elongate portion and an anchor portion extending from the elongate portion. The elongate portion can be configured to be manipulated by a user. The anchor portion can have a contracted configuration capable of passing through the opening in the body tissue and can have an expanded configuration capable of anchoring the body tissue surrounding the opening. The anchor portion and the elongate portion can be integrally formed from a single wire.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Kelly A. Pike, David A. Mackiewicz, Andrew Switky, Gina L. Romero, Jonathan I. Kaplan, Anthony P. Patron
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Publication number: 20160271364Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure there is provided exemplary embodiments of an introducer sheath having a hub with an elongated tubular member extending from the hub. Disposed within the hub is a flexible valve member with a proximal surface and a distance surface and an aperture extending between the proximal surface and the distal surface. Both surfaces of the flexible valve member being parallel in a non-planar, retracted state and in a planar, relaxed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Douglas Rowe, Scott McIntosh, Dawn Ma, Laveille Kao Voss
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Publication number: 20160242749Abstract: An apparatus for closing an opening in a body tissue. The apparatus includes a shaft, a plurality of arms, and an expander. The arms each extend between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of each arm is hingedly attached to or integrally formed with the shaft. The arms are laterally spaced apart from each other. The arms are movable between a retracted configuration, in which the arms are each aligned along the shaft, and a deployed configuration, in which the proximal end of each arm pivots respectively about the distal end of the arm so as to extend laterally away from the shaft. The expander is positioned within the shaft, and movement of the expander causes the arms to move between the retracted and deployed configurations. Methods of using the apparatus are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventor: Laveille Kao Voss
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Patent number: 9364209Abstract: An apparatus for closing an opening in a body tissue. The apparatus includes a shaft, a plurality of arms, and an expander. The arms each extend between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of each arm is hingedly attached to or integrally formed with the shaft. The arms are laterally spaced apart from each other. The arms are movable between a retracted configuration, in which the arms are each aligned along the shaft, and a deployed configuration, in which the proximal end of each arm pivots respectively about the distal end of the arm so as to extend laterally away from the shaft. The expander is positioned within the shaft, and movement of the expander causes the arms to move between the retracted and deployed configurations. Methods of using the apparatus are also included.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventor: Laveille Kao Voss
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Patent number: 9352118Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure there is provided exemplary embodiments of an introducer sheath, wherein the introducer sheath may be formed of multiple components at least one of which may be integrally formed or resiliently assembled to form a single introducer sheath. One embodiment of the introducer sheath includes a hub and a flexible valve. The flexible valve member may be non-planar in a relaxed state.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Douglas Rowe, Scott McIntosh, Dawn Ma, Laveille Kao Voss
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Patent number: 9345475Abstract: A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing devices and/or systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may be intended for use with a suturing device having one or more needle lumens. The needle removal device may include a first member having a first plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. The first needle receptacles may be configured and positioned to correspond to one or more of the one or more needle lumens of the suturing device. The needle removal device may also include a second member having a second plurality of needle receptacles extending therethrough. At least one of the first member or the second member may be moveable between a first position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles are substantially aligned, and a second position, wherein the first needle receptacles and the second needle receptacles substantially unaligned.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Stephanie Henze, Kristopher M. Konawalik, Leah M. Davis, Wouter E. Roorda
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Patent number: 9345474Abstract: A needle removal device is provided for removing needles from suturing systems. In an embodiment, the needle removal device may include a base member configured to be selectively positioned substantially adjacent a proximal portion of a suturing system. The proximal portion of the suturing system may include a plurality of needle lumens. The needle removal device may also include a plurality of needle receptacles at least partially defined by the base member. The needle receptacles may be positioned and configured to generally correspond to the needle lumens of the suturing system. The needle receptacles may be further configured to selectively receive and grasp onto one or more needles extending proximally from the needle lumens of the suturing system.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Aaron M. Fortson, Wouter E. Roorda, Stephanie Henze, Kristopher M. Konawalik, Leah M. Davis
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Publication number: 20160128680Abstract: A tissue engaging device and a corresponding deployment apparatus. The tissue engaging device has a generally annular-shaped body disposed about a central axis. The body has a plurality of inwardly protruding members separated by corresponding intermember spaces. The body is movable between a first position where the body is substantially convex before engagement with the tissue and a second position where the body is substantially concave when the body is engaged with the tissue. The tissue engaging device may be bioabsorbable. The deployment apparatus has a sheath and a tissue eversion apparatus for everting the tissue and positioning the everted tissue within the tissue engaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Laveille Kao Voss
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Publication number: 20160106402Abstract: A suture securing system is provided for use in closing a vessel puncture site while eliminating the need for sutures to be manually tied in knots. The system may include an elongate body comprising a shaft and a barrel slidably mounted on the shaft. A knot replacement element may include an outer surface and an inner lumen configured to receive suture lengths. The knot replacement element may be at least partially positioned within the distal end of the barrel adjacent to the distal portion of the shaft and may be configured to selectively fasten the suture lengths together over the vessel repair site. The system may also include a snare configured to draw the suture lengths through the knot replacement element and at least a portion of the elongate body. A trimmer member may be configured to selectively trim the suture lengths extending from the knot replacement element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Laveille Kao Voss, Aaron M. Fortson, Douglas H. Mehl, Rizza Garcia, Wouter E. Roorda
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Patent number: 9271707Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a closure element can include a splittable carrier tube and a splitter to split the tube. The carrier tube can have an outer surface retaining a closure element in a tubular configuration and can be split into radially-expandable flaps. A closure element can have a shape-memory body having a relaxed configuration with a planar-annular body defining a lumen with tines directed inwardly from the body. The clip can be held in a retaining configuration having a substantially asymmetrically-elongated tubular shape with a trapezoidal longitudinal cross-sectional profile and a proximal end having the tines being longitudinally directed with a first tine being more distally oriented compared to a substantially opposite second tine being more proximal, and retracting to a deploying configuration having a tubular shape with a rectangular longitudinal cross-sectional profile with the first tine being even with the second tine when being delivered.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: INTEGRATED VASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Palermo, William M. Belef, Michael T. Carley, Richard S. Ginn, Anthony J. Pantages, Ronald J. Jabba, Brian A. Ellingwood, Laveille Kao Voss, Kelly J. McCrystle, T. Daniel Gross, Arkady Kokish
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Patent number: 9168060Abstract: An introducer sheath and methods of making the introducer sheath are described. The introducer sheath may include a hub portion and a tubular portion. The hub portion may include a substantially non-planar valve portion in a relaxed state. The valve portion may include an aperture configured to receive a medical device. A hub portion may be formed using a forming device. An aperture may be formed through a distal surface of the valve portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.Inventor: Laveille Kao Voss