Patents by Inventor Leopoldo Ortega

Leopoldo Ortega 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).

  • Stent crimping methods
    Patent number: 9308106
    Abstract: A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Boyd V. Knott, Samit Kadakia, Leopoldo Ortega
  • Stent crimping methods
    Patent number: 8595913
    Abstract: A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Boyd V. Knott, Samit Kadakia, Leopoldo Ortega
  • Stent Crimping Methods
    Publication number: 20120079706
    Abstract: A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Boyd V. Knott, Samit Kadakia, Leopoldo Ortega
  • HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090210046
    Abstract: A delivery system incorporating a belt for accomplishing relative movement between components of the system. In one aspect, a handle assembly of the delivery system includes a trigger as well as a thumbwheel assembly each configured to activate longitudinal movement of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Daniel H. Shumer, Karim S. Osman, Eugene Young, Leopoldo Ortega