Patents by Inventor Marc C. Buhrmester
Marc C. Buhrmester 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: 11857404Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignees: Muffin Incorporated, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Publication number: 20230200968Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicants: Muffin Incorporated dba Cook Advanced Technologies, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Publication number: 20220331083Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicants: Muffin Incorporated dba Cook Advanced Technologies, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Patent number: 11376110Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignees: Muffin Incorporated, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Patent number: 11317892Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of devices and methods for imaging the inside of a body part, such as a blood vessel. In particular embodiments, a catheter has a chamber within which is a transducer. A wire guide channel extends throughout the length of the catheter. The transducer is rotatable about the wire guide channel and the transducer is driven by a cable or other device that is connected to a motor which is located outside the catheter. In one form, a torque cable connects the transducer to the motor. In other embodiments, a pusher piece having a plurality of lumens is positioned in the catheter. Each of the lumens is sized to receive a cable, wire, and/or flushing fluid. The lumens maintain the orientation and separation of the cables, wires, and/or to flushing fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Muffin IncorporatedInventors: William J. Havel, Neal E. Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Yun Zhou, Peter S. McKinnis, Marc C. Buhrmester
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Publication number: 20210259836Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicants: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Muffin Incorporated dba Cook Advanced TechnologiesInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Patent number: 10807743Abstract: A filling and sealing system is provided for efficiently filling a series of individual vials with therapeutic liquids. In particular embodiments, the system includes a filling zone or station, a sealing zone or station, an unloading zone or station, and electronic controls.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Muffin IncorporatedInventors: Richard B. Sisken, James Thomas Jones, Charles Leland Baxter, Marc C. Buhrmester, William J. Havel, James D. Purdy, Neal E. Fearnot, Kyle D. Amick
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Publication number: 20200008922Abstract: Storage devices, loading devices, delivery systems, kits, and associated methods for implantable medical devices are described. An example embodiment of a storage device includes a storage member, a first cap, and a second cap. The storage member has a first end, a second end, and a main body that defines a first opening, a second opening, a passageway, a separating wall, and a plurality of holes. The passageway has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the first end of the storage member to the separating wall and the second portion extends from the second end of the storage member to the separating wall. Each hole of the plurality of holes extends through the separating wall and provides access between the first portion and the second portion. Each of the first and second caps is releasably attached to the storage member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicants: Muffin Incorporated dba Cook Advanced Technologies, Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Neal Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Marc C. Buhrmester, Joshua Krieger
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Publication number: 20170361966Abstract: Among other things, there is shown a system for filling vials with fluid that maintains a localized sterile zone around the filling location. In particular embodiments, the sterile zone is provided by a manifold having an internal space to which clean air is supplied. One or more filling assemblies are attached to the manifold. Vials enter the sterile zone and are filled within it. Additional structure, such as coverings for vials, are disclosed to assist in maintaining sterility.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: William J. Havel, Richard B. Sisken, Neal E. Fearnot, Marc C. Buhrmester, James T. Jones
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Publication number: 20170144782Abstract: A filling and sealing system is provided for efficiently filling a series of individual vials with therapeutic liquids. In particular embodiments, the system includes a filling zone or station, a sealing zone or station, an unloading zone or station, and electronic controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Richard B. Sisken, James Thomas Jones, Charles Leland Baxter, Marc C. Buhrmester, William J. Havel, James D. Purdy, Neal E. Fearnot, Kyle D. Amick
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Publication number: 20170042508Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of devices and methods for imaging the inside of a body part, such as a blood vessel. In particular embodiments, a catheter has a chamber within which is a transducer. A wire guide channel extends throughout the length of the catheter. The transducer is rotatable about the wire guide channel and the transducer is driven by a cable or other device that is connected to a motor which is located outside the catheter. In one form, a torque cable connects the transducer to the motor. In other embodiments, a pusher piece having a plurality of lumens is positioned in the catheter. Each of the lumens is sized to receive a cable, wire, and/or flushing fluid. The lumens maintain the orientation and separation of the cables, wires, and/or to flushing fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: Muffin IncorporatedInventors: William J. Havel, Neal E. Fearnot, Sarah Robbins, Yun Zhou, Peter S. McKinnis, Marc C. Buhrmester