Patents by Inventor Mark C. Kraus
Mark C. Kraus 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: 11928953Abstract: A garage door opener system includes a garage door opener having one or more sensors configured to monitor the status of a garage door as it moves between first and second positions. The garage door opener system may detect one or more anomalies in a profile generated from information from the one or more sensors and alert a user to the presence of those anomalies. The garage door opener system may allow a user to find and contact a service provider to address the one or more anomalies.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.Inventors: Garrett Lovejoy, David P. Bresson, Vickie Lents, Mark Caterino, Jason Williams, Kevin C. Kraus
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Publication number: 20230329722Abstract: Left atrial occlusion devices and methods of occluding a left atrial appendage. The left atrial occlusion devices can be carried by a flexible elongate member, have an inflatable member, and have a plurality of flexible elongate implant members forming a distally open cage configuration when expanded. The implant members have a flexible format to allow them to conform to the anatomy of the left atrial appendage. The distal ends of the flexible elongate member can optionally be atraumatic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Maurice Buchbinder, Mark C. Kraus, Amber Younggren, Karl Kabarowski
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Patent number: 8357122Abstract: An introducer assembly includes a sheath having a sheath proximal end and distal end, and a passage therethrough. The introducer assembly further includes a valve assembly that is sealingly associated with the passage of the sheath. The valve assembly includes a valve having a first seal and a second seal, where the first and second seal optionally have different sealing properties. For example, the first seal and the second seal have different thicknesses, different sealing durometers, or otherwise different sealing features. In another option, the sheath is removable from the instrument disposed therethrough. In yet another option, the valve of the valve assembly further includes a chamber disposed between the first and second seals. The seals are spaced to accommodate devices with multiple flow holes therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Mark C. Kraus, Grant A. Mauch
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Publication number: 20120310167Abstract: An introducer assembly includes a sheath having a sheath proximal end and distal end, and a passage therethrough. The introducer assembly further includes a valve assembly that is sealingly associated with the passage of the sheath. The valve assembly includes a valve having a first seal and a second seal, where the first and second seal optionally have different sealing properties. For example, the first seal and the second seal have different thicknesses, different sealing durometers, or otherwise different sealing features. In another option, the sheath is removable from the instrument disposed therethrough. In yet another option, the valve of the valve assembly further includes a chamber disposed between the first and second seals. The seals are spaced to accommodate devices with multiple flow holes therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Mark C. Kraus, Grant A. Mauch
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Patent number: 8109908Abstract: An introducer assembly includes a sheath and a dilator. A biodegradable shroud covers the distal portion of the introducer assembly on the surface of both the sheath and the dilator. The biodegradable shroud dissolves in blood after being exposed for a predetermined time. Afterwards, the dilator can be separated from the sheath without breaking the sheath. The shroud improves movement of the introducer assembly through a venous system by preventing body tissue from getting caught in the space between the dilator and the shroud, for example should a “fish mouth” separation occur between them.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Mark C. Kraus, Qingshan Ye
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Publication number: 20110264047Abstract: An introducer assembly includes a sheath having a sheath proximal end and distal end, and a passage therethrough. The introducer assembly further includes a valve assembly that is sealingly associated with the passage of the sheath. The valve assembly includes a valve having a first seal and a second seal, where the first and second seal optionally have different sealing properties. For example, the first seal and the second seal have different thicknesses, different sealing durometers, or otherwise different sealing features. In another option, the sheath is removable from the instrument disposed therethrough. In yet another option, the valve of the valve assembly further includes a chamber disposed between the first and second seals. The seals are spaced to accommodate devices with multiple flow holes therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Mark C. Kraus, Grant A. Mauch
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Patent number: 7972307Abstract: An introducer assembly includes a sheath having a sheath proximal end and distal end, and a passage therethrough. The introducer assembly further includes a valve assembly that is sealingly associated with the passage of the sheath. The valve assembly includes a valve having a first seal and a second seal, where the first and second seal optionally have different sealing properties. For example, the first seal and the second seal have different thicknesses, different sealing durometers, or otherwise different sealing features. In another option, the sheath is removable from the instrument disposed therethrough. In yet another option, the valve of the valve assembly further includes a chamber disposed between the first and second seals. The seals are spaced to accommodate devices with multiple flow holes therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Mark C. Kraus, Grant A Mauch
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Publication number: 20040176744Abstract: An introducing apparatus includes an elongate tubular sheath having an external diameter, and the sheath has a bore including an internal diameter sized to receive a dilator therethrough. The sheath includes at least one tab extending away from a longitudinal axis of the sheath. A movable valve assembly is movably engaged with the tab, where the moving valve is adapted to move from a first position to a second position. In the first position the moving valve is disposed through the longitudinal axis of the sheath. In the second position the moving valve assembly is disposed away from the longitudinal axis of the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: MedAmicus, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lange, Mark C. Kraus
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Publication number: 20040092879Abstract: An introducing apparatus is provided which includes an elongate tubular sheath extending from a sheath proximal end to a sheath distal end. The sheath has a bore sized to receive a dilator therethrough. The sheath further includes at least one tab extending away from a longitudinal axis of the sheath. The dilator extends from a dilator proximal end to a dilator distal end. The introducing apparatus further includes a needle disposed within the dilator, and retractably coupled with the dilator. One or more portions of the needle is flexible.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: MedAmicus, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Kraus, Valerie Glazier, Todd Latterell
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Patent number: 6712789Abstract: An introducing apparatus includes an elongate tubular sheath having an external diameter, and the sheath has a bore including an internal diameter sized to receive a dilator therethrough. The sheath includes at least one tab extending away from a longitudinal axis of the sheath. A movable valve assembly is movably engaged with the tab, where the moving valve is adapted to move from a first position to a second position. In the first position the moving valve is disposed through the longitudinal axis of the sheath. In the second position the moving valve assembly is disposed away from the longitudinal axis of the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: MedAmicus, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lange, Mark C. Kraus
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Patent number: 6641564Abstract: An introducing apparatus is provided which includes an elongate tubular sheath extending from a sheath proximal end to a sheath distal end. The sheath has a bore sized to receive a dilator therethrough. The sheath further includes at least one tab extending away from a longitudinal axis of the sheath. The dilator extends from a dilator proximal end to a dilator distal end. The introducing apparatus further includes a needle disposed within the dilator, and retractably coupled with the dilator. A distal end of the needle is flexible.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: MedAmicus, Inc.Inventor: Mark C. Kraus
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Patent number: 6589262Abstract: An introducing apparatus includes an elongate tubular sheath having an external diameter small enough to be readily insertable in a selected vein. The sheath has a bore which receives therein a dilator such that a distal end of the dilator projects from out from the distal end of the sheath. A rotatable fastener is rotatably coupled with the dilator, and couples the sheath with the dilator and prevents axial movement therebetween. An anti-rotation member is associated with the dilator and/or the sheath, which prevents the dilator from rotating relative to the sheath as the rotatable fastener is rotated, and also included are means which allow a user to overcome the anti-rotation features without damage to or inadvertent separation the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: MedAmicus, Inc.Inventors: Brian Honebrink, Mark C. Kraus, Eugene Champeau