Patents by Inventor Mark Flygare

Mark Flygare 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).

  • Steerable sheath catheter and methods of use
    Patent number: 10286183
    Abstract: A steerable sheath catheter for providing access into body vasculature, the catheter including a sheath handle with an actuator and a control mechanism operative to selectively deflect a tip section of the catheter, and a feedback mechanism that provides, for example, tactile feedback that is felt by the user as the control mechanism passes a neutral position while deflecting the tip section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Flygare, Richard D. Jenkins, Jon Jensen, Gregory R. McArthur, Richard Paul Jenkins
  • STEERABLE SHEATH CATHETER AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170143940
    Abstract: A steerable sheath catheter for providing access into body vasculature, the catheter including a sheath handle with an actuator and a control mechanism operative to selectively deflect a tip section of the catheter, and a feedback mechanism that provides, for example, tactile feedback that is felt by the user as the control mechanism passes a neutral position while deflecting the tip section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Flygare, Richard D. Jenkins, Jon Jensen, Gregory R. McArthur, Richard Paul Jenkins
  • Snare introducer
    Patent number: 9566673
    Abstract: An introducer with a longitudinal slit is disclosed. The slit may enable a practitioner to remove the introducer from an elongate instrument without removing the elongate instrument from a hub or catheter. A hub having a hub taper is also disclosed. The hub taper may be configured to retain the introducer within the hub in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Vinny K. Pham, Eric Stenzel, Paul Byrne, Mark Flygare
  • Measuring and testing device for retractable medical devices
    Patent number: 8372021
    Abstract: This invention relates to a measuring device, which includes a body. A digital display is located in the body, the digital display being configured to show at least a linear measurement. The measuring device also includes a holding portion coupled to the body and configured to slidably engage an elongate member, such as a catheter or introducer sheath, in a space provided between the holding portion and the body. The measuring device also includes a sensor or transducer located in the body and configured to measure at least a linear distance traveled by the elongate member, such that the linear measurement is associated with the linear distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steven R. Taylor, Thomas D. Stout, Jim D Mottola, Andy E. Poursaid, Mark Flygare, Gregory R. McArthur, Brian Stevens
  • Variable Loop Snare
    Publication number: 20130006261
    Abstract: A snare device comprising a variable size loop is described. The snare loop may be configured with generally straight portions and generally arcuate portions which correlate to maintain the general shape of the snare loop as it is deployed or retracted. The snare loop may additionally be configured for use in connection with an elongate sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Mark Flygare, Paul Byrne
  • MEASURING AND TESTING DEVICE FOR RETRACTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20080167542
    Abstract: This invention relates to a measuring device, which includes a body. A digital display is located in the body, the digital display being configured to show at least a linear measurement. The measuring device also includes a holding portion coupled to the body and configured to slidably engage an elongate member, such as a catheter or introducer sheath, in a space provided between the holding portion and the body. The measuring device also includes a sensor or transducer located in the body and configured to measure at least a linear distance traveled by the elongate member, such that the linear measurement is associated with the linear distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steven R. Taylor, Thomas D. Stout, Jim D. Mottola, Andy E. Poursaid, Mark Flygare, Gregory R. McArthur, Brian Stevens
  • Snare introducer
    Patent number: D710497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Vinny K. Pham, Paul Byrne, Mark Flygare