Patents by Inventor Martin Terry Rothman
Martin Terry Rothman 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: 20170367734Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20170303927Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion, and a graft material. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter smaller than the first end diameter. The first end portion comprises a first material. The second end portion comprises a second material different than the first material. The intermediate portion is between the first end portion and the second end portion. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. The graft material is coupled to at least the intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum, Timothy Lenihan, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Patent number: 9782201Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Patent number: 9706998Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion, and a graft material. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter smaller than the first end diameter. The first end portion comprises a first material. The second end portion comprises a second material different than the first material. The intermediate portion is between the first end portion and the second end portion. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. The graft material is coupled to at least the intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum, Timothy Lenihan, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20170128704Abstract: A method of diverting fluid flow from a first vessel including an occlusion to a second vessel includes deploying a prosthesis at least partially in a fistula and making valves in the second vessel incompetent. Making the valves in the second vessel incompetent includes at least one of using a reverse valvulotome to cut the valves, inflating a balloon, expanding a stent, and lining the second vessel with a stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Timothy Lenihan, Martin Terry Rothman, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum
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Publication number: 20170105834Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Patent number: 9545263Abstract: A method of diverting fluid flow from a first vessel including an occlusion to a second vessel includes deploying a prosthesis at least partially in a fistula and making valves in the second vessel incompetent. Making the valves in the second vessel incompetent includes at least one of using a reverse valvulotome to cut the valves, inflating a balloon, expanding a stent, and lining the second vessel with a stent.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Timothy Lenihan, Martin Terry Rothman, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum
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Patent number: 9532803Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20160242896Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20160206317Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion, and a graft material. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter smaller than the first end diameter. The first end portion comprises a first material. The second end portion comprises a second material different than the first material. The intermediate portion is between the first end portion and the second end portion. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. The graft material is coupled to at least the intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum, Timothy Lenihan, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Patent number: 9326792Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Patent number: 9314329Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion, and a graft material. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter smaller than the first end diameter. The first end portion comprises a first material. The second end portion comprises a second material different than the first material. The intermediate portion is between the first end portion and the second end portion. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. The graft material is coupled to at least the intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum, Timothy Lenihan, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20150374486Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion, and a graft material. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter smaller than the first end diameter. The first end portion comprises a first material. The second end portion comprises a second material different than the first material. The intermediate portion is between the first end portion and the second end portion. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. The graft material is coupled to at least the intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum, Timothy Lenihan, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20150366580Abstract: A method of diverting fluid flow from a first vessel including an occlusion to a second vessel includes deploying a prosthesis at least partially in a fistula and making valves in the second vessel incompetent. Making the valves in the second vessel incompetent includes at least one of using a reverse valvulotome to cut the valves, inflating a balloon, expanding a stent, and lining the second vessel with a stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Timothy Lenihan, Martin Terry Rothman, Roberto Ferraresi, Steven Kum
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Publication number: 20150297813Abstract: Mechanical circulatory supports configured to operate in series with the native heart are disclosed. In an embodiment, a centrifugal pump is used. In an embodiment, inlet and outlet ports are connected into the aorta and blood flow is diverted through a lumen and a centrifugal pump between the inlet and outlet ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Theodosios Korakianitis, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20150250500Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Patent number: 9108018Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20150133845Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20150126920Abstract: A device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a graft material coupled to at least the intermediate portion. The first end portion has a first end diameter. The second end portion has a second end diameter larger than the first end diameter. The intermediate portion tapers between the first end portion and the second end portion. A method of diverting fluid flow from a first passage to a second passage comprising deploying the device in a third passage between the first passage and the second passage, expanding the first end portion against sidewalls of the first passage, and expanding the second end portion against sidewalls of the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman
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Publication number: 20140236274Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for performing percutaneous catheter-based interventional surgery. The apparatus comprises first and second devices that are located in adjacent body cavities, such as adjacent blood vessels, the first device being capable of transmitting a directional signal that can be received by the second device. The direction of the signal is correlated with the facility to direct therapy, such that improved accuracy in therapy placement is thereby achieved. Methods for treating patients utilising the means and apparatus are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: LimFlow GmbHInventors: Robert Julian Dickinson, Andrew Robert Pacey, Martin Terry Rothman, Ajay Kumar Jain