Patents by Inventor Matthew Fitz

Matthew Fitz 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).

  • Patent number: 11707281
    Abstract: The present invention provides for implant device delivery apparatuses and related methods of use. The delivery systems of the present invention incorporate a stretch resistant tube that advantageously makes the implant device, such as an embolic coil, stretch resistant while a delivery system is being used to position the implant device at a desired target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fitz, Joseph Gulachenski
  • Publication number: 20220265277
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz
  • Patent number: 11357513
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz
  • Publication number: 20220160367
    Abstract: Heart valve replacement often involves complications associated with paravalvular leaks. Vascular plug and occlusive devices, as well as heart valves particularly beneficial in treating the phenomenon of paravalvular leaks are described to address this issue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Maricela Walker, Matthew Fitz
  • Patent number: 11272940
    Abstract: Heart valve replacement often involves complications associated with paravalvular leaks. Vascular plug and occlusive devices, as well as heart valves particularly beneficial in treating the phenomenon of paravalvular leaks are described to address this issue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Maricela Walker, Matthew Fitz
  • Publication number: 20210290816
    Abstract: Described herein are formulations that transition from a liquid state to a solid state for use in the embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVM's) and solid tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Fitz, Gregory M. Cruise, Makoto Harumoto, Yue Wu
  • Publication number: 20210282784
    Abstract: An occlusive device comprising a braided component which can be inserted into a blood vessel and a delivery system for delivering said occlusive device is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Cathy Lei, Matthew Fitz
  • Patent number: 11045203
    Abstract: An occlusive device comprising a braided component which can be inserted into a blood vessel and a delivery system for delivering said occlusive device is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Cathy Lei, Matthew Fitz
  • Publication number: 20200093495
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz
  • Patent number: 10517604
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz
  • Publication number: 20190357911
    Abstract: The present invention provides for implant device delivery apparatuses and related methods of use. The delivery systems of the present invention incorporate a stretch resistant tube that advantageously makes the implant device, such as an embolic coil, stretch resistant while a delivery system is being used to position the implant device at a desired target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fitz, Joseph Gulachenski
  • Publication number: 20190282359
    Abstract: Heart valve replacement often involves complications associated with paravalvular leaks. Vascular plug and occlusive devices, as well as heart valves particularly beneficial in treating the phenomenon of paravalvular leaks are described to address this issue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Microvention, Inc.
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Maricela Walker, Matthew Fitz
  • Patent number: 10413302
    Abstract: The present invention provides for implant device delivery apparatuses and related methods of use. The delivery systems of the present invention incorporate a stretch resistant tube that advantageously makes the implant device, such as an embolic coil, stretch resistant while a delivery system is being used to position the implant device at a desired target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fitz, Joseph Gulachenski
  • Publication number: 20190274691
    Abstract: An occlusive device comprising a braided component which can be inserted into a blood vessel and a delivery system for delivering said occlusive device is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Cathy Lei, Matthew Fitz
  • Patent number: 10342546
    Abstract: An occlusive device comprising a braided component which can be inserted into a blood vessel and a delivery system for delivering said occlusive device is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Cathy Lei, Matthew Fitz
  • Patent number: 10081048
    Abstract: A complex coil and a fixture for forming same configured such that loops are formed having various configurations relative to each other. The configurations provide improved thrombus formation and reduced rotation or tumbling once implanted. The complex coil is formed of a material that may deformed for purposes of placing the complex coil into a catheter and returns to a complex shape that includes said loops once deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Monetti, George Martinez, Matthew Fitz, Damian Jonathan Perez
  • Patent number: 10058330
    Abstract: One embodiment according to the present invention includes an occlusion device in which the support structure or frame expands circumferentially within the lumen to secure an expansile plug or embolic material. Once in place, the expansile plug or embolic material expands, thereby occluding the target lumen. Another embodiment according to the present invention includes a radially expandable support structure having a closed portion for capturing subsequently delivered embolic material, such as embolic coils. For example, the structure may have a closed portion at its distal end or at its middle (forming an hourglass shape). Additionally, the closed portion may be formed from the support structure itself or from a discrete, second layer that is attached within the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Fitz, Tai D. Tieu, Shawn O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20170100126
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is disclosed. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz
  • Publication number: 20170072452
    Abstract: A complex coil and a fixture for forming same configured such that loops are formed having various configurations relative to each other. The configurations provide improved thrombus formation and reduced rotation or tumbling once implanted. The complex coil is formed of a material that may deformed for purposes of placing the complex coil into a catheter and returns to a complex shape that includes said loops once deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Monetti, George Martinez, Matthew Fitz, Damian Jonathan Perez
  • Patent number: 9561125
    Abstract: A system for delivering an implant within a patient is described. The activation of the heater coil causes the degradation, melting or reduction of a component that brings the heater coil into or out of electrical contact with another component, or causes the individual loops of the coil to contact each other, thereby resulting a notable change in resistance in the circuit supplying the heater coil with electricity. A core wire terminates prior to the distal end of the device, allowing for greater flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: MicroVention, Inc.
    Inventors: Heath Bowman, Jake Le, Matthew Fitz