Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Gillick
Matthew J. Gillick 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: 11931817Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-segment device, such as an intravascular guide wire. The multi-segment device includes an elongate first portion comprising a first metallic material, an elongate second portion comprising a different metallic material, the first and second elongate portions being directly joined together end to end by a solid-state weld, and a heat affected zone surrounding an interface of the weld where the first and second portions are joined together, wherein the heat affected zone has an average thickness of less than about 0.20 mm.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Publication number: 20230095943Abstract: A method of pretinning a core wire for a guidewire having an elongate axis, comprising placing a ball of solder within a pocket in a soldering block; melting the ball of solder; holding a core wire over the ball of solder, with the elongate axis in a horizontal orientation; lowering a portion of the core wire into the ball of solder while maintaining the elongate axis in a horizontal orientation; removing the core wire from the ball of solder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular System Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Patent number: 11548086Abstract: A method of pretinning a guidewire core made of shape memory alloy and having an elongate axis, comprising: placing a ball of solder in a pocket in a soldering block; melting the ball of solder; holding a guidewire core over the ball of solder; lowering the guidewire core into the ball of solder; removing the guidewire from the ball of solder.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Publication number: 20220331896Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-segment device, such as an intravascular guide wire. The multi-segment device includes an elongate first portion comprising a first metallic material, an elongate second portion comprising a different metallic material, the first and second elongate portions being directly joined together end to end by a solid-state weld, and a heat affected zone surrounding an interface of the weld where the first and second portions are joined together, wherein the heat affected zone has an average thickness of less than about 0.20 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Patent number: 11440127Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-segment device, such as an intravascular guide wire. The multi-segment device includes an elongate first portion comprising a first metallic material, an elongate second portion comprising a different metallic material, the first and second elongate portions being directly joined together end to end by a solid-state weld, and a heat affected zone surrounding an interface of the weld where the first and second portions are joined together, wherein the heat affected zone has an average thickness of less than about 0.20 mm.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Publication number: 20200298332Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-segment device, such as an intravascular guide wire. The multi-segment device includes an elongate first portion comprising a first metallic material, an elongate second portion comprising a different metallic material, the first and second elongate portions being directly joined together end to end by a solid-state weld, and a heat affected zone surrounding an interface of the weld where the first and second portions are joined together, wherein the heat affected zone has an average thickness of less than about 0.20 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Patent number: 10717145Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-segment device, such as an intravascular guide wire. The multi-segment device includes an elongate first portion comprising a first metallic material, an elongate second portion comprising a different metallic material, the first and second elongate portions being directly joined together end to end by a solid-state weld, and a heat affected zone surrounding an interface of the weld where the first and second portions are joined together, wherein the heat affected zone has an average thickness of less than about 0.20 mm.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Patent number: 10639181Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, an actuation assembly, and a catheter assembly. The actuation assembly is configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction and to separately move the inner shaft member distally upon deployment of the trigger from the first position to the second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position. The catheter assembly includes an outer tubular member, an inner shaft member, and a pusher assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Daniel H. Shumer, Ronald G. Earles, Nianjiong J. Bei, Barbara Stamberg, Daniel Simon, Maria Del Rosario Nava, Michael L. Green, Matthew J. Gillick
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Publication number: 20200122258Abstract: A method of pretinning a guidewire core made of shape memory alloy and having an elongate axis, comprising: placing a ball of solder in a pocket in a soldering block; melting the ball of solder; holding a guidewire core over the ball of solder; lowering the guidewire core into the ball of solder; removing the guidewire from the ball of solder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Patent number: 10556287Abstract: A method of pretinning a guidewire core made of shape memory alloy and having an elongate axis, comprising: placing a ball of solder in a pocket in a soldering block; melting the ball of solder; holding a guidewire core over the ball of solder; lowering the guidewire core into the ball of solder; removing the guidewire from the ball of solder.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Patent number: 10433994Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, and an actuation assembly. The actuation assembly can be configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction a distance (d) relative to the handle and to separately move the inner shaft member distally a distance (x) relative to the handle upon deployment of the trigger from a first position to a second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally a distance (y) relative to the handle with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Michael L. Green, Matthew J. Gillick
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Publication number: 20190125565Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, and an actuation assembly. The actuation assembly can be configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction a distance (d) relative to the handle and to separately move the inner shaft member distally a distance (x) relative to the handle upon deployment of the trigger from a first position to a second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally a distance (y) relative to the handle with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Gillick, Michael L. Green
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Patent number: 10271980Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, and an actuation assembly. The actuation assembly can include a planet carrier, at least one planet gear operatively coupled to the planet carrier, a sun gear shaft operatively engaged with the planet gear, a ring gear operatively engaged with the planet gear, a first clutch driver, and a second clutch driver. The actuation assembly can be configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction a distance (d) relative to the handle and to separately move the inner shaft member distally a distance (x) relative to the handle upon deployment of the trigger from a first position to a second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally a distance (y) relative to the handle with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Gillick, Michael L. Green
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Patent number: 10195065Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, and an actuation assembly. The actuation assembly can include a planet carrier, at least one planet gear operatively coupled to the planet carrier, a sun gear shaft operatively engaged with the planet gear, a ring gear operatively engaged with the planet gear, a first clutch driver, and a second clutch driver. The actuation assembly can be configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction a distance (d) relative to the handle and to separately move the inner shaft member distally a distance (x) relative to the handle upon deployment of the trigger from a first position to a second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally a distance (y) relative to the handle with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Gillick, Michael L. Green
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Patent number: 10154920Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, and an actuation assembly. The actuation assembly can include a planet carrier, at least one planet gear operatively coupled to the planet carrier, a sun gear shaft operatively engaged with the planet gear, a ring gear operatively engaged with the planet gear, a first clutch driver, and a second clutch driver. The actuation assembly can be configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction a distance (d) relative to the handle and to separately move the inner shaft member distally a distance (x) relative to the handle upon deployment of the trigger from a first position to a second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally a distance (y) relative to the handle with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Gillick, Michael L. Green
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Patent number: 10149778Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, and an actuation assembly. The actuation assembly can include a planet carrier, at least one planet gear operatively coupled to the planet carrier, a sun gear shaft operatively engaged with the planet gear, a ring gear operatively engaged with the planet gear, a first clutch driver, and a second clutch driver. The actuation assembly can be configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction a distance (d) relative to the handle and to separately move the inner shaft member distally a distance (x) relative to the handle upon deployment of the trigger from a first position to a second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally a distance (y) relative to the handle with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Gillick, Michael L. Green
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Patent number: 10139163Abstract: A coating device for coating a medical device with a drug-eluting material uses an in-process drying station between coats to improve a drug release profile. The drying station includes a heat nozzle configured for applying a uniform drying gas. A coating process using the dryer includes a closed-loop control for the gas between drying steps and an improved nozzle for producing more consistent spray patterns.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gillick, John E. Papp, Kevin Seiki, Hung Nguyen
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Publication number: 20180236581Abstract: A method of pretinning a guidewire core made of shape memory alloy and having an elongate axis, comprising: placing a ball of solder in a pocket in a soldering block; melting the ball of solder; holding a guidewire core over the ball of solder; lowering the guidewire core into the ball of solder; removing the guidewire from the ball of solder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jeffrey F. Dooley, Matthew J. Gillick
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Publication number: 20180221182Abstract: A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, an actuation assembly, and a catheter assembly. The actuation assembly is configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction and to separately move the inner shaft member distally upon deployment of the trigger from the first position to the second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position. The catheter assembly includes an outer tubular member, an inner shaft member, and a pusher assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Daniel H. Shumer, Ronald G. Earles, Nianjiong J. Bei, Barbara Stamberg, Daniel Simon, Maria Del Rosario Nava, Michael L. Green, Matthew J. Gillick
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Patent number: D888946Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Green, Matthew J. Gillick, Eugene Canavan