Patents by Inventor Michael D. Martel

Michael D. Martel 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).

  • DETACHMENT MECHANISM WITH A TAB FOR DELIVERING INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20230140095
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering and mechanically detaching embolic coils. The systems disclosed herein comprise a mechanical detachment mechanism to intravascularly release an embolic coil. The methods disclosed herein comprise triggering mechanisms to detach embolic coils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Katayama, Michael D. Martel, Quan Ngo, Eric P. Stoppenhagen
  • Wire braid-reinforced microcatheter
    Patent number: 7507229
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a multi-layer catheter for navigation to remote locations within the body, comprising a liner layer, a braid layer and an outer jacket. The catheter provides a high degree of flexibility needed to traverse the vasculature and a high degree of strength needed to withstand the high pressures associated with catheter-delivery of viscous embolizing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Hewitt, Michael D. Martel, Peter Davis
  • Wire braid-reinforced microcatheter
    Publication number: 20040153049
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a multi-layer catheter for navigation to remote locations within the body, comprising a liner layer, a braid layer and an outer jacket. The catheter provides a high degree of flexibility needed to traverse the vasculature and a high degree of strength needed to withstand the high pressures associated with catheter-delivery of viscous embolizing compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Todd J. Hewitt, Michael D. Martel