Patents by Inventor Michael P. Brenzel

Michael P. Brenzel 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).

  • Publication number: 20250064508
    Abstract: A retrieval catheter and methods of use are described for removing a heart valve therapy such as a leaflet clip or artificial leaflet cord. The retrieval catheter can include a cutting element and a basket, piercing element, clamping mechanism, or similar grasping device. The method includes delivering a catheter to the region of the heart valve therapy and then manipulating the catheter and associated instruments to cut tissue as necessary and then remove the heart valve therapy and withdraw the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: AMX Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Sorajja, David M. Costello, Daniel P. Coyle, Michael P. Brenzel
  • Publication number: 20240307081
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating flow and pressure waves. In some embodiments, the electrodes are spaced apart across relatively long distances to create a stronger shock. In some embodiments, the saline ionically conducting between the electrodes is confined to reduce parasitic heating. In some embodiments, the balloon is partially deflated during arc generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Michael P. Brenzel, Alexander P. Thome
  • Patent number: 12089861
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Nextern Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20240197350
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points or extensions that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jacob W. Staab
  • Patent number: 11957369
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points or extensions that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Nextern Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jacon W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20240115302
    Abstract: Compression devices for joining tissue and methods for using and fabricating the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: ActivOrtho, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Peterson, Daniel S. Savage, Paul J. Hindrichs, Andrew K. Palmer, Michael P. Brenzel, William F. Ogilvie
  • Patent number: 11896248
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Nextern Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Patent number: 11890042
    Abstract: Compression devices for joining tissue and methods for using and fabricating the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: ActivOrtho, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Peterson, Daniel S. Savage, Paul J. Hindrichs, Andrew K. Palmer, Michael P. Brenzel, William F. Ogilvie
  • Patent number: 11877761
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Nextern Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230414357
    Abstract: A retrieval catheter and methods of use are described for removing a heart valve therapy such as a leaflet clip or artificial leaflet cord. The retrieval catheter can include a cutting element and a basket, piercing element, clamping mechanism, or similar grasping device. The method includes delivering a catheter to the region of the heart valve therapy and then manipulating the catheter and associated instruments to cut tissue as necessary and then remove the heart valve therapy and withdraw the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: AMX Technologies,, LLC
    Inventors: David M. Costello, Daniel P. Coyle, Paul Sorajja, Karl Alexander Kabarowski, Brian Lindsholm, Alex Alden Peterson, Cole Chen, Michael P. Brenzel
  • Patent number: 11801066
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Nextern Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230038663
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230040190
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Nextern Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230038308
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points or extensions that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jacon W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230044926
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230041407
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230038388
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230037716
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20230040420
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods and devices are provided for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit More specifically, an electrical arc is generated between two spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled balloon, creating a subsonic pressure wave. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a plurality of points that allow the electrical arc to form at any one of the plurality of points to, among other things, extend the electrode life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Batchelder, John R. Ballard, Robert D'Agostino, Michael P. Brenzel, Jason W. Staab
  • Publication number: 20220323123
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for bone fracture repair. The apparatus may include a structural support for positioning a first bone segment relative to a second bone segment. The apparatus may include an anchoring substrate. The anchoring substrate may be configured to compress the first bone segment to the second bone segment. The anchoring substrate may transmit tension from a distal bone segment anchor in the first bone segment to a proximal bone segment anchor in the second bone segment. The apparatus may be configured to be deployed percutaneously in an inner cavity of a bone. The apparatus may be installed in an open fracture. The apparatus may be expanded, self-expanding or configured for mechanically actuation. Some embodiments of the apparatus may include a central axis member that may be used in conjunction with expansion of one or both of the structural support and the anchoring substrate to configure the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Michael P. BRENZEL, Paul HINDRICHS