Patents by Inventor Michael R. Sansoucy
Michael R. Sansoucy 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: 20100327477Abstract: A method for manufacturing a separated tip catheter having a separated tip configuration includes the steps of: extruding an extrusion material through a die to form a catheter including a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a first lumen and a second lumen, the catheter body having a septum positioned between the first and second lumens; and feeding a strip into the die so that the strip is positioned between the first lumen and the second lumen along a length of the catheter, the strip having a first proximal section formed of a first material capable of bonding with the extrusion material and a second distal section formed of a second material incapable of bonding with the extrusion material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Michael R. Sansoucy
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Publication number: 20100327492Abstract: A method for manufacturing a separated tip catheter includes the following steps: positioning first and second cores in a cavity of a mold, the cavity having a substantially elongated shape and including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first and second cores are oriented substantially parallel to each other; placing a sheet of material having a higher melting temperature than a molding material across the first end portion of the cavity; and injecting the molding material into the cavity of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Michael R. Sansoucy
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Patent number: 7766859Abstract: A self-occluding catheter includes a body portion for connection to extracorporeal equipment. An elongated tubular extension is provided for insertion into a body cavity. The body portion includes a resiliently biased spool supported therein which is slidable between an open and a closed position for alternately permitting and stopping the flow of blood through the catheter during a given medical procedure. The biasing device for resilient biasing the spool preferably comprises one or more magnets fixed within the body portion which generate a magnetic force for urging the magnetically polarized spool to its closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Navilyst Medical, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Sansoucy
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Publication number: 20100168682Abstract: A clamping assembly includes a housing and at least one clamp member pivotally coupled to the housing. The housing defines a throughbore which is dimensioned to receive a tubular member. The at least one clamp member is configured to move between a first position in which the clamp member is positioned externally of the throughbore to allow fluid to flow through a tubular member positioned within the throughbore and a second position in which the clamp member extends into the throughbore and into contact with a tubular member to obstruct fluid flow through the tubular member positioned within the throughbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Richard M. Braga, Michael R. Sansoucy
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Publication number: 20090157011Abstract: A safety needle assembly is disclosed which includes a housing, a needle extending distally from the housing, a slide member positioned within the housing and configured to move distally about the needle and at least one actuation member. The actuation member is supported on the housing and has a proximal end secured to the housing, a distal end obstructing distal movement of the slide member and a centrally located fulcrum. A biasing member is positioned within the housing to advance the slide member distally along the needle. A cover member is operably connected to the slide member and is configured to enclose a distal end of the needle. The actuation member is configured such that actuation of the actuation member pivots the distal end of the actuation member to facilitate distal movement of the slide member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael R. Sansoucy, Carol A. Marquart
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Publication number: 20090012481Abstract: High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Christopher T. DAVEY, Michael R. Sansoucy, Matthew N. McCarthy
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Patent number: 7410602Abstract: High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Namic/VA, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Davey, Michael R. Sansoucy, Matthew N. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20080132829Abstract: A self-occluding catheter includes a body portion for connection to extracorporeal equipment. An elongated tubular extension is provided for insertion into a body cavity. The body portion includes a resiliently biased spool supported therein which is slidable between an open and a closed position for alternately permitting and stopping the flow of blood through the catheter during a given medical procedure. The biasing device for resilient biasing the spool preferably comprises one or more magnets fixed within the body portion which generate a magnetic force for urging the magnetically polarized spool to its closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Michael R. Sansoucy
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Patent number: 7329234Abstract: A self-occluding catheter includes a body portion for connection to extracorporeal equipment. An elongated tubular extension is provided for insertion into a body cavity. The body portion includes a resiliently biased spool supported therein which is slidable between an open and a closed position for alternately permitting and stopping the flow of blood through the catheter during a given medical procedure. The biasing device for resilient biasing the spool preferably comprises one or more magnets fixed within the body portion which generate a magnetic force for urging the magnetically polarized spool to its closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2001Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Sansoucy
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Patent number: 7166127Abstract: Catheter based systems and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems and methods employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Mitralign, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Mark Maguire, Michael R. Sansoucy, Walter Bruszewski
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Publication number: 20030204179Abstract: High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Christopher T. Davey, Michael R. Sansoucy, Matthew N. McCarthy
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Patent number: 6595966Abstract: High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Davey, Michael R. Sansoucy, Matthew N. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20010051786Abstract: High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventors: Christopher T. Davey, Michael R. Sansoucy, Matthew N. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20010041857Abstract: A self-occluding catheter includes a body portion for connection to extracorporeal equipment. An elongated tubular extension is provided for insertion into a body cavity. The body portion includes a resiliently biased spool supported therein which is slidable between an open and a closed position for alternately permitting and stopping the flow of blood through the catheter during a given medical procedure. The biasing device for resilient biasing the spool preferably comprises one or more magnets fixed within the body portion which generate a magnetic force for urging the magnetically polarized spool to its closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventor: Michael R. Sansoucy
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Patent number: 6280423Abstract: High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Davey, Michael R. Sansoucy, Matthew N. McCarthy
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Patent number: 6179806Abstract: A self-occluding catheter includes a body portion for connection to extracorporeal equipment. An elongated tubular extension is provided for insertion into a body cavity. The body portion includes a resiliently biased spool supported therein which is slidable between an open and a closed position for alternately permitting and stopping the flow of blood through the catheter during a given medical procedure. The biasing device for resilient biasing the spool preferably comprises one or more magnets fixed within the body portion which generate a magnetic force for urging the magnetically polarized spool to its closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael R. Sansoucy