Patents by Inventor Michael STÖVER

Michael STÖVER 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).

  • Catheter with a balloon and a separate inflation lumen
    Patent number: 12611527
    Abstract: A catheter (1) includes an elongated member (2) having a proximal end (4) and a distal end (3). An inflatable balloon (5) is arranged on the elongated member in an area of the distal end thereof, the balloon extending from a distal position (6) to a proximal position (7). The elongated member includes an inner lumen (8) extending from the distal end to an end position (9) which is proximal to the balloon. The inner lumen is open at the distal end. The catheter further includes a duct (12) connected to the proximal end and to the balloon at the proximal position. The duct defines a separate lumen to convey a fluid to and from the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: SMD Swiss Medical Devices AG
    Inventors: Michael Stöver, Fabian Eckermann, Willi Zwahlen
  • CATHETER WITH A BALLOON AND A SEPARATE INFLATION LUMEN
    Publication number: 20220134064
    Abstract: A catheter (1) includes an elongated member (2) having a proximal end (4) and a distal end (3). An inflatable balloon (5) is arranged on the elongated member in an area of the distal end thereof, the balloon extending from a distal position (6) to a proximal position (7). The elongated member includes an inner lumen (8) extending from the distal end to an end position (9) which is proximal to the balloon. The inner lumen is open at the distal end. The catheter further includes a duct (12) connected to the proximal end and to the balloon at the proximal position. The duct defines a separate lumen to convey a fluid to and from the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Michael STÖVER, Fabian ECKERMANN, Willi ZWAHLEN