Patents by Inventor Octavian Iancea
Octavian Iancea 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: 20170216083Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient. The method includes the steps of implanting a device into airway-forming tissue without affixing the device to the tissue and permitting a bioerodable portion of the device to bioerode to apply a force to the airway-forming tissue to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Edward M. GILLIS, John H. SHADDUCK, Csaba TRUCKAI, Andrew POUTIATINE, Paul J. BUSCEMI, Octavian IANCEA
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Patent number: 9161856Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilize its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Octavian Iancea, Brian K. McCollum, Andres D. Tomas
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Patent number: 9107743Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechanisms are provided which ensure a reliable bond while facilitating a smaller delivery profile.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: LifePort Sciences, LLCInventors: Octavian Iancea, Timothy A. M. Chuter, Arnold M. Escano, Reid K. Hayashi, Robin W. Eckert, Matthew J. Fitz, Shahrokh R. Farahani, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Aleta Tesar
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Publication number: 20150202074Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient which includes the steps of implanting a device into tissue adjacent an airway, the device having a bioerodable material wound around a resiliently deformable body to temporarily maintain the deformable body in a stretched, deformed state, and permitting the bioerodable material of the device to bioerode to apply a force to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Edward M. GILLIS, Octavian IANCEA
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Patent number: 8991398Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient which includes the steps of implanting a device into tissue adjacent an airway, the device having a bioerodable material wound around a resiliently deformable body to temporarily maintain the deformable body in a stretched, deformed state, and permitting the bioerodable material of the device to bioerode to apply a force to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: ReVENT Medical, Inc.Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea
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Patent number: 8707960Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient. The method includes the steps of implanting a device into airway-forming tissue without affixing the device to the tissue and permitting a bioerodable portion of the device to bioerode to apply a force to the airway-forming tissue to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: ReVENT Medical, Inc.Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea
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Publication number: 20130319428Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilise its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Lionel M. NELSON, Octavian IANCEA, Brian K. McCOLLUM, Andres D. TOMAS
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Patent number: 8522790Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilize its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Octavian Iancea, Brian K. McCollum, Andres D. Tomas
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Publication number: 20130098374Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient which includes the steps of implanting a device into tissue adjacent an airway, the device having a bioerodable material wound around a resiliently deformable body to temporarily maintain the deformable body in a stretched, deformed state, and permitting the bioerodable material of the device to bioerode to apply a force to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea
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Patent number: 8382816Abstract: A new endoluminal prosthesis for use in sealing a vascular graft to corporeal lumen provides for a flattened bulbous tail at the end of each cell of the prosthesis. The flattened bulbous tails reduce the amount of wear between the prosthesis and the softer material of the vascular grafts or corporeal lumen walls. A method of manufacturing a stent from a flat sheet of material is also included.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Abbott Vascular Solutions Inc.Inventors: David T. Pollock, Richard Newhauser, Octavian Iancea
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Patent number: 8337547Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechanisms are provided which ensure a reliable bond while facilitating a smaller delivery profile.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Octavian Iancea, Timothy A. M. Chuter, Arnold M. Escano, Reid Hayashi, Robin W. Eckert, Matthew J. Fitz, Shahrokh R. Farahani, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Aleta Tesar
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Patent number: 8327854Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient which includes the steps of implanting a device into tissue adjacent an airway, the device having a bioerodable material wound around a resiliently deformable body to temporarily maintain the deformable body in a stretched, deformed state, and permitting the bioerodable material of the device to bioerode to apply a force to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: ReVent Medical, Inc.Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea
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Publication number: 20120240940Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for resisting posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. The systems and methods employ a first structure that can be placed either in or on a tongue within an oral cavity and/or in a region of hyoid muscle. The first structure includes a ferromagnetic material. The systems and methods employ a second structure that can be placed either in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity and/or in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity in a desired relationship with the first structure. The second structure includes a magnetic material that magnetically interacts with the ferromagnetic material by attracting the ferromagnetic material, thereby resisting posterior movement of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: JOE PARASCHAC, RYAN P. BOUCHER, EDWARD M. GILLIS, OCTAVIAN IANCEA, ANDREW W. KRAMER, BRIAN K. MCCOLLUM, SCOTT A. MCGILL, LIONEL M. NELSON, Andres D. Tomas
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Patent number: 8211166Abstract: An endovascular grafting device having a main body component and limb components. The device is contemplated to be assembled in-situ for the purpose of treating vascular defects or conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Jr., Octavian Iancea, David T. Pollock, Arnold M. Escano
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Patent number: 8172892Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secured bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy A. M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Vivianne M. Holt, Tina Ton, Octavian Iancea, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Shuji Uemura, David T. Pollock, Reid K. Hayashi, George Caffell
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Publication number: 20120024298Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient which includes the steps of implanting a device into tissue adjacent an airway, the device having a bioerodable material wound around a resiliently deformable body to temporarily maintain the deformable body in a stretched, deformed state, and permitting the bioerodable material of the device to bioerode to apply a force to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Revent Medical, Inc.Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea
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Patent number: 8020560Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for resisting posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. The systems and methods employ a first structure that can be placed either in or on a tongue within an oral cavity and/or in a region of hyoid muscle. The first structure includes a ferromagnetic material. The systems and methods employ a second structure that can be placed either in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity and/or in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity in a desired relationship with the first structure. The second structure includes a magnetic material that magnetically interacts with the ferromagnetic material by attracting the ferromagnetic material, thereby resisting posterior movement of the tongue.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Joe Paraschac, Ryan P. Boucher, Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea, Andrew W. Kramer, Brian K. McCollum, Scott A. McGill, Lionel M. Nelson, Andres D. Tomas
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Publication number: 20110144421Abstract: A method of maintaining airway patency in an airway of a patient. The method includes the steps of implanting a device into airway-forming tissue without affixing the device to the tissue and permitting a bioerodable portion of the device to bioerode to apply a force to the airway-forming tissue to maintain airway patency. The invention also provides devices for practicing the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea
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Patent number: 7942924Abstract: The present invention embodies delivery systems and methods of packing an initial endovascular graft components for delivery that achieve a smaller delivery profile and reduce redundancy. Delivery systems and methods for packing the initial endovascular graft components for delivery facilitate a reduced delivery profile while allowing reliable positioning of the components before deployment.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Juan I. Perez, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Octavian Iancea, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Timothy A. M. Chuter
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Publication number: 20100256737Abstract: A new endoluminal prosthesis for use in sealing a vascular graft to corporeal lumen provides for a flattened bulbous tail at the end of each cell of the prosthesis. The flattened bulbous tails reduce the amount of wear between the prosthesis and the softer material of the vascular grafts or corporeal lumen walls. A method of manufacturing a stent from a flat sheet of material is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT VASCULAR SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: David T. Pollock, Richard Newhauser, Octavian Iancea