Patents by Inventor Patrick Melder

Patrick Melder 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).

  • Patent number: 11045625
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Hardert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Patent number: 10342414
    Abstract: Medical devices are described and illustrated herein. In particular, steerable guide members and catheters useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages are provided. Methods of identifying and treating bodily passages are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Melder, Darin Schaeffer, Vicky Tran, Logan Cage
  • Publication number: 20190151612
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Hardert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Publication number: 20190076291
    Abstract: Devices, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. Example devices include a jig, a first needle, a second needle, and a third needle. An example jig comprises a drill guide and a tongue depressor. A first needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a bend and a curve. A second needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve. A third needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick Melder, Darin Schaeffer, Christopher Nelson, Arun Mohan, Dan Dalenberg
  • Patent number: 10188828
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Hardert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Patent number: 10123900
    Abstract: Devices, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. Example devices include a jig, a first needle, a second needle, and a third needle. An example jig comprises a drill guide and a tongue depressor. A first needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a bend and a curve. A second needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve. A third needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignees: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, COOK BIOTECH INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Arun Mohan, Darin Schaeffer, Christopher Nelson, Patrick Melder, Dan Dalenberg
  • Patent number: 9839721
    Abstract: Described are graft devices useful for treating surgical defects, delivery implements for delivery of the graft devices, combinations thereof, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In certain aspects a tonsillectomy graft can include convexly curved outer edges, where the graft is sized and configured such that these outer edges reside proximate and along tonsillar pillars bounding a surgical tonsillectomy defect. The graft can include one or more pull tethers laced to the graft and functional to draw these outer edges toward one another when tensioned. The graft can be combined with a delivery implement having a delivery head and attached handle, where the delivery head is sized for receipt onto the tonsillectomy defect to deliver the graft. Additional product features, as well as associated methods, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: P. Arun Mohan, Patrick Melder, Darin G. Schaeffer, Andrew J. Kaucher
  • Publication number: 20170182289
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Evert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Patent number: 9592370
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Hardert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Patent number: 9586034
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Hardert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Publication number: 20160302650
    Abstract: Medical devices are described and illustrated herein. In particular, steerable guide members and catheters useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages are provided. Methods of identifying and treating bodily passages are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick Melder, Darin Schaeffer, Vicky Tran, Logan Cage
  • Patent number: 9375138
    Abstract: Medical devices are described and illustrated herein. In particular, steerable guide members and catheters useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages are provided. Methods of identifying and treating bodily passages are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Vicky Tran, Logan Cage
  • Publication number: 20150265819
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Evert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Publication number: 20150258316
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Evert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Patent number: 9044581
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Evert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Publication number: 20140272781
    Abstract: Devices, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. Example devices include a jig, a first needle, a second needle, and a third needle. An example jig comprises a drill guide and a tongue depressor. A first needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a bend and a curve. A second needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve. A third needle comprises an elongate shaft that defines a curve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Arun Mohan, Darin Schaeffer, Christopher Nelson, Patrick Melder, Dan Dalenberg
  • Publication number: 20140148914
    Abstract: Described are graft devices useful for treating surgical defects, delivery implements for delivery of the graft devices, combinations thereof, and methods for the preparation and use thereof. In certain aspects a tonsillectomy graft can include convexly curved outer edges, where the graft is sized and configured such that these outer edges reside proximate and along tonsillar pillars bounding a surgical tonsillectomy defect. The graft can include one or more pull tethers laced to the graft and functional to draw these outer edges toward one another when tensioned. The graft can be combined with a delivery implement having a delivery head and attached handle, where the delivery head is sized for receipt onto the tonsillectomy defect to deliver the graft. Additional product features, as well as associated methods, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: P. Arun Mohan, Patrick Melder, Darin G. Schaeffer, Andrew J. Kaucher
  • Publication number: 20130245609
    Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Kathryn Evert, Michael Boyd, Dan Dalenberg, Jack Kolenda
  • Publication number: 20130137920
    Abstract: Medical devices are described and illustrated herein. In particular, steerable guide members and catheters useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages are provided. Methods of identifying and treating bodily passages are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Darin Schaeffer, Patrick Melder, Vicky Tran, Logan Cage
  • Publication number: 20070276183
    Abstract: A portable hand-held endoscopy system adapted for interchangeable use with a variety of endoscopes. The system includes an endoscope having a first end and a second end, the first end having an eyepiece and the second end having a viewing end, the endoscope further having a coupler for coupling to a light source; and a battery operated unitary digital camera having an optical input, viewing screen, digital signal processor, memory with embedded software for processing data from the processor and for displaying an image on the viewing screen, and a coupler having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a connector for removably connecting to the eyepiece, and the second end is coupled to the optical input of the digital camera. The video display is rotatable and pivotable about several different axes of rotation and a pivot point spaced distally from the main camera body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: ENVISIONIER MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Melder