Patents by Inventor Patrick W. Kelly

Patrick W. Kelly 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: 20210169635
    Abstract: Example stent grafts and methods for placement thereof are provided. An example stent graft may include (a) a main body stent graft defining a lumen that has a first end and a second end, (b) a diaphragm coupled to the main body stent graft, where the diaphragm defines at least three openings and (c) at least three stent graft extensions each defining a lumen, where a first end of each of the three stent graft extensions is coupled to one of the three openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick W. KELLY
  • Patent number: 11013832
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations comprising polymers and therapeutics and methods for their manufacture. The present invention also provides medical devices coated with such formulations and methods for their manufacture. The drug-loaded polymer formulations, solutions, and films tailor the drug release characteristics for medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignees: South Dakota Board of Regents, Sanford Health
    Inventors: Gopinath Mani, Sujan Lamichhane, Jordan Anderson, Tyler Remund, Patrick W. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20210138208
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus including: (a) a frame (102) having a first end (104) and a second end (106), wherein the frame includes a plurality of struts (108) arranged between the first end and the second end of the frame, (b) a plurality of channels (110) disposed within the plurality of struts of the frame, (c) an infusion balloon (112) coupled to the frame and arranged such that, in an expanded condition, the frame provides a plurality of openings (114) that the infusion balloon is configured to expand through and extend radially outward from the frame, thereby defining a plurality of grooves (116), (d) a plurality of holes (118) defined in the frame and configured to permit fluid communication between the plurality of channels and the plurality of grooves, and (e) an infusion hub (120) arranged at the first end or the second end of the frame including a reservoir in fluid communication with the plurality of channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20210138209
    Abstract: A device is disclosed herein, comprising: (a) at least three lumens, comprising a first lumen, a second lumen, and a third lumen, (b) a balloon inflation port in fluid communication with the first lumen, (c) a fluid delivery port in fluid communication with the second lumen, (d) a guidewire port in fluid communication with the third lumen, (e) a balloon in fluid communication with the first lumen, wherein the balloon has a first end and a second end, (f) one or more fluid delivery channels extending a length of the second lumen, and (g) one or more fluid delivery ducts extending from the one or more fluid delivery channels to an exterior surface of the second lumen, wherein the one or more fluid delivery ducts are defined only in a portion of the second lumen that is disposed adjacent the first end of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20210069461
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for use are provided, where the apparatus includes: (a) a first catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein a distal portion of the first catheter includes a first one or more outlets, (b) a first tubular housing having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the first tubular housing is coupled to the first catheter proximal to the at least one first outlet, (c) one or more pressure sensors coupled to the distal end of the first tubular housing, and (d) a second catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a distal portion of the second catheter includes a second one or more outlets, and wherein the distal end of the second catheter is configured to be positioned substantially within one of (i) the first catheter or (ii) a second tubular housing coupled to one or more of the first catheter and the first tubular housing, when the second catheter is in a first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Patent number: 10925712
    Abstract: Example stent grafts and methods for placement thereof are provided. An example stent graft may include (a) a main body stent graft defining a lumen that has a first end and a second end, (b) a diaphragm coupled to the main body stent graft, where the diaphragm defines at least three openings and (c) at least three stent graft extensions each defining a lumen, where a first end of each of the three stent graft extensions is coupled to one of the three openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Patent number: 10925758
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catheter tip comprising a cavity extending between an expandable opening arranged at a first end of the catheter tip and a second end of the catheter tip, wherein the expandable opening is configured to increase in diameter from a first position to a second position in response to application of an external force to the second end of the catheter tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Patent number: 10905862
    Abstract: A drug delivery balloon apparatus is disclosed herein, comprising: (a) at least two lumens, comprising a first lumen and a second lumen, (b) a balloon inflation port in fluid communication with the first lumen, (c) a drug delivery port in fluid communication with the second lumen, (d) a guidewire port in fluid communication with the second lumen, wherein the second lumen is configured to receive both a guidewire and a drug solution, (e) an occlusion balloon, (f) a drug delivery balloon, where the occlusion balloon and the drug delivery balloon are in fluid communication with the first lumen, (g) one or more drug delivery channels extending the length of the second lumen, and (h) one or more drug delivery ducts extending from the one or more drug delivery channels to an exterior surface of the second lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Patent number: 10857326
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus that includes a first catheter having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus also includes a first tubular housing having a proximal end and a distal end. The first tubular housing is coupled to the first catheter proximal to at least one first outlet. The apparatus also includes one or more pressure sensors coupled to the distal end of the first tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a second catheter having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the second catheter is configured to be positioned substantially within a second tubular housing coupled to one or more of the first catheter and the first tubular housing, when the second catheter is in a first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20200375853
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device that includes: (a) a tube having a first end and a second end, (b) a stopper coupled to a surface of the tube adjacent to the second end of the tube, where the stopper is configured to extend radially from the surface of the tube, (c) a first rib coupled to the surface of the tube, and (d) a second rib coupled to the surface of the tube, where the first rib and the second rib are positioned opposite one another on the surface of the tube between the first end of the tube and the stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Briggs, Patrick W. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20200353225
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus including a catheter having a first end and a second end and defining a lumen extending from the first end to the second end. The apparatus also includes one or more openings positioned in a side wall of the catheter between the first end and the second end of the catheter. The apparatus also includes one or more coverings positioned over the one or more openings. A diverter is configured to contact a first covering of the one or more coverings to transition the first covering from a first position to a second position where the first covering projects away from a side wall of the catheter to at least partially obstruct the lumen of the catheter such that the first opening of the one or more openings is accessible via the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Patrick W. KELLY
  • Publication number: 20200230351
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus including a first tubular housing including a first exit port and a second tubular housing including a second exit port. The apparatus also includes a third tubular housing coupled to at least one of the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing such that each of the first tubular housing, the second tubular housing, and the third tubular housing are fixed with respect to one another. The apparatus also includes a first catheter including a first plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within the first tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a second catheter including a second plurality of outlets and is configured to be positioned at least partially within of the second tubular housing. The apparatus also includes a pressure transducer line positioned in the third tubular housing and a pressure transducer coupled to the pressure transducer line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick W. KELLY, Joel M. WASDYKE, Roger W. MCGOWAN, Patrick A. HAVERKOST, Alex James WIEDMANN
  • Publication number: 20200215305
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catheter tip (100) including a flexible housing (102) defining a cavity (104) extending between an expandable opening (106) arranged at a first end (108) of the catheter tip and a second end (110) of the catheter tip. The catheter tip further includes a plurality of pivotable arms (112) coupled to and extending longitudinally along the flexible housing. The plurality of pivotable arms are arranged to taper inwardly at the first end of the catheter tip toward a longitudinal axis of the flexible housing. The expandable opening is configured to increase in diameter from a first position to a second position in response to application of an external force to the second end of the flexible housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventor: Patrick W. KELLY
  • Patent number: 10492900
    Abstract: A debranching Great vessel stent graft and methods for its use, where the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft with a first bifurcation defining a first leg and a second leg, the main body stent graft has distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft has a diameter at the proximal end in the range from about 18 mm to about 28 mm, the first leg and the second leg each have a diameter in the range from about 12 mm to about 18 mm, the distance from the proximal end of the main body to the distal end of the first leg is in the range from about 30 mm to about 50 mm, and the distance from the proximal end of the main body to the distal end of the second leg is in a range from about 50 mm to about 70 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20190274813
    Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Patent number: 10405965
    Abstract: Example stent grafts and methods for placement thereof are provided. An example stent graft may include (a) a main body stent graft defining a lumen that has a first end and a second end, (b) a diaphragm coupled to the main body stent graft, where the diaphragm defines at least three openings and (c) at least three stent graft extensions each defining a lumen, where a first end of each of the three stent graft extensions is coupled to one of the three openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20190269492
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for use are provided, where the apparatus includes: (a) a filter, and (b) a frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the frame includes a first support and a second support extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least the first support and the second support of the frame are coupled to at least a portion of a periphery of the filter, wherein the frame and the filter together define a lumen, wherein the frame has shape memory and is movable between a first position in which the lumen has a first diameter and a second position in which the lumen has a second diameter, and wherein the first diameter is smaller than the second diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Patent number: 10357353
    Abstract: A combination double-barreled and debranching stent graft and methods for its use, where the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft defining a single lumen with distal and proximal ends, a first bifurcation in the main body defining first and second lumens, the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body stent graft must exit by entering one of the first or second lumens, (c) a second bifurcation within the first lumen defining a first leg and a second leg, (d) a third bifurcation within the first leg defining a third leg and a fourth leg, and (e) a fourth bifurcation within the second leg between about 10 mm and about 20 mm distal from the second bifurcation defining a fifth leg and a sixth leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W Kelly
  • Publication number: 20190217066
    Abstract: A drug delivery balloon apparatus is disclosed herein, comprising: (a) at least two lumens, comprising a first lumen and a second lumen, (b) a balloon inflation port in fluid communication with the first lumen, (c) a drug delivery port in fluid communication with the second lumen, (d) a guidewire port in fluid communication with the second lumen, wherein the second lumen is configured to receive both a guidewire and a drug solution, (e) an occlusion balloon, (f) a drug delivery balloon, where the occlusion balloon and the drug delivery balloon are in fluid communication with the first lumen, (g) one or more drug delivery channels extending the length of the second lumen, and (h) one or more drug delivery ducts extending from the one or more drug delivery channels to an exterior surface of the second lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W. Kelly
  • Patent number: 10350052
    Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Sanford Health
    Inventor: Patrick W Kelly