Patents by Inventor Paul LaDuca

Paul LaDuca 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: 10729569
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly here the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Taheri LaDuca LLC
    Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
  • Patent number: 9204958
    Abstract: Methods for placing a stent in a branched vessel include stretching the stent, aligning the stent within a target location at a branched vessel and releasing it for expansion at the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Taheri LaDuca LLC
    Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca, Brice Maxime Arnault de La Menardiere
  • Publication number: 20130211507
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly where the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: TAHERI LADUCA LLC
    Inventors: Robert LaDUCA, Paul LaDUCA
  • Patent number: 8468678
    Abstract: A device for retrieving an intravascular device from a body lumen is disclosed. A retrieval device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a braided member coupled to an elongated shaft member. The braided member may include a number of filaments defining a radially expandable inner lumen configured to receive and encapsulate the intravascular device therein. An elastomeric jacket disposed about at least a portion of the braided member may encase the filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Michael Schultz, Paul Laduca, Thomas E. Broome
  • Patent number: 8287583
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly where the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Taheri LaDuca LLC
    Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
  • Publication number: 20120185036
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for deploying implantable devices within the body. The delivery and deployment systems include at least one catheter or an assembly of catheters for selectively positioning the lumens of the implant to within target vessels. Various deployment and attachment mechanisms are provided for selectively deploying the implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Brice Maxime ARNAULT DE LA MENARDIERE, Frederich Albert Lim ALAVAR, Robert C. LADUCA, Paul LADUCA
  • Publication number: 20110295307
    Abstract: A device for retrieving an intravascular device from a body lumen is disclosed. A retrieval device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a braided member coupled to an elongated shaft member. The braided member may include a number of filaments defining a radially expandable inner lumen configured to receive and encapsulate the intravascular device therein. An elastomeric jacket disposed about at least a portion of the braided member may encase the filaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Michael Schultz, Paul Laduca, Thomas E. Broome
  • Patent number: 7998163
    Abstract: A device for retrieving an intravascular device from a body lumen is disclosed. A retrieval device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a braided member coupled to an elongated shaft member. The braided member may include a number of filaments defining a radially expandable inner lumen configured to receive and encapsulate the intravascular device therein. An elastomeric jacket disposed about at least a portion of the braided member may encase the filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Michael Schultz, Paul Laduca, Thomas E. Broome
  • Publication number: 20080275542
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly where the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: DUKE FIDUCIARY, LLC
    Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
  • Publication number: 20080183274
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly here the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: DUKE FIDUCIARY, LLC
    Inventors: Robert LaDUCA, Paul LaDUCA
  • Publication number: 20080045995
    Abstract: An aneurysm buttressing arrangement for covering an aneurysm opening in an intracranial aneurysm, for temporary placement thereadjacent, to prevent escape of embolitic agents from that aneurysm. The arrangement comprises an elongated delivery wire having a proximal end and a tracking distal end wire, a scaffold of expandable wires arranged proximal to and in spaced adjacent relationship to the distal end of the delivery wire, wherein the scaffold of wires has a tapered proximal end and a tapered distalmost end, the scaffold being expandable upon deployment from a delivery catheter, and collapsible for withdrawal into a delivery catheter, the tracking distal end wire extending distally from the scaffold about one-half to about ten centimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Lee GUTERMAN, Paul LaDUCA, Robert LaDUCA
  • Publication number: 20070276324
    Abstract: A catheter capable of articulating in two and three directions is provided. Articulation at the distal tip of the catheter is facilitated by applying selective tension on a steering wire disposed in a lumen that resides peripheral to a central working lumen. Tension on the steering wire through the peripheral lumen causes the catheter tip to bend while the central working lumen resists compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Duke Fiduciary, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Laduca, Paul Laduca
  • Publication number: 20070167955
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for deploying implantable devices within the body. The delivery and deployment systems include at least one catheter or an assembly of catheters for selectively positioning the lumens of the implant to within target vessels. Various deployment and attachment mechanisms are provided for selectively deploying the implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Duke Fiduciary, LLC
    Inventors: Brice Arnault De La Menardiere, Frederich Albert Alavar, Robert Laduca, Paul Laduca
  • Publication number: 20070150051
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to vascular implants and methods for fabricating the same. The implantable devices include but are not limited to stents, grafts and stent grafts. The devices may include a biomaterial, such as an extracellular matrix, coated or attached to at least a portion of the device. The devices may be constructed of a single woven wire to form at least a main lumen having proximal and distal ends. In many embodiments, the devices include one or more side branch lumens interconnected with the main lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Duke Fiduciary, LLC
    Inventors: Brice ARNAULT DE LA MENARDIERE, Frederich Albert Alavar, Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
  • Publication number: 20060155358
    Abstract: Methods for placing a stent in a branched vessel include stretching the stent, aligning the stent within a target location at a branched vessel and releasing it for expansion at the target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
  • Publication number: 20060155363
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly where the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
  • Publication number: 20060155366
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly where the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
  • Patent number: 7004439
    Abstract: A mounting bracket including an impact release mechanism for use in connection with helmet-mount lights and other devices. In one embodiment, the mounting bracket is a two-piece assembly comprising a base plate, an upright bracket configured to detach from the base plate upon a sufficient impact or force. In one embodiment, the impact release mechanism is configured to allow the upright bracket to break away from the base plate without affecting the subsequent utility of the mounting bracket. After the upright bracket detaches from the base plate, the mounting bracket can be reassembled by pressing the base plate and upright bracket together to engage the features associated with the impact release mechanism. Other embodiments of the present invention feature a one-use mounting bracket wherein the upright bracket is integrally formed to the base plate at predefined failure points that allow the upright bracket to break away from the base plate upon sufficient impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Jet Lites LLC
    Inventors: James F. Taylor, Michael Daniel Schultz, Paul LaDuca
  • Publication number: 20050119684
    Abstract: An aneurysm buttressing arrangement for covering an aneurysm opening in an intracranial aneurysm, for temporary placement thereadjacent, to prevent escape of embolitic agents from that aneurysm. The arrangement comprises an elongated delivery wire having a proximal end and a tracking distal end wire, a scaffold of expandable wires arranged proximal to and in spaced adjacent relationship to the distal end of the delivery wire, wherein the scaffold of wires has a tapered proximal end and a tapered distalmost end, the scaffold being expandable upon deployment from a delivery catheter, and collapsible for withdrawal into a delivery catheter, the tracking distal end wire extending distally from the scaffold about one-half to about ten centimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Lee Guterman, Paul LaDuca, Robert LaDuca
  • Publication number: 20040127936
    Abstract: A device for retrieving an intravascular device from a body lumen is disclosed. A retrieval device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a braided member coupled to an elongated shaft member. The braided member may include a number of filaments defining a radially expandable inner lumen configured to receive and encapsulate the intravascular device therein. An elastomeric jacket disposed about at least a portion of the braided member may encase the filaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Michael Schultz, Paul Laduca, Thomas E. Broome