Patents by Inventor Paul Q. Escudero

Paul Q. Escudero 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: 20230037603
    Abstract: An atherectomy device (100) for removing occlusive material from the vasculature of a subject includes a sheath (116) and a drive shaft (216) disposed within the sheath. The drive shaft (216) couples to a cutting element (118). The drive shaft (216) is rotatable relative to the sheath (116) to rotate the cutting element (118). The drive shaft (216) and the sheath (116) define therebetween a material removal passageway (218) for receiving the occlusive material. The drive shaft (216) includes a coil (504) having an inner lumen (512). A jacket (516) is disposed outwardly of the coil (504), and the jacket (516) inhibits the occlusive material in the material removal passageway (218) from passing through the coil and entering the inner lumen (512).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: August Christopher POMBO, Paul Q ESCUDERO, Douglas ROWE
  • Publication number: 20220296270
    Abstract: An atherectomy device including a handle configured to be manipulated by a user. The device further includes a catheter comprising an outer sheath and a drive shaft carried within and rotatable relative to the outer sheath. A cutter assembly is coupled to and extends distally relative to the outer sheath. The cutter assembly includes a housing coupled to and extending distally from the outer sheath. A proximal cutting element is rotatably carried by the housing, and the proximal cutting element is coupled to and extends distally from the drive shaft. The proximal cutting element includes a cutting stem having at least one cutting feature and at least one cutting blade coupled to the cutting stem. A distal cutting element is carried by the cutting stem and is rotatable with the proximal cutting element relative to the housing. The distal cutting element includes at least one cutting blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas ROWE, Paul Q ESCUDERO, August Christopher POMBO
  • Publication number: 20220273335
    Abstract: An atherectomy device includes an outer sheath and a drive shaft. The drive shaft is disposed within and rotatable relative to the outer sheath. The atherectomy device further includes a cutter assembly including a housing coupled to and extending distally from the outer sheath. The cutter assembly further includes a proximal cutting element rotatably carried by the housing. The proximal cutting element is coupled to and extends distally from the drive shaft, and the proximal cutting element includes at least one proximal cutting blade. The cutter assembly further includes a distal cutting element that is rotatable with the proximal cutting element relative to the housing. The distal cutting element includes a first distal cutting blade that has a first cutting edge and a second distal cutting blade that has a second cutting edge. The first and second cutting edges have different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Q ESCUDERO, Douglas ROWE, Christopher August POMBO, Dino Hamilton DE CICCO
  • Publication number: 20210386451
    Abstract: An atherectomy device includes a catheter, and the catheter includes an outer sheath. The outer sheath includes a proximal portion coupled to and extending distally relative to a handle, and the proximal portion defines a longitudinal axis of the catheter. The outer sheath also includes a distal portion coupled to and extending distally relative to the proximal portion, and the distal portion normally has a curved configuration and is offset from the longitudinal axis. The catheter further includes a drive shaft carried within and rotatable relative to the outer sheath. A cutter assembly is coupled to and extends distally relative to the distal portion of the outer sheath. A cutter is coupled to the drive shaft and rotates about a cutter rotation axis upon rotation of the drive shaft relative to the outer sheath. The cutter rotation axis is normally disposed at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Q ESCUDERO, Douglas ROWE, August Christopher POMBO
  • Patent number: 10226275
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are employed to restore patency to arterial lesions, e.g., by debulking restenosis in a blood vessel or within a stent or coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Q Escudero, John T To, Christopher J Danek, Uriel H Chee, August C Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
  • Patent number: 9675376
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Atheromed, Inc.
    Inventors: John To, Christopher James Danek, Paul Q. Escudero
  • Patent number: 9492347
    Abstract: Devices and methods for attaching a belt cartridge to a belt drive platform. A clip attached to the belt is inserted into a slot in the drive spool of the belt drive platform. The cover plate of the belt cartridge fits into a channel beam in the housing of the belt drive platform, thereby securing the cartridge to the housing. Belt guards, for protecting the cartridge, belt drive platform, patient and rescuer, are rotatably attached to the cover plate and are secured around spindles disposed on the sides of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Reynaldo J. Quintana, Paul Q. Escudero, Charles E. Swinehart
  • Patent number: 9095371
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q. Escudero, John To, Christopher J. Danek
  • Patent number: 9078800
    Abstract: A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive platform. The cover plate is sized and dimensioned to fit within only selected platforms. The belt attaches to the means for tightening the belt via a spline attached to the belt. The means for tightening a belt then repetitively tightens the belt, thereby accomplishing chest compressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q. Escudero, Gregory W. Hall
  • Publication number: 20140288468
    Abstract: Devices and methods for attaching a belt cartridge to a belt drive platform. A clip attached to the belt is inserted into a slot in the drive spool of the belt drive platform. The cover plate of the belt cartridge fits into a channel beam in the housing of the belt drive platform, thereby securing the cartridge to the housing. Belt guards, for protecting the cartridge, belt drive platform, patient and rescuer, are rotatably attached to the cover plate and are secured around spindles disposed on the sides of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION, INC.
    Inventors: Reynaldo J. Quintana, Paul Q. Escudero, Charles E. Swinehart
  • Publication number: 20140188016
    Abstract: A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive platform. The cover plate is sized and dimensioned to fit within only selected platforms. The belt attaches to the means for tightening the belt via a spline attached to the belt. The means for tightening a belt then repetitively tightens the belt, thereby accomplishing chest compressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q. Escudero, Gregory W. Hall
  • Patent number: 8740823
    Abstract: Devices and methods for attaching a belt cartridge to a belt drive platform. A clip attached to the belt is inserted into a slot in the drive spool of the belt drive platform. The cover plate of the belt cartridge fits into a channel beam in the housing of the belt drive platform, thereby securing the cartridge to the housing. Belt guards, for protecting the cartridge, belt drive platform, patient and rescuer, are rotatably attached to the cover plate and are secured around spindles disposed on the sides of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Renaldo J. Quintana, Paul Q. Escudero, Charles E. Swinehart
  • Publication number: 20140107680
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q. ESCUDERO, John TO, Christopher J. DANEK
  • Patent number: 8663137
    Abstract: A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive platform. The cover plate is sized and dimensioned to fit within only selected platforms. The belt attaches to the means for tightening the belt via a spline attached to the belt. The means for tightening a belt then repetitively tightens the belt, thereby accomplishing chest compressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q. Escudero, Gregory W. Hall
  • Patent number: 8647355
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q. Escudero, John To, Christopher J. Danek
  • Patent number: 8337516
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and methods relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens. The devices may include a catheter and a cutter assembly, where the cutter assembly has a distal cutter and a proximal cutter. The devices may also include a drive mechanism, a torque shaft, a deflecting mechanism and a torque control mechanism. The torque control mechanism may sweep the cutter assembly when the cutter assembly is deflected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Atheromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q Escudero, John To, Christopher J Danek
  • Publication number: 20120143106
    Abstract: Devices and methods for attaching a belt cartridge to a belt drive platform. A clip attached to the belt is inserted into a slot in the drive spool of the belt drive platform. The cover plate of the belt cartridge fits into a channel beam in the housing of the belt drive platform, thereby securing the cartridge to the housing. Belt guards, for protecting the cartridge, belt drive platform, patient and rescuer, are rotatably attached to the cover plate and are secured around spindles disposed on the sides of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Renaldo J. Quintana, Paul Q. Escudero, Charles E. Swinehart
  • Publication number: 20120083810
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: PAUL Q. ESCUDERO, John T. To, Christopher James Danek
  • Patent number: 8114035
    Abstract: Devices and methods for attaching a belt cartridge to a belt drive platform. A clip attached to the belt is inserted into a slot in the drive spool of the belt drive platform. The cover plate of the belt cartridge fits into a channel beam in the housing of the belt drive platform, thereby securing the cartridge to the housing. Belt guards, for protecting the cartridge, belt drive platform, patient and rescuer, are rotatably attached to the cover plate and are secured around spindles disposed on the sides of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Renaldo J. Quintana, Paul Q. Escudero, Charles E. Swinehart
  • Patent number: 8070762
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Atheromed Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Q Escudero, John T To, Christopher James Danek