Patents by Inventor Rachel Lynn Simmons

Rachel Lynn Simmons 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).

  • ROTATIONAL SPUN MATERIAL COVERED MEDICAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20230311472
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of rotational spun nanofibers, including rotational spun polymers. The rotational spun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Rotational spun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis. Additionally, one or more cuffs may be configured to allow tissue ingrowth to anchor the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: John William Hall, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Bart Dolmatch, Wayne L. Mower
  • ELECTROSPUN MATERIAL COVERED APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20230191005
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of electrospun nanofibers, including electrospun polymers. The electrospun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: John William Hall, Bart Dolmatch, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Wayne L. Mower
  • ELECTROSPUN PTFE COATED STENT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20230157804
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • Rotational spun material covered medical appliances and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 11623438
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of rotational spun nanofibers, including rotational spun polymers. The rotational spun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Rotational spun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis. Additionally, one or more cuffs may be configured to allow tissue ingrowth to anchor the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Bart Dolmatch, Wayne Mower
  • Electrospun material covered medical appliances and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 11541154
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of electrospun nanofibers, including electrospun polymers. The electrospun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Bart Dolmatch, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Wayne L. Mower
  • ELECTROSPUN PTFE COATED STENT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20220054252
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • ELECTROSPUN MATERIAL COVERED MEDICAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20220047783
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of electrospun nanofibers, including electrospun polymers. The electrospun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: John William Hall, Bart Dolmatch, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Wayne L. Mower
  • ELECTROSPUN PTFE COATED STENT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20200383767
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • Electrospun PTFE coated stent and method of use
    Patent number: 10653511
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • Electrospun PTFE coated stent and method of use
    Patent number: 10653512
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • Electrospun material covered medical appliances and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 10507268
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of electrospun nanofibers, including electrospun polymers. The electrospun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Bart Dolmatch, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Wayne L. Mower
  • Rotational spun material covered medical appliances and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 10005269
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of rotational spun nanofibers, including rotational spun polymers. The rotational spun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Rotational spun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis. Additionally, one or more cuffs may be configured to allow tissue ingrowth to anchor the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Bart Dolmatch, Wayne Mower, Robert J. Radford
  • Rotational spun material covered medical appliances and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 9987833
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of rotational spun nanofibers, including rotational spun polymers. The rotational spun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Rotational spun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis. Additionally, one or more cuffs may be configured to allow tissue ingrowth to anchor the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Bart Dolmatch, Wayne Mower, Robert J. Radford
  • Process of making a stent
    Patent number: 9655710
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • ROTATIONAL SPUN MATERIAL COVERED MEDICAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20150352826
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of rotational spun nanofibers, including rotational spun polymers. The rotational spun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Rotational spun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis. Additionally, one or more cuffs may be configured to allow tissue ingrowth to anchor the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: John William Hall, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons-Oberg, Bart Dolmatch, Wayne Mower, Robert J. Radford
  • ELECTROSPUN PTFE COATED STENT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20140249619
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • ELECTROSPUN PTFE COATED STENT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20140248418
    Abstract: A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by coating a single continuous wire scaffold with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, John William Hall, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Robert J. Radford, Bart Dolmatch
  • ELECTROSPUN MATERIAL COVERED MEDICAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20140081414
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of electrospun nanofibers, including electrospun polymers. The electrospun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Bart Dolmatch, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Wayne L. Mower
  • ELECTROSPUN MATERIAL COVERED MEDICAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20140079758
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of electrospun nanofibers, including electrospun polymers. The electrospun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Electrospun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Bart Dolmatch, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Wayne L. Mower
  • ROTATIONAL SPUN MATERIAL COVERED MEDICAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20140074225
    Abstract: A medical appliance or prosthesis may comprise one or more layers of rotational spun nanofibers, including rotational spun polymers. The rotational spun material may comprise layers including layers of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Rotational spun nanofiber mats of certain porosities may permit tissue ingrowth into or attachment to the prosthesis. Additionally, one or more cuffs may be configured to allow tissue ingrowth to anchor the prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Hall, Zeke Eller, Robert S. Kellar, Rachel Lynn Simmons, Bart Dolmatch, Wayne Mower, Robert J. Radford