Patents by Inventor Raffaele Mazzei
Raffaele Mazzei 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).
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Patent number: 11571216Abstract: Aortic occlusion and embolic protection devices include radially expandable and collapsible proximal and distal end portions, such as annular self-expanding stents or frames, that are configured to radially expand within an aorta to secure the device within the aorta. The devices can also include a catheter extending axially between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion and a porous covering, or filter, positioned around the catheter and between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and configured to filter emboli from blood flowing into upper-body arteries. The device can further include a one-way valve positioned at or adjacent to the distal end portion of the device and configured to restrict retrograde blood flow through the device toward the heart.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Mark M. Dehdashtian, Teodoro S. Jimenez, Nathan Satter, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Jeff Kosmoski, Shahram Zamani, Adam J. Yestrepsky
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Patent number: 11446139Abstract: A collapsible device, such as an annuloplasty ring or prosthetic heart valve, is configured to be collapsed prior to being introduced into a patient via minimally-invasive access points such as port holes or intercostal incisions. A holder is configured to hold the collapsible device, and to selectively collapse the device for introduction into the patient and then re-enlarge the device at the desired deployment site. Collapsible devices include devices that can hingedly fold about hinge lines, and devices that can elongate to form substantially spiral forms with reduced diameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Teodoro S. Jimenez, Mark M. Dehdashtian, Raffaele Mazzei
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Patent number: 11185321Abstract: Suture clip deployment devices for applying suture clips to sutures are described. Some embodiments can include a generally tubular main body and a vacuum port located at the distal end, a hollow inner body longitudinally slidable within the main body and extending from the main body at its distal end, and a suture recess located in the generally tubular main body. At least one suture clip configured to frictionally fit on an outer surface of the inner body is deployed during use. Clip deployment can occur after a vacuum source is applied to the device so as to draw the suture into the device. The suture lines can be retrieved through the suture recess, and the device can be actuated so as to deliver the suture clip off the delivery device and onto the suture, locking the suture in place.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Travis Zenyo Oba, Michael C. Murad, Manouchehr A. Miraki, Anthony P. Carcia, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Tyler Douglas Smith
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Patent number: 11026822Abstract: One preferred embodiment includes a stent delivery system including a retractable sheath and an outer stability sheath. The stability sheath freely rotates relative to the retractable sheath, relieving compression forces caused by twisting of stability sheath in when in a tortuous conformation.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Teodoro S. Jimenez, Jr., John Fulkerson, Raffaele Mazzei
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Publication number: 20200315826Abstract: One preferred embodiment includes a stent delivery system including a retractable sheath and an outer stability sheath. The stability sheath freely rotates relative to the retractable sheath, relieving compression forces caused by twisting of stability sheath in when in a tortuous conformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Teodoro S. Jimenez, JR., John Fulkerson, Raffaele Mazzei
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Publication number: 20200289123Abstract: Aortic occlusion and embolic protection devices include radially expandable and collapsible proximal and distal end portions, such as annular self-expanding stents or frames, that are configured to radially expand within an aorta to secure the device within the aorta. The devices can also include a catheter extending axially between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion and a porous covering, or filter, positioned around the catheter and between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and configured to filter emboli from blood flowing into upper-body arteries. The device can further include a one-way valve positioned at or adjacent to the distal end portion of the device and configured to restrict retrograde blood flow through the device toward the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Mark M. Dehdashtian, Teodoro S. Jimenez, Nathan Satter, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Jeff Kosmoski, Shahram Zamani, Adam J. Yestrepsky
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Patent number: 10667821Abstract: Embodiments of aortic occlusion devices are described herein that include radially expandable and collapsible proximal and distal end portions, such as annular self-expanding stents or frames, that are configured to radially expand within an aorta to secure the device within the aorta. The devices can also include a catheter extending axially between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion and a porous covering, or filter, positioned around the catheter and between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and configured to filter emboli from blood flowing into upper-body arteries. The device can further include a one-way valve positioned at or adjacent to the distal end portion of the device and configured to restrict retrograde blood flow through the device toward the heart.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Mark M. Dehdashtian, Teodoro S. Jimenez, Nathan Satter, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Jeff Kosmoski, Shahram Zamani, Adam J. Yestrepsky
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Publication number: 20200129289Abstract: A collapsible device, such as an annuloplasty ring or prosthetic heart valve, is configured to be collapsed prior to being introduced into a patient via minimally-invasive access points such as port holes or intercostal incisions. A holder is configured to hold the collapsible device, and to selectively collapse the device for introduction into the patient and then re-enlarge the device at the desired deployment site. Collapsible devices include devices that can hingedly fold about hinge lines, and devices that can elongate to form substantially spiral forms with reduced diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Teodoro S. Jimenez, Mark M. Dehdashtian, Raffaele Mazzei
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Patent number: 10512536Abstract: A collapsible device, such as an annuloplasty ring or prosthetic heart valve, is configured to be collapsed prior to being introduced into a patient via minimally-invasive access points such as port holes or intercostal incisions. A holder is configured to hold the collapsible device, and to selectively collapse the device for introduction into the patient and then re-enlarge the device at the desired deployment site. Collapsible devices include devices that can hingedly fold about hinge lines, and devices that can elongate to form substantially spiral forms with reduced diameters.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Teodoro S. Jimenez, Mark M. Dehdashtian, Raffaele Mazzei
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Publication number: 20190290261Abstract: Suture clip deployment devices for applying suture clips to sutures are described. Some embodiments can include a generally tubular main body and a vacuum port located at the distal end, a hollow inner body longitudinally slidable within the main body and extending from the main body at its distal end, and a suture recess located in the generally tubular main body. At least one suture clip configured to frictionally fit on an outer surface of the inner body is deployed during use. Clip deployment can occur after a vacuum source is applied to the device so as to draw the suture into the device. The suture lines can be retrieved through the suture recess, and the device can be actuated so as to deliver the suture clip off the delivery device and onto the suture, locking the suture in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Travis Zenyo Oba, Michael C. Murad, Manouchehr A. Miraki, Anthony P. Carcia, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Tyler Douglas Smith
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Patent number: 10314573Abstract: Suture clip deployment devices for applying suture clips to sutures are described. Some embodiments can include a generally tubular main body and a vacuum port located at the distal end, a hollow inner body longitudinally slidable within the main body and extending from the main body at its distal end, and a suture recess located in the generally tubular main body. At least one suture clip configured to frictionally fit on an outer surface of the inner body is deployed during use. Clip deployment can occur after a vacuum source is applied to the device so as to draw the suture into the device. The suture lines can be retrieved through the suture recess, and the device can be actuated so as to deliver the suture clip off the delivery device and onto the suture, locking the suture in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Travis Zenyo Oba, Michael C. Murad, Manouchehr A. Miraki, Anthony P. Carcia, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Tyler Douglas Smith
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Publication number: 20190083102Abstract: Embodiments of aortic occlusion devices are described herein that include radially expandable and collapsible proximal and distal end portions, such as annular self-expanding stents or frames, that are configured to radially expand within an aorta to secure the device within the aorta. The devices can also include a catheter extending axially between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion and a porous covering, or filter, positioned around the catheter and between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and configured to filter emboli from blood flowing into upper-body arteries. The device can further include a one-way valve positioned at or adjacent to the distal end portion of the device and configured to restrict retrograde blood flow through the device toward the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Mark M. Dehdashtian, Jorge H. Jimenez, Nathan Satter, Fabian Daniel Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Jeff Kosmoski, Shahram Zamani, Adam J. Yestrepsky
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Patent number: 10130371Abstract: Embodiments of aortic occlusion devices are described herein that include radially expandable and collapsible proximal and distal end portions, such as annular self-expanding stents or frames, that are configured to radially expand within an aorta to secure the device within the aorta. The devices can also include a catheter extending axially between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion and a porous covering, or filter, positioned around the catheter and between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and configured to filter emboli from blood flowing into upper-body arteries. The device can further include a one-way valve positioned at or adjacent to the distal end portion of the device and configured to restrict retrograde blood flow through the device toward the heart.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Dehdashtian, Teodoro S. Jimenez, Nathan Satter, Fabian D. Schroeder, Raffaele Mazzei, Jeff Kosmoski, Shaun Zamani, Adam Yestrepsky
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Publication number: 20180280173Abstract: One preferred embodiment includes a stent delivery system including a retractable sheath and an outer stability sheath. The stability sheath freely rotates relative to the retractable sheath, relieving compression forces caused by twisting of stability sheath in when in a tortuous conformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Teodoro S. Jimenez, JR., John Fulkerson, Raffaele Mazzei
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Patent number: D821878Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.Inventors: Michael Cannamela, Evan Rhodes, Max Knecht, Anthony B. Gallo, Jr., Aimee Sealfon, Ernesto Quinteros, Timothy O'Toole, Raffaele Mazzei, Melissa Dandy
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Patent number: D821882Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.Inventors: Michael Cannamela, Evan Rhodes, Max Knecht, Anthony B. Gallo, Jr., Aimee Sealfon, Ernesto Quinteros, Timothy O'Toole, Raffaele Mazzei, Melissa Dandy
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Patent number: D821883Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.Inventors: Michael Cannamela, Evan Rhodes, Max Knecht, Anthony B. Gallo, Jr., Aimee Sealfon, Ernesto Quinteros, Timothy O'Toole, Raffaele Mazzei, Melissa Dandy, Sabrina Adami, Stephane Robic, Simone Nenning
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Patent number: D822493Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.Inventors: Michael Cannamela, Evan Rhodes, Max Knecht, Anthony B. Gallo, Jr., Aimee Sealfon, Ernesto Quinteros, Timothy O'Toole, Raffaele Mazzei, Melissa Dandy, Sabrina Adami, Dirk Puderbach, Stephane Robic, Simone Nenning
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Patent number: D823023Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.Inventors: Michael Cannamela, Evan Rhodes, Max Knecht, Anthony B. Gallo, Jr., Aimee Sealfon, Ernesto Quinteros, Timothy O'Toole, Raffaele Mazzei, Melissa Dandy, Thomas Zauser, Stephane Robic, Fabrizio Camplone, Sabrina Adami, Simone Nenning
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Patent number: D834940Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.Inventors: Raffaele Mazzei, Evan Rhodes, Aimee Sealfon