Patents by Inventor Ramon A. Torres
Ramon A. Torres 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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Publication number: 20120226305Abstract: An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP, as successor in interest to Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Earl Howard Slee, Ramon Torres Carrillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Jessica Liang, Richard Stephen Bein, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Stacy Leon Faught, Vince Divino, Darrell Christopher Drysen, Mark Philip Ashby, Justin Arthur Klotz, Maria De Jesus Sanson, Scott William Brennan, Lawrason Charles Wilbur, Lester Eugene Oestreich
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Publication number: 20120065720Abstract: An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP, as successor in interest to Micro Therapeutics,Inc.Inventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Earl Howard Slee, Ramon Torres Carrillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Jessica Liang, Richard Stephen Bein, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Stacy Leon Faught, Vince Divino, Darrell Christopher Drysen, Mark Philip Ashby, Justin Arthur Klotz, Maria De Jesus Sanson, Scott William Brennan, Lawrason Charles Wilbur, Lester Eugene Oestreich
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Publication number: 20110315301Abstract: A catheter having an elongated shaft and a balloon on a distal shaft section, the elongated shaft comprising an outer tubular member, and an inner tubular member which has a bonded portion along which an outer surface of the inner tubular member is bonded to an inner surface of the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has a proximal portion proximal to the bonded portion, and a distal portion distal to the bonded portion with higher axial compression stiffness and column strength than the proximal portion thereof. The catheter has improved trackability, axial collapse resistance, pushability, and crossability, for improved ability to position the balloon at a desired location in a patient's body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jessie Delgado, Bruce Wilson, Lenny Barbod, Ramon Torres, Devon Brown, Quan Ritchie, William S. Chin
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Publication number: 20110313447Abstract: An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP, as successor in interest to Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Earl Howard Slee, Ramon Torres Carrillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Jessica Liang, Richard Stephen Bein, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Stacy Leon Faught, Vince Divino, Darrell Christopher Drysen, Mark Philip Ashby, Justin Arthur Klotz, Maria De Jesus Sanson, Scott William Brennan, Lawrason Charles Wilbur, Lester Eugene Oestreich
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Patent number: 8012300Abstract: A catheter having an elongated shaft and a balloon on a distal shaft section, the elongated shaft comprising an outer tubular member, and an inner tubular member which has a bonded portion along which an outer surface of the inner tubular member is bonded to an inner surface of the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has a proximal portion proximal to the bonded portion, and a distal portion distal to the bonded portion with higher axial compression stiffness and column strength than the proximal portion thereof. The catheter has improved trackability, axial collapse resistance, pushability, and crossability, for improved ability to position the balloon at a desired location in a patient's body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jessie Delgado, Bruce Wilson, Lenny Barbod, Ramon Torres, Devon Brown, Quan Ritchie, William S. Chin
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Publication number: 20100281928Abstract: A laundry ball can be used to accommodate detergent free washing of clothes and other laundry items. To provide a more efficient and more washer friendly laundry ball, the structure is fabricated to have a flexible outer surface. In one embodiment the walls of the laundry ball have only a single layer of flexible material, while another embodiment includes walls having multiple layers with the outer layer being more flexible. The material making up this flexible outer surface is resilient and causes less damage to the interior of the washing machine. Added friction also causes more movement and agitation of the laundry ball when used, thus enhancing its operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramon Torres Martin
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Publication number: 20100030200Abstract: An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Earl Howard Slee, Ramon Torres Carrillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Jessica Liang, Richard Stephen Bein, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Stacy Leon Faught, Vince Divino, Darrell Christopher Drysen, Mark Philip Ashby, Justin Arthur Klotz, Maria De Jesus Sanson, Scott William Brennan, Lawrason Charles Wilbur, Lester Eugene Oestreich
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Publication number: 20100004570Abstract: Hair growth therapy is provided by a device capable of delivering multiple hair growth therapies to a user, either individually or in combination. The device includes multiple optical sources providing an array of different optical stimulation signals, while also having vibration capabilities to provide physical stimulation. The multiple optical stimulation therapies include high powered lasers, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) of different wavelengths. Through the use of these multiple light sources, stimulation of hair follicles is provided at the root, along the upper portion, and throughout the base, each promoting healthy hair growth. In addition, the vibration therapies provide a messaging affect, thus further stimulating blood flow in the scalp and helping to support healthy hair growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramon Torres Martin
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Publication number: 20080228215Abstract: This invention is directed to implantable coils and, more particularly, to a coil implant having a stretch-resistant member internal to the coil. The implant of the invention is able to freely articulate and torque prior to delivery. Once delivered, the implant is no longer stretch resistant and is therefore able to substantially conform to the vascular site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Ramon Torres Carrillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Stacy Leon Faught, Larry Wilbur, Scott William Brennan, Vince Divino
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Publication number: 20080228216Abstract: This invention is directed to an implant having a coil for embolizing a vascular site, such as aneurysm. The coil has a specific three-dimensional shape that is achieved by winding the coil around a mandrel in a specific pattern and then heat setting the coil and the mandrel, another aspect of the invention. The three-dimensional shape resembles unclosed mobius loops. Also provided are methods of making the coil and methods of embolizing vascular site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Ramon Torres Carrillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Larry Wilbur, Justin Klotz, Scott William Brennan, Vince Divino
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Publication number: 20080220411Abstract: The present invention relates to biological sensors. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of remotely driven nonlinear rotation of particles (e.g., magnetic particles) for detection of cells such as microorganisms (e.g., bacteria and viruses). The present invention further relates to the use of remotely driven nonlinear rotation of particles for measurement of physical properties of a solution (e.g., viscosity).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Raoul Kopelman, Ramon Torres-Isea, Roy Clarke
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Publication number: 20080045895Abstract: A catheter having an elongated shaft and a balloon on a distal shaft section, the elongated shaft comprising an outer tubular member, and an inner tubular member which has a bonded portion along which an outer surface of the inner tubular member is bonded to an inner surface of the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has a proximal portion proximal to the bonded portion, and a distal portion distal to the bonded portion with higher axial compression stiffness and column strength than the proximal portion thereof. The catheter has improved trackability, axial collapse resistance, pushability, and crossability, for improved ability to position the balloon at a desired location in a patient's body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John Simpson, Jessie Delgado, Bruce Wilson, Lenny Barbod, Ramon Torres, Devon Brown, Quan Ritchie, William Chin
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Publication number: 20080004217Abstract: Pathological regional adipose tissue accumulation associated with HIV-associated dysmorphic/dysmetabolic syndrome (HADDS) which may occur with or without subcutaneous adipose tissue lipodystrophy (and which is also described as HIV-associated adipose redistribution syndrome or HARS and other specific medical terms), is treated by administering an effective amount of human growth hormone or other substance which binds to and initiates signalling of the hGH receptor. Alternatively, a substance which stimulates production of endogenous hGH, such as human growth hormone releasing hormone, may be administered. HADDS and related syndromes include abnormal adipose tissue accumulation in the visceral, submandibular, supraclavicular, pectoral, mammary and/or dorsocervical (buffalo hump) area, and/or with subcutaneous lipomas, with or without associated metabolic or other physiologic abnormalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: APPLIED RESEARCH SYSTEMS ARSInventor: Ramon TORRES
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Patent number: 7273485Abstract: A catheter having an elongated shaft and a balloon on a distal shaft section, the elongated shaft comprising an outer tubular member, and an inner tubular member which has a bonded portion along which an outer surface of the inner tubular member is bonded to an inner surface of the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has a proximal portion proximal to the bonded portion, and a distal portion distal to the bonded portion with higher axial compression stiffness and column strength than the proximal portion thereof. The catheter has improved traceability, axial collapse resistance, pushability, and crossability, for improved ability to position the balloon at a desired location in a patient's body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jessie Delgado, Bruce Wilson, Lenny Barbod, Ramon Torres, Devon Brown, Quan Ritchie, William S. Chin
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Patent number: D587507Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramon Torres Martin
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Patent number: D613908Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Actervis, GmbHInventor: Juan Ramon Torres Martin
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Patent number: D624611Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin
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Patent number: D639387Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin
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Patent number: D641586Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin
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Patent number: D665897Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin