Patents by Inventor Ramon Torres
Ramon 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: 20180050179Abstract: 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: March 26, 2015Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jessie Delgado, Bruce Wilson, Lenny Barbod, Ramon Torres, Devon Brown, Quan Ritchie, William S. Chin
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Patent number: 9289215Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Ramon Torres Carillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Stacy Leon Faught, Lawrason Charles Wilbur, Scott William Brennan, Vince Divino
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Publication number: 20150196739Abstract: 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: March 26, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: John A. Simpson, Jessie Delgado, Bruce Wilson, Lenny Barbod, Ramon Torres, Devon Brown, Quan Ritchie, William S. Chin
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Patent number: 9068977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Raoul Kopelman, Ramon Torres-Isea, Roy Clarke
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Patent number: 9023174Abstract: 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: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: 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: 20150107423Abstract: By configuring a universal wrench with a spanner at one end, and a combined dual piece handle structure, a universal tool is achieved which is extremely useful and versatile. A two piece handle structure includes a removable extension or second handle portion which can be removably attached to a first handle portion. When removed, the wrench is of a relatively compact size, thus allowing access and usability in tight quarters. When the handle portion is combined, the universal wrench has an increased length, thus allowing additional torque to be applied to any bolt or nut being worked on.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martín
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Patent number: 8864790Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: 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: 8801747Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Ramon Torres Carrillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Lawrason Charles Wilbur, Justin Klotz, Scott William Brennan, Vince Divino
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Patent number: 8795321Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: 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: 8795320Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: 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: 8777978Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: 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: 8328860Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Brian Michael Strauss, Todd Jeffrey Hewitt, Ramon Torres Carillo, Khoa Dang Vu, William Robert Patterson, Stacy Leon Faught, Lawrason Charles Wilbur, Scott William Brennan, Vince Divino
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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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Patent number: D668430Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin
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Patent number: D676727Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin
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Patent number: D693664Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramon Torres Martin
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Patent number: D728107Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin
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Patent number: D740349Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin
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Patent number: D827796Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martín
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Patent number: D690174Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Actervis GmbHInventor: Juan Ramón Torres Martin