Patents by Inventor Reed A. Houge

Reed A. Houge 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: 20230404558
    Abstract: A treatment system includes an insert that is resiliently deflectable. The tip portion of the insert can be configured to be coupled to the trailing portion of an implant. A guide tube having an internal lumen is configured to permit passage of the tip portion and the body portion of the insert through a guide tube. The guide tube can have a length that is less than that of the insert. Treatment systems include a plurality of inserts, each insert differing from in at least one of length, diameter, and curvature. Treating a patient can include sizing a fistula using an insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Brendan S. Buchanan, Benjamin I. Espen, Reed A. Houge, Allan B. Dietz, William A. Faubion, JR., Eric J. Dozois
  • Publication number: 20230086502
    Abstract: A treatment system includes an insert that is resiliently deflectable. The tip portion of the insert can be configured to be coupled to the trailing portion of an implant. A guide tube having an internal lumen is configured to permit passage of the tip portion and the body portion of the insert through a guide tube. The guide tube can have a length that is less than that of the insert. Treatment systems include a plurality of inserts, each insert differing from in at least one of length, diameter, and curvature. Treating a patient can include sizing a fistula using an insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Brendan S. Buchanan, Benjamin I. Espen, Reed A. Houge, Allan B. Dietz, William A. Faubion, JR., Eric J. Dozois
  • Publication number: 20220192827
    Abstract: Described embodiments include a medical device having a frame including a plurality of strut elements arranged to form a tubular framework and a covering extending along a portion of the frame such that the frame and the covering define a sheath having a lumen extending therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michael R. Broyles, Joshua C. Haarer, Reed A. Houge, Edward E. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20220023589
    Abstract: An endoluminal access device including an outer sheath defining a lumen and a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes an expandable portion configured to be transitioned between a collapsed configuration having a first diameter and an expanded configuration having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter. The expandable portion includes a first arm defining a first lumen and an aperture in communication with the first lumen. The expandable portion is configured to expand outwardly from a central longitudinal axis when the expandable portion transitions to the expanded configuration and to deflect inwardly toward the central longitudinal axis when the expandable portion is transitioned to the collapsed configuration. The endoluminal access device further includes an endoluminal tool deliverable from the first lumen of the first arm and outwardly from the aperture of the first arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Sherif A. Eskaros, Eric A. Mokelke, Reed A. Houge
  • Patent number: 11173281
    Abstract: An endoluminal access device including an outer sheath defining a lumen and a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes an expandable portion configured to be transitioned between a collapsed configuration having a first diameter and an expanded configuration having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter. The expandable portion includes a first arm defining a first lumen and an aperture in communication with the first lumen. The expandable portion is configured to expand outwardly from a central longitudinal axis when the expandable portion transitions to the expanded configuration and to deflect inwardly toward the central longitudinal axis when the expandable portion is transitioned to the collapsed configuration. The endoluminal access device further includes an endoluminal tool deliverable from the first lumen of the first arm and outwardly from the aperture of the first arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Sherif A. Eskaros, Eric A. Mokelke, Reed A. Houge
  • Patent number: 11020215
    Abstract: A venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The venous anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: PHRAXIS, INC.
    Inventors: James V. Donadio, III, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Patent number: 10835366
    Abstract: An arterial anchor device and a venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic convector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The arterial anchor device and venous devices are fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: PHRAXIS INC.
    Inventors: James V. Donadio, III, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Patent number: 10786346
    Abstract: An arterial anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The arterial anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: PHRAXIS INC.
    Inventors: James V. Donadio, III, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Patent number: 10456239
    Abstract: An anastomotic connector comprises a vessel anchor, a midgraft connector and graft material. The vessel anchor has a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The midgraft connector operably couples the graft to the vessel anchor to form an anastomotic connector between an artery and a vein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: PHRAXIS INC.
    Inventors: Alexander S. Yevzlin, Reed A. Houge, Jeff M. Welch
  • Publication number: 20180361118
    Abstract: An endoluminal access device including an outer sheath defining a lumen and a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes an expandable portion configured to be transitioned between a collapsed configuration having a first diameter and an expanded configuration having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter. The expandable portion includes a first arm defining a first lumen and an aperture in communication with the first lumen. The expandable portion is configured to expand outwardly from a central longitudinal axis when the expandable portion transitions to the expanded configuration and to deflect inwardly toward the central longitudinal axis when the expandable portion is transitioned to the collapsed configuration. The endoluminal access device further includes an endoluminal tool deliverable from the first lumen of the first arm and outwardly from the aperture of the first arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Sherif A. Eskaros, Eric A. Mokelke, Reed A. Houge
  • Publication number: 20170196676
    Abstract: A venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The venous anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: James V. DONADIO, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Publication number: 20170196677
    Abstract: An arterial anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic connector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The arterial anchor device is fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: James V. DONADIO, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Patent number: 9597443
    Abstract: An anastomotic connector comprises a generally tubular access port having a first end and a second end, a generally tubular main body portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the main body portion is positioned adjacent to the second end of the access port such that the main body portion and access port are in fluid communication, and an anchor member received, within the access port and having a plurality of fingers that are extendable from the first end thereof. The fingers of the anchor member are movable between a loaded position wherein the fingers are substantially parallel to a center axis of the access port and an expanded position wherein the fingers are substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: PHRAXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander S. Yevzlin, Reed A. Houge, Jeff M. Welch, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow
  • Patent number: 9308311
    Abstract: An anastomotic connector comprises a generally tubular main body having a distal end and a proximal end, and an anchor member integrally coupled to the distal end of the tubular main body. The anchor member includes first and second annular flanges that are movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. In the second expanded position, the annular flanges are substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tubular main body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: PHRAXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander S. Yevzlin, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow
  • Patent number: 9162017
    Abstract: A pump for inducing flow within a vascular system comprises a cannula having a first configuration for deployment within the vascular system and a second configuration for directing the fluid flow within the vascular system, where the second configuration has a greater diameter than the first configuration. An impeller is configured to induce the fluid flow by rotation about an axis. The impeller has a first radius in the first configuration and a second radius in the second configuration, where the second radius is greater than the first radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: MINNETRONIX, INC.
    Inventors: Don W. E. Evans, Mark Schneider, Douglas Wahnschaffe, Scott Klimek, Reed Houge
  • Publication number: 20150134051
    Abstract: An arterial anchor device and a venous anchor device operably coupled by graft material to form an anastomotic convector is provided. The arterial anchor device comprises a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The venous anchor device includes a tubular main body having a metal frame structure and including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end including a plurality of barbs thereon wherein said distal end has an outer diameter greater than the proximal end. The arterial anchor device and venous devices are fluidly connected by a graft to form an anastomotic connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: James V. Donadio, Steven E. Scott, Alexander S. Yevzlin, Robert Ziebol, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow, Jeff M. Welch
  • Publication number: 20140100510
    Abstract: An anastomotic connector comprises a generally tubular access port having a first end and a second end, a generally tubular main body portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the main body portion is positioned adjacent to the second end of the access port such that the main body portion and access port are in fluid communication, and an anchor member received, within the access port and having a plurality of fingers that are extendable from the first end thereof. The fingers of the anchor member are movable between a loaded position wherein the fingers are substantially parallel to a center axis of the access port and an expanded position wherein the fingers are substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: PHRAXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander S. Yevzlin, Reed A. Houge, Jeff M. Welch, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow
  • Publication number: 20140088623
    Abstract: An anastomotic connector comprises a generally tubular main body having a distal end and a proximal end, and an anchor member integrally coupled to the distal end of the tubular main body. The anchor member includes first and second annular flanges that are movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. In the second expanded position, the annular flanges are substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tubular main body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: PHRAXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander S. Yevzlin, Reed A. Houge, Doug S. Wahnschaffe, Steve Berhow
  • Publication number: 20140088685
    Abstract: An anastomotic connector comprises a vessel anchor, a midgraft connector and graft material. The vessel anchor has a generally tubular main body including a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end defining a plurality of flanges integrally formed with the tubular main body and being movable from a first loaded position to a second expanded position. The midgraft connector operably couples the graft to the vessel anchor to form an anastomotic connector between an artery and a vein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: PHRAXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander S. Yevzlin, Reed A. Houge, Jeff M. Welch
  • Publication number: 20130053623
    Abstract: A pump for inducing flow within a vascular system comprises a cannula having a first configuration for deployment within the vascular system and a second configuration for directing the fluid flow within the vascular system, where the second configuration has a greater diameter than the first configuration. An impeller is configured to induce the fluid flow by rotation about an axis. The impeller has a first radius in the first configuration and a second radius in the second configuration, where the second radius is greater than the first radius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Don W.E Evans, Mark Schneider, Douglas Wahnschaffe, Scott Klimek, Reed Houge