Patents by Inventor Richard Rhee

Richard Rhee 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: 20190343532
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Patent number: 10433853
    Abstract: An occlusive device for occluding a target area can include an elongate member having opposing first and second side edges extending longitudinally along the member and a member width. The member can have a collapsed configuration in which the first and second side edges are curled toward each other about a longitudinal axis of the member. Further the member can have an expanded configuration in which the member form a series of loops and the first and second side edges uncurl to be spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Richard Rhee, Earl Bardsley, Julie Kulak, Madhur Kadam, Ramon Carrillo, Kokou A. Amefia, Khoa Vu
  • Publication number: 20190290286
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20190282242
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20190269411
    Abstract: An implant can include a single- or dual-layer braided body having a variable porosity. In a dual-layer body, first and second longitudinal sections, having respective first and second porosities, can be overlapped such that the first and second porosities overlap each other. The dual-layer construction can cumulatively provide a third porosity at a distal portion and a fourth porosity at a proximal portion. The third and fourth porosities can each be greater than each of the first and second porosities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Earl Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Patent number: 10327781
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee, Madhur Arunrao Kadam, Julie Kulak
  • Patent number: 10314593
    Abstract: An implant can include a single- or dual-layer braided body having a variable porosity. In a dual-layer body, first and second longitudinal sections, having respective first and second porosities, can be overlapped such that the first and second porosities overlap each other. The dual-layer construction can cumulatively provide a third porosity at a distal portion and a fourth porosity at a proximal portion. The third and fourth porosities can each be greater than each of the first and second porosities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Earl Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Publication number: 20170367704
    Abstract: Delivery and detachment of an implant can be enhanced by a retraction mechanism to secure portions of a delivery wire within an interior space of the implant. A delivery system can include an implant having a proximal end portion. A delivery wire can include (i) a detachment zone proximal to the proximal end portion and (ii) a distal region distal to the proximal end portion. An expansion member can be located between the proximal end portion and the distal region of the delivery wire. The expansion member can be biased to move the distal region of the delivery wire distally away from the proximal end portion when severed at the detachment zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Rhee, Madhur Kadam, Vincent Divino
  • Publication number: 20170367709
    Abstract: Treatment of an aneurysm or other vascular defect can be facilitated or enhanced by an implant delivered with a thermally activated detachment system. A delivery system can include an implant with a proximal portion that defines a port. A pusher device can include arms extending distally from a junction of the pusher device and through the port, with distal sections of the arms disposed within the implant. The arms can, at a certain temperature, transition from engagement with the implant to a shape that facilitates release of the implant. Additionally or alternatively, a coil can engage an outer surface of the implant at the proximal portion and transition to a shape that facilitates release of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Richard Rhee
  • Publication number: 20170281194
    Abstract: An occlusive device for occluding a target area can include an elongate member having opposing first and second side edges extending longitudinally along the member and a member width. The member can have a collapsed configuration in which the first and second side edges are curled toward each other about a longitudinal axis of the member. Further the member can have an expanded configuration in which the member form a series of loops and the first and second side edges uncurl to be spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Richard Rhee, Earl Bardsley, Julie Kulak, Madhur Kadam, Ramon Carrillo, Kokou A. Amefia, Khoa Vu
  • Patent number: 9713475
    Abstract: An occlusive device for occluding a target area can include an elongate member having opposing first and second side edges extending longitudinally along the member and a member width. The member can have a collapsed configuration in which the first and second side edges are curled toward each other about a longitudinal axis of the member. Further the member can have an expanded configuration in which the member form a series of loops and the first and second side edges uncurl to be spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Richard Rhee, Earl Bardsley, Julie Kulak, Madhur Kadam, Ramon Carrillo, Kokou A. Amefia, Khoa Vu
  • Publication number: 20170164951
    Abstract: Systems and devices for endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms are described. Various configurations of coiled implants may be used as stenting devices or aneurysm coils. The implants include one or more filaments wound about a longitudinal axis to form a generally tubular shape. Lateral flexibility of the implants may be manipulated by, for example, adjusting a pitch between adjacent filaments, using different materials for the filaments, employing different filament cross-sectional shapes, grouping filaments into pluralities of varying flexibilities, and nesting inner coils within outer coils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Vince Divino, Richard Rhee, Rich Kusleika
  • Publication number: 20170079661
    Abstract: An implant can include a single- or dual-layer braided body having a variable porosity. In a dual-layer body, first and second longitudinal sections, having respective first and second porosities, can be overlapped such that the first and second porosities overlap each other. The dual-layer construction can cumulatively provide a third porosity at a distal portion and a fourth porosity at a proximal portion. The third and fourth porosities can each be greater than each of the first and second porosities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Earl Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Publication number: 20170079662
    Abstract: An implant can include a frame and a mesh component coupled to the frame. The mesh component can define a first porosity, and the frame can define a frame porosity. The combined porosity of the mesh component and the frame can restrict blood flow into the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Rhee, Earl Bardsley
  • Publication number: 20160022445
    Abstract: An aneurysm embolization device can include a body having a single, continuous piece of material that is shape set into a plurality of distinct structural components. For example, the device can have an expandable component and an atraumatic tip portion extending therefrom. Further, the tip portion can be configured to enable the device to be implanted within the aneurysm while tending to mitigate risk of puncturing the aneurysm dome or otherwise assist in framing the aneurysm in advance of placement of additional embolic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Teresa Ruvalcaba, Earl Frederick Bardsley, Richard Rhee
  • Publication number: 20150327976
    Abstract: Systems and devices for endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms are described. Various configurations of coiled implants may be used as stenting devices or aneurysm coils. The implants include one or more filaments wound about a longitudinal axis to form a generally tubular shape. Lateral flexibility of the implants may be manipulated by, for example, adjusting a pitch between adjacent filaments, using different materials for the filaments, employing different filament cross-sectional shapes, grouping filaments into pluralities of varying flexibilities, and nesting inner coils within outer coils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Vince Divino, Richard Rhee, Rich Kusleika
  • Publication number: 20150297240
    Abstract: An occlusive device for occluding a target area can include an elongate member having opposing first and second side edges extending longitudinally along the member and a member width. The member can have a collapsed configuration in which the first and second side edges are curled toward each other about a longitudinal axis of the member. Further the member can have an expanded configuration in which the member form a series of loops and the first and second side edges uncurl to be spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Vincent Divino, Richard Rhee, Earl Bardsley, Julie Kulak, Madhur Kadam, Ramon Carrillo, Kokou A. Amefia, Khoa Vu
  • Patent number: 9011480
    Abstract: Systems and devices for endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms are described. Various configurations of coiled implants may be used as stenting devices or aneurysm coils. The implants include one or more filaments wound about a longitudinal axis to form a generally tubular shape. Lateral flexibility of the implants may be manipulated by, for example, adjusting a pitch between adjacent filaments, using different materials for the filaments, employing different filament cross-sectional shapes, grouping filaments into pluralities of varying flexibilities, and nesting inner coils within outer coils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Vince Divino, Richard Rhee, Rich Kusleika
  • Publication number: 20140135811
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK
  • Publication number: 20140135810
    Abstract: A system for treatment of an aneurysm includes an intrasaccular device that can be delivered using a catheter. The device can include at least one expandable structure adapted to transition from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration when released into the aneurysm. The expandable structure can have a specific shape or porosity. Multiple expandable structures can also be used, in which case each of the expandable structures can have a unique shape or porosity profile. The morphology of the aneurysm and orientation of any connecting arteries can determine the type, size, shape, number, and porosity profile of the expandable structure used in treating the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Vincent DIVINO, Earl Frederick BARDSLEY, Richard RHEE, Madhur Arunrao KADAM, Julie KULAK