Patents by Inventor Rick C. Kravik

Rick C. Kravik 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).

  • Guidewire having occlusive device and repeatably crimpable proximal end
    Publication number: 20030088262
    Abstract: A tubular guidewire assembly having an occlusive device and an extended crimpable section proximate a proximal end that is adapted to connect to a gas inflation/evacuation system. The extended crimpable section can be selectively sealed at one of a plurality of separate locations to form an airtight seal of the tubular guidewire assembly. Each time a deflation of the occlusive device is desired to reestablish blood flow to a vessel downstream of the occlusive device, the extended crimpable section preferably is cut distal to the location of the last seal to quickly deflate the occlusive device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Possis Medical,Inc
    Inventors: Michael J. Bonnette, Eric J. Thor, Mark L. Jenson, Rick C. Kravik, Hieu V. Le