Patents by Inventor Robert John De Hoog

Robert John De Hoog 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).

  • Patent number: 8470013
    Abstract: A system for treating an aneurysm includes an expandable barrier positionable to bridge an aneurysm neck. The barrier may comprise a fiber mesh, a balloon or a molly anchor member, and may unroll, unfold, or inflate from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration. Expansion of the barrier may be greater radially than axially. A vaso-occlusive member comprising a coil or balloon may be deposited in the aneurysm. Another aneurysm treatment system comprises an outer fenestrated stent and/or an inner fenestrated sleeve, which may be implanted together adjacent an aneurysm neck to regulate blood flow to the aneurysm. The sleeve may be movable relative to the stent to open or occlude the fenestrations, which may vary in size, shape, and distribution. An intra-luminal vessel occlusion device comprises a stent and a sheath. A drawstring may be actuated to gradually close a sheath orifice to control blood flow through the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: IMDS Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Duggal, Robert John De Hoog, Donald H. Lee, Louise C. Raymond, Joshua A. Butters
  • Publication number: 20100106240
    Abstract: A system for treating an aneurysm includes an expandable barrier positionable to bridge an aneurysm neck. The barrier may comprise a fiber mesh, a balloon or a molly anchor member, and may unroll, unfold, or inflate from a compact configuration to an expanded configuration. Expansion of the barrier may be greater radially than axially. A vaso-occlusive member comprising a coil or balloon may be deposited in the aneurysm. Another aneurysm treatment system comprises an outer fenestrated stent and/or an inner fenestrated sleeve, which may be implanted together adjacent an aneurysm neck to regulate blood flow to the aneurysm. The sleeve may be movable relative to the stent to open or occlude the fenestrations, which may vary in size, shape, and distribution. An intra-luminal vessel occlusion device comprises a stent and a sheath. A drawstring may be actuated to gradually close a sheath orifice to control blood flow through the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: IMDS, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Duggal, Robert John De Hoog, Donald H. Lee, Louise C. Raymond, Joshua A. Butters