Patents by Inventor Robert John Elicker

Robert John Elicker 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: 20220387672
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a lipophilic matrix and a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the lipophilic matrix is disclosed. The plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises an active agent. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Patent number: 11406742
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a lipophilic matrix and a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the lipophilic matrix is disclosed. The plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises an active agent. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: M.A. Med Alliance SA
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Publication number: 20190046693
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a lipophilic matrix and a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the lipophilic matrix is disclosed. The plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises an active agent. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Patent number: 10098987
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: M.A. Med Alliance SA
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Publication number: 20170028105
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Patent number: 9492594
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: M.A. Med Alliance SA
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Publication number: 20160015862
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL THOMAS AHLERING, RONALD KENICHI YAMAMOTO, ROBERT JOHN ELICKER, TIEN THUY NGUYEN, JOHN EDWIN SHULZE, JELLE JURJEN ZOETHOUT
  • Patent number: 9101501
    Abstract: Disclosed is a stent that is useful for treating a vascular bifurcation, the stent having a plurality of segments extending coaxially end to end along a longitudinal axis of the stent from a first end to a second end of the stent, each segment having a plurality of struts extending in a zig-zag pattern around the circumference of the stent, wherein the stent is expandable from reduced diameter to an expanded diameter, the second end of the stent having a larger diameter than the first end when expanded; and an eyelet integrally formed with the segment positioned adjacent the second end, and configured to receive a radiopaque marker therein. The stent provides an improvement over prior stents for treating a vascular bifurcation by allowing the stent to be deployed in the widened transitional zone of a bifurcation such that the second end of the stent is accurately positioned at the carina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Biosensors International Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Laborde, Robert John Elicker, Brett Trauthen, Jacques Seguin
  • Patent number: 8728143
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent delivery system configured to carry one or more of a pair of dissimilar stents. At least one of the stents is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. The stent delivery system can also include a handpiece adapted to selectively deliver the stents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Biosensors International Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jacques Seguin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Patent number: 8603157
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent system comprising a pair of dissimilar stents, one of which is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. A stent delivery system including a handpiece adapted to selectively deliver the stents is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Biosensors International Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jacques Seguin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Patent number: 8236041
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent system carries a self expandable noncylindrical stent, which is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. A stent delivery system is also disclosed, for delivering the stent such that a larger expanded diameter end of the stent faces the bifurcation, and a smaller expanded diameter end of the stent faces proximally in the main vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Biosensors International Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jacques Sequin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Publication number: 20100256744
    Abstract: A method of deploying a bifurcation stent at a vascular bifurcation of a main vessel into first and second branch vessels includes: positioning a bifurcation stent at a vascular bifurcation, the bifurcation stent expandable from a reduced diameter to an expanded diameter, the bifurcation stent comprising a first end, a second end, and a marker near the first end, wherein the first end diameter is larger than the second end diameter when the bifurcation stent is expanded, and wherein the bifurcation stent is positioned such that the marker is approximately aligned with a carinal plane at the vascular bifurcation; partially expanding the first end of the bifurcation stent; adjusting the position of the bifurcation stent such that the marker is positioned past the carinal plane and towards the first branch vessel; and deploying the bifurcation stent at the bifurcation. Devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Laborde, Robert John Elicker, Brett Trauthen, Jacques Seguin
  • Patent number: 7686846
    Abstract: A method of deploying a bifurcation stent at a vascular bifurcation of a main vessel into first and second branch vessels includes: positioning a bifurcation stent at a vascular bifurcation, the bifurcation stent expandable from a reduced diameter to an expanded diameter, the bifurcation stent comprising a first end, a second end, and a marker near the first end, wherein the first end diameter is larger than the second end diameter when the bifurcation stent is expanded, and wherein the bifurcation stent is positioned such that the marker is approximately aligned with a carinal plane at the vascular bifurcation; partially expanding the first end of the bifurcation stent; adjusting the position of the bifurcation stent such that the marker is positioned past the carinal plane and towards the first branch vessel; and deploying the bifurcation stent at the bifurcation. Devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Devax, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Laborde, Robert John Elicker, Brett Trauthen, Jacques Seguin
  • Patent number: 7686845
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent system carries a self expandable noncylindrical stent, which is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. A stent delivery system is also disclosed, for delivering the stent such that a larger expanded diameter end of the stent faces the bifurcation, and a smaller expanded diameter end of the stent faces proximally in the main vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Devax, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Sequin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Publication number: 20080161903
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent delivery system configured to carry one or more of a pair of dissimilar stents. At least one of the stents is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. The stent delivery system can also include a handpiece adapted to selectively deliver the stents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jacques Sequin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Patent number: 7344556
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent delivery system configured to carry one or more of a pair of dissimilar stents. At least one of the stents is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. The stent delivery system can also include a handpiece adapted to selectively deliver the stents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Devax, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Seguin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Patent number: 7238197
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent system comprising a pair of dissimilar stents, one of which is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. A stent delivery system including a handpiece adapted to selectively deliver the stents is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Devax, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Sequin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Publication number: 20070100425
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent system carries a self expandable noncylindrical stent, which is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. A stent delivery system is also disclosed, for delivering the stent such that a larger expanded diameter end of the stent faces the bifurcation, and a smaller expanded diameter end of the stent faces proximally in the main vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Jacques Sequin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Patent number: 7125419
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent system carries a self expandable noncylindrical stent, which is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. A stent delivery system is also disclosed, for delivering the stent such that a larger expanded diameter end of the stent faces the bifurcation, and a smaller expanded diameter end of the stent faces proximally in the main vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Devax, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Sequin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde
  • Publication number: 20040006381
    Abstract: A device and method for treating pathological narrowing of fluid-carrying conduits of the human body (such as blood vessels) in an area of a bifurcation is disclosed. In particular, a stent delivery system configured to carry one or more of a pair of dissimilar stents. At least one of the stents is particularly suited for treating a widened portion of a blood vessel immediately proximal to a bifurcation. The stent delivery system can also include a handpiece adapted to selectively deliver the stents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Jacques Sequin, Robert John Elicker, Jean-Claude Laborde