Patents by Inventor Robert LaDuca
Robert LaDuca 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).
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Publication number: 20230218271Abstract: Described are systems, devices, and methods useful in the prevention and/or detection of liquid intrusion into ultrasound equipment. Ultrasound transducers and associated ultrasound circuitry, which can be located in an interior of an ultrasound system or device can be adversely affected by exposure to liquids. As described herein, ultrasound systems and devices can comprise a multilayer seal, for example, wherein the multilayer seal comprises one or more layers for preventing liquid intrusion and one or more layers for detection of liquid intrusion (e.g., wherein the one or more layers for detection of liquid intrusion comprise an indicator material capable of changing color when exposed to a liquid).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Daniela Marisa FREDRICK, Charles BAUMGARTNER, Robert LADUCA
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Patent number: 10729569Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly here the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Taheri LaDuca LLCInventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
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Publication number: 20190230473Abstract: Embodiments include a system comprising a mobile application configured to run on a plurality of mobile devices, and a device array comprising a plurality of devices installed in a premises. Each device includes a communication device configured to communicate with the plurality of mobile devices at the premises using the mobile application. The system includes a cloud platform coupled to the device array via a remote network. The cloud platform is remote to the premises and includes a platform program configured to use device array data from the plurality of devices and mobile device data from the mobile application to detect presence and track real-time position of the plurality of mobile devices in the premises.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Reza RAJI, Robert LADUCA, Howard HERRERA, Robert Hazbun
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Patent number: 10352541Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention comprise a lighting assembly comprising including a substrate including a first side, a second side and an opening. The lighting assembly includes several electronic components disposed on the first side of the substrate. The lighting assembly includes a light emitting element attached to the substrate on the first side and positioned within the opening of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Robert LaDuca, Howard Herrera
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Publication number: 20170354499Abstract: A method of delivering a prosthetic mitral valve includes delivering a distal anchor from a delivery sheath such that the distal anchor self-expands inside a first heart chamber on a first side of the mitral valve annulus, pulling proximally on the distal anchor such that the distal anchor self-aligns within the mitral valve annulus and the distal anchor rests against tissue of the ventricular heart chamber, and delivering a proximal anchor from the delivery sheath to a second heart chamber on a second side of the mitral valve annulus such that the proximal anchor self-expands and moves towards the distal anchor to rest against tissue of the second heart chamber. The self-expansion of the proximal anchor captures tissue of the mitral valve annulus therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Juan F. GRANADA, Gary ERZBERGER, Michael P. CORCORAN, Dan WALLACE, Matteo MONTORFANO, Alaide CHIEFFO, Robert LaDUCA
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Publication number: 20170245991Abstract: A method of delivering a prosthetic mitral valve includes delivering a distal anchor from a delivery sheath such that the distal anchor self-expands inside a first heart chamber on a first side of the mitral valve annulus, pulling proximally on the distal anchor such that the distal anchor self-aligns within the mitral valve annulus and the distal anchor rests against tissue of the ventricular heart chamber, and delivering a proximal anchor from the delivery sheath to a second heart chamber on a second side of the mitral valve annulus such that the proximal anchor self-expands and moves towards the distal anchor to rest against tissue of the second heart chamber. The self-expansion of the proximal anchor captures tissue of the mitral valve annulus therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Juan F. GRANADA, Gary ERZBERGER, Michael P. CORCORAN, Dan WALLACE, Matteo MONTORFANO, Alaide CHIEFFO, Robert LaDUCA
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Patent number: 9561103Abstract: A method of delivering a prosthetic mitral valve includes delivering a distal anchor from a delivery sheath such that the distal anchor self-expands inside a first heart chamber on a first side of the mitral valve annulus, pulling proximally on the distal anchor such that the distal anchor self-aligns within the mitral valve annulus and the distal anchor rests against tissue of the ventricular heart chamber, and delivering a proximal anchor from the delivery sheath to a second heart chamber on a second side of the mitral valve annulus such that the proximal anchor self-expands and moves towards the distal anchor to rest against tissue of the second heart chamber. The self-expansion of the proximal anchor captures tissue of the mitral valve annulus therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Cephea Valve Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Juan F. Granada, Gary Erzberger, Michael P. Corcoran, Dan Wallace, Matteo Montorfano, Alaide Chieffo, Robert LaDuca
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Publication number: 20160223179Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention comprise a lighting assembly comprising including a substrate including a first side, a second side and an opening. The lighting assembly includes several electronic components disposed on the first side of the substrate. The lighting assembly includes a light emitting element attached to the substrate on the first side and positioned within the opening of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Robert LaDUCA, Howard HERRERA
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Publication number: 20160178181Abstract: Embodiments enable the adoption of the Integrated Smart Module (ISM) as painless as possible using a Flipped Board ISM design that provides a flat and open space on the top surface for reduced optic interference. Embodiments also allow hot components to be thermally bonded to the system's heat sink should it be required. For example, in the Flipped Board ISM design the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) is flipped so the components are facing away from the light emitting surface (LES). This allows a flat and open area for optics to interface with while still thermally sinking the light emitting diode (LED) substrate to an external heat sink through a heat spreader.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventor: Robert LaDUCA
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Patent number: 9204958Abstract: Methods for placing a stent in a branched vessel include stretching the stent, aligning the stent within a target location at a branched vessel and releasing it for expansion at the target location.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Taheri LaDuca LLCInventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca, Brice Maxime Arnault de La Menardiere
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Patent number: 9113936Abstract: An intravascular snare device for use in capturing debris found in blood vessels. The snare device is fabricated from a tube and includes longitudinally and circumferentially extending members. The snare device specifically embodies structure that provides enhanced radial opening and angular resistance to collapse.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Olin Palmer, Christopher T. Shen, Robert LaDuca, Larry J. Voss, Saypin Phonthalasa
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Publication number: 20150025623Abstract: A method of delivering a prosthetic mitral valve includes delivering a distal anchor from a delivery sheath such that the distal anchor self-expands inside a first heart chamber on a first side of the mitral valve annulus, pulling proximally on the distal anchor such that the distal anchor self-aligns within the mitral valve annulus and the distal anchor rests against tissue of the ventricular heart chamber, and delivering a proximal anchor from the delivery sheath to a second heart chamber on a second side of the mitral valve annulus such that the proximal anchor self-expands and moves towards the distal anchor to rest against tissue of the second heart chamber. The self-expansion of the proximal anchor captures tissue of the mitral valve annulus therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Juan F. GRANADA, Gary ERZBERGER, Michael P. CORCORAN, Dan WALLACE, Matteo MONTORFANO, Alaide CHIEFFO, Robert LaDUCA
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Patent number: 8568435Abstract: A system for providing transvascular retrograde access in a central blood vessel of a patient. In some embodiments, the system has a handle; a catheter extending from the handle; and a tissue piercing element extending from the handle through the catheter, the tissue piercing element having a sharp distal tip adapted to extend from a distal portion of the catheter, the catheter and handle being adapted to be separated from the tissue piercing element, a distal portion of the tissue piercing element being adapted to serve as a guide for introduction of a device into the central blood vessel. The invention also includes a method of providing transvascular retrograde access to a central blood vessel of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Vascular Access Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Lakshmikumar Pillai, Paul A. LaDuca, Frederich L. Alavar, Robert LaDuca
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Publication number: 20130211507Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly where the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: TAHERI LADUCA LLCInventors: Robert LaDUCA, Paul LaDUCA
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Publication number: 20130172922Abstract: A system for providing transvascular retrograde access in a central blood vessel of a patient. In some embodiments, the system has a handle; a catheter extending from the handle; and a tissue piercing element extending from the handle through the catheter, the tissue piercing element having a sharp distal tip adapted to extend from a distal portion of the catheter, the catheter and handle being adapted to be separated from the tissue piercing element, a distal portion of the tissue piercing element being adapted to serve as a guide for introduction of a device into the central blood vessel. The invention also includes a method of providing transvascular retrograde access to a central blood vessel of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Lakshmikumar Pillai, Paul A. LaDuca, Frederich L. Alavar, Robert LaDuca
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Patent number: 8409236Abstract: A system for providing transvascular retrograde access in a central blood vessel of a patient. In some embodiments, the system has a handle; a catheter extending from the handle; and a tissue piercing element extending from the handle through the catheter, the tissue piercing element having a sharp distal tip adapted to extend from a distal portion of the catheter, the catheter and handle being adapted to be separated from the tissue piercing element, a distal portion of the tissue piercing element being adapted to serve as a guide for introduction of a device into the central blood vessel. The invention also includes a method of providing transvascular retrograde access to a central blood vessel of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Vascular Access Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Lakshmikumar Pillai, Paul A. LaDuca, Frederich L. Alavar, Robert LaDuca
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Patent number: 8287583Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for fabricating and deploying an implantable device within the body. The invention is particularly suitable for delivering and deploying a stent, graft or stent graft device within a vessel or tubular structure within the body, particularly where the implant site involves two or more interconnecting vessels. The delivery and deployment system utilizes a plurality of strings which are releasably attached to the luminal ends of the implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Taheri LaDuca LLCInventors: Robert LaDuca, Paul LaDuca
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Publication number: 20120165861Abstract: An intravascular snare device for use in capturing debris found in blood vessels. The snare device is fabricated from a tube and includes longitudinally and circumferentially extending members. The snare device specifically embodies structure that provides enhanced radial opening and angular resistance to collapse.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Olin Palmer, Christopher T. Shen, Robert LaDuca, Larry Voss, Saypin Phonthalasa
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Patent number: D796733Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: XENIO CORPORATIONInventor: Robert LaDuca
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Patent number: D854431Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: XENIO SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Reza Raji, Robert Laduca, Howard Herrera