Patents by Inventor Robert Pecor

Robert Pecor 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: 20200187953
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for treating vascular defects are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, includes an occlusive device comprising a mesh having a low-profile state for intravascular delivery to the aneurysm and a deployed state, the mesh comprising a first end portion, a second end portion, and a length extending between the first and second end portions, and a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, and a width extending between the first and second lateral edges. The mesh may have a predetermined shape in the deployed state in which (a) the mesh is curved along its width, (b) the mesh is curved along its length, and (c) the mesh has an undulating contour across at least a portion of one or both of its length or its width. The mesh is configured to be positioned within the aneurysm in the deployed state such that the mesh extends over the neck of the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory Hamel, Patrick Quinn, Arturo Rosqueta, Stephen Sosnowski, Christopher Andrews, Hieu Dang, Dinh Nguyen, Robert Pecor, Minh Q. Dinh, Ahramahzd Tatavoosian
  • Patent number: 10624772
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Publication number: 20200069315
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Jay A. Lenker, Robert A. Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Patent number: 10470774
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Jay Lenker, Robert Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Publication number: 20190083756
    Abstract: A deflation catheter device, comprising: a catheter tube having a proximal end and a distal end; a stylet disposed within the catheter tube; a stylet handle attached to the stylet; and a y-connector disposed near a proximal end of the catheter tube, configured to provide fluid communication from the distal end of the catheter tube and a suction port, and configured to provide access for the stylet from the proximal end of the catheter tube to the distal end of the catheter tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Pecor, Jason Kwok, Mark Ashby
  • Patent number: 9987470
    Abstract: A deflation catheter device, comprising: a catheter tube having a proximal end and a distal end; a stylet disposed within the catheter tube; a stylet handle attached to the stylet; and a y-connector disposed near a proximal end of the catheter tube, configured to provide fluid communication from the distal end of the catheter tube and a suction port, and configured to provide access for the stylet from the proximal end of the catheter tube to the distal end of the catheter tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: ReShape Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Pecor, Jason Kwok, Mark Ashby
  • Publication number: 20170333229
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Patent number: 9763815
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Michael Henson, Robert Pecor
  • Patent number: 9604038
    Abstract: According to embodiments, disclosed is an inflation and deflation device for an inflatable medical device, comprising: an inflation tubing disposed between an access block and a roller configured to rotate about an axis of a roller head; wherein the inflation tubing provides fluid communication between a container and the inflatable medical device; wherein the access block and the roller are configured to restrict flow through the inflation tubing at the area of pressure between the roller and the access block; and wherein the rotation of the roller about the axis of the roller head is configured to transport a fluid within the inflation tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: ReShape Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Pecor, Jason Kwok, Mark Ashby
  • Publication number: 20160192942
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Strauss, Jeffrey Valko, Jay Lenker, Robert Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Patent number: 9301827
    Abstract: A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Jay A. Lenker, Robert A. Pecor, Peter Barker, Maricruz Castaneda
  • Patent number: 9241815
    Abstract: A bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Michael R. Henson, Robert A. Pecor
  • Publication number: 20160008156
    Abstract: A deflation device including a catheter having a proximal opening at a proximal end and a distal opening at a distal end; and a coring member disposed within the catheter and comprising a handle disposed near the proximal end of the catheter, a cable, and a coring tip disposed near the distal end of the catheter; wherein pressing said distal end of said catheter against said wall of said balloon creates a substantially normalized surface of said balloon relative to a coring tip and wherein the coring tip is a sharpened, hollow cylinder. A method for deflating and removing an implantable, inflatable device comprising: pressing a distal end of a catheter against the wall of an inflated balloon of an implanted device; advancing the coring tip within the catheter beyond the distal end of the catheter and into the balloon, whereby a hole adapted for advancing the catheter is created in the wall of the balloon; and advancing the catheter into the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Pecor, Outhit Bouasaysy, Jason Kwok, Mark Ashby
  • Patent number: 9174031
    Abstract: Deflation devices including a catheter having a proximal opening at a proximal end and a distal opening at a distal end, and a coring member disposed within the catheter are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the coring member comprises a handle disposed near the proximal end of the catheter, a cable, and a coring tip disposed near the distal end of the catheter. The distal end of the catheter can be configured to press against a wall of a balloon to create a substantially normalized surface of the balloon relative to a coring tip. A method for deflating and removing an implanted device, in accordance with another embodiment, can include pressing a distal end of a catheter against the wall of an inflated balloon of the device, and advancing the coring tip within the catheter beyond the distal end of the catheter and into the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: ReShape Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Pecor, Outhit Bouasaysy, Jason Kwok, Mark Ashby
  • Publication number: 20150282962
    Abstract: An aneurysm bridging device can be placed in the neurovasculature of a patient by advancing the aneurysm bridging device in a small-diameter configuration a delivery catheter to a target region within the neurovasculature and securing the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device to the neurovasculature. While the distal region of the aneurysm bridging device is secured to the neurovasculature, the proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be advanced to permit the aneurysm bridging device to expand from the small-diameter configuration and to deform and twist in a central region of the aneurysm bridging device. The proximal region of the aneurysm bridging device can be secured within the neurovasculature to maintain the central region of the aneurysm bridging device in a deformed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Brian STRAUSS, Jeffrey VALKO, Michael HENSON, Robert PECOR
  • Publication number: 20150265811
    Abstract: A deflation catheter device, comprising: a catheter tube having a proximal end and a distal end; a stylet disposed within the catheter tube; a stylet handle attached to the stylet; and a y-connector disposed near a proximal end of the catheter tube, configured to provide fluid communication from the distal end of the catheter tube and a suction port, and configured to provide access for the stylet from the proximal end of the catheter tube to the distal end of the catheter tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Pecor, Jason Kwok, Mark Ashby
  • Publication number: 20150216529
    Abstract: A deflation device for use in deflating an inflatable or implantable balloon device, comprising, in combination: an endoscope tube, having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen; a cap disposed at the distal end of the endoscope tube and having walls defining a balloon interface chamber; a coring device disposed within the lumen and configured to travel within the lumen such that a distal end of the coring device is extendable beyond the distal end of the cap; wherein the cap is configured to provide a normal surface of a balloon relative to the orientation of the coring device as the coring device is disposed near the distal end of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Kwok, Robert Pecor, Mark Ashby, Selene Chida, Outhit Bouasaysy
  • Patent number: 9072620
    Abstract: A method of implanting a bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Michael R. Henson, Robert A. Pecor
  • Patent number: 9050174
    Abstract: A deflation catheter device, comprising: a catheter tube having a proximal end and a distal end; a stylet disposed within the catheter tube; a stylet handle attached to the stylet; and a y-connector disposed near a proximal end of the catheter tube, configured to provide fluid communication from the distal end of the catheter tube and a suction port, and configured to provide access for the stylet from the proximal end of the catheter tube to the distal end of the catheter tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: ReShape Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Pecor, Jason Kwok, Mark Ashby
  • Publication number: 20140364930
    Abstract: A bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: REVERSE MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian M. Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko, Michael R. Henson, Robert A. Pecor