Patents by Inventor Robin W. Eckert

Robin W. Eckert 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: 9107743
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechanisms are provided which ensure a reliable bond while facilitating a smaller delivery profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: LifePort Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Octavian Iancea, Timothy A. M. Chuter, Arnold M. Escano, Reid K. Hayashi, Robin W. Eckert, Matthew J. Fitz, Shahrokh R. Farahani, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Aleta Tesar
  • Patent number: 8535370
    Abstract: An endovascular prosthesis containing radiopaque markers for identifying the position of the prosthesis and for detecting any twisting of the prosthesis inside a corporeal vessel. The prosthesis may be a graft having a graft body with a wall defining a lumen. A plurality of radiopaque markers are disposed on the wall of the graft, with each individual marker appearing identical under fluoroscopy regardless of the grafts orientation inside the corporeal vessel, but the relative positions of individual markers relative to each other in a set indicate the prosthesis position and orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin W. Eckert, Robert A. Vincent
  • Patent number: 8337547
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechanisms are provided which ensure a reliable bond while facilitating a smaller delivery profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Octavian Iancea, Timothy A. M. Chuter, Arnold M. Escano, Reid Hayashi, Robin W. Eckert, Matthew J. Fitz, Shahrokh R. Farahani, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Aleta Tesar
  • Patent number: 8211166
    Abstract: An endovascular grafting device having a main body component and limb components. The device is contemplated to be assembled in-situ for the purpose of treating vascular defects or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Jr., Octavian Iancea, David T. Pollock, Arnold M. Escano
  • Patent number: 8172892
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secured bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Vivianne M. Holt, Tina Ton, Octavian Iancea, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Shuji Uemura, David T. Pollock, Reid K. Hayashi, George Caffell
  • Patent number: 7942924
    Abstract: The present invention embodies delivery systems and methods of packing an initial endovascular graft components for delivery that achieve a smaller delivery profile and reduce redundancy. Delivery systems and methods for packing the initial endovascular graft components for delivery facilitate a reduced delivery profile while allowing reliable positioning of the components before deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan I. Perez, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Octavian Iancea, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Timothy A. M. Chuter
  • Publication number: 20100161028
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secured bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: ENDOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy A.M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Vivianne M. Holt, Tina Ton, Octavian Iancea, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Shuji Uemura, David T. Pollock, Reid Hayashi, George Caffell
  • Patent number: 7708771
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secure bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Vivianne M. Holt, Tina Ton, Octavian Iancea, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Shuji Uemura, David T. Pollock, Reid Hayashi, George Caffell
  • Publication number: 20090299462
    Abstract: An endovascular graft having an improved positioning mechanism capable of positioning and securing a bifurcated graft into a bifurcated vessel described. The graft can include a sleeve affixed to graft that is used in combination with a contralateral wire loop for placement of the graft within vasculature. The graft may include a structure for post deployment positioning into the bifurcated aneurysm area. Furthermore, the endovascular graft may be configured to form a sealing pocket that expands with induced fluid pressure and prevents fluid leaks at an attachment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Natalie V. Fawzi, Kimberly Barkman, Robin W. Eckert, Arnold M. Escano, Rodney H. Reinhardt, Robert A. Vincent
  • Patent number: 7399313
    Abstract: A endovascular graft having sensing devices attached thereto to facilitate measurement of pertinent parameters within the vasculature into which the graft is implanted. Power sources and transmitters may be attached to the graft to facilitate transmission of measurements to a receiving device outside the patient's body. The sensing devices, may be electrically passive or integrated devices with measurement and transmission capability. The sensing devices may be attached to specific locations on the graft material or attached to the lumen, thereby providing pertinent parameters from critical points inside the vasculature, or may be dispersed over the surface of the graft material or within the lumen to provide a profile of pertinent parameters. The sensing devices may be attached to the graft material with one suture using a running stitch to minimize graft bulk and may be coated with a material to inhibit or control tissue growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventors: Peter S. Brown, Tim Kovac, Michael Wei, Robin W. Eckert
  • Patent number: 7226474
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechanisms are provided which ensure a reliable bond while facilitating a smaller delivery profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Endovascular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Octavian Iancea, Timothy A. M. Chuter, Arnold M. Escano, Reid Hayashi, Robin W. Eckert, Matthew J. Fitz, Shahrokh R. Farahani, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Aleta Tesar
  • Publication number: 20040243221
    Abstract: An endovascular graft having an improved positioning mechanism capable of positioning and securing a bifurcated graft into a bifurcated vessel described. The graft can include a sleeve affixed to graft that is used in combination with a contralateral wire loop for placement of the graft within vasculature. The graft may include a structure for post deployment positioning into the bifurcated aneurysm area. Furthermore, the endovascular graft may be configured to form a sealing pocket that expands with induced fluid pressure and prevents fluid leaks at an attachment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Natalie V. Fawzi, Kimberly Barkman, Robin W. Eckert, Arnold M. Escano, Rodney H. Reinhardt, Robert A. Vincent
  • Publication number: 20040199238
    Abstract: A endovascular graft having sensing devices attached thereto to facilitate measurement of pertinent parameters within the vasculature into which the graft is implanted. Power sources and transmitters may be attached to the graft to facilitate transmission of measurements to a receiving device outside the patient's body. The sensing devices, may be electrically passive or integrated devices with measurement and transmission capability. The sensing devices may be attached to specific locations on the graft material or attached to the lumen, thereby providing pertinent parameters from critical points inside the vasculature, or may be dispersed over the surface of the graft material or within the lumen to provide a profile of pertinent parameters. The sensing devices may be attached to the graft material with one suture using a running stitch to minimize graft bulk and may be coated with a material to inhibit or control tissue growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Peter S. Brown, Tim Kovac, Michael Wei, Robin W. Eckert
  • Publication number: 20030199973
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular grafting device having a main body component and limb components. The device is contemplated to be assembled in-situ for the purpose of treating vascular defects or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy A.M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Octavian Iancea, David T. Pollock, Arnold M. Escano
  • Publication number: 20030176912
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secure bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy A.M. Chuter, Matthew J. Fitz, Robin W. Eckert, Vivianne M. Holt, Tina Ton, Octavian Iancea, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, Shuji Uemura, David T. Pollock, Reid Hayashi, George Caffell
  • Publication number: 20030176911
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechanisms are provided which ensure a reliable bond while facilitating a smaller delivery profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Octavian Iancea, Timothy A.M. Chuter, Arnold M. Escano, Reid Hayashi, Robin W. Eckert, Matthew J. Fitz, Shahrokh R. Farahani, Juan I. Perez, Richard Newhauser, David T. Pollock, Aleta Tesar