Patents by Inventor Rodney J. Bruneau

Rodney J. Bruneau 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).

  • Method and apparatus for treating vein graft lesions
    Patent number: 6579298
    Abstract: A system for ablating material in vein grafts includes an ablation burr that is rotated by a driveshaft. The ablation burr preferably includes one or more channels, blades or other mechanisms that direct ablated material and liquid proximally and/or outwardly against a vessel wall. Aspiration is used to remove ablated material and liquid from the treatment area. Finally, methods for treating vein grafts and original native arteries are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney J. Bruneau, Robert L. Barry, Tim J. Johnson, Casey Torrance, Dennis Werner, Andy Uhrberg, Matthew Hefner, Zihong Guo, Mark Wyzgala, Robert Morey, Natalya Peskin, Brian T. Cran
  • Bi-directional atherectomy burr
    Patent number: 6503261
    Abstract: An atherectomy burr includes a number of cutting blades having a less aggressive cutting action when rotated in a first direction and a more aggressive cutting action when rotated in a second direction. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, each cutting blade includes an abrasive surface that is substantially parallel to the outer surface of the cutting burr. Each blade further includes a second cutting surface that is substantially perpendicular to the outer surface of the burr. By selectively rotating the burr in either direction, a physician can cause the less aggressive or more aggressive cutting surface to engage deposits in a patient's vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney J. Bruneau, David H. Dillard, Gregory T. Lincicome, Kristine Kaliszewski