Patents by Inventor Son Gia

Son Gia 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).

  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20060195137
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC. A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Ngo
  • Methods and devices for delivering occlusion elements
    Publication number: 20050222580
    Abstract: A device for delivering an occlusion element, or other medical device, which includes a fluid dissolvable bond. The occlusion element is coupled to the delivery element with the fluid dissolvable bond. The bond may be dissolved by delivering a fluid through the delivery element either through the delivery element itself or through a tube positioned in the delivery element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Hanson Gifford, Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, Maria Aboytes, Ryan Pierce, Tina Patel, Christopher Ken
  • Methods and devices for delivering occlusion elements
    Patent number: 6905503
    Abstract: A device for delivering an occlusion element, or other medical device, which includes a fluid dissolvable bond. The occlusion element is coupled to the delivery element with the fluid dissolvable bond. The bond may be dissolved by delivering a fluid through the delivery element either through the delivery element itself or through a tube positioned in the delivery element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, Maria Aboytes, Ryan Pierce, Tina Patel, Christopher Ken
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050125024
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Ngo, Dan Nguyen, Emily Vu
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050085849
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Ngo
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050059995
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Ngo
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050049619
    Abstract: A system for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel includes an obstruction engaging element and an expandable capture element. The capture element preferably has a flexible cover and an expandable support structure. The engaging element engages the obstruction and moves the obstruction into the capture element. The capture element protects the obstruction when the obstruction is moved into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Tiffany Ngo, Ryan Pierce
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20050033348
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Ngo
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Patent number: 6824545
    Abstract: A system for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel includes an obstruction engaging element and an expandable capture element. The capture element preferably has a flexible cover and an expandable support structure. The engaging element engages the obstruction and moves the obstruction into the capture element. The capture element protects the obstruction when the obstruction is moved into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Tiffany Tran Ngo, Ryan Pierce
  • Devices and methods for treating vascular malformations
    Publication number: 20040181253
    Abstract: The invention is also directed to a device for treating an aneurysm which has a cover covering the neck of the aneurysm and a lateral portion extending into the aneurysm. The invention is also directed to a cover which is used to cover the neck of the aneurysm thereby isolating the aneurysm from the parental vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin S. Dieck, Son Gia
  • Methods and devices for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20040133233
    Abstract: The devices and methods of the invention are directed to various aspects of removing obstructions in a blood vessel. A power source may be provided to facilitate advancement of the device and engagement with the obstruction. The obstruction removal device may have alternating large and small sections or may have one or more loops. In another aspect, the obstruction removal device may have alternating sections wound with filament and substantially exposed sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, Martin Dieck
  • Devices and methods for treating vascular malformations
    Patent number: 6746468
    Abstract: The invention is also directed to a device for treating an aneurysm which has a cover covering the neck of the aneurysm and a lateral portion extending into the aneurysm. The invention is also directed to a cover which is used to cover the neck of the aneurysm thereby isolating the aneurysm from the parental vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin S. Dieck, Son Gia
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20040098025
    Abstract: A system for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel includes an obstruction engaging element and an expandable capture element. The capture element preferably has a flexible cover and an expandable support structure. The engaging element engages the obstruction and moves the obstruction into the capture element. The capture element protects the obstruction when the obstruction is moved into the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia
  • Methods and devices for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel
    Patent number: 6730104
    Abstract: The devices and methods of the invention are directed to various aspects of removing obstructions in a blood vessel. A power source may be provided to facilitate advancement of the device and engagement with the obstruction. The obstruction removal device may have alternating large and small sections or may have one or more loops. In another aspect, the obstruction removal device may have alternating sections wound with filament and substantially exposed sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, Martin Dieck
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Publication number: 20040073243
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia, John Miller, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Tiffany Tran Ngo
  • Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel
    Patent number: 6663650
    Abstract: A system for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel includes an obstruction engaging element and an expandable capture element. The capture element preferably has a flexible cover and an expandable support structure. The engaging element engages the obstruction and moves the obstruction into the capture element. The capture element protects the obstruction when the obstruction is moved into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin Dieck, Son Gia
  • System for detaching an occlusive device within a mammalian body using a solderless, electrolytically severable joint
    Patent number: 6589230
    Abstract: A solderless sacrificial link between a detachable member which is placed at and is intended to remain at a desired site within the mammalian body and the core wire used to introduce the detachable member. The detachable member device may be one used to create emboli in the vascular system or may be of any other type deliverable into the human body and detached into an ionic aqueous environment, either for later removal or permanent placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Target Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Son Gia, Hong Doan, Pete Phong Pham, Ivan Sepetka, U. Hiram Chee, Michael Mariant, David Kupiecki
  • Methods and devices for delivering occlusion elements
    Patent number: 6494884
    Abstract: A device for delivering an occlusion element, or other medical device, which includes a fluid dissolvable bond. The occlusion element is coupled to the delivery element with the fluid dissolvable bond. The bond may be dissolved by delivering a fluid through the delivery element either through the delivery element itself or through a tube positioned in the delivery element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, III, Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, Maria Aboytes
  • Devices and methods for treating vascular malformations
    Publication number: 20020169473
    Abstract: A device for treating vascular malformations includes a primary coil and secondary windings. The primary coil provides resilience and structural integrity while the secondary windings fill interstitial spaces in the primary coil to isolate the vascular malformation. The device may have increased density along a central portion to isolate the malformation. In another aspect, the device may have a central opening through which embolic materials may be delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Concentric Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Sepetka, Martin S. Dieck, Ryan Pierce, Maria Aboytes, Son Gia
  • Methods and devices for delivering occlusion elements
    Publication number: 20020133189
    Abstract: A device for delivering an occlusion element, or other medical device, which includes a fluid dissolvable bond. The occlusion element is coupled to the delivery element with the fluid dissolvable bond. The bond may be dissolved by delivering a fluid through the delivery element either through the delivery element itself or through a tube positioned in the delivery element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: CONCENTRIC MEDICAL, INC., A Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Hanson S. Gifford, Ivan Sepetka, Son Gia, Maria Aboytes, Ryan Pierce, Tina Patel, Christopher Ken