Patents by Inventor Stephen Michael
Stephen Michael 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: 20260137842Abstract: An intravascular device including a transferable drug coating adhered to an exposed outer surface on the device, the drug coating comprising an anti-proliferative active ingredient and a xanthophyll excipient. The xanthophyll may be selected from the group consisting of lutein, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin, meso zeaxanthin, cryptotaxanthin, tunaxanthin, salmoxanthin, and parasiloxanthin, and mixtures thereof. The anti-proliferative active ingredient may be selected from the group consisting of sirolimus, everolimus, zotarolimus, bioliimus, tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, paclitaxel, and mixtures thereof. The device may be used in the treatment of eye disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2023Publication date: May 21, 2026Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Edward PARSONAGE, Stephen MICHAEL, Zachary TEGELS, Michael CALHOUN
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Publication number: 20250128031Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Stephen MICHAEL, Zachary TEGELS
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Patent number: 12161825Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: J.D. FRANCO & CO., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20210154446Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Stephen MICHAEL, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 10933226Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 10814109Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 10799688Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 10792478Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 10765843Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20200206475Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Stephen MICHAEL, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20200206480Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20200205839Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20200206476Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Stephen MICHAEL, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20200206474Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Stephen MICHAEL, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20200206459Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Publication number: 20200206482Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael CALHOUN, Stephen MICHAEL, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 10695541Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 10668258Abstract: A method may include accessing an artery in communication with an ophthalmic artery of a subject, and advancing a microcatheter along the accessed artery so as to align a distal end of the microcatheter with an ostium of the ophthalmic artery, wherein the microcatheter includes a lumen having a guidewire positioned therein. In addition, the method includes proximally withdrawing the guidewire relative to the microcatheter so as to enable a distal portion of the microcatheter to assume a curved relaxed configuration, and cannulating the ostium with the distal portion of the microcatheter when the distal portion is in the curved relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: J.D. Franco & Co., LLCInventors: Michael Calhoun, Stephen Michael, Zachary Tegels
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Patent number: 7942661Abstract: A balloon folding system specifically configured to reduce a side branch balloon of a bifurcated balloon catheter assembly includes a die that defines at least one chamber for receipt of the sidebranch balloon, and at least one pin sized to fit into the chamber and reduce the balloon to a substantially flattened state. The system also may include a housing for the reduction and folding of a primary branch balloon. The system is configurable to fold and reduce both branches simultaneously or separately.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Woon-Chung Wang, Stephen Michael, Benjamin Arcand, Stefen M. Pallazza, Zack Tegels, Karl A. Jagger
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Publication number: 20090024088Abstract: A balloon folding system specifically configured to reduce a side branch balloon of a bifurcated balloon catheter assembly includes a die that defines at least one chamber for receipt of the sidebranch balloon, and at least one pin sized to fit into the chamber and reduce the balloon to a substantially flattened state. The system also may include a housing for the reduction and folding of a primary branch balloon. The system is configurable to fold and reduce both branches simultaneously or separately.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Woon-Chung Wang, Stephen Michael, Benjamin Arcand, Stefen M. Pallazza, Zack Tegels, Karl A. Jagger