Patents by Inventor Steve Zaver
Steve Zaver 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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Patent number: 10898198Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Atritech, Inc.Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Patent number: 10076335Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Patent number: 10028854Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an expandable stent, a catheter, and a sheath. The expandable stent includes proximal and distal ends, and a first interlock structure. The catheter includes an elongated member having a second interlock structure displaceably arranged about an outer surface thereof for engaging the first interlock structure of the stent. The sheath is mounted on the elongated member and is positionable in a transport position in which the sheath covers the stent mounted on the elongated member and a deploy position in which the stent is exposed.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Joe Tatalovich, Sara Thorson, Megan Miezwa, Steve Zaver, Rich Kusleika, Paul Noffke
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Publication number: 20180070950Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Publication number: 20150238197Abstract: A retrieval portion is attached to an implantable device to facilitate retrieval of the implantable device in the unlikely event of embolization. The retrieval portion may comprise one or more loops, or a plurality of extensions. Methods of retrieving an implantable device are disclosed. Various adapters are disclosed for use with a conventional snare for grasping an implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson
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Publication number: 20150230909Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Patent number: 9034006Abstract: A retrieval portion is attached to an implantable device to facilitate retrieval of the implantable device in the unlikely event of embolization. The retrieval portion may comprise one or more loops, or a plurality of extensions. Methods of retrieving an implantable device are disclosed. Various adapters are disclosed for use with a conventional snare for grasping an implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Chris Quinn, Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson
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Publication number: 20140081314Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Publication number: 20130204344Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an expandable stent, a catheter, and a sheath. The expandable stent includes proximal and distal ends, and a first interlock structure. The catheter includes an elongated member having a second interlock structure displaceably arranged about an outer surface thereof for engaging the first interlock structure of the stent. The sheath is mounted on the elongated member and is positionable in a transport position in which the sheath covers the stent mounted on the elongated member and a deploy position in which the stent is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Joe Tatalovich, Sara Thorson, Megan Miezwa, Steve Zaver, Rich Kusleika, Paul Noffke
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Publication number: 20120239077Abstract: An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ATRITECH, INC.Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Publication number: 20070162048Abstract: A retrieval portion is attached to an implantable device to facilitate retrieval of the implantable device in the unlikely event of embolization. The retrieval portion may comprise one or more loops, or a plurality of extensions. Methods of retrieving an implantable device are disclosed. Various adapters are disclosed for use with a conventional snare for grasping an implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Chris Quinn, Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson
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Publication number: 20070135826Abstract: A system and method for delivering an implant includes an implant, an actuation shaft, and a concentrically attachable disconnect mount. A distal guide tube is sometimes also provided. A proximal guide tube is also sometimes provided. The implantable device has a proximal, a distal end, and a plurality of supports. The implantable device is moveable between a collapsed and an expanded configuration. The distal guide tube, when provided, is at the distal end of the supports and extends toward the proximal end of the implantable device. The actuation shaft extends through the proximal end of the implantable device and is removeably engageable with the distal guide tube, or the distal end of the device when the distal guide tube is not provided. The disconnect mount is releasably engageable with the proximal end of the implantable device. The disconnect mount is concentrically attachable to the proximal end of the implantable device as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Steve Zaver, Kevin Anderson, Kevin Cowden, Chris Quinn, Brian Watschke
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Publication number: 20070129785Abstract: A renal stent includes a balloon expandable segment intended for deployment in the renal vessel and a self expanding segment intended for deployment in the aortic segment. One or both of the balloon expandable and self expanding segments can be deployed in the ostial region of the renal vessel, typically the renal artery. The balloon expandable segment provides superior radial strength for maintaining dilated diameter of the renal vessel. The self expanding segment expands to conform to the flared ostial and aortic regions of the vessel. The self expanding segment can be balloon dilated to enhance conformance of the self expanding stented segment to the ostial and aortic regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: ev3, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Vreeman, Joshua Berman, Richard Kusleika, Steve Zaver, Lixiao Wang