Patents by Inventor Steven J. Masters
Steven J. Masters 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: 20190261966Abstract: A medical device for sealing a defect in a body includes a wire frame that includes a plurality of wires that form a first occluding member and a second occluding member, the wire frame including a defect-occupying portion disposed between the first occluding member and the second occluding member. The defect-occupying portion is adapted to fill a wide range of potential defect sizes, such that no more than five devices of a range of sizes are required to effectively seal a range of nominal defect sizes of approximately 8 to 35 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Jacob A. Goble, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Richard L. McClure
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Patent number: 10278705Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an aperture occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture, including a perimembranous ventricular septal defect. The aperture occlusion device includes a wire frame element. The wire frame forms geometric shapes that include an occluder region and a securing region. The occluder region and the securing region are separated by an attachment region including a waist. The occluder region and securing region can include membranous coverings. The device can be attached to a delivery hub. The wires forming the occluder region and securing region can have a shape-memory capability such that they can be collapsed and distorted in a sheath during delivery, but resume and maintain their intended shape after delivery.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Zahid Amin, Edward H. Cully, Warren Cutright, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 10123805Abstract: A device frame includes a plurality of elongate frame members, first and second hub members substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the device frame, and a coupling element that couples the first hub member to the second hub member. The device frame includes a face section, a laterally facing skirt section, and an inverted section. First portions of the elongate members define the face section and extend radially from the first hub member. Second portions of the elongate members define the laterally facing skirt section and extend in a distal, axial, and helical direction along a first rotational direction from the face section. Third portions of the elongate members define the inverted section and extend in a generally proximal direction from a distal portion of the laterally facing skirt section to the second hub member along a rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Bridget B. Ayres, Nathan C. Korey, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Aaron L. Paris, Kenneth M. Schipper, Nicholas S. Webster, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
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Patent number: 10039536Abstract: A medical device delivery system includes an implantable medical device and a delivery device. The implantable medical device includes at least one attachment feature having an elastomeric element. The delivery device includes a catheter and an elongate element. The catheter is arranged to contact the elastomeric element, and the elongate element is arranged to releasably couple with the elastomeric element.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9770232Abstract: Devices for occluding an aperture in tissue or a vessel include a first flexible wire and a second flexible wire. Each of the first and second wires is formed of a shape memory material. Each of the first and second wires is shaped into first and second geometric forms such that the first geometric form of the first wire and the first geometric form of the second wire form a first plate in a first plane, and the second geometric form of the first wire and the second geometric form of the second wire form a second plate in a second plane that is parallel to and remote from the first plane. The first and second plates are separated by a waist formed from two portions of the first wire and two portions of the second wire. Methods for occluding an aperture in tissue or a vessel using such devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Zahid Amin, Edward H. Cully, Warren Cutright, Coby Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward Emil Shaw
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Publication number: 20170215852Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Brad D. Aurilia, Steven J. Masters
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Publication number: 20170181751Abstract: An occlusive device includes a frame element having a distal end and a proximal end, and a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The occlusive device also includes an occlusive face having a peripheral edge, where the occlusive face positioned toward the proximal end of the frame element. The occlusive device also includes at least one anchor positioned at the peripheral edge of the occlusive face, where the at least one anchor extends at an acute angle to the peripheral edge of the occlusive face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 9636094Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Brad D. Aurilia, Steven J. Masters
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Publication number: 20170105711Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Steven J. Masters
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Patent number: 9597086Abstract: An occlusive device includes a frame element having a distal end and a proximal end, and a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The occlusive device also includes an occlusive face having a peripheral edge, where the occlusive face positioned toward the proximal end of the frame element. The occlusive device also includes at least one anchor positioned at the peripheral edge of the occlusive face, where the at least one anchor extends at an acute angle to the peripheral edge of the occlusive face.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward E. Shaw
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Publication number: 20170035435Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an aperture occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture, including a perimembranous ventricular septal defect. The aperture occlusion device includes a wire frame element. The wire frame forms geometric shapes that include an occluder region and a securing region. The occluder region and the securing region are separated by an attachment region including a waist. The occluder region and securing region can include membranous coverings. The device can be attached to a delivery hub. The wires forming the occluder region and securing region can have a shape-memory capability such that they can be collapsed and distorted in a sheath during delivery, but resume and maintain their intended shape after delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Zahid Amin, Edward H. Cully, Warren Cutright, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 9554806Abstract: An occlusive device includes a frame element having a distal end and a proximal end, and a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The occlusive device also includes an occlusive face having a peripheral edge, where the occlusive face positioned toward the proximal end of the frame element. The occlusive device also includes at least one anchor positioned at the peripheral edge of the occlusive face, where the at least one anchor extends at an acute angle to the peripheral edge of the occlusive face.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward E. Shaw
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Publication number: 20170007221Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Brad D. Aurilia, Steven J. Masters
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Patent number: 9474517Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an aperture occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture, including a perimembranous ventricular septal defect. The aperture occlusion device includes a wire frame element. The wire frame forms geometric shapes that include an occluder region and a securing region. The occluder region and the securing region are separated by an attachment region including a waist. The occluder region and securing region can include membranous coverings. The device can be attached to a delivery hub. The wires forming the occluder region and securing region can have a shape-memory capability such that they can be collapsed and distorted in a sheath during delivery, but resume and maintain their intended shape after delivery.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Zahid Amin, Edward H. Cully, Warren Cutright, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 9451939Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventors: Brad D Aurilia, Steven J Masters
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Publication number: 20160213358Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an aperture occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture, including a perimembranous ventricular septal defect. The aperture occlusion device includes a wire frame element. The wire frame forms geometric shapes that include an occluder region and a securing region. The occluder region and the securing region are separated by an attachment region including a waist. The occluder region and securing region can include membranous coverings. The device can be attached to a delivery hub. The wires forming the occluder region and securing region can have a shape-memory capability such that they can be collapsed and distorted in a sheath during delivery, but resume and maintain their intended shape after delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Zahid Amin, Edward H. Cully, Warren Cutright, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 9381006Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventor: Steven J. Masters
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Patent number: 9211124Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 9186152Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw
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Publication number: 20150005809Abstract: A device frame includes a plurality of elongate frame members, first and second hub members substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the device frame, and a coupling element that couples the first hub member to the second hub member. The device frame includes a face section, a laterally facing skirt section, and an inverted section. First portions of the elongate members define the face section and extend radially from the first hub member. Second portions of the elongate members define the laterally facing skirt section and extend in a distal, axial, and helical direction along a first rotational direction from the face section. Third portions of the elongate members define the inverted section and extend in a generally proximal direction from a distal portion of the laterally facing skirt section to the second hub member along a rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Bridget B. Ayres, Nathan C. Korey, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Aaron L. Paris, Kenneth M. Schipper, Nicholas S. Webster, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller