Patents by Inventor Steven J. Sisskind

Steven J. Sisskind 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).

  • Guidewire filter device
    Patent number: 6355051
    Abstract: A guidewire filter (10) has an elongate hollow tube (12) with a proximal end, a distal end, an inside, an outside surface, and a lumen formed therethrough. The hollow tube (12) has a plurality of longitudinal slots (14) forming a plurality of longitudinal rib portions (16) near the distal region of the hollow tube (12). An actuating wire (24) with a proximal end, and a distal end is provided. Filter material (20) is positioned within the lumen in the hollow tube (12). An activation handle (38) on the proximal end of the device (10) is provided for pulling the actuating wire (24) relative to the hollow tube (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Bioguide Consulting, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Sisskind, Dac Vu