Patents by Inventor The Spectranetics Corporation

The Spectranetics Corporation 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).

  • LASER-ASSISTED GUIDEWIRE HAVING A VARIABLE STIFFNESS SHAFT
    Publication number: 20130123768
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a fiber optic guidewire having a hypotube with a plurality of openings that provide variable stiffness and tracking characteristics between at least one proximal segment and one distal segment of the guidewire. In some embodiments, the guidewire further comprises a mandrel disposed within the hypotube, the mandrel cooperating with the optical fibers to permit the distal end of the hypotube to be shaped as desired by a user. Methods of manufacturing and using the guidewire are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: The Spectranetics Corporation
    Inventor: The Spectranetics Corporation