Patents by Inventor Theodore P. Dale

Theodore P. Dale 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).

  • Publication number: 20240268807
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
  • Patent number: 12059142
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
  • Patent number: 12053170
    Abstract: Described herein is a medical device including a medical device including a device body and a plurality of extensions. The device body includes a first side, a second side, and a plurality of expandable cells. The plurality of expandable cells have a proximal edge and a distal edge. The plurality of expandable cells extends laterally between and connects the first and second sides. The plurality of extensions extend longitudinally from each of the first and second sides. A first plurality of extensions extend proximally from a proximal end of each side to beyond the proximal edge and a second plurality of extensions extend distally from a distal end of each side to beyond the distal edge. The first and second pluralities of extensions have coiled ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Tracee Eidenschink
  • Patent number: 11998183
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20240115248
    Abstract: Described herein is a patch delivery assembly for treating a target site and a method for deploying the same. The patch delivery assembly includes a patch installation frame having a self-expanding body extending between a proximal end and an open distal end and defining a lumen therethrough. The patch delivery assembly also includes a delivery cable having a distal end coupled to the proximal end of the patch installation frame and further defining the lumen, and a securement device extending through the lumen defined through the delivery cable and the patch installation frame, the securement device terminating in a distal working end including a securement mechanism. In a deployment configuration of the patch delivery assembly, the patch delivery assembly further includes a patch releasably coupled to the distal end of the patch installation frame, for securement to tissue of the target site using the securement mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Tracee Eidenschink
  • Publication number: 20240050080
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
  • Patent number: 11832805
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Osberghaus, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20230210520
    Abstract: A method of closing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) including a septum primum and septum secundum is implemented using a suture device including an operational shaft housing an anchor assembly, a needle assembly, and a suture. The method includes advancing an end of the operational shaft to a proximal side of the PFO, positioning a distal portion of the end of the operational shaft on a distal side of the PFO, and actuating the anchor assembly to deploy the anchor assembly on the distal side of the PFO. The method also includes actuating the needle assembly on the proximal side of the PFO to deploy the needle assembly through the PFO and the anchor assembly, thereby deploying the suture through the PFO. The method further includes retracting the anchor assembly into the operational shaft, and withdrawing the distal portion of the operational shaft from the PFO, leaving the deployed suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Aaron M. Fortson, Timothy C. Reynolds, Tracee Eidenschink
  • Publication number: 20220330930
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Stafford, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20220240912
    Abstract: Described herein is a medical device including a medical device including a device body and a plurality of extensions. The device body includes a first side, a second side, and a plurality of expandable cells. The plurality of expandable cells have a proximal edge and a distal edge. The plurality of expandable cells extends laterally between and connects the first and second sides. The plurality of extensions extend longitudinally from each of the first and second sides. A first plurality of extensions extend proximally from a proximal end of each side to beyond the proximal edge and a second plurality of extensions extend distally from a distal end of each side to beyond the distal edge. The first and second pluralities of extensions have coiled ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Tracee Eidenschink
  • Publication number: 20220226041
    Abstract: Described herein is an electrode assembly for a catheter system, and methods of using and forming the same. The electrode assembly includes an inner electrode basket having a first proximal end, a first distal end, and a first plurality of struts. The electrode assembly also includes an outer electrode basket having a second proximal end, a second distal end, and a second plurality of struts. The first proximal end is positioned within and coaxial with the second proximal end, and the first distal end is positioned within and coaxial with the second distal end such that the inner electrode basket is positioned within and coaxial with the outer electrode basket. The inner electrode basket is angularly offset from the outer electrode basket such that the first plurality of struts and the second plurality of struts alternate about a circumference of the electrode assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Theodore P DALE, Troy TEGG, Rishi MANDA
  • Publication number: 20220167955
    Abstract: A medical device includes a first end, a second end, and a central segment proximate a middle of the medical device and about which the medical device is symmetrical. The medical device also includes a pair of inner reverse bends spaced from the central segment by a first body plane extending from the central segment to the pair of inner reverse bends in a first longitudinal direction, and a pair of outer reverse bends. The outer reverse bends are spaced from the pair of inner reverse bends by a second body plane extending from the pair of inner reverse bends to the pair of outer reverse bends in a second, opposite longitudinal direction, and the outer reverse bends are spaced from the first and second ends of the medical device by a third body plane extending in the first direction from the outer reverse bends to the first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Theodore P. Dale, Philip Osterbauer, Linda Cornelius, Andrea Osberghaus, Kristopher Vietmeier
  • Publication number: 20220111176
    Abstract: An introducer with a steerable distal tip section is disclosed. The steerable distal tip section may comprise an articulation support member comprising a laser-cut pattern of symmetrical elongated apertures in which the shape of each aperture is defined by at least three radii, a central radii being the largest and two end radii being smaller. This pattern of apertures can minimize ovaling of the cross-sectional shape of introducer shaft over the length of the deflectable section. The introducer can articulate in multiple planes. A tension pull wire can allow the introducer to resist directional bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Benjamin E. Morris, Gregory R. Furnish, Asela lndaka D. Gunasekara
  • Publication number: 20220008051
    Abstract: A patent foramen ovale (PFO) tunnel filler medical device including device anchors coupled to and extending outwardly from a filler portion of a device frame that has a generally planar shape configured to fill a PFO tunnel, and a delivery system including the same are described herein. The medical device includes a fabric layer and the device anchors are configured to extend outwardly from the device frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Theodore P. Dale, Linda Cornelius
  • Patent number: 11185665
    Abstract: An introducer with a steerable distal tip section is disclosed. The steerable distal tip section may comprise an articulation support member comprising a laser-cut pattern of symmetrical elongated apertures in which the shape of each aperture is defined by at least three radii, a central radii being the largest and two end radii being smaller. This pattern of apertures can minimize ovaling of the cross-sectional shape of introducer shaft over the length of the deflectable section. The introducer can articulate in multiple planes. A tension pull wire can allow the introducer to resist directional bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Benjamin E. Morris, Gregory R. Furnish, Asela Indaka D. Gunasekara
  • Publication number: 20210059650
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Andrea Osberghaus, Brian Perszyk, Theodore P. Dale, Luann Raposo, Alex Bloomquist, Michael P. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20190298969
    Abstract: An introducer with a steerable distal tip section is disclosed. The steerable distal tip section may comprise an articulation support member comprising a laser-cut pattern of symmetrical elongated apertures in which the shape of each aperture is defined by at least three radii, a central radii being the largest and two end radii being smaller. This pattern of apertures can minimize ovaling of the cross-sectional shape of introducer shaft over the length of the deflectable section. The introducer can articulate in multiple planes. A tension pull wire can allow the introducer to resist directional bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Benjamin E. Morris, Gregory R. Furnish, Asela lndaka D. Gunasekara
  • Patent number: 10293137
    Abstract: An introducer (10) with a steerable distal tip section (17) is disclosed. The steerable distal tip section may comprise an articulation support member comprising a laser-cut pattern of symmetrical elongated apertures in which the shape of each aperture is defined by at least three radii, a central radii being the largest and two end radii being smaller. This pattern of apertures can minimize ovaling of the cross-sectional shape of introducer shaft over the length of the deflectable section. The introducer can articulate in multiple planes. A tension pull wire can allow the introducer to resist directional bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Benjamin E. Morris, Gregory R. Furnish, Asela Indaka D. Gunasekara
  • Patent number: 9492277
    Abstract: Soft body tissue structure can be remodeled by shortening the distance between first and second portions of that tissue structure. First and second anchor structures are respectively implanted in the first and second portions of the tissue structure. These anchor structures are linked by a linking structure, the length of which between the anchor structures can be shortened to pull the tissue structure portions toward one another. Each of the anchor structures may include two screw structures that are driven into the associated tissue structure portion transverse to the linking structure and with a spacer between the two screws. The entire prosthesis can be implanted percutaneously if desired. An illustrative use of the prosthesis is to shorten the annulus of a patient's mitral valve, with at least a portion of the prosthesis implanted in the patient's coronary sinus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Paul J. Hindrichs, Steven D. Kruse, Todd A. Krinke, Michael P. Brenzel, Kenton J. Zehr, Paul Thompson, Theodore P. Dale, David M. Costello
  • Publication number: 20160279386
    Abstract: An introducer (10) with a steerable distal tip section (17) is disclosed. The steerable distal tip section may comprise an articulation support member comprising a laser-cut pattern of symmetrical elongated apertures in which the shape of each aperture is defined by at least three radii, a central radii being the largest and two end radii being smaller. This pattern of apertures can minimize ovaling of the cross-sectional shape of introducer shaft over the length of the deflectable section. The introducer can articulate in multiple planes. A tension pull wire can allow the introducer to resist directional bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Benjamin E. Morris, Gregory R. Furnish, Asela Indaka D. Gunasekara