Patents by Inventor Thomas Esbeck

Thomas Esbeck 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).

  • CONDUCTOR INTERFACE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE MEDICAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160007962
    Abstract: A minimally invasive medical sensor assembly with a conductor interface is provided. The medical sensor assembly includes a medical sensor element disposed at a distal portion, a control circuit electrically coupled to the medical sensor element, and a conductor interface disposed at a proximal portion. The conductor interface can include a plurality of channels and a removable member. In one embodiment, the medical sensor assembly is an ultrasound scanner assembly for an intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) device. An ultrasound scanner assembly and a method of manufacturing an IVUS device are also provided. Further, an IVUS device is provided. The IVUS device can include an ultrasound scanner assembly having a conductor interface disposed at a proximal portion. The IVUS device can include a cable having a connector at a distal portion. The connector can be configured to mechanically engage the conductor interface to electrically couple the ultrasound scanner assembly and another component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Esbeck
  • Method for drying a stent
    Patent number: 8304012
    Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and devices for coating stents are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew McNiven, Scott Huter, Joycelyn J. Amick, Joseph J. Eppert, Thomas Esbeck, Jason Van Sciver
  • METHOD FOR COATING STENTS
    Publication number: 20080103588
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming coatings on stents. The method comprises applying a coating composition to the stent; followed by terminating the application of the coating composition; followed by inserting a temperature adjusting element within the longitudinal bore of the stent to change the temperature of the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: THOMAS ESBECK, Andrew McNiven, Boyd Knott, Todd Thessen, Kara Carter, Joycelyn Amick
  • APPARATUS FOR COATING STENTS
    Publication number: 20080098955
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for forming coatings on stents. The apparatus includes a temperature adjusting element that can increase or decrease the temperature of the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: THOMAS ESBECK, Andrew McNiven, Boyd Knott, Todd Thessen, Kara Carter, Joycelyn Amick
  • Methods and devices for coating stents
    Publication number: 20070259102
    Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and devices for coating stents are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew McNiven, Scott Huter, Joycelyn Amick, Joseph Eppert, Thomas Esbeck, Jason Van Sciver
  • Fluid treatment of a polymeric coating on an implantable medical device
    Publication number: 20060246209
    Abstract: A method for modifying a polymeric coating on an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. The method includes application of a fluid to a wet or dry polymeric coating with and without drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew McNiven, Thomas Esbeck, Ni Ding, Stephen Pacetti, Syed Hossainy