Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Triebes

Thomas G. Triebes 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).

  • INFLATABLE BALLOON AND COVER
    Publication number: 20260026952
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Inflatable balloon and cover
    Patent number: 12447031
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20250152391
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L. Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Balloon expandable endoprosthesis
    Patent number: 12226329
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L. Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • INFLATABLE BALLOON AND COVER
    Publication number: 20240122733
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20240082031
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L. Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Inflatable balloon and cover
    Patent number: 11903855
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Inflatable balloon and cover
    Patent number: 11883311
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Deenu G Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Balloon expandable endoprosthesis
    Patent number: 11857444
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20220168124
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L. Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • INFLATABLE BALLOON AND COVE
    Publication number: 20220104957
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Balloon expandable endoprosthesis
    Patent number: 11285029
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L. Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Inflatable balloon and cove
    Patent number: 11229540
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • INFLATABLE BALLOON AND COVER
    Publication number: 20210068997
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • INFLATABLE BALLOON AND COVE
    Publication number: 20210022898
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Inflatable balloon and cover
    Patent number: 10893964
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Inflatable balloon and cover
    Patent number: 10835403
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Methods of manufacturing a cover for an inflatable balloon
    Patent number: 10806617
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Deenu G. Kanjickal, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Balloon expandable endoprosthesis
    Patent number: 10543116
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L. Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20190298556
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L. Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes