Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Whalen
Thomas J. Whalen 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).
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Patent number: 7895723Abstract: A joint press including a yoke including a first end and a second end. A first adapter attachment member is positioned on the first end. A second adapter attachment member is positioned on the second end. The first adapter attachment member and the second adapter attachment member have the same profile, thereby allowing the same adapter to be removably connected to either the first end or the second end.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: Gerald A. Wridt, Daniel D. Lionberg, Thomas J. Whalen
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Patent number: 7610664Abstract: A joint press including a yoke including a first end and a second end. A first adapter attachment member is positioned on the first end. A second adapter attachment member is positioned on the second end. The first adapter attachment member and the second adapter attachment member have the same profile, thereby allowing the same adapter to be removably connected to either the first end or the second end.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: Gerald A. Wridt, Daniel D. Lionberg, Thomas J. Whalen
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Patent number: 7507394Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter delivery.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Chinh N. Tran, Noah M. Roth, Richard J. Greff
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Patent number: 7374568Abstract: Novel methods for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating aneurysms are provided. The presently disclosed methods provide for the embolization of aneurysms wherein occlusion of the neck of the aneurysm during embolization by a flow arresting device such as balloon is not required. In one embodiment, the compositions employed in the methods of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a biocompatible contrast agent wherein the viscosity of this composition is at least about 1000 centistokes at 40° C. and, preferably, at least about 2500 centistokes at 40° C.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, II, Earl Slee, Amanda Conner
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Patent number: 7083643Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for treating aneurysms wherein the aneurysmal sac is filled with a non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or with a fluid composition which solidifies in situ. Filling of the aneurysmal sac employs sufficient amount of the non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or the fluid composition to inhibit blood flow into the aneurysm sac. In addition, the methods of this invention also provide for non-endogenous isolation of the parent artery proximal and distal to the aneurysmal sac from systemic blood flow of the treated mammal. The combination of these features provides for treatment of the aneurysmal sac while, at the same time, inhibiting aneurysm formation and/or regrowth in the diseased portions of the arterial wall proximal and distal to the treated aneurysm.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, II, Richard J. Greff, Kevin P. Gilmartin, Douglas Ray Hayman, Todd J. Hewitt, Ed L. Olson, Mark A. Pecor, Earl H. Slee, George Wallace
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Patent number: 7011677Abstract: Disclosed are methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased, non-aneurysmal arteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: George Wallace, Richard J. Greff, Earl H. Slee, Thomas J. Whalen, II
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Patent number: 6962689Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter deliver.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Chinh N. Tran, Noah M. Roth, Richard J. Greff
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Patent number: 6902059Abstract: The disk carrier is used to house and secure a plurality of disks and comprises a disk cassette having an open top, an open bottom, and end wall ingresses; a top cover; and a bottom cover. The top cover has flaps to cover the end wall ingresses. To reduce particulation from opening and closing the disk carrier, one embodiment of the disk carrier implements an articulation in the flaps. Another embodiment implements a living hinge on the bottom cover. The disk carrier also has a path to ground for dissipating static and other electrical charge away from the disks.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Michael S. Adams, Garry Anderson
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Patent number: 6837375Abstract: The disk carrier with spindle comprises an outer shell including an upper portion and a lower portion that connect together to form a chamber to enclose disks and constrain a spindle in place in the chamber. The spindle further comprises elongated portions or partial cylinder sections joined by a hinge so that the spindle can be moved into a contracted position to freely pass through a central aperture of a disk or into an expanded position to contact the inner perimeter of the disk and secure the disk.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Michael S. Adams
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Publication number: 20040097901Abstract: Disclosed are novel techniques for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter delivery of an embolic composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Chinh Ngoc Tran, Douglas Ray Hayman, Noah Michael Roth, Jacques Moret, Richard J. Greff
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Publication number: 20040087930Abstract: Disclosed are novel techniques for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter delivery of an embolic composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Chinh Ngoc Tran, Douglas Ray Hayman, Noah Michael Roth, Jacques Moret, Richard J. Greff
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Publication number: 20030223955Abstract: Novel methods for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating aneurysms are provided. The presently disclosed methods provide for the embolization of aneurysms wherein occlusion of the neck of the aneurysm during embolization by a flow arresting device such as balloon is not required. In one embodiment, the compositions employed in the methods of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a biocompatible contrast agent wherein the viscosity of this composition is at least about 1000 centistokes at 40° C. and, preferably, at least about 2500 centistokes at 40° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Earl Slee, Amanda Conner
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Patent number: 6645167Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods for embolizing blood vessels comprising delivering, via a catheter, an embolic composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible water insoluble contrast agent, and a biocompatible solvent. In one embodiment, the method is conducted during a single surgical procedure whereby a flow-arresting device is positioned and activated at the vascular site to be embolized, the embolic composition is injected, and the flow-arresting device is deactivated. In another embodiment, the method is conducted during a single surgical procedure whereby two embolic compositions, situated adjacent to one another, are injected at the vascular site to be embolized.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, II, Chinh Ngoc Tran, Douglas Ray Hayman, Noah Michael Roth, Jacques Moret, Richard J. Greff
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Publication number: 20030163192Abstract: Disclosed are methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased, non-aneurysmal arteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: George Wallace, Richard J. Greff, Earl H. Slee, Thomas J. Whalen
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Patent number: 6595087Abstract: A dead blow hammer has a skeleton including a cylindrical head tube and a cylindrical neck tube fixed to the head tube and projecting laterally therefrom and receiving therein a disk-like plastic spacer and the working end of an elongated plastic handle core, which is adhesively secured in the neck tube. The head tube contains shot and the ends thereof are closed by end caps having cylindrical, longitudinally-slotted flanges press-fitted in the ends of the head tube. The entire skeleton is encapsulated in an overmolded plastic sheath which includes an inner covering and a flexible and resilient grip further overmolded on the inner covering adjacent to the distal end of the handle member.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Snap-on Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Richard Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20030135264Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for treating aneurysms wherein the aneurysmal sac is filled with a non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or with a fluid composition which solidifies in situ. Filling of the aneurysmal sac employs sufficient amount of the non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or the fluid composition to inhibit blood flow into the aneurysm sac. In addition, the methods of this invention also provide for non-endogenous isolation of the parent artery proximal and distal to the aneurysmal sac from systemic blood flow of the treated mammal. The combination of these features provides for treatment of the aneurysmal sac while, at the same time, inhibiting aneurysm formation and/or regrowth in the diseased portions of the arterial wall proximal and distal to the treated aneurysm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Richard J. Greff, Kevin P. Gilmartin, Douglas Ray Hayman, Todd J. Hewitt, Ed L. Olson, Mark A. Pecor, Earl H. Slee, George Wallace
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Publication number: 20030099597Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions for embolizing blood vessels which are particularly suited for treating vascular lesions via catheter delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Chinh N. Tran, Noah M. Roth, Richard J. Greff
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Patent number: 6569190Abstract: This invention is directed to methods for treating aneurysms wherein the aneurysmal sac is filled with a non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or with a fluid composition which solidifies in situ. Filling of the aneurysmal sac employs sufficient amount of the non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or the fluid composition to inhibit blood flow into the aneurysm sac. In addition, the methods of this invention also provide for non-endogenous isolation of the parent artery proximal and distal to the aneurysmal sac from systemic blood flow of the treated mammal. The combination of these features provides for treatment of the aneurysmal sac while, at the same time, inhibiting aneurysm formation and/or regrowth in the diseased portions of the arterial wall proximal and distal to the treated aneurysm.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, II, Richard J. Greff, Kevin P. Gilmartin, Douglas Ray Hayman, Todd J. Hewitt, Ed L. Olson, Mark A. Pecor, Earl H. Slee, George Wallace
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Publication number: 20030094080Abstract: A dead blow hammer has a skeleton including a cylindrical head tube and a cylindrical neck tube fixed to the head tube and projecting laterally therefrom and receiving therein a disk-like plastic spacer and the working end of an elongated plastic handle core, which is adhesively secured in the neck tube. The head tube contains shot and the ends thereof are closed by end caps having cylindrical, longitudinally-slotted flanges press-fitted in the ends of the head tube. The entire skeleton is encapsulated in an overmolded plastic sheath which includes an inner covering and a flexible and resilient grip further overmolded on the inner covering adjacent to the distal end of the handle member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Whalen, Richard Wroblewski
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Patent number: 6565601Abstract: Disclosed are methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased, non-aneurysmal arteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Micro Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: George Wallace, Richard J. Greff, Earl H. Slee, Thomas J. Whalen, II