Patents by Inventor Thomas R. McDaniel

Thomas R. McDaniel 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).

  • Patent number: 11911258
    Abstract: An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Edward H. Cully, Nathan L. Friedman, Cody L. Hartman, Nichlas L. Helder, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Nathan K. Mooney, Aaron L. Paris, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20230389933
    Abstract: A device includes a plurality of elongate members, an occlusive component, and a support component. The occlusive component includes a plurality of first features each defined by a first portion of a respective elongate member. The support component includes a plurality of second features each defined by a second portion of the respective elongate member. A first termination element is defined by proximal end portions of the plurality of elongate members and located near a proximal end of the device, and a second termination element is defined by distal end portions of the plurality of elongate members and located near a distal end of the device. One or more anchor elements include a frame attachment portion and an anchor portion, the frame attachment portion including a first portion of a fixation elongate element wrapped around an elongate member, and the anchor portion including an anchor feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Coby C. Larsen, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Stanislaw L. Zukowski
  • Patent number: 11744594
    Abstract: A device includes a plurality of elongate members, an occlusive component, and a support component. The occlusive component includes a plurality of first features each defined by a first portion of a respective elongate member. The support component includes a plurality of second features each defined by a second portion of the respective elongate member. A first termination element is defined by proximal end portions of the plurality of elongate members and located near a proximal end of the device, and a second termination element is defined by distal end portions of the plurality of elongate members and located near a distal end of the device. One or more anchor elements include a frame attachment portion and an anchor portion, the frame attachment portion including a first portion of a fixation elongate element wrapped around an elongate member, and the anchor portion including an anchor feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Coby C. Larsen, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Stanislaw L. Zukowski
  • Publication number: 20220125567
    Abstract: An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Edward H. Cully, Nathan L. Friedman, Cody L. Hartman, Nichlas L. Helder, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Nathan K. Mooney, Aaron L. Paris, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 11291452
    Abstract: Deployment systems and methods are provided herein for percutaneous transcatheter deployment of medical devices. A medical device deployment system includes a body member and a body locking member that is configured to cooperatively engage along a portion of the body member such that the body member is releasably coupleable to a medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Chouinard, Nathan L. Friedman, Josue Lopez, Thomas R. McDaniel, Stanislaw L. Zukowski
  • Patent number: 10675012
    Abstract: A device for occluding an aperture in a body of a patient includes a frame that includes a plurality of elongate members and a hub component that includes a plurality of attachment members, wherein for each elongate member of the plurality of elongate members a first end of the elongate member is fixedly attached to an attachment member of the plurality of attachment members at an attachment region. The frame and the hub component together form at least one occlusive element. Each receptacle of the plurality of attachment members is configured to pivot with respect to the hub component, such that each attachment region is movable with respect to the hub component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Coby C Larsen, Steven J Masters, Thomas R McDaniel
  • Patent number: 10123805
    Abstract: A device frame includes a plurality of elongate frame members, first and second hub members substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the device frame, and a coupling element that couples the first hub member to the second hub member. The device frame includes a face section, a laterally facing skirt section, and an inverted section. First portions of the elongate members define the face section and extend radially from the first hub member. Second portions of the elongate members define the laterally facing skirt section and extend in a distal, axial, and helical direction along a first rotational direction from the face section. Third portions of the elongate members define the inverted section and extend in a generally proximal direction from a distal portion of the laterally facing skirt section to the second hub member along a rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bridget B. Ayres, Nathan C. Korey, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Aaron L. Paris, Kenneth M. Schipper, Nicholas S. Webster, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller
  • Patent number: 10039863
    Abstract: The present invention relates to materials having therapeutic compositions releasably contained within the materials. The materials are configured to release therapeutic compositions at a desired rate. The present invention also relates to devices incorporating the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Cleek, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Theresa A. Holland, Thomas R. McDaniel, Christine M. Scotti
  • Patent number: 10039536
    Abstract: A medical device delivery system includes an implantable medical device and a delivery device. The implantable medical device includes at least one attachment feature having an elastomeric element. The delivery device includes a catheter and an elongate element. The catheter is arranged to contact the elastomeric element, and the elongate element is arranged to releasably couple with the elastomeric element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20170072115
    Abstract: The present invention relates to materials having therapeutic compositions releasably contained within the materials. The materials are configured to release therapeutic compositions at a desired rate. The present invention also relates to devices incorporating the materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert L. Cleek, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Theresa A. Holland, Thomas R. McDaniel, Christine M. Scotti
  • Patent number: 9504771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to materials having therapeutic compositions releasably contained within the materials. The materials are configured to release therapeutic compositions at a desired rate. The present invention also relates to devices incorporating the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Cleek, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Theresa A. Holland, Thomas R. McDaniel, Christine M. Scotti
  • Patent number: 9446232
    Abstract: A highly flexible implantable lead that offers improved flexibility, fatigue life and fatigue and abrasion resistance improved reliability, effective electrode tissue contact with a small diameter and low risk of tissue damage during extraction. In one embodiment the lead is provided with both defibrillation electrodes and pacing/sensing electrodes. For defibrillation/pacing leads, the lead diameter may be as small as six French or smaller. The construction utilizes helically wound conductors. For leads incorporating multiple separate conductors, many of the helically wound conductors are arranged in a multi-filar relationship. Preferably, each conductor is a length of wire that is uninsulated at about the middle of its length to create an electrode, wherein the conductor is folded in half at about the middle of the length to create first and second length segments that constitute parallel conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Duncan, Aaron J. Hopkinson, Thomas R. McDaniel, Michael J. Vonesh, Jason M. Wiersdorf
  • Patent number: 9320890
    Abstract: The present invention relates to materials having therapeutic compositions releasably contained within the materials. The materials are configured to release therapeutic compositions at a desired rate. The present invention also relates to devices incorporating the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Cleek, Edward H. Cully, Theresa A. Holland, Thomas R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 9211124
    Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw
  • Patent number: 9186152
    Abstract: An occlusive device for left atrial appendage occlusion that has a membrane component configured to inhibit passage of blood and an expandable frame formed from a plurality of wires having a cupped occlusive component at least partially covered with the membrane component, one or more anchors with looped ends and a hub component. The occlusive device can be delivered percutaneously. The occlusive device is useful in the occlusion of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Nichlas L. Helder, Coby C. Larsen, Steven J. Masters, Scot K. Mathena, Thomas R. McDaniel, Edward E. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20150165194
    Abstract: A highly flexible implantable lead that offers improved flexibility, fatigue life and fatigue and abrasion resistance improved reliability, effective electrode tissue contact with a small diameter and low risk of tissue damage during extraction. In one embodiment the lead is provided with both defibrillation electrodes and pacing/sensing electrodes. For defibrillation/pacing leads, the lead diameter may be as small as six French or smaller. The construction utilizes helically wound conductors. For leads incorporating multiple separate conductors, many of the helically wound conductors are arranged in a multi-filar relationship. Preferably, each conductor is a length of wire that is uninsulated at about the middle of its length to create an electrode, wherein the conductor is folded in half at about the middle of the length to create first and second length segments that constitute parallel conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Duncan, Aaron J. Hopkinson, Thomas R. McDaniel, Michael J. Vonesh, Jason M. Wiersdorf
  • Patent number: 8996134
    Abstract: A highly flexible implantable lead that offers improved flexibility, fatigue life and fatigue and abrasion resistance improved reliability, effective electrode tissue contact with a small diameter and low risk of tissue damage during extraction. In one embodiment the lead is provided with both defibrillation electrodes and pacing/sensing electrodes. For defibrillation/pacing leads, the lead diameter may be as small as six French or smaller. The construction utilizes helically wound conductors. For leads incorporating multiple separate conductors, many of the helically wound conductors are arranged in a multi-filar relationship. Preferably, each conductor is a length of wire that is uninsulated at about the middle of its length to create an electrode, wherein the conductor is folded in half at about the middle of the length to create first and second length segments that constitute parallel conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Duncan, Aaron J. Hopkinson, Thomas R. McDaniel, Michael J. Vonesh, Jason M. Wiersdorf
  • Publication number: 20150005810
    Abstract: An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Charles J. Center, Edward H. Cully, Nathan L. Friedman, Cody L. Hartman, Nichlas L. Helder, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Nathan K. Mooney, Aaron L. Paris, Roark N. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20150005808
    Abstract: Deployment systems and methods are provided herein for percutaneous transcatheter deployment of medical devices. A medical device deployment system includes a body member and a body locking member that is configured to cooperatively engage along a portion of the body member such that the body member is releasably coupleable to a medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Brian D. Chouinard, Nathan L. Friedman, Josue Lopez, Thomas R. McDaniel, Stanislaw L. Zukowski
  • Publication number: 20150005809
    Abstract: A device frame includes a plurality of elongate frame members, first and second hub members substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the device frame, and a coupling element that couples the first hub member to the second hub member. The device frame includes a face section, a laterally facing skirt section, and an inverted section. First portions of the elongate members define the face section and extend radially from the first hub member. Second portions of the elongate members define the laterally facing skirt section and extend in a distal, axial, and helical direction along a first rotational direction from the face section. Third portions of the elongate members define the inverted section and extend in a generally proximal direction from a distal portion of the laterally facing skirt section to the second hub member along a rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Bridget B. Ayres, Nathan C. Korey, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Aaron L. Paris, Kenneth M. Schipper, Nicholas S. Webster, Roark N. Wolfe, Peter J. Zeller