Patents by Inventor Thomas V. Reesemann

Thomas V. Reesemann 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).

  • Methods for deploying bypass graft stents
    Patent number: 6070589
    Abstract: A method for endoluminally treating a pathological defect is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of introducing first and second graftstents through respective first and second access sites on a first side of a pathological defect; advancing the graftstents until each extends across the defect and is positioned within a common body passageway on a second side of the pathological defect; and drawing the graftstents together within the common body passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Teramed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter T. Keith, Thomas V. Reesemann
  • Catheter management system
    Patent number: 5855567
    Abstract: Catheter management system including a housing having a proximal end, a distal end and a chamber extending therethrough. A side port extends from the housing. A proximal fitting couples to the side port. A distal fitting is provided for coupling the chamber in fluid communication with a guide catheter. A releasable seal is positioned within the distal fitting for sealing about a device passing therethrough. A catheter storage mechanism is located at the housing proximal end in communication with the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas V. Reesemann