Patents by Inventor Torrey Smith

Torrey Smith 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: 11259835
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices may comprise a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a cutter housing and a cutter comprising a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
  • Patent number: 10986982
    Abstract: The invention encompasses devices and methods used to keep the objective lens of a viewing or illuminating device, specifically an endoscope, free from obstructive fluid and dirt; specifically a device having a hollow body designed to fit over an endoscope, a transparent lens cover film that is retained within the device and that is threaded in front of the objective lens of an endoscope, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed transparent window in front of the endoscope lens, and an endcap configured to engage opposing edges of the lens cover film in a sealing manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Medeon Biodesign, Inc.
    Inventors: I-Ching Wu, Thomas Hsu, Senzen Hsu, John Stiggelbout, Torrey Smith, Hungwen Wei, Mengjhe Sie
  • Publication number: 20190246880
    Abstract: The invention encompasses devices and methods used to keep the objective lens of a viewing or illuminating device, specifically an endoscope, free from obstructive fluid and dirt; specifically a device having a hollow body designed to fit over an endoscope, a transparent lens cover film that is retained within the device and that is threaded in front of the objective lens of an endoscope, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed transparent window in front of the endoscope lens, and an endcap configured to engage opposing edges of the lens cover film in a sealing manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Medeon Biodesign, Inc.
    Inventors: I-Ching Wu, Thomas Hsu, Senzen Hsu, John Stiggelbout, Torrey Smith, Hungwen Wei, Mengjhe Sie
  • Publication number: 20190167297
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices may comprise a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a cutter housing and a cutter comprising a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Douglas E. ROWE, August Christopher POMBO, Paul Quentin ESCUDERO, Christopher J. DANEK, John T. TO
  • Patent number: 10307041
    Abstract: The invention encompasses devices and methods used to keep the objective lens of a viewing or illuminating device, specifically an endoscope, free from obstructive fluid and dirt; specifically a device having a hollow body designed to fit over an endoscope, a transparent lens cover film that is retained within the device and that is threaded in front of the objective lens of an endoscope, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed transparent window in front of the endoscope lens, and an endcap configured to engage opposing edges of the lens cover film in a sealing manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Medeon Biodesign, Inc.
    Inventors: I-Ching Wu, Thomas Hsu, Senzen Hsu, John Stiggelbout, Torrey Smith, Hungwen Wei, Mengjhe Sie
  • Patent number: 10226277
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices may comprise a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a cutter housing and a cutter comprising a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
  • Patent number: 10226275
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are employed to restore patency to arterial lesions, e.g., by debulking restenosis in a blood vessel or within a stent or coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Q Escudero, John T To, Christopher J Danek, Uriel H Chee, August C Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
  • Patent number: 9770258
    Abstract: Described here are devices and components for use in performing an atherectomy. Generally, the atherectomy devices may have a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a housing and a cutter comprising a proximal cutter and a distal cutter, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Torrey Smith, Paul Quentin Escudero, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo
  • Patent number: 9492192
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: John T To, Christopher James Danek, Paul Quentin Escudero, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
  • Publication number: 20160235434
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices may comprise a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a cutter housing and a cutter comprising a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Douglas E. ROWE, August Christopher POMBO, Paul Quentin ESCUDERO, Christopher J. DANEK, John T. TO
  • Patent number: 9345511
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices may include a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a cutter housing and a cutter having a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
  • Patent number: 9314263
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and method relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Atheromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John T To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
  • Patent number: 9308016
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are employed to perform an atherectomy in an identified region to restore patency to arterial lesions. A bioactive material is introduced into the identified region before, after or during performing the atherectomy. The bioactive material can be introduced, e.g., on a balloon coated with the bioactive material, which is expanded in contact with the identified region to deliver the bioactive material. The bioactive material can be, e.g., at least one of a restenosis-inhibiting agent, a thrombus-inhibiting agent, and an anti-inflammatory agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiran Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
  • Publication number: 20150196194
    Abstract: The invention encompasses devices and methods used to keep the objective lens of a viewing or illuminating device, specifically an endoscope, free from obstructive fluid and dirt; specifically a device having a hollow body designed to fit over an endoscope, a transparent lens cover film that is retained within the device and that is threaded in front of the objective lens of an endoscope, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed transparent window in front of the endoscope lens, and an endcap configured to engage opposing edges of the lens cover film in a sealing manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: I-Ching WU, Thomas HSU, Senzen HSU, John STIGGELBOUT, Torrey SMITH, Hungwen WEI, Mengjhe SIE
  • Publication number: 20150150587
    Abstract: Described here are devices and components for use in performing an atherectomy. Generally, the atherectomy devices may have a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a housing and a cutter comprising a proximal cutter and a distal cutter, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Paul Quentin ESCUDERO, Douglas E. ROWE, August Christopher POMBO
  • Patent number: 8795306
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices include a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly includes a cutter housing and a cutter having a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which can be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
  • Publication number: 20140058423
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for performing atherectomies. Generally, the atherectomy devices may comprise a handle, a cutter assembly, and a catheter or catheter assembly therebetween. The cutter assembly may include a cutter housing and a cutter comprising a first cutting element and a second cutting element, each of which may be rotated relative to the atherectomy device to cut occlusive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
  • Patent number: 8628549
    Abstract: The devices and methods generally relate to treatment of occluded body lumens. In particular, the present devices and methods relate to removal of the occluding material from the blood vessels as well as other body lumens. In some variations, the methods comprise providing a vascular device comprising a catheter body, a cutter assembly, a drive mechanism, a torque shaft, and a deflecting mechanism. The methods may further comprise operating the drive mechanism to cut occlusive material, operating the deflecting mechanism to deflect the cutter assembly, and rotating the distal end of the catheter body to sweep the cutter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: John T To, Christopher James Danek, Paul Quentin Escudero, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
  • Publication number: 20110152906
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are employed to restore patency to arterial lesions, e.g., by debulking restenosis in a blood vessel or within a stent or coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John T. To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
  • Publication number: 20110152907
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are employed to perform an atherectomy in an identified region to restore patency to arterial lesions. A bioactive material is introduced into the identified region before, after or during performing the atherectomy. The bioactive material can be introduced, e.g., on a balloon coated with the bioactive material, which is expanded in contact with the identified region to deliver the bioactive material. The bioactive material can be, e.g., at least one of a restenosis-inhibiting agent, a thrombus-inhibiting agent, and an anti-inflammatory agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: ATHEROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John T. To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiran Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann