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).
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Patent number: 11259835Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
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Patent number: 10986982Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Medeon Biodesign, Inc.Inventors: I-Ching Wu, Thomas Hsu, Senzen Hsu, John Stiggelbout, Torrey Smith, Hungwen Wei, Mengjhe Sie
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Publication number: 20190246880Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Medeon Biodesign, Inc.Inventors: I-Ching Wu, Thomas Hsu, Senzen Hsu, John Stiggelbout, Torrey Smith, Hungwen Wei, Mengjhe Sie
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Publication number: 20190167297Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Douglas E. ROWE, August Christopher POMBO, Paul Quentin ESCUDERO, Christopher J. DANEK, John T. TO
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Patent number: 10307041Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Medeon Biodesign, Inc.Inventors: I-Ching Wu, Thomas Hsu, Senzen Hsu, John Stiggelbout, Torrey Smith, Hungwen Wei, Mengjhe Sie
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Patent number: 10226277Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
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Patent number: 10226275Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Paul Q Escudero, John T To, Christopher J Danek, Uriel H Chee, August C Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
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Patent number: 9770258Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Torrey Smith, Paul Quentin Escudero, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo
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Patent number: 9492192Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.Inventors: John T To, Christopher James Danek, Paul Quentin Escudero, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
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Publication number: 20160235434Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Douglas E. ROWE, August Christopher POMBO, Paul Quentin ESCUDERO, Christopher J. DANEK, John T. TO
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Patent number: 9345511Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
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Patent number: 9314263Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Atheromed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John T To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
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Patent number: 9308016Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiran Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
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Publication number: 20150196194Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: I-Ching WU, Thomas HSU, Senzen HSU, John STIGGELBOUT, Torrey SMITH, Hungwen WEI, Mengjhe SIE
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Publication number: 20150150587Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Paul Quentin ESCUDERO, Douglas E. ROWE, August Christopher POMBO
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Patent number: 8795306Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.Inventors: Torrey Smith, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
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Publication number: 20140058423Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: AtheroMed, Inc.Inventors: Torrey SMITH, Douglas E. Rowe, August Christopher Pombo, Paul Quentin Escudero, Christopher J. Danek, John T. To
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Patent number: 8628549Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: AtheroMed, Inc.Inventors: John T To, Christopher James Danek, Paul Quentin Escudero, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
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Publication number: 20110152906Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John T. To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiram Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann
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Publication number: 20110152907Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: ATHEROMED, INC.Inventors: Paul Quentin Escudero, John T. To, Christopher James Danek, Uriel Hiran Chee, August Christopher Pombo, Torrey Smith, Brenda Hann