Patents by Inventor Tyler Rees

Tyler Rees 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).

  • Steerable drainage devices
    Patent number: 11559662
    Abstract: Steerable, elongated medical devices that are inserted into a patient's body are disclosed. The devices include first and second wires slidably extending longitudinally through a wall of a tube and attached adjacent a distal end of the tube. The devices also include a tension control member configured to selectively apply a tension force to the wires to bend the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hopkinson, Alan Vawdrey, Jason Wiersdorf, Richard Barlow, Jordan Peterson, Tyler Rees, Richard Stephenson, Derek Jensen
  • Inflatable compression device
    Patent number: 11553925
    Abstract: An inflatable compression device configured to apply a compressive force to a puncture site of a patient's vessel, such as an artery is disclosed. The hemostasis device may comprise a location indicium disposed on an inside surface of an inflatable bladder portion of the device so as to be disposed in close proximity to the skin of the patient to improve alignment of the compression device with the puncture site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hopkinson, Tyler Rees
  • HEMOSTASIS DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20220370080
    Abstract: A hemostasis device configured to apply a compressive force to a puncture site of a patient's vessel, such as an artery of the hand, wrist, or foot, is disclosed. The hemostasis device may comprise a plurality of bands used to position and maintain a compression member over the puncture site. The hemostasis device may also comprise an inflation port in fluid communication with an inflatable bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ferdinand Kiemeneij, Tyler Rees, Aaron Hopkinson
  • Inflatable radial artery compression device
    Patent number: 11344318
    Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
  • Hemostasis devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 11284905
    Abstract: A hemostasis device configured to apply a compressive force to a puncture site of a patient's vessel, such as an artery of the hand, wrist, or foot, is disclosed. The hemostasis device may comprise a plurality of bands used to position and maintain a compression member over the puncture site. The hemostasis device may also comprise an inflation port in fluid communication with an inflatable bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ferdinand Kiemeneij, Tyler Rees, Aaron Hopkinson
  • INFLATABLE RADIAL ARTERY COMPRESSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210052282
    Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
  • Inflatable radial artery compression device
    Patent number: 10702281
    Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
  • INFLATABLE COMPRESSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190314035
    Abstract: An inflatable compression device configured to apply a compressive force to a puncture site of a patient's vessel, such as an artery is disclosed. The hemostasis device may comprise a location indicium disposed on an inside surface of an inflatable bladder portion of the device so as to be disposed in close proximity to the skin of the patient to improve alignment of the compression device with the puncture site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron Hopkinson, Tyler Rees
  • STEERABLE DRAINAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190314609
    Abstract: Devices used to pressurize, depressurize, or otherwise displace fluid are disclosed. The devices may be configured to displace fluid in order to inflate or deflate a medical device, such as a balloon. The devices further include a crank member for providing a mechanical advantage when pressurizing or otherwise displacing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron Hopkinson, Alan Vawdrey, Jason Wiersdorf, Richard Barlow, Jordan Peterson, Tyler Rees, Richard Stephenson, Derek Jensen
  • HEMOSTASIS DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20190133602
    Abstract: A hemostasis device configured to apply a compressive force to a puncture site of a patient's vessel, such as an artery of the hand, wrist, or foot, is disclosed. The hemostasis device may comprise a plurality of bands used to position and maintain a compression member over the puncture site. The hemostasis device may also comprise an inflation port in fluid communication with an inflatable bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Ferdinand Kiemeneij, Tyler Rees, Aaron Hopkinson
  • METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN INFLATABLE COMPRESSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180070956
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an artery compression device. The method includes obtaining a polymer substrate with a first surface and a second surface and applying a colorant layer to the first surface of the polymer substrate. The polymer substrate is coupled to a fastener. The polymer substrate is also coupled to a semi-rigid member, the semi-rigid member including an outer surface and an inner surface and a flexible member to the semi-rigid member. An inflatable chamber is at least partially defined by the flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Justin Lampropoulos, Tyler Rees
  • INFLATABLE RADIAL ARTERY COMPRESSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180014832
    Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
  • Hemostasis device
    Patent number: D911516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ferdinand Kiemeneij, Tyler Rees, Aaron Hopkinson