Patents by Inventor Vinny McHugo

Vinny McHugo 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).

  • SUTURE AND WIRE STENT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160199207
    Abstract: A stent delivery system is provided that includes a self-expanding stent with a longitudinal length and a plurality of individual suture loops spaced along the longitudinal length of the stent, wherein the stent is compressed by the plurality of individual suture loops. The stent delivery system also includes a longitudinal pull member that secures the plurality of individual suture loops about the stent, wherein the plurality of individual suture loops are configured to separate from about the stent when the longitudinal pull wire is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Gerard Treacy, Vinny McHugo, Triona Campbill