Patents by Inventor William R. Bratt
William R. Bratt 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: 10342654Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: C.R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Publication number: 20180153673Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Patent number: 9833307Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion at the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Publication number: 20170189213Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant
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Publication number: 20170079768Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion, A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion at the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Patent number: 9486305Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Publication number: 20160081784Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Patent number: 9204956Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Publication number: 20140303706Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant
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Patent number: 8758293Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant
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Publication number: 20130006295Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Patent number: 8333785Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Publication number: 20120259290Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. MCDERMOTT, Alexander W. TESSMER, William R. BRATT, David G. SPILKA, Leonard J. DECANT, JR.
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Patent number: 8241350Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis including a radially expandable frame and an anchoring member. The anchoring member includes a first arm attached to a first strut of the frame and a second arm attached to a second adjacent strut of the frame. The first arm is joined to the second arm to form a vessel engaging end that, together with at least a portion of the first arm and second arm, is directed toward a central axis of the frame in the frame's collapsed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Patent number: 8206348Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant, Jr.
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Patent number: 7887580Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis including a radially expandable frame and an anchoring member. The anchoring member includes a first arm attached to a first strut of the frame and a second arm attached to a second adjacent strut of the frame. The first arm is joined to the second arm to form a vessel engaging end that, together with at least a portion of the first arm and second arm, is directed toward a central axis of the frame in the frame's collapsed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Publication number: 20090299403Abstract: A filter with translating hooks is described. The filter can include strut members having first and second struts connected by a connecting portion. A translating hook is disposed adjacent the connecting portion of the strut members, the hook including a first elongate member attached at one end to the first strut and a second elongate member attached at one end to a second strut, the opposite ends of the elongate members connected together to define a tip. The translating hooks are configured to bend toward a central axis of the filter when the filter is in a collapsed configuration for delivery to a blood vessel and recovery from a blood vessel, and away from the central axis of the filter when the filter is in an expanded configuration within a blood vessel such that the hooks engage a vessel wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: C.R. BARD, INC.Inventors: Andrzej J. Chanduszko, Scott L. Randall, William R. Bratt
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Publication number: 20080208310Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: John D. McDermott, Alexander W. Tessmer, William R. Bratt, David G. Spilka, Leonard J. Decant