Patents by Inventor Yousef Alkbhatib

Yousef Alkbhatib 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).

  • Adjustable bifurcation catheter incorporating electroactive polymer and methods of making and using the same
    Publication number: 20080109061
    Abstract: A medical device having at least one static state, at least activated state, and at least one active region including electroactive polymer (EAP) capable of fine electro-activated movements. The EAP movements include bending components for proper alignment, rotating components for pooper fittings, making components more rigid or flexible, and increasing and decreasing the volume of components. The fine movements allow for highly versatile and adaptable medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gregorich, Matt Heidner, Tracee Eidenschink, Adam Jennings, Yousef Alkbhatib