公开(公告)号：US08323328B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US10236968

申请日：2002-09-09

Applicant: Gerald Ray Martin ,  Lilip Lau ,  Scott N. Stonebrook ,  Sharon Lam ,  Troy Thornton

Inventor： Gerald Ray Martin ,  Lilip Lau ,  Scott N. Stonebrook ,  Sharon Lam ,  Troy Thornton

IPC: A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61F2/07 ,  A61F2/844 ,  A61F2/88 ,  A61F2/89 ,  A61F2/90 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61F2002/075 ,  A61F2002/9511 ,  A61F2002/9665 ,  A61F2210/0019 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2220/0091 ,  A61F2230/0041 ,  A61F2230/006 ,  A61F2230/0078 ,  A61F2250/0098

Abstract: A stent-graft including a stent member having an inner surface and an outer surface, a generally tubular graft member and a coupling member that couples the stent member to the graft member. The coupling member, which is the preferred embodiment is in the form of a ribbon, covers only a portion of the inner or outer surface of the stent member and secures the stent member and graft member to one another. Alternatively, the coupling member can be described as interconnecting less than entirely the inner or outer surface of the graft member to the stent member. With this construction, regions of the stent member do not interfere with the coupling member. Shear stresses between the stent member and the coupling member and the risk of tearing the graft or coupling member or delamination therebetween may be reduced as compared to a fully enveloped stent member. This construction also provides improved flexibility and kink resistance.

Abstract translation: 一种支架移植物，其包括具有内表面和外表面的支架构件，大体上管状的移植构件和将支架构件联接到移植构件的联接构件。 作为优选实施例的联接构件是带的形式，仅覆盖支架构件的内表面或外表面的一部分并将支架构件和移植构件彼此固定。 或者，联接构件可以被描述为将少于完全互连到移植构件的内表面或外表面到支架构件。 通过这种结构，支架构件的区域不会与联接构件发生干涉。 与完全包封的支架构件相比，在支架构件和联接构件之间的剪切应力和撕裂移植物或联接构件的风险或其间的分层可能减少。 这种结构还提供了改善的柔韧性和抗扭结性。

公开(公告)号：US07632291B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US10461853

申请日：2003-06-13

Applicant: W. Patrick Stephens ,  Gerald Ray Martin

Inventor： W. Patrick Stephens ,  Gerald Ray Martin

IPC: A61M29/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/12113 ,  A61B17/12022 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/12159 ,  A61B17/12195

Abstract: Described is an inflatable implant suitable for placement in the human body and left there for an indeterminate and potentially lengthy period of time. The implant is one that has a low profile when introduced into the body and a larger profile when it is inflated with one or more filler materials. Depending upon design and use choices the delivered implant may be removable and adjustable in situ in size, position, location, form, and rigidity. Indeed, in some variations, the design of the implant may be such that it may be removed at a potentially fairly lengthy time after implantation. The implant includes at least one bladder wall that generally is at least partially non-elastic (or unexpandable) after the preselected size is reached. The bladder wall will define at least one fillable volume and may form more than one independent fillable volumes. The bladder wall, in some variations, may be partially elastic or expandable to permit adjustment of implant size or configuration after or during delivery. The implant may be used as a supporting structure in a variety of differing body tissues and structures, e.g., in the spine or as a prosthetic in plastic surgery. The implant may also be used in conjunction with other components (often having a springed bias) as a source of movement in controlling the opening of a lumen or duct, that is to say, as a type of on-off valve or as a controlled flow valve. The implant may be used as an occludant within, or adjacent to, a variety of natural or abnormal anatomical body openings, e.g., vascular and genital lumina, aneurysms, ducts, septal defects, fistulae, esophagus, etc. The wall and filler material may be selected to deliver treatment materials the locale of the implant site or to remove amounts of harmful materials from such a region. The implant may, with an appropriate filler material or bladder wall material, be used in cooperation with an appropriate radio frequency (RF) source to cause the increase of a localized internal temperature and a resulting tissue change such as coagulation, ablation, or the like. Methods of using the implant are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20080221657A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11716478

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Gilbert S. Laroya ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Rainier Betelia ,  Edward A. Estrada

Inventor： Gilbert S. Laroya ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Rainier Betelia ,  Edward A. Estrada

IPC: A61F2/84

CPC classification number: A61F2/885 ,  A61F2/91 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61F2002/9505 ,  A61F2002/9511 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2250/0039

Abstract: A delivery system for an implantable vascular prosthesis is provided for a vascular prosthesis including at least first and second helical sections having alternating directions of rotation that are coupled to one another at apices. The delivery system includes an elongate body, a plurality of retainers and an outer sheath. The plurality of retainers are configured to temporarily retain a plurality of inner wound apices of the vascular prosthesis. The outer sheath is configured to retain the vascular prosthesis in a contracted state on the elongate body.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于可植入血管假体的输送系统，用于血管假体，其包括具有交替的旋转方向的至少第一和第二螺旋部分，其在顶点彼此连接。 输送系统包括细长体，多个保持器和外护套。 多个保持器构造成临时保持血管假体的多个内部缠绕顶点。 外护套构造成将细长体上的血管假体保持在收缩状态。

公开(公告)号：US08425586B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12870700

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Eric W. Leopold ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Eric Hsiang Yu ,  Alexander Arthur Lubinski ,  Michael C. Waldo ,  Christopher P. Cheng

Inventor： Eric W. Leopold ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Eric Hsiang Yu ,  Alexander Arthur Lubinski ,  Michael C. Waldo ,  Christopher P. Cheng

IPC: A61F2/82

CPC classification number: A61F2/92 ,  A61F2/885 ,  A61F2/91 ,  A61F2210/0076 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/0017 ,  A61F2230/0021

Abstract: A vascular prosthesis comprises generally tubular body placeable in contracted and expanded states and has an axial length and a circumferential dimension in the expanded state. The body includes a series of circumferential elements having first lengths. First and second connectors have connector lengths and join alternating ends of adjacent circumferential elements. The first length plus the connector lengths joined thereto equal a total circumferential length. Each connector length is between 2.5% and 25% of the total circumferential length. Adjacent circumferential elements and connectors extending therefrom are separated by a stress relief slot having a relief slot length of more than 50% and less than 95% of the total circumferential length. The stress relief slots have narrow width portions over a majority of the relief slot lengths, the narrow width portions having lateral dimensions of no greater than about 3 mm.

Abstract translation: 血管假体包括可收缩和膨胀状态的大体管状体，并且在扩张状态下具有轴向长度和周向尺寸。 主体包括一系列具有第一长度的周向元件。 第一和第二连接器具有连接器长度并且连接相邻周向元件的交替端部。 第一长度加上连接到其上的连接器长度等于总圆周长度。 每个连接器长度在总圆周长度的2.5％和25％之间。 相邻的圆周元件和从其延伸的连接器由应力释放槽分隔开，该释放槽的释放槽长度大于总圆周长度的50％且小于95％。 应力消除槽在大部分释放槽长度上具有窄的宽度部分，窄的宽度部分具有不大于约3mm的横向尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US08328861B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US11941434

申请日：2007-11-16

Applicant: Gerald Ray Martin ,  James R. Watson ,  Isaac J. Zacharias

Inventor： Gerald Ray Martin ,  James R. Watson ,  Isaac J. Zacharias

IPC: A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61F2/962 ,  A61F2/954 ,  A61F2002/065 ,  A61F2002/9505 ,  A61F2002/9511 ,  A61F2002/9665

Abstract: A delivery system and method for delivering a bifurcated intracorporeal device. The delivery system comprises a shaft having a distal section supporting a primary support member positioned to be disposed within at least a primary portion of the bifurcated intracorporeal device and a secondary support member extending within a secondary portion of the bifurcated intracorporeal device. At least one belt is configured to be circumferentially disposed about a portion of the secondary support member so to at least partially constrain the secondary portion of the bifurcated intracorporeal device. A tube defining a lumen is secured relative to the secondary support member. A release member is configured to engage and releasably secure the belt in a constraining configuration. The release member extends through at least a portion of the tube lumen such that the release member is accessible adjacent a proximal end of the tube.

Abstract translation: 用于输送分叉的体内装置的递送系统和方法。 输送系统包括轴，其具有支撑主要支撑构件的远端部分，该主要支撑构件定位成设置在分叉的体内装置的至少一个主要部分内;以及辅助支撑构件，其在分叉的体内装置的次级部分内延伸。 至少一个带被配置为围绕第二支撑构件的一部分周向地设置，以便至少部分地约束分叉的体内装置的次级部分。 限定内腔的管相对于次级支撑构件固定。 释放构件构造成将带接合并可释放地固定在限制构造中。 释放构件延伸穿过管腔的至少一部分，使得释放构件邻近管的近端可接近。

公开(公告)号：USD665500S1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US29389780

申请日：2011-04-15

Applicant: Gerald Ray Martin ,  Stuart Huangyee Lin ,  Eric W. Leopold ,  Christopher P. Cheng ,  Alexander Arthur Lubinski

Designer： Gerald Ray Martin ,  Stuart Huangyee Lin ,  Eric W. Leopold ,  Christopher P. Cheng ,  Alexander Arthur Lubinski

CPC classification number: A61F2/91 ,  A61F2/92

公开(公告)号：US08002815B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US11716478

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Gilbert S. Laroya ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Rainier Betelia ,  Edward A. Estrada

Inventor： Gilbert S. Laroya ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Rainier Betelia ,  Edward A. Estrada

IPC: A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61F2/885 ,  A61F2/91 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61F2002/9505 ,  A61F2002/9511 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2250/0039

Abstract: A delivery system for an implantable vascular prosthesis is provided for a vascular prosthesis including at least first and second helical sections having alternating directions of rotation that are coupled to one another at apices. The delivery system includes an elongate body, a plurality of retainers and an outer sheath. The plurality of retainers are configured to temporarily retain a plurality of inner wound apices of the vascular prosthesis. The outer sheath is configured to retain the vascular prosthesis in a contracted state on the elongate body.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于可植入血管假体的输送系统，用于血管假体，其包括具有交替的旋转方向的至少第一和第二螺旋部分，其在顶点彼此连接。 输送系统包括细长体，多个保持器和外护套。 多个保持器构造成临时保持血管假体的多个内部缠绕顶点。 外护套构造成将细长体上的血管假体保持在收缩状态。

公开(公告)号：US20110054590A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12870700

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Eric W. Leopold ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Eric Hsiang Yu ,  Alexander Arthur Lubinski ,  Michael C. Waldo ,  Christopher P. Cheng

Inventor： Eric W. Leopold ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Eric Hsiang Yu ,  Alexander Arthur Lubinski ,  Michael C. Waldo ,  Christopher P. Cheng

IPC: A61F2/82

CPC classification number: A61F2/92 ,  A61F2/885 ,  A61F2/91 ,  A61F2210/0076 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/0017 ,  A61F2230/0021

Abstract: A vascular prosthesis comprises generally tubular body placeable in contracted and expanded states and has an axial length and a circumferential dimension in the expanded state. The body includes a series of circumferential elements having first lengths. First and second connectors have connector lengths and join alternating ends of adjacent circumferential elements. The first length plus the connector lengths joined thereto equal a total circumferential length. Each connector length is between 2.5% and 25% of the total circumferential length. Adjacent circumferential elements and connectors extending therefrom are separated by a stress relief slot having a relief slot length of more than 50% and less than 95% of the total circumferential length. The stress relief slots have narrow width portions over a majority of the relief slot lengths, the narrow width portions having lateral dimensions of no greater than about 3 mm.

Abstract translation: 血管假体包括可收缩和膨胀状态的大体管状体，并且在扩张状态下具有轴向长度和周向尺寸。 主体包括一系列具有第一长度的周向元件。 第一和第二连接器具有连接器长度并且连接相邻周向元件的交替端部。 第一长度加上连接到其上的连接器长度等于总圆周长度。 每个连接器长度在总圆周长度的2.5％和25％之间。 相邻的圆周元件和从其延伸的连接器由应力释放槽分隔开，该释放槽的释放槽长度大于总圆周长度的50％且小于95％。 应力消除槽在大部分释放槽长度上具有窄的宽度部分，窄的宽度部分具有不大于约3mm的横向尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20100076481A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12628623

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: W. Patrick Stephens ,  Gerald Ray Martin

Inventor： W. Patrick Stephens ,  Gerald Ray Martin

IPC: A61F2/02

CPC classification number: A61B17/12113 ,  A61B17/12022 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/12159 ,  A61B17/12195

Abstract: Described is an inflatable implant suitable for placement in the human body and left there for an indeterminate and potentially lengthy period of time. The implant is one that has a low profile when introduced into the body and a larger profile when it is inflated with one or more filler materials. Depending upon design and use choices the delivered implant may be removable and adjustable in situ in size, position, location, form, and rigidity. Indeed, in some variations, the design of the implant may be such that it may be removed at a potentially fairly lengthy time after implantation. The implant includes at least one bladder wall that generally is at least partially non-elastic (or unexpandable) after the preselected size is reached. The bladder wall will define at least one fillable volume and may form more than one independent fillable volumes. The bladder wall, in some variations, may be partially elastic or expandable to permit adjustment of implant size or configuration after or during delivery. The implant may be used as a supporting structure in a variety of differing body tissues and structures, e.g., in the spine or as a prosthetic in plastic surgery. The implant may also be used in conjunction with other components (often having a springed bias) as a source of movement in controlling the opening of a lumen or duct, that is to say, as a type of on-off valve or as a controlled flow valve. The implant may be used as an occludant within, or adjacent to, a variety of natural or abnormal anatomical body openings, e.g., vascular and genital lumina, aneurysms, ducts, septal defects, fistulae, esophagus, etc. The wall and filler material may be selected to deliver treatment materials the locale of the implant site or to remove amounts of harmful materials from such a region. The implant may, with an appropriate filler material or bladder wall material, be used in cooperation with an appropriate radio frequency (RF) source to cause the increase of a localized internal temperature and a resulting tissue change such as coagulation, ablation, or the like. Methods of using the implant are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20080221663A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11716472

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Eric W. Leopold ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Michael Hogendijk ,  John Peckham ,  Mary Ann Parker

Inventor： Eric W. Leopold ,  Gerald Ray Martin ,  Michael Hogendijk ,  John Peckham ,  Mary Ann Parker

IPC: A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61F2/95 ,  A61F2/885 ,  A61F2/91 ,  A61F2210/0076 ,  A61F2220/0058

Abstract: An implantable vascular prosthesis is provided for use in a wide range of applications wherein at least first and second helical sections having alternating directions of rotation are coupled to one another. The prosthesis is configured to conform to a vessel wall without substantially remodeling the vessel, and permits accurate deployment in a vessel without shifting or foreshortening.

Abstract translation: 提供可植入血管假体用于广泛的应用，其中具有交替的旋转方向的至少第一和第二螺旋部分彼此联接。 假体构造成符合血管壁而不会使血管基本上重塑，并允许在血管内准确地展开而不需要移位或缩短。