公开(公告)号：US20070260327A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US10554494

申请日：2004-04-21

Applicant: Brian Case ,  Michael Garrison ,  Andrew Hoffa ,  Darin Schaeffer ,  Jacob Flagle

Inventor： Brian Case ,  Michael Garrison ,  Andrew Hoffa ,  Darin Schaeffer ,  Jacob Flagle

IPC: A61F2/24

CPC classification number: A61F2/2418 ,  A61F2/2475 ,  A61F2002/068 ,  A61F2220/0008 ,  A61F2220/0016 ,  A61F2230/0054 ,  A61F2230/0076 ,  A61F2230/0078 ,  A61F2230/008 ,  A61F2250/0037 ,  A61F2250/0039

Abstract: An expandable venous valve having a support structure that configured to enlarge the area adjacent to the valve structure such that the flow patterns of retrograde flow are modified in a way that facilitates the flushing of the pockets at the base of the valve area to prevent stagnation of bodily fluid, which in the venous system, can lead to thrombus formation. The enlarged pocket areas can be created by forming an artificial sinus adjacent the valve structure in an unsupported section of vessel wall between two support frame section or the support frame can comprise an expanded-diameter intermediate or proximal section that forms an artificial sinus adjacent the valve structure. In another group of embodiments, the attachment pathway between opposing leaflets and the support frame and/or vessel wall comprises a proximal portion that places the leaflets in extended contact with one another and a distal portion forms a large angle with respect to the adjacent walls such that a large pocket is created at the base of the leaflets. In one embodiment, the attachment pathway extends distally along a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal attachment struts to create an extended leaflet contact area, then angles circumferentially and distally from the former along distal attachment struts to define the bottom edge of the leaflets.

Abstract translation: 一种可膨胀静脉瓣，其具有支撑结构，该支撑结构被配置为扩大邻近阀结构的区域，使逆行流的流动模式以便于冲洗瓣膜区域底部的口袋的方式进行改变，以防止滞留 在静脉系统中的体液可导致血栓形成。 扩大的口袋区域可以通过在两个支撑框架部分之间的容器壁的无支撑部分中形成邻近阀结构的人造窦来形成，或者支撑框架可以包括形成邻近瓣膜的人造窦的扩张直径的中间或近端部分 结构体。 在另一组实施例中，相对的小叶与支撑框架和/或血管壁之间的附接通路包括将小叶彼此延伸接触的近端部分，并且远侧部分相对于相邻壁形成大角度， 在传单的底部创造了一个大口袋。 在一个实施例中，附接通道沿着一对基本上平行的纵向连接支柱向远侧延伸，以产生延伸的小叶接触区域，然后沿着远侧连接支柱沿着周向和远端远离成形器，以限定传单的底部边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20050288774A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US11159707

申请日：2005-06-23

Applicant: Brian Case ,  Darin Schaeffer

Inventor： Brian Case ,  Darin Schaeffer

IPC: A61F2/06 ,  A61L27/34 ,  A61L29/08 ,  A61L31/10 ,  A61M25/00 ,  B05C7/02 ,  B05C9/14 ,  B05D1/26 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D7/22

CPC classification number: A61M25/0009 ,  A61L27/34 ,  A61L29/085 ,  A61L31/10 ,  A61M2025/0046 ,  B05C7/02 ,  B05C9/14 ,  B05D1/26 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D7/222

Abstract: A coating can be applied to an endolumenal wall of a medical device by positioning an optical fiber within the lumen, providing a photo-activated chemical to contact the endolumenal wall, supplying the optical fiber with radiation capable of activating the chemical within the lumen, and withdrawing the optical fiber from the lumen at a controlled rate while the radiation is being emitted from the optical fiber to activate the chemical in close proximity to the endolumenal wall.

Abstract translation: 通过将光纤定位在内腔内，可以将涂层施加到医疗器械的腔内壁，提供光致化学物质以接触内腔壁，向光纤提供能够激活管腔内的化学物质的辐射，以及 在从光纤发射辐射的同时以受控的速率从光腔中取出光纤，以激活邻近内腔壁的化学物质。

公开(公告)号：US10022263B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US13550065

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Arun Mohan ,  Darin Schaeffer ,  Patrick C. Melder

Inventor： Arun Mohan ,  Darin Schaeffer ,  Patrick C. Melder

IPC: A61F5/56

Abstract: Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method of treatment comprises creating two openings in the mandible of a patient; creating two longitudinal tunnels in the tongue of the patient; creating a transverse tunnel in the tongue of the patient; advancing a sling through the transverse tunnel; pulling each end of the sling through one of the longitudinal tunnels and through one of the openings in the mandible; pulling the tongue toward the front of the mouth or mandible; and securing the sling to a tissue to support the tongue in a new position.

公开(公告)号：US20150342636A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14721618

申请日：2015-05-26

Applicant: Darin Schaeffer ,  Kathryn Hardert ,  Joshua Haines

Inventor： Darin Schaeffer ,  Kathryn Hardert ,  Joshua Haines

IPC: A61B17/34 ,  A61M39/02 ,  A61M39/10 ,  A61M25/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/3421 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/345 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M39/02 ,  A61M39/1055

Abstract: Medical devices having a releasable member are described. Methods of using medical devices having a releasable member are also described. An example medical device comprises an elongate member, an intermediate member, a sheath, and a cap. Each of the intermediate member, sheath, and cap are releasably disposed on the elongate member.

Abstract translation: 描述具有可释放构件的医疗装置。 还描述了使用具有可释放构件的医疗装置的方法。 示例性的医疗装置包括细长构件，中间构件，护套和帽。 中间构件，护套和盖中的每一个可释放地设置在细长构件上。

公开(公告)号：US09089631B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13555453

申请日：2012-07-23

Applicant: Darin Schaeffer ,  Patrick C. Melder ,  Thomas Cherry

Inventor： Darin Schaeffer ,  Patrick C. Melder ,  Thomas Cherry

IPC: A61B1/12 ,  A61M3/02 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/233

CPC classification number: A61B1/00165 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/233 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2090/306 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  A61M2205/587 ,  A61M2210/0681

Abstract: Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.

Abstract translation: 提供了识别和处理身体通道（例如窦腔）的装置和方法。 更具体地，提供了用于识别和处理身体通道例如窦腔的灌洗装置和方法。 灌溉装置包括细长管状构件和辅助经皮识别和/或处理身体通道的光纤。

公开(公告)号：US20140277066A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14211374

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Darin Schaeffer ,  Paul Krakovitz ,  Dan Dalenberg

Inventor： Darin Schaeffer ,  Paul Krakovitz ,  Dan Dalenberg

IPC: A61M25/10 ,  A61M16/04

CPC classification number: A61M25/1006 ,  A61M16/0427 ,  A61M16/0429 ,  A61M16/0434 ,  A61M16/0456 ,  A61M16/0459 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61M16/0486 ,  A61M16/0488 ,  A61M25/0023 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0024 ,  A61M2025/0681 ,  A61M2025/105 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2205/32

Abstract: Medical devices and methods of treatment are described herein. More particularly, medical devices and methods for providing access to a bodily passage during dilation are described herein. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member and a balloon. The elongate member is moveable between a first, non-expanded configuration and a second, expanded configuration.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了医疗装置和治疗方法。 更具体地，本文描述了用于在扩张期间提供对身体通道的通路的医疗装置和方法。 示例性医疗装置包括细长构件和气囊。 细长构件可在第一非扩张构型和第二扩张构型之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US20130245662A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13607861

申请日：2012-09-10

Applicant: Darin Schaeffer ,  Thomas Cherry ,  Kathryn Evert ,  Jack Kolenda

Inventor： Darin Schaeffer ,  Thomas Cherry ,  Kathryn Evert ,  Jack Kolenda

IPC: A61M29/02

CPC classification number: A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0681

Abstract: Methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of providing access to a bodily passage, such as a salivary duct, are described herein. For example, methods of providing access to a salivary duct and introducing a sheath and wire guide are described herein. In addition, various methods of treatment are described herein. For example, methods of treating a stone located within a salivary duct are described herein.

Abstract translation: 描述了治疗方法。 更具体地，本文描述了提供对身体通道（例如唾液管）的通路的方法。 例如，本文描述了提供对唾液管的通路和引入鞘和线引导件的方法。 此外，本文描述了各种治疗方法。 例如，本文描述了治疗位于唾液管内的石块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130237967A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13606323

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: Darin Schaeffer ,  Nicholas Hardert

Inventor： Darin Schaeffer ,  Nicholas Hardert

IPC: A61B18/26 ,  A61B17/22

CPC classification number: A61B18/26 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/22012 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3462 ,  A61B2017/22084 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2217/007

Abstract: Medical devices, methods and kits useful in the disruption and removal of unwanted materials, such as calculi and other formations, from within body lumens are described. The disclosure describes particular embodiments and methods useful in the lithotriptic removal of stones from the salivary glands.

Abstract translation: 描述了可用于破坏和去除体腔内的不想要的材料（例如结石和其它结构）的医疗装置，方法和试剂盒。 本公开描述了在从唾液腺中分离去除石块中有用的特定实施方案和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130056009A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13550065

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Arun Mohan ,  Darin Schaeffer ,  Patrick C. Melder

Inventor： Arun Mohan ,  Darin Schaeffer ,  Patrick C. Melder

IPC: A61F5/56

CPC classification number: A61F5/566

Abstract: Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method of treatment comprises creating two openings in the mandible of a patient; creating two longitudinal tunnels in the tongue of the patient; creating a transverse tunnel in the tongue of the patient; advancing a sling through the transverse tunnel; pulling each end of the sling through one of the longitudinal tunnels and through one of the openings in the mandible; pulling the tongue toward the front of the mouth or mandible; and securing the sling to a tissue to support the tongue in a new position.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于治疗阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停（OSA）的吊索，套件和方法。 示例性吊带包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的主体，并且具有第一和第二相对端部，第一和第二相对侧面以及第一和第二相对表面。 每个端部限定一个端部环，其限定延伸穿过主体的通道。 一种示例性的治疗方法包括在患者的下颌骨中形成两个开口; 在患者的舌头中形成两条纵向隧道; 在患者的舌头中产生横向隧道; 通过横向隧道推进吊索; 通过一个纵向隧道并通过下颌骨中的一个开口牵引吊索的每一端; 将舌头朝向嘴巴或下颌骨的前方拉扯; 并将吊带固定到组织以将舌头支撑在新的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070179592A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US10984416

申请日：2004-11-08

Applicant: Darin Schaeffer

Inventor： Darin Schaeffer

IPC: A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61F2/954 ,  A61B2017/1107 ,  A61B2017/1139 ,  A61F2/064 ,  A61F2/07 ,  A61F2/856 ,  A61F2/88 ,  A61F2/89 ,  A61F2/91 ,  A61F2/915 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F2002/065 ,  A61F2002/067 ,  A61F2002/075 ,  A61F2002/821 ,  A61F2002/8483 ,  A61F2002/8486 ,  A61F2002/91508 ,  A61F2002/91525 ,  A61F2002/91533 ,  A61F2002/91558 ,  A61F2002/91566 ,  A61F2002/9511 ,  A61F2210/0076 ,  A61F2220/0016 ,  A61F2220/005 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2220/0083 ,  A61F2230/005 ,  A61F2230/0054 ,  A61F2230/0067 ,  A61F2230/0078 ,  A61F2250/0018 ,  A61F2250/0039 ,  A61F2250/0097 ,  A61F2250/0098

Abstract: A stent graft system for intraluminal deployment in an aorta and a branch vessel includes an aorta stent graft with a fenestration aligned with a branch vessel and a branch vessel prosthesis with a flaring portion at a proximal end and a tubular portion. When deployed, the flaring portion of the branch vessel prosthesis is retained within the aorta stent graft, and the tubular portion extends through the fenestration and into the branch vessel. The system includes at least one positional indicator, including a positional indicator associated with the branch vessel prosthesis for indicating the position of a point along the branch vessel prosthesis predetermined for optimal alignment with the fenestration during deployment.

Abstract translation: 用于在主动脉和分支血管中管腔内部署的支架移植系统包括具有与分支血管对齐的开窗的主动脉支架移植物和在近端具有扩口部分和管状部分的分支血管假体。 当部署时，分支血管假体的扩张部分保留在主动脉支架移植物内，并且管状部分延伸穿过开窗并进入分支血管。 该系统包括至少一个位置指示器，其包括与分支血管假体相关联的位置指示器，用于指示沿着分支血管假体的点的位置，以便在展开期间与开窗最佳对准。