Daniel Howard Todd

US Patent:

20100280316, Nov 4, 2010

Filed:

Jan 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/684083

Inventors:

Dennis R. Dietz - Littleton CO, US
Curtis J. Franklin - Flagstaff AZ, US
John L. Loewen - West Jordan UT, US
David J. Messick - Flagstaff AZ, US
Craig T. Nordhausen - Pariler CO, US
Clyde G. Oakley - Centennial CO, US
Ryan C. Patterson - Farmington UT, US
Jim H. Polenske - Bellemont AZ, US
Shawn D. Quick - Flagstaff AZ, US
Daniel H. Todd - Flagstaff AZ, US
Thomas L. Tolt - Centennial CO, US
David W. Wilson - Erie CO, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/00
A61M 25/092
A61B 1/04
B32B 37/12

US Classification:

600109, 604528, 604 9505, 600101, 156 87

Abstract:

An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of a catheter body. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The deflectable member may be interconnected to the catheter body by a live hinge. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter body. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter body and when pivoted relative to the catheter body.

US Patent:

20210085328, Mar 25, 2021

Filed:

Sep 30, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/039569

Inventors:

- Newark DE, US
Daniel H. Todd - North East MD, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/11
A61B 17/00
A61F 2/06
A61F 2/90

Abstract:

Implantable medical devices for connecting tissue layers or occluding body conduits and tissue structures include apposition portions, a central region, and a covering material. The methods of using the devices include endoscopic deployment, and the devices may include self-expanding frameworks that facilitate a secure connection between the tissue structures. In some embodiments, one or more tethers are used to longitudinally contract the device in situ.

US Patent:

20200054834, Feb 20, 2020

Filed:

Oct 14, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/600609

Inventors:

- Newark DE, US
Daniel H. Todd - North East MD, US
Eric J. Van Voorhees - Landenberg PA, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/31
A61L 31/04
A61L 31/14
A61M 5/315

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to medical delivery devices that include a barrel having an inner surface, and in at least one embodiment, the inner surface is hydrophilic. The medical delivery device may further include a stopper may having an elastomeric body, one or more fluoropolymer layers, and two or more ribs laminated to the one or more fluoropolymer layers. In some embodiments, the contact angle of the inner surface of the barrel is less than about 58. Additionally, the stopper includes a sliding surface that is less than about 2.0 mm. The barrel provides inner surface that in combination with the fluoropolymer laminate or fluoropolymer film achieve high levels of air and liquid impermeability while also maintaining an acceptably low break loose force, low average glide force, and low glide force variation. In some embodiments, the compressibility stopper against the barrel is greater than about 7.9%.

US Patent:

20180242972, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

May 2, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/969038

Inventors:

- Newark DE, US
Daniel H. Todd - North East MD, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/11
A61F 2/90
A61F 2/06
A61B 17/00
A61B 17/064
A61B 17/08
A61F 2/07

Abstract:

Implantable medical devices for connecting tissue layers or occluding body conduits and tissue structures include apposition portions, a central region, and a covering material. The methods of using the devices include endoscopic deployment, and the devices may include self-expanding frameworks that facilitate a secure connection between the tissue structures. In some embodiments, one or more tethers are used to longitudinally contract the device in situ.

US Patent:

20180243508, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Feb 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/905115

Inventors:

- Newark DE, US
Daniel H. Todd - North East MD, US
Eric J. Van Voorhees - Landenberg PA, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/31
A61M 5/315
A61L 31/04
A61L 31/14

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to medical delivery devices that include a barrel having an inner surface, and in at least one embodiment, the inner surface is hydrophilic. The medical delivery device may further include a stopper may having an elastomeric body, one or more fluoropolymer layers, and two or more ribs laminated to the one or more fluoropolymer layers. In some embodiments, the contact angle of the inner surface of the barrel is less than about 58. Additionally, the stopper includes a sliding surface that is less than about 2.0 mm. The barrel provides inner surface that in combination with the fluoropolymer laminate or fluoropolymer film achieve high levels of air and liquid impermeability while also maintaining an acceptably low break loose force, low average glide force, and low glide force variation. In some embodiments, the compressibility stopper against the barrel is greater than about 7.9%.

US Patent:

20150313596, Nov 5, 2015

Filed:

Apr 30, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/700480

Inventors:

- Newark DE, US
Daniel H. Todd - North East MD, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/11

Abstract:

Implantable medical devices for connecting tissue layers or occluding body conduits and tissue structures include apposition portions, a central region, and a covering material. The methods of using the devices include endoscopic deployment, and the devices may include self-expanding frameworks that facilitate a secure connection between the tissue structures. In some embodiments, one or more tethers are used to longitudinally contract the device in situ.