A method of forming a catheter shaft having a flexible section by selective removal of catheter shaft material using laser radiation, and a catheter produced therefrom. The laser radiation is of an ultraviolet wavelength. The catheter shaft is made more flexible without a disadvantageous decrease in column strength by operating the laser in the UV, which allows for machining recess patterns with smooth and repeatable recess surfaces while producing little or no thermal or mechanical effects on the remaining adjacent polymeric material.
Jon A. Becker - Danville CA Christopher C. Pfaff - Palo Alto CA
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
A61M 2900
US Classification:
623 111, 604 9601, 6041031, 623 12
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a balloon for an intracorporeal catheter having at least a portion of its walls having radiopaque properties. The balloon is formed of a polymeric material, which has a single wall thickness of at about 0. 001 inches to about 0. 0125 inches while deflated. The radiopaque portion of the balloon has a thickness of about 0. 00025 inches to about 0. 012 inches, specifically about 0. 002 inches to about 0. 003 inches. The balloon is constructed of layers. The radiopaque material may be embedded within the film or deposited on the film to create radiopaque properties.
Philip S. Yip - San Jose CA, US James Jacobs - Mountain View CA, US Syed Hossainy - Fremont CA, US Jon Becker - Danville CA, US Timothy A. Limon - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 115
Abstract:
An intravascular stent includes an eluting sheath fabricated from a mesh for controlled release of therapeutic drugs and for delivery of the therapeutic drugs in localized drug therapy in a blood vessel. The eluting sheath is attached to at least a portion of an outside surface area of the stent structure and is fabricated from a mesh designed to neck down in response to a radially outward directed force resulting in the uniform expansion of the stent. The eluting sheath can be loaded with at least one therapeutic drug for the release thereof at a treatment site to facilitate repair of a damaged vessel. The stent has a high degree of flexibility in the longitudinal direction, yet has adequate vessel wall coverage and radial strength sufficient to hold open an artery or other body lumen.
Philip S. Yip - San Jose CA, US James Jacobs - Mountain View CA, US Syed Hossainy - Fremont CA, US Jon Becker - Danville CA, US Timothy A. Limon - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 115, 623903
Abstract:
An intravascular stent includes an eluting sheath fabricated from a mesh for controlled release of therapeutic drugs and for delivery of the therapeutic drugs in localized drug therapy in a blood vessel. The eluting sheath is attached to at least a portion of an outside surface area of the stent structure and is fabricated from a mesh designed to neck down in response to a radially outward directed force resulting in the uniform expansion of the stent. The eluting sheath can be loaded with at least one therapeutic drug for the release thereof at a treatment site to facilitate repair of a damaged vessel. The stent has a high degree of flexibility in the longitudinal direction, yet has adequate vessel wall coverage and radial strength sufficient to hold open an artery or other body lumen.
Philip S. Yip - San Jose CA, US James Jacobs - Mountain View CA, US Syed Hossainy - Fremont CA, US Jon Becker - Danville CA, US Timothy A. Limon - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 115
Abstract:
An intravascular stent includes an eluting sheath fabricated from a mesh for controlled release of therapeutic drugs and for delivery of the therapeutic drugs in localized drug therapy in a blood vessel. The eluting sheath is attached to at least a portion of an outside surface area of the stent structure and is fabricated from a mesh designed to neck down in response to a radially outward directed force resulting in the uniform expansion of the stent. The eluting sheath can be loaded with at least one therapeutic drug for the release thereof at a treatment site to facilitate repair of a damaged vessel. The stent has a high degree of flexibility in the longitudinal direction, yet has adequate vessel wall coverage and radial strength sufficient to hold open an artery or other body lumen.
Gregory M. Hyde - Sunnyvale CA Jon A. Becker - Dublin CA Kee S. Lee - Daly City CA
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
A61M 2500
US Classification:
604 95
Abstract:
A system for removing an in-place intravascular device such as a catheter or guidewire from a patient's body lumen such as from a coronary artery and advancing a catheter or other similar device through the vascular system until its distal end is located at a desired location within the vascular system. The system includes an exchange catheter, which may be a dilatation catheter, having a flexible strand forming a loop at the distal end of the catheter which is adapted to be disposed about the guidewire or catheter which is in-place within the patient. The loop is tightened about the elongated intraluminal in-place device to be removed so that the catheter can be advanced over the in-place device until the distal end of the catheter is at a desired location within the patient's vasculature. The catheter may be used to perform a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure such as an angioplasty or a replacement device may be advanced through an inner lumen and out the distal end of the catheter.
Catheter With A Flexible Tip And Taper And Method Of Manufacture
Jon A. Becker - Dublin CA Richard J. Saunders - Redwood City CA
Assignee:
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
A61M 2900
US Classification:
604 9601
Abstract:
A method of forming a catheter shaft having a flexible section by selective removal of catheter shaft material using laser radiation, and a catheter produced therefrom. The laser radiation is of an ultraviolet wavelength. The catheter shaft is made more flexible without a disadvantageous decrease in column strength by operating the laser in the UV, which allows for machining recess patterns with smooth and repeatable recess surfaces while producing little or no thermal or mechanical effects on the remaining adjacent polymeric material.
Jon Becker - Milpitas CA Kirby G. Miller - Saratoga CA Charles F. Burney - Orland CA
Assignee:
GTE Products Corporation - Stamford CT
International Classification:
H01B 1310 H01B 1326
US Classification:
156 52
Abstract:
A method of continuously making a composite tape transducer consisting of the steps of electrically charging dielectric layers on opposite sides of a conductive inner strip to form electrets, applying wider outer laminates symmetrically to opposite sides of the electret-covered inner strip and sealing together the marginal edge portions of the outer laminates to enclose the electret-covered inner strip.
WebFitter LLC - Green Bay, Wisconsin since Apr 2011
Project Coordinator
Toy 'n Joy - L.M. Becker & Co., Inc. - Appleton, Wisconsin Sep 2003 - Oct 2010
President
The Buckstaff Company 1998 - 2003
I.S. Coordinator
Bay Area News Group since Mar 2010
Online Editorial Director
Bay Area News Group 2007 - Mar 2010
Online Sports Editor
ANG Newspapers - Oakland/Pleasanton 2000 - 2007
Executive Sports Editor
ANG Newspapers 1993 - 1999
TV/radio columnist, Asst. Sports Editor
ANG Newspapers - Hayward 1987 - 1990
Prep Sports Editor / JC sports Editor / Backup 49ers, A's writer
Education:
Cal State Hayward 1986 - 1987
Chabot College 1980 - 1985
Awards:
Knight Digital Media Center fellow Knight Digital Media Center (University of California-Berkeley) Chosen among national journalists to participate as a fellow in a workshop creating database-driven map mash-ups, using GPS for hyperlocal news, creating and posting to blogs, creating audio, video and .pdf podcasts. California Community College Athletic Association Sports Writer of the Year California Community College Athletic Association Received the annual California JC Sports Writer of the Year award in a state-wide writing contest for work covering Chabot College athletics.
Vice President of Government and Business at Viaero Wireless, Adjunct Professor at Morgan Community College
Location:
Fort Morgan, Colorado
Industry:
Wireless
Work:
Viaero Wireless - Fort Morgan since Aug 2009
Vice President of Government and Business
Morgan Community College - Morgan County since Jan 2009
Adjunct Professor
State of Colorado - Eastern Colorado Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
State Representative 63rd House District
Morgan County Economic Development - Fort Morgan, Colorado Feb 2003 - Jan 2007
Director
Education:
Colorado Christian University 2007 - 2009
MBA, International Business
Colorado State University 1994 - 1996
BA, Business
Morgan Community College 1992 - 1994
A/S, Business
Awards:
Friend of Farm Bureau Pinnacle Award Colorado Farm Bureau The Friend of Farm Bureau Pinnacle Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a legislator. The award is given to legislators who have demonstrated great support of the industry and have an exemplary voting record on legislation that is vital to the agricultural community. Colorado Municipal League Service Award Colorado Municipal League I was recognized by the Colorado Municipal League for my service as a Colorado Legislator. This is a great group that serves the wonderful communities of Colorado. They do not give this award often and I am very proud to have received it. 2012 Lawmaker Award Denver Women's Commission & the Colorado Womens Chamber of Commerce The Denver Women's Commission and the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce selected me as one of their Lawmakers of 2012 for my work on the Colorado Benefits Management System Project HB-1339. This project will correct severe problems with the Colorado Benefits System and assure our most vulnerable families will receive their benefits in a timely and efficient manor. Morgan County FB Service to Ag Award Morgan County Farm Bureau It is always nice to be recognized by your home town people. These are truly my fiends and neighbors that recognized me for my service to ag at the Capitol. I was very honored and humbled. Freind of Farmers Union Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Award for service to ag in 2012. The ag producers or this state are great people and I have the highest respect for them. This was a great honor for me and I appreciated their help at the Capitol. Legislator of the Year Colorado Livestock Association Colorado Livestock Association Legislator of the Year for my service to Colorado livestock industry. I worked hard with all of the ag industry to put all of ag on the same level as any business in Colorado. We took huge steps towards getting that done. Leadership Award Colorado Agriculture Council Colorado Agriculture Council award for leadership.
Theatre Producer/Director at Self, Freelance Videographer at Self
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Industry:
Broadcast Media
Work:
Self - chicago, illinois since May 2012
Theatre Producer/Director
Self since Mar 2010
Freelance Videographer
AudioPress, Inc. Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Newsreader
KQED Jan 2010 - May 2010
Radio News Intern
KSFS Radio Aug 2008 - May 2010
News Director/On-Air Host
Education:
The Second City Training Center 2011 - 2013
San Francisco State University 2005 - 2010
University of East Anglia 2007 - 2008
Pizzeria Due - Server (2011) Audiopress - Newsreader (2010-2011) KQED - Radio News Intern (2010-2010)
Education:
The Second City - Writing/Improvisation, San Francisco State University - Television/Radio, Writing, University of East Anglia - Film and Television (Study Abroad)
Bragging Rights:
I'm an Eagle Scout.
Jon Becker
Lived:
Pleasanton, CA
Work:
Bay Area News Group - Online Editorial Director-East Bay
Jon Becker
Education:
State University of New York at Plattsburgh - Criminal Justice
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Basketball, IT, Developer in North Carolina, Family, Friends...That's me in a nutshell.
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Bachelor's Degree from UNCW in Computer Science
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Becker Iron & Metal - Buyer
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Feel Good Music
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