Paul Jun

US Patent:

20180199915, Jul 19, 2018

Filed:

Jul 21, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/743900

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Kenneth C. Hsu - Tustin CA, US
Paul Jun - La Crescenta CA, US
Steve S. Khalaj - Laguna Hills CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 8/00
A61B 8/12
A61B 8/08

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to an ultrasonic catheter assembly. More specifically, the catheter assembly includes a catheter and one or more piezoelectric or echogenic components. The catheter has a side wall that extends from a proximal end and a distal end that defines a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. Thus, the lumen is configured to deliver a treatment fluid from the proximal end to the distal end. In addition, the piezoelectric component(s) are configured with the side wall of the catheter and/or embedded at least partially within the side wall of the catheter. As such, the piezoelectric component(s) are configured to enhance ultrasonic imaging of the catheter, e.g. when activated by a stimulator assembly.

US Patent:

20180177980, Jun 28, 2018

Filed:

Jun 18, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/735731

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Kenneth C. Hsu - Tustin CA, US
BaoTram Nguyen Pham - Irvine CA, US
John Anthony Rotella - San Diego CA, US
Justn Jeffrey Coker - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Paul Jun - La Crescenta CA, US
Kunal Mahendra Amin - La Mirada CA, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/01
A61M 25/06
A61M 25/00

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to an echogenic member assembly for use with a catheter assembly. The echogenic member assembly includes at least one echogenic member having a cylindrical body extending between a first end and a second end. Thus, the body defines a longitudinal length between the first and second ends. Further, the cylindrical body has an exterior surface extending from the first end to the second end. The exterior surface includes a plurality of discontinuities arranged in a predetermined pattern so as to enhance ultrasonic imaging. In addition, the longitudinal length of the echogenic member is less than a total length of a catheter of the catheter assembly. As such, the echogenic member provides enhanced ultrasonic imaging to the catheter assembly without compromising the inherent flexibility of the catheter.