Thomas B Weldon

US Patent:

6458070, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

Dec 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/469103

Inventors:

Ron Waksman - Atlanta GA
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA
Richard A. Hillstead - Duluth GA
Jonathan J. Rosen - Alpharetta GA
Charles E. Larsen - Cumming GA
Ian R. Crocker - Stone Mtn. GA
Raphael F. Meloul - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Novoste Corporation - Norcross GA

International Classification:

A61N 500

US Classification:

600 3

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following balloon angioplasty. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter tube having proximal and distal end portions, with a lumen extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion in to a patients vascular system. One or more treating elements, such as a capsule or pellet containing radioactive material, is positionable within the lumen and movable between the proximal and distal end portions under the force of liquid flowing through the lumen. A method for using such apparatus, including a method for using such apparatus simultaneously with a balloon angioplasty procedure, is disclosed.

US Patent:

6503185, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Dec 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/469082

Inventors:

Ron Waksman - Atlanta GA
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA
Richard A. Hillstead - Duluth GA
Jonathan J. Rosen - Alpharetta GA
Charles E. Larsen - Cumming GA
Ian R. Crocker - Stone Mtn. GA
Raphael F. Meloul - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Novoste Corporation - Norcross GA

International Classification:

A61N 500

US Classification:

600 3, 2504971, 604509

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following balloon angioplasty. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter tube having proximal and distal end portions, with a lumen extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion in to a patients vascular system. One or more treating elements, such as a capsule or pellet containing radioactive material, is positionable within the lumen and movable between the proximal and distal end portions under the force of liquid flowing through the lumen. A method for using such apparatus, including a method for using such apparatus simultaneously with a balloon angioplasty procedure, is disclosed.

US Patent:

6821242, Nov 23, 2004

Filed:

Dec 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/468179

Inventors:

Ron Waksman - Atlanta GA
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA
Ian R. Crocker - Stone Mtn. GA

Assignee:

Novoste Corporation - Norcross GA

International Classification:

A61N 500

US Classification:

600 3

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following balloon angioplasty. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter tube having proximal and distal end portions, with a lumen extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion in to a patients vascular system. One or more treating elements, such as a capsule or pellet containing radioactive material, is positionable within the lumen and movable between the proximal and distal end portions under the force of liquid flowing through the lumen. A method for using such apparatus, including a method for using such apparatus simultaneously with a balloon angioplasty procedure, is disclosed.

US Patent:

6994665, Feb 7, 2006

Filed:

Apr 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/817549

Inventors:

Ron Waksman - Atlanta GA, US
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA, US
Richard A. Hillstead - Duluth GA, US
Jonathan J. Rosen - Alpharetta GA, US
Charles E. Larsen - Cumming GA, US
Ian R. Crocker - Stone Mtn. GA, US
Raphael F. Meloul - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Novoste Corporation - Norcross GA

International Classification:

A61M 3/00

US Classification:

600 4

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following balloon angioplasty. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter tube having proximal and distal end portions, with a lumen extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion in to a patient's vascular system. One or more treating elements, such as a capsule or pellet containing radioactive material, is positionable within the lumen and movable between the proximal and distal end portions under the force of liquid flowing through the lumen. A method for using such apparatus, including a method for using such apparatus simultaneously with a balloon angioplasty procedure, is disclosed.

US Patent:

7066872, Jun 27, 2006

Filed:

Apr 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/411749

Inventors:

Ron Waksman - Atlanta GA, US
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA, US
Richard A. Hillstead - Duluth GA, US
Jonathan J. Rosen - Alpharetta GA, US
Charles E. Larsen - Cumming GA, US
Ian R. Crocker - Stone Mtn. GA, US
Raphael F. Meloul - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Best Vascular, Inc. - Springfield VA

International Classification:

A61N 5/00

US Classification:

600 3, 600 7

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following balloon angioplasty. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter tube having proximal and distal end portions, with a lumen extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion in to a patient's vascular system. One or more treating elements, such as a capsule or pellet containing radioactive material, is positionable within the lumen and movable between the proximal and distal end portions under the force of liquid flowing through the lumen. A method for using such apparatus, including a method for using such apparatus simultaneously with a balloon angioplasty procedure, is disclosed.

US Patent:

7160238, Jan 9, 2007

Filed:

Dec 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/468496

Inventors:

Ron Waksman - Atlanta GA, US
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA, US
Richard A. Hillstead - Duluth GA, US
Jonathan J. Rosen - Alpharetta GA, US
Charles E. Larsen - Cumming GA, US
Ian R. Crocker - Stone Mtn. GA, US
Raphael F. Meloul - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Best Vascular, Inc. - Springfield VA

International Classification:

A61M 3/00

US Classification:

600 4

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following balloon angioplasty. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter tube having proximal and distal end portions, with a lumen extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion in to a patient's vascular system. One or more treating elements, such as a capsule or pellet containing radioactive material, is positionable within the lumen and movable between the proximal and distal end portions under the force of liquid flowing through the lumen. A method for using such apparatus, including a method for using such apparatus simultaneously with a balloon angioplasty procedure, is disclosed.

US Patent:

58205969, Oct 13, 1998

Filed:

Mar 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/620922

Inventors:

Jonathan J. Rosen - Alpharetta GA
Richard A. Hillstead - Duluth GA
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA
Charles E. Larsen - Cumming GA
David O. Williams - Barrington RI

Assignee:

Merit Medical Systems - South Jordan UT

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604108

Abstract:

A blood containment, visualization and tactile confirmation device is provided for use with a vascular entry needle. The device includes a visualization channel and/or a compliant outer wall portion which indicates whether a needle connected to the device has entered a selected blood vessel. The visualization channel is vented to the outside to allow displaced air to escape, but has a gas permeable member to prevent blood from escaping. The visualization channel may have one, two, or more stages, with a first stage chamber which indicates initial penetration of a selected blood vessel, and a second stage chamber which fills more slowly and indicates that the needle remains positioned within the blood vessel. A third stage chamber with entrapped air which compresses slightly due to the heartbeat may also be used. Preferably, a compliant outer wall portion pulses with changes in blood pressure, thereby providing a tactile indication that the needle tip is properly positioned.

US Patent:

56833458, Nov 4, 1997

Filed:

Oct 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/330327

Inventors:

Ron Waksman - Atlanta GA
Thomas D. Weldon - Gainesville GA
Richard A. Hillstead - Duluth GA
Jonathan J. Rosen - Alpharetta GA
Charles E. Larsen - Cumming GA
Ian R. Crocker - Stone Mtn. GA
Raphael F. Meloul - Atlanta GA

Assignee:

Novoste Corporation - Norcross GA

International Classification:

A61M 2902
A61N 500

US Classification:

600 3

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following balloon angioplasty. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter tube having proximal and distal end portions, with a lumen extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion in to a patient's vascular system. One or more treating elements, such as a capsule or pellet containing radioactive material, is positionable within the lumen and movable between the proximal and distal end portions under the force of liquid flowing through the lumen. A method for using such apparatus, including a method for using such apparatus simultaneously with a balloon angioplasty procedure, is disclosed.

Address:

4318 Whitewater Crk Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Phone:

9044918696

VIN:

2HNYD28497H533698

Make:

ACURA

Model:

MDX

Year:

2007