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Drug delivery catheter
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1994-02-24
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Granted: 1996-09-24
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Expires: 2014-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A drug delivery catheter with an inflatable blood flow lumen is provided. The drug delivery catheter includes a flexible tubular shaft and an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the shaft. The catheter is inserted into a vessel with the balloon assembly in an un-inflated form. The balloon member is positioned at the treatment site and inflated. The balloon member in an inflated form defines a region or pocket between the balloon assembly and the vessel wall which contains the drug separate from blood flow. Apertures are provided in the balloon assembly to provide the drug to the containment pocket. Blood is allowed to flow through the center of the inflated balloon assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
- 👤 Kent D. Harrison
- 👤 Matthew M. Burns
Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1002; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0402; A61M16/0431; A61M16/0434; A61M16/0454; A61M16/0459; A61M16/0475; A61M16/0477; A61M16/0481; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/105; A61M2025/1052; A61M2025/1072; A61M2025/1097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 72
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a guide wire lumen for receiving a guide wire, the guide wire lumen running substantially coaxially through the length of the tubular member; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining at least one containment pocket for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the containment pocket, and iii) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to flow through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a guide wire lumen for receiving a guide wire, the guide wire lumen running substantially coaxially through the length of the tubular member; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining at least one containment pocket for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the containment pocket, and iii) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to flow through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the containment pocket of the balloon assembly isolates the first fluid from the second fluid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the inflation lumen and the drug lumen are the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the inflation lumen and the drug lumen are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the balloon assembly comprises a first toroidal balloon, a second toroidal balloon disposed distally of the first toroidal balloon, and a cylindrical sheath connected between the first and second toroidal balloons, wherein the flow lumen is defined through the center of the cylindrical sheath and the first and second toroidal balloons are in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 5 wherein the diameter of the cylindrical sheath is less than the diameter of the balloons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 5 wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 5 wherein a plurality of containment pockets are formed with additional toroidal balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal balloons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 8 wherein the containment pockets are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the balloon assembly comprises a first cylindrical sheath, a second cylindrical sheath disposed coaxially within the first cylindrical sheath, the first and second cylindrical sheaths being sealed together at their ends to define an inflation space therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 10 wherein the first and second cylindrical sheaths are intermittently sealed to one another at spaced intervals between the sealed ends of the sheaths and a plurality of containment pockets are defined between the sealed sections.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 11 wherein the apertures are disposed in the balloon member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the apertures are disposed in the tubular shaft.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the apertures are disposed in the balloon member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein a plurality of containment pockets are formed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 16 wherein the containment pockets are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 1 wherein the flow lumen is of a greater diameter than the guide wire lumen.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
222 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel containing a first fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a distal end and a proximal end; a balloon assembly comprising a first toroidal-shaped balloon disposed at the distal end of the tubular shaft, a second toroidal-shaped balloon spaced proximally from the first toroidal-shaped balloon, and a single-walled cylindrical sheath attached to the first and second toroidal-shaped balloons, the sheath attached to the toroidal-shaped balloons at a section of the toroidal-shaped balloons radially inward of the outer diameter of the toroidal-shaped balloons, the balloon assembly configured such that when the toroidal-shaped balloons are inflated, (a) the toroidal-shaped balloons lift or expand the sheath, (b) the toroidal-shaped balloons contact the vessel wall thereby defining a containment pocket between the vessel wall, the tubular shaft, the toroidal-shaped balloons, and the sheath, and (c) the sheath forms a flow lumen allowing for substantial flow of the first fluid through the balloon assembly, the balloon assembly further comprising a plurality of toroidal-shaped balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal-shaped balloons; an inflation lumen in the tubular shaft in fluid communication with the toroidal-shaped balloons; and a drug lumen in the tubular shaft in fluid communication with at least one aperture in the balloon assembly for delivering a drug to the containment pocket.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
222 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel containing a first fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a distal end and a proximal end; a balloon assembly comprising a first toroidal-shaped balloon disposed at the distal end of the tubular shaft, a second toroidal-shaped balloon spaced proximally from the first toroidal-shaped balloon, and a single-walled cylindrical sheath attached to the first and second toroidal-shaped balloons, the sheath attached to the toroidal-shaped balloons at a section of the toroidal-shaped balloons radially inward of the outer diameter of the toroidal-shaped balloons, the balloon assembly configured such that when the toroidal-shaped balloons are inflated, (a) the toroidal-shaped balloons lift or expand the sheath, (b) the toroidal-shaped balloons contact the vessel wall thereby defining a containment pocket between the vessel wall, the tubular shaft, the toroidal-shaped balloons, and the sheath, and (c) the sheath forms a flow lumen allowing for substantial flow of the first fluid through the balloon assembly, the balloon assembly further comprising a plurality of toroidal-shaped balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal-shaped balloons; an inflation lumen in the tubular shaft in fluid communication with the toroidal-shaped balloons; and a drug lumen in the tubular shaft in fluid communication with at least one aperture in the balloon assembly for delivering a drug to the containment pocket.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 19 further comprising an inner shaft tube running substantially coaxially and longitudinally through the tubular shaft for receiving a guide wire.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
11 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 19 comprising four toroidal-shaped balloons.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
52 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 19 wherein: (a) one of the toroidal-shaped balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal-shaped balloons is positioned adjacent the first toroidal-shaped balloon; and (b) another one of the toroidal-shaped balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal-shaped balloons is positioned adjacent the second toroidal-shaped balloon.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 19 wherein the apertures are disposed in the tubular shaft.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
191 words
A fluid delivery catheter for insertion into a blood vessel which contains a first fluid, the fluid delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular shaft, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, (a) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining a containment pocket for containing a second fluid between the vessel wall and within the containing sections of the balloon member, and (b) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to pass through the balloon member, wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid; means for inflating the balloon member; and means for providing a second fluid to the containment pocket when the balloon is in an inflated state.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
191 words
A fluid delivery catheter for insertion into a blood vessel which contains a first fluid, the fluid delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular shaft, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, (a) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining a containment pocket for containing a second fluid between the vessel wall and within the containing sections of the balloon member, and (b) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to pass through the balloon member, wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid; means for inflating the balloon member; and means for providing a second fluid to the containment pocket when the balloon is in an inflated state.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
48 words
The fluid delivery catheter of claim 24 wherein the means for providing a second fluid to the containment pocket comprises a drug lumen provided through the tubular shaft, the drug lumen being in fluid communication with at least one aperture disposed in the distal end of the shaft.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fluid delivery catheter of claim 24 wherein the means for providing a second fluid to the containment pocket comprises a drug lumen provided through the tubular shaft, the drug lumen being in fluid communication with at least one aperture disposed in the balloon member.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fluid delivery catheter of claim 24 wherein a plurality of containment pockets are formed.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 27 wherein the containment pockets are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
165 words
A method of delivering a drug to a treatment site in a vessel which contains a first fluid, the method comprising the steps of: providing an inflatable balloon assembly on the distal end of a catheter, the size of the balloon assembly when deflated and the shaft adapted to fit in the vessel and the catheter adapted to deliver a drug to the distal end of the catheter; inserting the balloon assembly to the treatment site; inflating the balloon assembly at the treatment site; engaging a section of the vessel with a section of the balloon assembly while maintaining a section within the engaging section away from the vessel thereby defining a plurality of substantially enclosed containment pockets within the engaging section; delivering a drug to the containment; pockets and when the balloon assembly is inflated, providing a single flow lumen through the balloon assembly such that the first fluid may flow through the balloon assembly while the drug is maintained in the containment pocket.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
165 words
A method of delivering a drug to a treatment site in a vessel which contains a first fluid, the method comprising the steps of: providing an inflatable balloon assembly on the distal end of a catheter, the size of the balloon assembly when deflated and the shaft adapted to fit in the vessel and the catheter adapted to deliver a drug to the distal end of the catheter; inserting the balloon assembly to the treatment site; inflating the balloon assembly at the treatment site; engaging a section of the vessel with a section of the balloon assembly while maintaining a section within the engaging section away from the vessel thereby defining a plurality of substantially enclosed containment pockets within the engaging section; delivering a drug to the containment; pockets and when the balloon assembly is inflated, providing a single flow lumen through the balloon assembly such that the first fluid may flow through the balloon assembly while the drug is maintained in the containment pocket.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the step of inserting the balloon assembly to the treatment site comprises the steps of: advancing a guidewire to the treatment site; and advancing the catheter over the guide wire to the treatment site.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
70 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the step of delivering a drug to the containment pockets comprises the steps of: delivering a therapeutically effective amount of restenosis preventing drug to the containment pockets; and maintaining the drug in the containment pockets for a predetermined time period such that the drug is maintained in the containment pockets and out of the flow of the first fluid for the predetermined time period.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 29 wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the plurality of containment pockets are not connected together.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
214 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining more than one containment pocket for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the containment pocket, and iii) a flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow for substantial flow of the first fluid through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
214 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining more than one containment pocket for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the containment pocket, and iii) a flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow for substantial flow of the first fluid through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
66 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 34 wherein the balloon assembly comprises a first toroidal balloon, a second toroidal balloon disposed distally of the first toroidal balloon, and a cylindrical sheath connected between the first and second toroidal balloons, wherein the flow lumen is defined through the center of the cylindrical sheath and the first and second toroidal balloons are in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
213 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining a plurality of containment pockets for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the containment pocket, and iii) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to flow through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
213 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining a plurality of containment pockets for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the containment pocket, and iii) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to flow through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
23 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the containment pockets of the balloon assembly isolate the first fluid from the second fluid.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
18 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the inflation lumen and the drug lumen are the same.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
23 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the inflation lumen and the drug lumen are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
66 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the balloon assembly comprises a first toroidal balloon, a second toroidal balloon disposed distally of the first toroidal balloon, and a cylindrical sheath connected between the first and second toroidal balloons, wherein the flow lumen is defined through the center of the cylindrical sheath and the first and second toroidal balloons are in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
22 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 40 wherein the diameter of the cylindrical sheath is less than the diameter of the balloons.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 further comprising a guide wire lumen for receiving a guide wire.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
45 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the balloon assembly comprises a first cylindrical sheath, a second cylindrical sheath disposed coaxially within the first cylindrical sheath, the first and second cylindrical sheaths being sealed together at their ends to define an inflation space therebetween.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
42 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 43 wherein the first and second cylindrical sheaths are intermittently sealed to one another at spaced intervals between the sealed ends of the sheaths and a plurality of containment pockets are defined between the sealed sections.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 44 wherein the apertures are disposed in the balloon member.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the apertures are disposed in the tubular shaft.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
16 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the apertures are disposed in the balloon member.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the containment pockets are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 40 wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
27 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 40 wherein the plurality of containment pockets are formed with additional toroidal balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal balloons.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 51 wherein the containment pockets are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
21 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 36 wherein the flow lumen is of a greater diameter than the guide wire lumen.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
310 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining at least one containment pocket for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the container pocket, and iii) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to flow through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member; the balloon assembly comprising a first toroidal balloon, a second toroidal balloon disposed distally of the first toroidal balloon, additional toroidal balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal balloons, and a cylindrical sheath connected between the first and second toroidal balloons, wherein when the toroidal balloons are inflated the flow lumen is defined through the center of the cylindrical sheath and the first and second toroidal balloons are in fluid communication with each other, and wherein a plurality of containment pockets are formed with the additional toroidal balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal balloons.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
310 words
A drug delivery catheter for insertion into a vessel which contains a first flowing fluid, the drug delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a drug lumen in fluid communication with the distal end of the tubular member for delivering a second fluid; an inflatable balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular member, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state, the balloon assembly having apertures in fluid communication with the drug lumen; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, i) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining at least one containment pocket for containing the second fluid between the vessel wall and within the contacting sections of the balloon assembly, ii) the apertures are disposed in the container pocket, and iii) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to flow through the balloon member; and an inflation lumen in fluid communication with the balloon member for inflating the balloon member; the balloon assembly comprising a first toroidal balloon, a second toroidal balloon disposed distally of the first toroidal balloon, additional toroidal balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal balloons, and a cylindrical sheath connected between the first and second toroidal balloons, wherein when the toroidal balloons are inflated the flow lumen is defined through the center of the cylindrical sheath and the first and second toroidal balloons are in fluid communication with each other, and wherein a plurality of containment pockets are formed with the additional toroidal balloons disposed between the first and second toroidal balloons.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
23 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 54 wherein the containment pockets of the balloon assembly isolate the first fluid from the second fluid.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
22 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 54 wherein the diameter of the cylindrical sheath is less than the diameter of the balloons.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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The drug delivery catheter of claim 54 further comprising a guide wire lumen for receiving a guide wire.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
21 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 57 wherein the flow lumen is of a greater diameter than the guide wire lumen.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 54 wherein the flow lumen allows for substantial flow of the first fluid.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 54 wherein the containment pockets are not in fluid communication with each other.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
181 words
A fluid delivery catheter for insertion into a blood vessel which contains a first fluid, the fluid delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular shaft, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, (a) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining a plurality of containment pockets for containing a second fluid between the vessel wall and within the containing sections of the balloon member, and (b) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to pass through the balloon member; means for inflating the balloon member; and means for providing a second fluid to the containment pockets when the balloon is in an inflated state.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
181 words
A fluid delivery catheter for insertion into a blood vessel which contains a first fluid, the fluid delivery catheter comprising: an elongated tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a balloon assembly disposed at the distal end of the tubular shaft, the balloon assembly including an inflatable balloon member having an uninflated state and an inflated state; the balloon assembly configured such that 1) when the balloon member is in an uninflated state, the first fluid in the vessel may flow around the balloon assembly, and 2) when the balloon member is in an inflated state, (a) sections of the balloon member contact the vessel wall defining a plurality of containment pockets for containing a second fluid between the vessel wall and within the containing sections of the balloon member, and (b) a single flow lumen is defined through the balloon member to allow the first fluid to pass through the balloon member; means for inflating the balloon member; and means for providing a second fluid to the containment pockets when the balloon is in an inflated state.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
48 words
The fluid delivery catheter of claim 61 wherein the means for providing a second fluid to the containment pocket comprises a drug lumen provided through the tubular shaft, the drug lumen being in fluid communication with at least one aperture disposed in the distal end of the shaft.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fluid delivery catheter of claim 61 wherein the means for providing a second fluid to the containment pockets comprises a drug lumen provided through the tubular shaft, the drug lumen being in fluid communication with at least one aperture disposed in the balloon member.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
19 words
The drug delivery catheter of claim 61 wherein the containment pockets are not in fluid communication with each other.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-09-24 | 2000-03-25 | 2000-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-09-24 | 2004-03-25 | 2004-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-09-24 | 2008-03-25 | 2008-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |