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CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS
US·72 granted patents·1 pending application·13,937 citations·filing 1986–2004
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73 records- 0198US5000185AMethod for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography and recanalizationCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1988·Granted Mar 19, 1991·875 cites·22 claims
- 0297US5383460AMethod and apparatus for ultrasound imaging and atherectomyCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1992·Granted Jan 24, 1995·1.2k cites·4 claims
- 0397US4794931ACatheter apparatus, system and method for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonographyCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1986·Granted Jan 3, 1989·966 cites·28 claims
- 0495US5100424AIntravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion headCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1990·Granted Mar 31, 1992·593 cites·23 claims
- 0594US5749848ACatheter system having imaging, balloon angioplasty, and stent deployment capabilities, and method of use for guided stent deploymentCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1995·Granted May 12, 1998·438 cites·39 claims
- 0693US5054492AUltrasonic imaging catheter having rotational image correlationCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1990·Granted Oct 8, 1991·618 cites·31 claims
- 0793US5029588ALaser catheter with imaging capabilityCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1989·Granted Jul 9, 1991·396 cites·4 claims
- 0892US5313949AMethod and apparatus for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonographyCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1993·Granted May 24, 1994·322 cites·18 claims
- 0992US5024234AUltrasonic imaging catheter with guidewire channelCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1989·Granted Jun 18, 1991·374 cites·7 claims
- 1090US7044964B2Catheter system having imaging, balloon angioplasty, and stent deployment capabilities, and method of use for guided stent deploymentCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 2002·Granted May 16, 2006·150 cites·11 claims
- 1190US5531700AConvertible tip catheters and sheathsCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted Jul 2, 1996·306 cites·26 claims
- 1287US6702750B2Angioplasty apparatus facilitating rapid exchanges and methodsCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 9, 2004·134 cites·6 claims
- 1387US5095911AGuidewire with imaging capabilityCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1990·Granted Mar 17, 1992·379 cites·16 claims
- 1486US5443457ATracking tip for a short lumen rapid exchange catheterCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted Aug 22, 1995·242 cites·26 claims
- 1586US5203338AVascular catheter having low-profile distal endCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1992·Granted Apr 20, 1993·239 cites·23 claims
- 1685US5830145AEnhanced accuracy of three-dimensional intraluminal ultrasound (ILUS) image reconstructionCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1996·Granted Nov 3, 1998·368 cites·27 claims
- 1784US5592942AAutomated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using sameCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1995·Granted Jan 14, 1997·70 cites·22 claims
- 1883US5373849AForward viewing imaging catheterCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1993·Granted Dec 20, 1994·310 cites·21 claims
- 1982US5724977ARotational correlation of intravascular ultrasound image with guide catheter positionCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1996·Granted Mar 10, 1998·232 cites·25 claims
- 2081US5865178AMethod and apparatus for intravascular ultrasonographyCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1995·Granted Feb 2, 1999·149 cites·21 claims
- 2181US5507292AIntravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion headCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted Apr 16, 1996·158 cites·24 claims
- 2281US5201316AGuide wire receptacle for catheters having rigid housingsCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1991·Granted Apr 13, 1993·316 cites·21 claims
- 2381US5108411AFlexible catheter drive cableCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1990·Granted Apr 28, 1992·250 cites·23 claims
- 2480US6409672B2Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using sameCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 2001·Granted Jun 25, 2002·26 cites·13 claims
- 2580US6074362ACatheter system having imaging, balloon angioplasty, and stent deployment capabilities, and methods of use for guided stent deploymentCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1997·Granted Jun 13, 2000·145 cites·7 claims
- 2680US5558093AGuidewire with imaging capabilityCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 24, 1996·210 cites·13 claims
- 2780US5402790AIntravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion headCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1992·Granted Apr 4, 1995·157 cites·27 claims
- 2879US6221015B1Method and apparatus for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonographyCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 24, 2001·127 cites·26 claims
- 2979US5997523AVascular catheter having low-profile distal endCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1992·Granted Dec 7, 1999·147 cites·25 claims
- 3078US5620417ARapid exchange delivery catheterCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted Apr 15, 1997·184 cites·21 claims
- 3178US5520185AMethod for recognition and reduction of blood speckle in blood vessel imaging systemCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted May 28, 1996·46 cites·15 claims
- 3278US5361768AAutomated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using sameCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1992·Granted Nov 8, 1994·134 cites·21 claims
- 3378US5314408AExpandable member for a catheter systemCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1992·Granted May 24, 1994·185 cites·7 claims
- 3477US5759153AAutomated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using sameCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1996·Granted Jun 2, 1998·138 cites·26 claims
- 3577US5540236AGuide wire exit portCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted Jul 30, 1996·167 cites·19 claims
- 3677US5348017ADrive shaft for an intravascular catheter systemCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1993·Granted Sep 20, 1994·143 cites·18 claims
- 3776US5682897AGuidewire with imaging capabilityCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1996·Granted Nov 4, 1997·160 cites·7 claims
- 3875US5707354ACompliant catheter lumen and methodsCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1995·Granted Jan 13, 1998·124 cites·40 claims
- 3975US5569276AIntravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion headCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1995·Granted Oct 29, 1996·138 cites·24 claims
- 4074US5938609AGuidewire with imaging capabilityCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 17, 1999·148 cites·19 claims
- 4174US5049130ASystem and method for pressure filling of cathetersCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1988·Granted Sep 17, 1991·123 cites·23 claims
- 4273US6234971B1Vascular catheter having low-profile distal endCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1999·Granted May 22, 2001·122 cites·16 claims
- 4373US5976093AVascular catheter having low-profile distal endCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted Nov 2, 1999·113 cites·20 claims
- 4473US5879305ARotational correlation of intravascular ultrasound image with guide catheter positionCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1997·Granted Mar 9, 1999·111 cites·22 claims
- 4573US5724978AEnhanced accuracy of three-dimensional intraluminal ultrasound (ILUS) image reconstructionCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1996·Granted Mar 10, 1998·199 cites·32 claims
- 4672US5485846AAutomated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using sameCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1994·Granted Jan 23, 1996·89 cites·4 claims
- 4771US5902245AMethod and apparatus for intravascular ultrasonographyCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1997·Granted May 11, 1999·87 cites·47 claims
- 4871US5458585ATracking tip for a work element in a catheter systemCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1993·Granted Oct 17, 1995·134 cites·26 claims
- 4971US5117831AVascular catheter having tandem imaging and dilatation componentsCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1990·Granted Jun 2, 1992·163 cites·20 claims
- 5069US5895397AIntravascular catheter having combined imaging abrasion headCARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS·Filed 1996·Granted Apr 20, 1999·100 cites·56 claims
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