BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. patent applications on December 19th, 2024
Patent Applications by BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. on December 19th, 2024
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.: 21 patent applications
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. has applied for patents in the areas of A61B17/00 (6), A61B17/128 (6), A61B17/122 (5), A61M1/00 (5), A61F2/26 (4) A61B17/1285 (4), A61F2/26 (3), A61M1/915 (3), A61B1/015 (1), A61B1/018 (1)
With keywords such as: member, end, distal, device, extending, portion, proximal, medical, clip, and assembly in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
Inventor(s): Kurt Nicholas Robakiewicz of Upton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Pauline Rosemary Limberg of Northborough MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brian Luis of Worcester MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ryan Vincent William Pollock of Leominster MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ryan V. Wales of Northborough MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B1/015
CPC Code(s): A61B1/015
Abstract: various embodiments described hereby may separate one or more functionalities/components provided via the tower in order to alleviate the physical barrier created by the umbilicus and reduce the need of the umbilicus to connect to the tower. for example, the liquid source may be worn by the user (e.g., physician) or the liquid source may modularly attach to the endoscope, such as to the handle of the endoscope. accordingly, several embodiments described hereby may improve user experience such as by giving the user greater freedom of movement without sacrificing functionality. some embodiments provide a source and means of using water without requiring the umbilicus to physically attach to the tower, improving range and ease of motion for a user by removing the need to navigate about a water connector.
Inventor(s): Stephen West of Austin TX (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., David Miller of Austin TX (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Vladimir Mitelberg of Austin TX (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Donald K. Jones of Dripping Springs TX (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B1/018, A61B17/00, A61B17/04, A61B17/06, A61B17/062, A61B17/064, A61B17/068
CPC Code(s): A61B1/018
Abstract: an endoscopic tissue grasper device includes a flexible tubular member, a flexible shaft extending through the tubular member, a proximal handle for moving the shaft and tubular member relative to each other, and a distal helical coil having a sharpened end for engaging tissue. the tissue grasper is advanced through a working channel of an endoscope, engaged relative to tissue, and retracted to pull tissue into a path of a movable needle coupled at a distal end of the endoscope so that the needle can be passed through the tissue. the needle is preferably provided with a suture so that as the needle is passed through the tissue a stitch is formed.
Inventor(s): Shawn RYAN of Littleton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kevin John WILCOX of Brighton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Oliver GORST of Lowell MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/00, A61B10/06, A61B17/08, A61B17/10, A61B17/12, A61B17/128, A61B17/29, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/0057
Abstract: a medical insertion device includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having flexibility sufficient for insertion through a working channel of an endoscope along a tortuous path. the elongated shaft includes a coil extending from the proximal end to the distal end and having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and a braided portion extending around a portion of the coil, the braided portion including a plurality of lines wound together such that first and second ones of the lines intersect to enclose a predetermined angle therebetween, the angle being between 25 and 55 degrees.
Inventor(s): Collin Murray of Bolton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kathryn Gildersleeve of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Paul Smith of Smithfield RI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Amanda Lynn Smith of Boston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., James J. Scutti of Norwell MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/02, A61B1/32
CPC Code(s): A61B17/0218
Abstract: this disclosure relates to the field of luminal surgery. specifically, the present disclosure relates to medical devices that expand within a body lumen for accessing a target tissue. in an aspect, an expandable device for a body lumen may include a filament comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a length. the device may include a plurality of segments. each segment may comprise a middle portion comprising a longitudinal axis extending axially therethrough, a projection portion extending from an end of the middle portion along the longitudinal axis, and a receptive portion extending from an opposing end of the middle portion away from the longitudinal axis, the receptive portion configured to receive the projection portion of an adjacent one of the plurality of segments. an aperture may be disposed through the projection portion, the middle portion, and the receptive portion.
Inventor(s): Gonzalo Jose Saenz Villalobos of Heredia (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Carolina Padilla Castro of San Jose (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Oscar Segura Elizondo of San Jose (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gabriela Gamboa Bastos of San Jose (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/122, A61B17/00, A61B17/12
CPC Code(s): A61B17/122
Abstract: an example medical device is disclosed. the example medical device includes a tissue clipping device including a bushing having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending therethrough. a clip including at least a first arm and a second arm is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the bushing, wherein one of the first arm and the second arm includes a tissue grasping member. a control wire having a proximal end and a distal end, is configured to extend through the lumen of the bushing, and a helical member is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the control wire. the control wire is configured to advance the helical member in a distal direction along a longitudinal axis of the tissue clipping device, and retract the helical member in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis of the tissue clipping device.
Inventor(s): Collin MURRAY of Bolton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Joseph KING of Franklin MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Irina PYATAEVA of Boston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/128, A61B17/12, A61B17/122
CPC Code(s): A61B17/128
Abstract: a system for treating tissue includes a clip assembly including a pair of clip arms. proximal ends of the clip arms are slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between a tissue receiving configuration and a tissue clipping configuration. the system also includes a catheter assembly including a control member extending therethrough. the control member includes a distal end connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the receiving and clipping configurations. the system further includes a coupler releasably coupled to a proximal end of the capsule and configured to be coupled to the distal end of the catheter assembly. the coupler fractures when a proximal force exerted on the coupler via the control member exceeds a first predetermined threshold value to disengage the capsule and deploy the clip assembly.
Inventor(s): MATTHEW ROBERT JAGELSKI of Marlborough MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., RYAN EVERS of Billerica MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., SHAWN RYAN of Littleton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/128, A61B17/12, A61B17/122
CPC Code(s): A61B17/1285
Abstract: an example medical device is disclosed. the example medical device includes a shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region and an outer surface. the medical device also includes a hemostasis clip coupled to the outer surface of the distal end region of the shaft, wherein the hemostasis clip is configured to shift between an open position and a closed position. further, the medical device includes a tension member coupled to the hemostasis clip, wherein actuation of the tension member shifts the hemostasis clip between the open position and the closed position.
Inventor(s): Collin MURRAY of Bolton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Henry STOCK of Sanbornton NH (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Laurie A. LEHTINEN of Boylston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Caitlyn Bintz ASHTON of Hudson MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/128, A61B17/00, A61B17/122
CPC Code(s): A61B17/1285
Abstract: a clipping system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. a proximal end of the capsule including connecting tabs extending proximally therefrom. an applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough. the control member includes a distal end connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations. a distal end of the elongated flexible member includes a bushing including a first ramped surface, along which the connecting tabs slide along to engage a corresponding engaging feature of the bushing, and a second ramped surface proximal of the first ramped surface, the connecting tabs slidable along the second ramped surface to plastically deform toward a deployed configuration.
Inventor(s): Joseph W. KING of Franklin MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Laurie A. LEHTINEN of Boylston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Henry STOCK of Sanbornton NH (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/128, A61B17/00, A61B17/122
CPC Code(s): A61B17/1285
Abstract: a system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. a proximal end of the capsule including a plurality of connecting elements extending proximally therefrom. each of the connecting elements including a hook along a proximal portion thereof. an applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough, the control member configured to be connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations, the elongated flexible member including a bushing including a first ramped portion and a necked portion extending proximally from the first ramped portion, a proximal end of the first ramped portion including a lip configured to engage the hook when the connecting elements are crimped thereover.
Inventor(s): Kevin WINDHEUSER of Hopkinton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Oscar R. CARRILLO, JR. of Middletown CT (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Shaun Dennis COMEE of Fiskdale MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Michael McGOVERN of San Diego CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kevin L. BAGLEY of Natick MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Nestor Allan IBANEZ of Brighton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/128, A61B1/05, A61B17/00, A61B18/00, A61B18/14, A61B90/30
CPC Code(s): A61B17/1285
Abstract: a device includes a handle having a trigger in combination with a distal portion, the distal portion including a rigid elongated hollow member which receives tissue therein and a plunger fitted with and configured to slide longitudinally within the hollow member to induce suction at a distal end of the hollow member as the plunger is moved proximally within the hollow member. the trigger is hingedly coupled to the plunger so that pulling the trigger slides the plunger proximally with respect to the hollow member to generate suction to draw the tissue into the distal end of the hollow member. the device further includes a tissue treatment mechanism for encircling the tissue received at the distal end of the hollow member.
20240415540. EXPANDABLE DILATOR_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Daniel Presteng of Santa Clara CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., James M. Anderson of Corcoran MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., John M. Edgell of Plymouth MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/34
CPC Code(s): A61B17/3439
Abstract: an expandable dilator for use with an expandable sheath includes a shaft having a tapered distal tip, a body, a proximal end, and a lumen extending longitudinally from the distal tip to the proximal end. the expandable dilator includes an expansion mechanism extending radially outward from the outer surface of the shaft. when the expandable dilator is withdrawn proximally into the expandable sheath, the expansion mechanism engages the distal end of the sheath and expands the sheath as the expansion mechanism moves proximally through the sheath.
Inventor(s): Laura Emily Sabban of Plainville MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Timothy A. Ostroot of Cokato MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Natalie White of Marlborough MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., James J. Scutti of Norwell MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B18/00, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492
Abstract: an energy-delivering assembly probes formed from an elongated energy-delivering member have one or more electrodes defined along an energy-delivering region of the energy-delivering member. an electrode-defining insulation member is provided over the energy-delivering member to define and space apart at least a first electrode from a second electrode. one or more of the electrodes and/or insulation members are configured and/or have characteristics or properties which reduce/minimize/eliminate arcing between/across electrodes of the energy-delivering assembly.
20240415657. FLUID SYSTEMS IN A BODILY IMPLANT_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Daniel Walter Myhra of Plymouth MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Daragh Nolan of Via Youghal (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Thomas Sinnott of Wexford (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Sai Sardhak Chintaman of Limerick (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F2/26, A61F2/00
CPC Code(s): A61F2/26
Abstract: according to an aspect, an implant, includes an inflatable member; a pump assembly, the pump assembly being configured to facilitate a transfer of fluid to and from the inflatable member; a tubular member extending from the pump assembly; a base member coupled to the pump assembly; and a coupling member configured to be disposed such that a portion of the tubular member is disposed between the base member and the coupling member to facilitate a coupling of the tubular member to the pump assembly.
Inventor(s): Brian P. Watschke of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jean M. Bobgan of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F2/26, A61F2/00
CPC Code(s): A61F2/26
Abstract: an implantable medical device is disclosed. the implantable medical device includes a housing forming an internal compartment. electronic components are disposed within the internal compartment. an interface system receives power signals, wireless electrical communication signals, or both. an elongated tether having a conductive lead mechanically couples the housing to the interface system and allows the housing and interface system to be implanted at spaced-apart locations within the patient. the conductive lead electrically couples the interface system to the electronic components.
Inventor(s): Jean M. Bobgan of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Derek John Boettger of Woodbury MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Matthew William Couri of Plymouth MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Robert Hannon of Clonmel (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Thomas Sinnott of Enniscorthy (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Richard Percy of Leamlara (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F2/26
CPC Code(s): A61F2/26
Abstract: an implantable medical device is disclosed. the implantable medical device includes a housing forming an internal compartment. the housing includes a frame disposed within the internal compartment forming a first partition and a second partition within the internal compartment. the first partition is hermetically sealed from the second partition. at least one electronic component and a power source are disposed within the first partition. the medical device includes a fluidics circuit including a manifold operably coupled to at least one fluidics component. the fluidics circuit is operably coupled to the at least one electronic component across the frame.
20240415674. IMPLANTABLE INFLATABLE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Amit Kumar of Noida (IN) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jonathan J. Lund of Glencoe MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Umesh Kumar Badaya of Dausa (IN) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F2/48, A61F2/26, A61M5/168
CPC Code(s): A61F2/484
Abstract: an implantable fluid operated inflatable device may include a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and fluidics architecture that provides for transfer of fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. the fluid reservoir, the inflatable member, and the fluidics architecture may be included in a single unit, or a single housing, thus providing for a relatively compact implantable fluid operated inflatable device. the relatively simple, compact device provides for simplified insertion into the patient, and for simplified operation by the user.
20240416022. ENDOLUMINAL TREATMENT DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Rahul PRABHU of Cambridge MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Paul SMITH of Smithfield RI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Peter L. DAYTON of Brookline MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Martyn G. FOLAN of Co. Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Emma HORGAN of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Hannah ANDERSEN of Brighton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jonathan ROOT of Townsend MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61M1/00, A61M25/00
CPC Code(s): A61M1/87
Abstract: a medical device including a distal body coupled to a distal end of a vacuum tube. the distal body may be in fluid communication with a lumen of the vacuum tube. the distal body may include a core having a plurality of openings and one or more layers surrounding the core.
Inventor(s): Matthew MONTAGUE of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Louis McNERN of County Donegal (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61M1/00, A61B1/00
CPC Code(s): A61M1/915
Abstract: a medical device includes a wire or tube, and a porous body coupled a distal portion of the wire or tube. the wire or tube is configured to be transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration. in the first configuration, the wire or tube is in a flat or straight configuration. in the second configuration, the wire or tube is expanded to a curved or helical shape.
Inventor(s): Paul SMITH of Smithfield RI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rahul PRABHU of Cambridge MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jonathan ROOT of Townsend MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Scott E. BRECHBIEL of Burlington MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61M1/00, A61B1/00
CPC Code(s): A61M1/915
Abstract: a medical device may include an implant having a plurality of openings, a tube having a lumen extending therethrough, a body extending from a distal portion of the tube to a proximal portion of the implant, such that the plurality of openings are in fluid communication with the lumen, and a grasping portion configured to be grasped by a second medical device.
Inventor(s): Paul SMITH of Smithfield RI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Scott BRECHBIEL of Burlington MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jonathan ROOT of Townsend MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rahul PRABHU of Cambridge MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61M1/00, A61B1/00
CPC Code(s): A61M1/915
Abstract: a medical system that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, the shaft including one or more channels extending between the handle and a distal end of the shaft, and a cap assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. at least one of the one or more channels includes a working channel. the cap assembly includes an opening that is positioned in alignment with at least one of the one or more channels at the distal end of the shaft. the medical system includes a chamber that extends distally from the opening and a porous body movably disposed within the chamber. the chamber is positioned in alignment with the working channel, and the porous body is configured to transition from a compressed configuration when disposed inside the chamber to an expanded configuration upon extending outwardly from the chamber.
Inventor(s): Paul SMITH of Smithfield RI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jonathan ROOT of Townsend MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rahul PRABHU of Cambridge MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Scott BRECHBIEL of Burlington MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61M1/00
CPC Code(s): A61M1/916
Abstract: a medical system that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, and a cap assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. the shaft includes one or more channels extending between the handle and a distal end of the shaft, and the cap assembly includes an opening that is configured to expose the one or more channels at the distal end of the shaft. the cap assembly includes a chamber that extends distally from the opening. the medical system includes a porous body movably disposed within the chamber. the porous body is configured to transition from a compressed configuration when disposed inside the chamber to an expanded configuration upon extending outwardly from the chamber.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. patent applications on December 19th, 2024
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
- A61B1/015
- CPC A61B1/015
- Boston scientific scimed, inc.
- A61B1/018
- A61B17/00
- A61B17/04
- A61B17/06
- A61B17/062
- A61B17/064
- A61B17/068
- CPC A61B1/018
- A61B10/06
- A61B17/08
- A61B17/10
- A61B17/12
- A61B17/128
- A61B17/29
- A61B90/00
- CPC A61B17/0057
- A61B17/02
- A61B1/32
- CPC A61B17/0218
- A61B17/122
- CPC A61B17/122
- CPC A61B17/128
- CPC A61B17/1285
- A61B1/05
- A61B18/00
- A61B18/14
- A61B90/30
- A61B17/34
- CPC A61B17/3439
- CPC A61B18/1492
- A61F2/26
- A61F2/00
- CPC A61F2/26
- A61F2/48
- A61M5/168
- CPC A61F2/484
- A61M1/00
- A61M25/00
- CPC A61M1/87
- A61B1/00
- CPC A61M1/915
- CPC A61M1/916