Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. patent applications on December 12th, 2024
Patent Applications by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on December 12th, 2024
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.: 18 patent applications
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. has applied for patents in the areas of A61B18/00 (7), A61B17/00 (6), A61B18/14 (6), A61N1/05 (4), A61N1/362 (3) A61B18/1492 (5), A61B1/00098 (1), A61B5/367 (1), A61B17/00234 (1), A61B17/2202 (1)
With keywords such as: portion, distal, end, lumen, elongate, device, sheath, member, include, and proximal in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Inventor(s): Evan WILDER of Boston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Scott E. BRECHBIEL of Acton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., James WELDON of Newton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B1/00, A61B1/005, A61B1/05, A61B1/06
CPC Code(s): A61B1/00098
Abstract: according to one aspect, a device may include a shaft having a distal end and a lumen, the lumen terminating in a distally-facing opening. an instrument may be inserted through the shaft and may extend through the lumen and out of opening. the device may further include an elevator for engaging the instrument. the elevator may include an actuator extending through at least a portion of the shaft; and a body may be coupled to the actuator. a portion of the body may be configured to extend within the lumen and to apply a force to the instrument and move the instrument into contact with a surface of the lumen when the actuator is moved.
Inventor(s): Christian Balkovec of Cambridge (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Charlene Leung of Scarborough (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Zion Maynard of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B5/367, A61B5/00, A61B5/287, A61B17/34
CPC Code(s): A61B5/367
Abstract: a medical system includes a sheath and a dilator. the sheath includes an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, and a lumen extending from the proximal portion to the distal portion. the dilator is movable within the lumen. the dilator includes an elongate body having a proximal portion, a pre-formed distal portion, and a tapered distal tip. one or more electroanatomical mapping electrodes are located on the pre-formed distal portion. the one or more electroanatomical mapping electrodes is configured to electrically couple with an electroanatomical mapping system. the pre-formed distal portion has a substantially linear configuration when confined in the sheath, and an arcuate configuration when unconfined.
Inventor(s): Brice Lee Shireman of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Spencer Fodness-Bondhus of Columbia Heights MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/00
CPC Code(s): A61B17/00234
Abstract: a perforation device for transseptal access system is disclosed. the perforation device includes an electrically conductive core comprising a proximal portion having a proximal portion length, and a distal portion having a distal portion length. the proximal portion is formed from a first material having a first modulus of elasticity, and the distal portion is formed from a second material having a second modulus of elasticity that is lower than the first modulus of elasticity. the perforation device further includes an exposed electrically conductive functional tip at a distal end of the core. finally, the perforation device also includes an insulation layer over a portion of the core.
20240407795. ULTRASOUND MEDICAL DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Kyle Allen McCleary of Coon Rapids MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Luis Alonso Quiros Fonseca of San Ramon (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B17/22
CPC Code(s): A61B17/2202
Abstract: example medical devices and methods for using the medical devices are disclosed. an example ultrasound medical device includes an elongate shaft having a distal end region, a housing coupled to the elongate shaft, a first ultrasound transducer coupled to the housing, and a second ultrasound transducer coupled to the housing. further, the first ultrasound transducer is configured to generate a first ultrasound wave, the second ultrasound transducer is configured to generate a second ultrasound wave and the first ultrasound wave constructively interferes with the second ultrasound wave to generate a localized pressure wave in order to transmit energy to a target region.
20240407824. VAPOR ABLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Michael Hoey of Shoreview MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Roger Noel Hastings of Naples FL (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Mark SCHROM of Forest Lake MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Steven CARLSON of St. Paul MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Matthew BYRNE of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Karliam C. WOO of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Eric JERKE of Dayton MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Richard Charles KRAVIK of Champlin MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B18/04, A61B5/06, A61B18/00, A61B90/00
CPC Code(s): A61B18/04
Abstract: a vapor delivery device is provided that may include any of a number of features. one feature of the vapor delivery device is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate tissues of the prostate. the vapor delivery device can include a handle portion and a cartridge portion. the cartridge portion can be configured to be inserted into a lumen of the handle portion to align and position a vapor coil of the cartridge portion within a rf coil of the handle portion. methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
20240407835. LAYERED CORE INSULATED GUIDEWIRE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Edward Louis Gonda of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brice Lee Shireman of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Spencer Fodness-Bondhus of Columbia Heights MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B17/00, A61B18/00, A61B90/00, A61M25/09
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492
Abstract: a transseptal access system is disclosed. the system includes a radiofrequency perforation device including a core, a functional tip coupled to a distal end of the core, and a conductor extending along a length of the core. the conductor is insulated along a portion of its length and is electrically coupled to the functional tip.
20240407837. DISTAL TIP PORT OPENING_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Brock Miller of Toronto (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kai-Lon Fok of Mississauga (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Matthew Gravett of Milton (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B17/00, A61B18/00, A61M25/00
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492
Abstract: a radiofrequency perforation device is disclosed. the device includes an elongate member defining a lumen and extending from a proximal portion including a hub to a distal portion including a distal tip electrode having a distal face defining a distal opening and a slot. the device also includes an outer insulation layer covering a portion of an outer surface of the elongate member and leaving the distal tip electrode uncovered. finally, the device includes an inner insulation layer covering at least the distal portion of the lumen.
Inventor(s): Raju Viswanathan of Mountain View CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Allan Zingeler of Menlo Park CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gary Long of Cincinnati OH (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jean-Luc Pageard of Montreal (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brittney Hachey of Dorval (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B18/00, A61N1/05, A61N1/32, A61N1/362
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492
Abstract: an ablation catheter comprises a proximal portion, a distal portion extending from the proximal portion, the distal portion comprising a set of insulated lead segments each having a distal end; and a set of uninsulated electrode segments, wherein each electrode segment is connected to and extends from the distal ends of a pair of adjacent insulated lead segments, and wherein the distal portion is configured to form a compact first configuration for advancement within a sheath lumen into an endocardial space, and to transform to an expanded second configuration when advanced out of the sheath lumen.
Inventor(s): Raju Viswanathan of Mountain View CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Allan Zingeler of Menlo Park CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gary Long of Cincinnati OH (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jean-Luc Pageard of Montreal (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brittney Hachey of Dorval (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B18/00, A61N1/05, A61N1/32, A61N1/362
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492
Abstract: systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the device including a set of splines coupled to a catheter for medical ablation therapy. each spline of the set of splines may include a set of electrodes formed on that spline. the set of splines may be configured for translation to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. the devices described herein may be used to form a lesion via ablation by irreversible electroporation.
Inventor(s): Raju Viswanathan of Mountain View CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Allan Zingeler of Menlo Park CA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gary Long of Cincinnati OH (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jean-Luc Pageard of Montreal (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brittney Hachey of Dorval (CA) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B18/00, A61N1/05, A61N1/32, A61N1/362
CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492
Abstract: systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the device including a set of splines coupled to a catheter for medical ablation therapy. each spline of the set of splines may include a set of electrodes formed on that spline. the set of splines may be configured for translation to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. the devices described herein may be used to form a lesion via ablation by irreversible electroporation.
Inventor(s): Michael S.H. Chu of Brookline MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Karthik Lavakumar of Framingham MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Steven A. Olivieri of Shrewsbury MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F2/00, A61B17/00, A61B17/04, A61B17/06
CPC Code(s): A61F2/0045
Abstract: an insertion device includes an elongate member and a stylet. the elongate member has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and defines a lumen therethrough. the stylet has a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and is slidably coupled to the elongate member. the stylet is configured to move from a first position to a second position with respect to the elongate member. the distal end portion of the stylet is configured to removably couple a mesh carrier thereto. a portion of the distal end portion of the stylet is disposed outside of the lumen of the elongate member when the stylet is in its first position and is disposed within the lumen when the stylet is in its second position.
Inventor(s): James Holmberg of Champlin MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Zachary Klesch of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Benjamin Mihelich of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Todd Rowe of Excelsior MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Emily Dixon of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Andrew John Mitterholzer of Eden Prairie MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Allison Michelle Wilcox of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Soo-Young Yoon of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Luis Gabriel Lopez-de-Victoria of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F2/01, A61F2/24
CPC Code(s): A61F2/013
Abstract: a replacement heart valve system may include a replacement heart valve implant including an expandable framework and a plurality of valve leaflets disposed within the expandable framework, and a filter element secured to the expandable framework and configured to be deployed downstream of the expandable framework, the filter element having a closed downstream end. a replacement heart valve system may include a filter element configured to be deployed across a native heart valve, wherein the filter element includes a lumen extending therethrough, and a replacement heart valve implant configured to be deployed within the lumen of the filter element. a method of treating a native heart valve may include deploying a filter element across the native heart valve, expanding an expandable balloon within the lumen of the filter element, and thereafter, deploying a replacement heart valve implant within the lumen of the filter element.
Inventor(s): Michael William Nagel of Andover MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brady Scott Logan of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Thomas Skoog of Elk River MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F2/966, A61F2/95
CPC Code(s): A61F2/966
Abstract: stent delivery systems as well as methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. an example stent delivery system may include an elongate shaft including an inner member having a stent receiving region, a deployment sheath slidably disposed along the inner member, and an intermediate shaft disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath. the intermediate shaft may have an outer diameter. a handle may be coupled to the elongate shaft. a rack member may be coupled to the deployment sheath. at least a region of the rack member may be configured to extend within the handle. the rack member may have an axial slot formed therein. at least a portion of the axial slot may have a width that is less than the outer diameter of the intermediate shaft.
Inventor(s): Damien V. NOLAN of Craughwell (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Martyn G. FOLAN of Loughrea (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Matthew MONTAGUE of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., David BURKE of Tuam (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Enda CONNAUGHTON of Craughwell (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Michael WALSH of Rosscahill (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61F5/00, A61B17/00, A61B17/30, A61B18/00, A61B18/14
CPC Code(s): A61F5/0076
Abstract: according to one aspect, an apparatus for treating tissue may include an elongate tube. the elongate tube may include a slot extending longitudinally along a first side of the elongate tube, a first elongate jaw member on a first side of the slot, and a second elongate jaw member on a second side of the slot. the apparatus may also include a shaft coupled to the elongate tube along a second side of the elongate tube. the first elongate jaw member may be movably coupled to the shaft, such that the first elongate jaw member may be movable toward the second elongate jaw member to converge tissue walls within the slot and cut the tissue walls within the slot.
20240408316. AGENT DELIVERY DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)
Inventor(s): Joseph KING of Franklin MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Andrew PIC of Northboro MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., John FAVREAU of Charlton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61M5/315, A61B1/015, A61M5/145, A61M31/00
CPC Code(s): A61M5/3157
Abstract: a medical device may comprise a flexible sheath defining a lumen extending from a proximal end of the sheath to a distal end of the sheath. the sheath may include a piston slidably received within the lumen; an agent disposed in the lumen distal to the piston; and pneumatic fluid disposed in the lumen proximal of the piston. the device may also comprise handle at a proximal end of the sheath, the handle including: a plunger received in a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is in fluid communication with the lumen. the reservoir may contain pneumatic fluid. the handle may include a gear. an amount of rotation of the gear in a first direction may correspond to an amount that the plunger advances distally in the reservoir to displace pneumatic fluid. the displacement of the pneumatic fluid may advance the piston distally to deliver an amount of agent from the sheath.
Inventor(s): Lance A. Freeseman of Greenfield MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., James P. Rohl of Prescott WI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Joel T. Eggert of Plymouth MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Eric M. Petersen of Maple Grove MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Craig M. Wilson of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Douglas D. Pagoria of Evergreen CO (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Todd College of Little Canada MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61M25/00, A61B17/00, A61B17/34, A61M25/09
CPC Code(s): A61M25/0084
Abstract: tissue puncture devices, and systems and methods for accessing tissue (e.g., cardiovascular tissue) according to the present disclosure may include a tubular sheath extending along a longitudinal axis, the tubular sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle disposed coaxially in the sheath, the needle having a proximal end and a distal end and being movable along the longitudinal axis of sheath, and a needle control mechanism disposed at the proximal end of the needle, the needle control mechanism being configured to lock the distal end of the needle in a first position retracted within the distal end of the sheath, and release the needle to an unlocked second position such that the distal end of the needle is extendable beyond the distal end of the sheath.
Inventor(s): Brian L. Schmidt of White Bear Lake MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): A61N1/36, A61K35/12, A61K45/06, A61N1/05
CPC Code(s): A61N1/36002
Abstract: embodiments herein relate to methods, devices, and systems for the treatment of cancer tumor by combining ttf electrical field therapy with other types of cancer therapies. in an embodiment, a method for providing cancer therapy is included, the method applying one or more ttf electrical fields at or near a site of a cancerous tumor, a surgical excision site, and/or a targeted therapy site of a subject and administering a non-electrical field based cancer therapy to the subject, wherein applying the ttf electrical fields is performed before, after, and/or simultaneously with administering the non-electrical field based cancer therapy. other embodiments are also included herein.
Inventor(s): Kirsten VIERING of Newton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Louis J. BARBATO of Franklin MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., George Wilfred DUVAL of Sudbury MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.
IPC Code(s): G06T5/92, G06T5/73, G06T7/90
CPC Code(s): G06T5/92
Abstract: a medical device includes a sensor, a processor, and non-transitory computer readable medium storing imaging instructions. the sensor captures a first raw image into a first frame of raw pixel values including a plurality of first pixel values that represent pixels of a first color and a plurality of second pixel values that represent pixels of a second color. the sensor captures a second raw image into a second frame of raw pixel values including a plurality of third pixel values that represent pixels of the second color and a plurality of fourth pixel values that represent pixels of a third color. the processor convolves the first frame of raw pixel values with the second frame of raw pixel values to generate a first extrapolated frame of pixel values in a ycrcb format and creates a processed image from the first extrapolated frame of pixel values.
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. patent applications on December 12th, 2024
- Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
- A61B1/00
- A61B1/005
- A61B1/05
- A61B1/06
- CPC A61B1/00098
- Boston scientific scimed, inc.
- A61B5/367
- A61B5/00
- A61B5/287
- A61B17/34
- CPC A61B5/367
- A61B17/00
- CPC A61B17/00234
- A61B17/22
- CPC A61B17/2202
- A61B18/04
- A61B5/06
- A61B18/00
- A61B90/00
- CPC A61B18/04
- A61B18/14
- A61M25/09
- CPC A61B18/1492
- A61M25/00
- A61N1/05
- A61N1/32
- A61N1/362
- A61F2/00
- A61B17/04
- A61B17/06
- CPC A61F2/0045
- A61F2/01
- A61F2/24
- CPC A61F2/013
- A61F2/966
- A61F2/95
- CPC A61F2/966
- A61F5/00
- A61B17/30
- CPC A61F5/0076
- A61M5/315
- A61B1/015
- A61M5/145
- A61M31/00
- CPC A61M5/3157
- CPC A61M25/0084
- A61N1/36
- A61K35/12
- A61K45/06
- CPC A61N1/36002
- G06T5/92
- G06T5/73
- G06T7/90
- CPC G06T5/92