Patents by Inventor Danielle Frankson
Danielle Frankson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240148487Abstract: Stents and/or endoluminal implants for extending across two non-adherent structures/tissues. An illustrative stent may comprise an elongated tubular body having a scaffolding forming a plurality of cells and a coating disposed over an outer surface of the elongated tubular body. The coating may comprise a first micro-porous layer and a macro-porous layer including a plurality of loops disposed over the micro-porous layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Mark Phillip Olson, Raymond David Gessler, III, Matthew Maciej, Nathan Stenger, Danielle Frankson, David Robert Wulfman, Kurt Nicholas Robakiewicz, Ryan V. Wales
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Publication number: 20230283869Abstract: According to one aspect, a visualization device may include an image sensor, a lens for focusing light onto the image sensor, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a lateral wall surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating on the lateral wall surface. The coating may include at least one of an electrically-insulating layer and a light-blocking layer, and may be deposited on the lateral wall surface using, for example, physical vapor deposition (PVD).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Lance Adam FREESEMAN, Danielle FRANKSON, Benn HORRISBERGER, Kenneth GUNTER, Mark D. WOOD, Paul D. AQUILINO, James P. ROHL, James A. KLOS
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Patent number: 11689789Abstract: According to one aspect, a visualization device may include an image sensor, a lens for focusing light onto the image sensor, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a lateral wall surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating on the lateral wall surface. The coating may include at least one of an electrically-insulating layer and a light-blocking layer, and may be deposited on the lateral wall surface using, for example, physical vapor deposition (PVD).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Lance Adam Freeseman, Danielle Frankson, Benn Horrisberger, Kenneth Gunter, Mark D. Wood, Paul D. Aquilino, James P. Rohl, James A. Klos
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Patent number: 11666749Abstract: An implantable antibacterial barrier device for an elongated medical device, the elongated medical device configured to extend from a first site, through a second site, to a third site. The implantable antibacterial barrier device includes a housing configured to be disposed at the first site, a working electrode configured to be disposed at the second site, and a reference electrode configured to be disposed at the first site. The housing includes barrier circuitry. The working electrode electrically is coupled to the barrier circuitry. The reference electrode is electrically coupled to the barrier circuitry. The barrier circuitry is configured to selectively maintain the working electrode at a negative electrical potential relative to the reference electrode to form an antibacterial barrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Keith R. Maile, Danielle Frankson, Craig M. Stolen, David J. Ternes
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Patent number: 11660379Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a polymer substrate and at least one nanofiber. The polymer substrate includes a surface portion extending into the polymer substrate from a surface of the substrate. The at least one nanofiber includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is interpenetrated with the surface portion of the substrate, and mechanically fixed to the substrate. The second portion projects from the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: David R. Wulfman, Danielle Frankson, Adeniyi O. Aremu, Angelo Fruci, Gregory J. Sherwood, Mary M. Byron, Joseph T. Delaney, Jr., Adam McGraw
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Patent number: 11485925Abstract: A method for making an insertable or implantable medical device including a lubricous coating on a silicone substrate includes treating the silicone substrate with an atmospheric plasma at about atmospheric pressure, the atmospheric plasma formed from a noble gas; applying a solution directly to the treated silicone substrate, the solution including a thermoplastic polyurethane; and heating the silicone substrate and the applied solution to form the lubricous coating on the silicone substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Danielle Frankson, Joel T. Eggert, Poorva Rajguru, Kate Jensen
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Publication number: 20220296396Abstract: A medical device that includes a body and a polymer matrix over the body. The polymer matrix includes a plurality of fibers defining a plurality of pores to permit tissue growth therethrough. The medical device includes a bio-adhesive coating at least partially covering the polymer matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: David Robert Wulfman, Danielle FRANKSON, Lauren Sfakis LYDECKER, Joseph Thomas DELANEY, JR.
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Publication number: 20220211919Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a polymer substrate and at least one nanofiber. The polymer substrate includes a surface portion extending into the polymer substrate from a surface of the substrate. The at least one nanofiber includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is interpenetrated with the surface portion of the substrate, and mechanically fixed to the substrate. The second portion projects from the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: David R. Wulfman, Danielle Frankson, Adeniyi O. Aremu, Angelo Fruci, Gregory J. Sherwood, Mary M. Byron, Joseph T. Delaney, JR., Adam McGraw
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Patent number: 11324860Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a polymer substrate and at least one nanofiber. The polymer substrate includes a surface portion extending into the polymer substrate from a surface of the substrate. The at least one nanofiber includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is interpenetrated with the surface portion of the substrate, and mechanically fixed to the substrate. The second portion projects from the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: David R. Wulfman, Danielle Frankson, Adeniyi O. Aremu, Angelo Fruci, Gregory J. Sherwood, Mary M. Byron, Joseph T. Delaney, Jr., Adam McGraw
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Publication number: 20210121683Abstract: An implantable antibacterial barrier device for an elongated medical device, the elongated medical device configured to extend from a first site, through a second site, to a third site. The implantable antibacterial barrier device includes a housing configured to be disposed at the first site, a working electrode configured to be disposed at the second site, and a reference electrode configured to be disposed at the first site. The housing includes barrier circuitry. The working electrode electrically is coupled to the barrier circuitry. The reference electrode is electrically coupled to the barrier circuitry. The barrier circuitry is configured to selectively maintain the working electrode at a negative electrical potential relative to the reference electrode to form an antibacterial barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Keith R. Maile, Danielle Frankson, Craig M. Stolen, David J. Ternes
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Patent number: 10842912Abstract: A coating for a metal surface, the coating including poly(ethylene glycol) disposed on and covalently bonded directly to at least a portion of the metal surface, and a functional group grafted to at least a portion of the poly(ethylene glycol). The functional group is one of a bioactive functional group and an antimicrobial functional group.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Danielle Frankson, Joseph T. Delaney, Jr., David R. Wulfman, Adam McGraw, Sarah M. Gruba
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Patent number: 10786605Abstract: An implantable medical electrical lead is connectable to an electrical header of an implantable pulse generator. The lead includes a lead body, at least one electrode, a lead terminal, and a lead boot. The lead body extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The at least one electrode is disposed at the distal end of the lead body. The lead terminal is disposed at the proximal end of the lead body and configured to connect the lead to the electrical header. The lead boot is formed of an elastic polymer infused with at least one antibiotic drug. A portion of the lead boot is configured to be disposed within the electrical header when the lead is connected to the electrical header.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Angelo Fruci, Arthur J. Foster, Joseph T. Delaney, Jr., Danielle Frankson
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Patent number: 10758144Abstract: An electrode for cardiac signal sensing includes an intermediate layer, an iridium-containing layer, an iridium oxide layer, an insulating polymer layer, and a conductive layer formed on a flexible polymer substrate. The intermediate metal layer has a first portion and a second portion, and is formed on the conductive layer. The iridium-containing layer includes at least 50 wt. % iridium and has a first portion and a second portion, and is formed on the first portion of the intermediate metal layer. The iridium oxide layer is formed on the first portion of the iridium-containing layer. The insulating polymer layer is formed on the second portion of the intermediate metal layer and the second portion of the iridium-containing layer. The iridium-containing layer is not formed on the second portion of the intermediate metal layer; and the iridium oxide layer is not formed on the second portion of the iridium-containing layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Gregory Sallee, Kenneth L. Gunter, Danielle Frankson, Patrick A. Merriam, Edward J. Maierhofer, Matthew P. Jones
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Publication number: 20200252526Abstract: According to one aspect, a visualization device may include an image sensor, a lens for focusing light onto the image sensor, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a lateral wall surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating on the lateral wall surface. The coating may include at least one of an electrically-insulating layer and a light-blocking layer, and may be deposited on the lateral wall surface using, for example, physical vapor deposition (PVD).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Lance Adam FREESEMAN, Danielle FRANKSON, Benn HORRISBERGER, Kenneth GUNTER, Mark D. WOOD, Paul D. AQUILINO, James P. ROHL, James A. KLOS
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Patent number: 10666841Abstract: According to one aspect, a visualization device may include an image sensor, a lens for focusing light onto the image sensor, a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a lateral wall surface extending between the first end and the second end, and a coating on the lateral wall surface. The coating may include at least one of an electrically-insulating layer and a light-blocking layer, and may be deposited on the lateral wall surface using, for example, physical vapor deposition (PVD).Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Lance Adam Freeseman, Danielle Frankson, Benn Horrisberger, Kenneth Gunter, Mark D. Wood, Paul Daniel Aquilino, James P. Rohl, James A. Klos
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Publication number: 20200157455Abstract: A method for making an insertable or implantable medical device including a lubricous coating on a silicone substrate includes treating the silicone substrate with an atmospheric plasma at about atmospheric pressure, the atmospheric plasma formed from a noble gas; applying a solution directly to the treated silicone substrate, the solution including a thermoplastic polyurethane; and heating the silicone substrate and the applied solution to form the lubricous coating on the silicone substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Danielle Frankson, Joel T. Eggert, Poorva Rajguru, Kate Jensen
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Patent number: 10518004Abstract: An implantable drug eluting medical device includes a polymer substrate having a surface, a first plurality of nanofibers, and at least one antimicrobial drug. Each of the first plurality of nanofibers includes a first portion interpenetrated with the surface of the substrate to mechanically fix the nanofiber to the substrate, and a second portion projecting from the surface. The at least one antimicrobial drug is disposed within or among the second portion of the first plurality of nanofibers.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Mary M. Byron, David R. Wulfman, Angelo Fruci, Adam McGraw, Danielle Frankson, Gregory J. Sherwood, Joseph T. Delaney, Jr., Adeniyi O. Aremu
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Patent number: 10485981Abstract: An implantable leadless pacing device may comprise a power source and circuitry operatively coupled to the power source. The circuitry configured to pace a patient's heart and/or sense electrical activity of the patient's heart. A housing may at least partially enclose the circuitry. The pacing device may further include a first electrode secured relative to the housing and a fixation mechanism secured relative to the housing. The fixation mechanism may comprise a plurality of tines configured to move between an elongated delivery configuration and a curved deployed configuration. Each tine of the plurality of tines may include a radiopaque material.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joel Becklund, Bryan J. Swackhamer, Robert A. Jones, Danielle Frankson, Matthew P. Jones, Brian L. Schmidt
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Patent number: 10335513Abstract: A coating for a roughened metal surface of an implantable medical device includes a poly(ethylene glycol) disposed on at least a portion of the roughened metal surface, wherein the poly(ethylene glycol) is covalently bonded directly to the roughened metal surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Danielle Frankson, Joseph T. Delaney, Jr., Mary M. Byron, Adam McGraw, David R. Wulfman, Kylee M. Lersch
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Patent number: 10328272Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) may include an outer housing having a titanium outer surface, the titanium outer surface including a plurality of titanium atoms. A tissue growth-inhibiting layer may extend over the titanium outer surface. In some cases, the tissue growth-inhibiting layer may include a plurality of polyethylene glycol molecules, at least some of the plurality of polyethylene glycol molecules covalently bonded via an ether bond to one of the plurality of titanium atoms.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph Thomas Delanely, Jr., Michael J. Kane, Benjamin J. Haasl, Danielle Frankson