Patents by Inventor James A. KLOS
James A. KLOS 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: 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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Publication number: 20220369906Abstract: Imaging devices, imaging systems, and methods are presented for determining distances, depths, and sizes of a viewed tissue or object through a visualization device. The device may include an elongated shaft and an imaging component. The imaging component may extend through the elongated shaft. The imaging component may have a lens and may be configured to capture an image of an area exterior of the elongated shaft in a field of view of the lens. A transparent cover may extend over the lens. The transparent cover may be configured to cause one or more identifiers to appear in the image. The imaging device may include or be used with a computing device to analyze image data of captured images.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: CRAIG MICHAEL WILSON, LANCE ADAM FREESEMAN, JAMES P. ROHL, AARON ABBOTT, JOEL T. EGGERT, JAMES A. KLOS, SANDRA L. WEEDA, NIRAJ PRASAD RAUNIYAR
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Patent number: 11389633Abstract: A vascular introducer hub has a body that includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen defined therethrough. The hub includes first and second seals disposed within the body. The first seal includes a first polymeric material and the second seal includes a second polymeric material. The hub is characterized by the first and second polymeric materials having different durometers.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James P. Rohl, James K. Cawthra, Jr., Benn Horrisberger, James A. Klos, David J. Lehse
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Publication number: 20220062632Abstract: A medical system includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon attached to the distal end of the shaft, the balloon movable between an expanded state and a deflated state where a maximum diameter of the balloon is greater in the expanded state than in the deflated state, and an electrode is attached to the shaft where a portion of the balloon includes a plurality of apertures fluidly connecting an interior of the balloon to an exterior of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sarah M. GRUBA, James A. KLOS, James P. ROHL, Sandra L. WEEDA, Troy A. GIESE
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Publication number: 20210308450Abstract: A medical device comprising a tube, a first electrode and a second electrode, and a structure at a distal portion of the tube, the structure defining a first section and a second section, wherein the first and second sections are configured to be filled with a conductive medium, wherein the first electrode is contained within the first section, and the second electrode is contained within the second section, and wherein the structure includes a central barrier separating the first section from the second section, and the central barrier is insulative.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sarah Melissa GRUBA, Troy Anthony GIESE, James A. KLOS, James P. ROHL
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Patent number: 10864354Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for crossing a tissue region may include a catheter and a tip section arranged therewith. The tip section may be configured to puncture the tissue region and create an opening therein, dilate the opening in the tissue region, and pass through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Joseph E. Adriaens, Douglas D. Pagoria, Joel T. Eggert, James P. Rohl, Roger W. McGowan, Katherine L. Baldwin, Todd College, James K. Cawthra, Jr., Eric M. Petersen, James A. Klos, Douglas Pennington
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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: 10716621Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying ablation therapy to a tissue region. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a balloon structure and one or more electrodes arranged on or within the balloon structure and configured to deliver energy to the tissue region.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: James P. Rohl, Douglas Pennington, David R. Wulfman, Joel T. Eggert, Douglas D. Pagoria, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Adeniyi O. Aremu, James A. Klos, Todd College, Suraj Kapa, Sarah M. Gruba, David R. Holmes
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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: 20200008870Abstract: An example medical system for ablating and occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example system includes a catheter sized and shaped for vascular access and including an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A first expandable member may be positioned near the distal end of the elongate body and have a first region configured to permeate a liquid therethrough. A first set of one or more electrodes may be arranged within the first expandable member and may be configured to deliver energy to the tissue region. An occlusive implant may be releasably secured to the distal end of the elongate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCHInventors: SARAH MELISSA GRUBA, JAMES P. ROHL, JAMES A. KLOS, JOHN M. EDGELL, DOUGLAS DEAN PAGORIA, SAMUEL J. ASIRVATHAM
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Patent number: 10465318Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods that include a porous coating on a medical device. The porous coating may be formed by forming a scaffold along an exterior surface of the medical device to support the porous coating during application thereof and electrospinning a polymer to apply the porous coating on the scaffold.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and researchInventors: Sarah M. Gruba, James P. Rohl, James A. Klos, Joseph B. Fitzgerald
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Publication number: 20190160276Abstract: A vascular introducer hub has a body that includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen defined therethrough. The hub includes first and second seals disposed within the body. The first seal includes a first polymeric material and the second seal includes a second polymeric material. The hub is characterized by the first and second polymeric materials having different durometers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCHInventors: JAMES P. ROHL, JAMES K. CAWTHRA, BENN HORRISBERGER, JAMES A. KLOS, DAVID J. LEHSE
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Publication number: 20190142246Abstract: A visualization catheter includes an elongate shaft, a cap portion, and an offset balloon coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The elongate shaft includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a central axis defined therebetween. The cap portion is coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The cap portion also includes a visualization element and defines an aperture. The offset balloon is coupled to the distal end of the shaft and encapsulates the cap portion. The offset balloon defines a center point offset relative to the central axis of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCHInventors: BENN HORRISBERGER, JAMES P. ROHL, LANCE A. FREESEMAN, JAMES A. KLOS, JOEL T. EGGERT, ARJUN D. SHARMA, SAMUEL J. ASIRVATHAM
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Publication number: 20190015638Abstract: The present disclosure relates to medical devices that comprise (a) a balloon structure having a proximal end, a distal end, a porous region, a non-porous region and an interior chamber, and (b) one or more radiopaque markers disposed on the balloon structure, the radiopaque markers including a polymeric material and a radiopaque material. The present disclosure also relates to methods of forming such medical devices, systems that include such medical devices, and methods of using such medical devices and systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Sarah M. Gruba, James A. Klos, James P. Rohl, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Suraj Kapa, Douglas Pennington
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Publication number: 20180179680Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems and methods that include a porous coating on a medical device. The porous coating may be formed by forming a scaffold along an exterior surface of the medical device to support the porous coating during application thereof and electrospinning a polymer to apply the porous coating on the scaffold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Sarah M. Gruba, James P. Rohl, James A. Klos, Joseph B. Fitzgerald
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Publication number: 20180133442Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for crossing a tissue region. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a catheter and a tip section arranged therewith. The tip section may be configured to puncture the tissue region and create an opening therein, dilate the opening in the tissue region, and pass through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Joseph E. Adriaens, Douglas D. Pagoria, Joel T. Eggert, James P. Rohl, Roger W. McGowan, Katherine L. Baldwin, Todd College, James K. Cawthra, JR., Eric M. Petersen, James A. Klos, Douglas Pennington
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Publication number: 20180110563Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying ablation therapy to a tissue region. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a balloon structure and one or more electrodes arranged on or within the balloon structure and configured to deliver energy to the tissue region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: James P. Rohl, Douglas Pennington, David R. Wulfman, Joel T. Eggert, Douglas D. Pagoria, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Adeniyi O. Aremu, James A. Klos, Todd College, Suraj Kapa, Sarah M. Gruba, David R. Holmes
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Publication number: 20170135559Abstract: A direct visualization catheter adapted for transseptal crossing includes at least an outer member, and inner member, a transparent balloon member, and an imaging element. The outer member includes a tubular body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defines a first lumen there through. The inner member is slidably disposed within the first lumen of the outer member and includes an elongate body with a distal end. The transparent balloon member is coupled between the distal end of the outer member and the distal end of the inner member such that the shape of the transparent balloon member is adjusted by sliding the inner member and the outer member relative to each other. The imaging element is disposed within the balloon member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCHInventors: BENN HORRISBERGER, DAVID JOHN LEHSE, JAMES K. CAWTHRA, JR., JAMES A. KLOS, JAMES P. ROHL
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Publication number: 20170134622Abstract: 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: November 10, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: 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