Patents by Inventor Jeff Boatman

Jeff Boatman 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).

  • Medical device retaining sheath and medical device delivery system employing same
    Patent number: 8048138
    Abstract: An endoluminal prosthetic delivery system provides a delivery sheath possessing a yield strength capable of allowing implantation of the prosthesis with increased efficiency. An endoluminal prosthesis is inserted in a body in a radially compressed condition, and expanded at an implantation site, whereby a delivery sheath or the prosthesis itself possesses a yield strength sufficient to allow radial expansion of the prosthesis. A method of implanting an endoluminal prosthesis is also herein provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Sullivan, Ellen Golds, David Tseng, Jeff Boatman
  • Mesh graft and stent for increased flexibility
    Patent number: 7186263
    Abstract: A composite stent-graft tubular prosthesis includes an inner PTFE tubular structure, an outer PTFE tubular structure positioned about the inner PTFE tubular structure and a diametrically deformable stent interposed between the inner and outer PTFE tubular structures. The interposed stent is formed from an elongate wire helically wound with a plurality of longitudinally spaced turns into an open configuration. Each of the turns includes successive aligned upper and lower wave-like peaks. Selective ones of said upper and lower peaks are exposed exteriorly of the outer PTFE structure to render the composite prosthesis longitudinally flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen Golds, David Tseng, Jeff Boatman
  • Mesh graft and stent for increased flexibility
    Publication number: 20040162603
    Abstract: A composite stent-graft tubular prosthesis includes an inner PTFE tubular structure, an outer PTFE tubular structure positioned about the inner PTFE tubular structure and a diametrically deformable stent interposed between the inner and outer PTFE tubular structures. The interposed stent is formed from an elongate wire helically wound with a plurality of longitudinally spaced turns into an open configuration. Each of the turns includes successive aligned upper and lower wave-like peaks. Selective ones of said upper and lower peaks are exposed exteriorly of the outer PTFE structure to render the composite prosthesis longitudinally flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen Golds, David Tseng, Jeff Boatman
  • Mesh and stent for increased flexibility
    Patent number: 6673103
    Abstract: A composite stent-graft tubular prosthesis includes an inner PTFE tubular structure, an outer PTFE tubular structure positioned about the inner PTFE tubular structure and a diametrically deformable stent interposed between the inner and outer PTFE tubular structures. The interposed stent is formed from an elongate wire helically wound with a plurality of longitudinally spaced turns into an open configuration. Each of the turns includes successive aligned upper and lower wave-like peaks. Selective ones of said upper and lower peaks are exposed exteriorly of the outer PTFE structure to render the composite prosthesis longitudinally flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen Golds, David Tseng, Jeff Boatman
  • Balloon yielded delivery system and endovascular graft design for easy deployment
    Patent number: 6533806
    Abstract: An endoluminal prosthetic delivery system provides a delivery sheath possessing a yield strength capable of allowing implantation of the prosthesis with increased efficiency. An endoluminal prosthesis is inserted in a body in a radially compressed condition, and expanded at an implantation site, whereby a delivery sheath or the prosthesis itself possesses a yield strength sufficient to allow radial expansion of the prosthesis. A method of implanting an endoluminal prosthesis is also herein provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Sullivan, Ellen Golds, David Tseng, Jeff Boatman
  • Medical device retaining sheath and medical device delivery system employing same
    Publication number: 20030028237
    Abstract: An endoluminal prosthetic delivery system provides a delivery sheath possessing a yield strength capable of allowing implantation of the prosthesis with increased efficiency. An endoluminal prosthesis is inserted in a body in a radially compressed condition, and expanded at an implantation site, whereby a delivery sheath or the prosthesis itself possesses a yield strength sufficient to allow radial expansion of the prosthesis. A method of implanting an endoluminal prosthesis is also herein provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Jason Sullivan, Ellen Golds, David Tseng, Jeff Boatman