Patents by Inventor Jim Boyko

Jim Boyko 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).

  • Systems and methods for deploying devices to genitourinary sites
    Patent number: 10064980
    Abstract: A method delivers an implantable device through the urethra and into the bladder. A deployment instrument is inserted into the urethra, the implantable device is inserted into the deployment instrument, and a stream of fluid is injected into the deployment instrument. The stream of fluid drives the implantable device from the deployment instrument into the bladder. The deployment instrument is removed from the urethra, leaving the implantable device wholly implanted in the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: TARIS Biomedical LLC
    Inventors: Jim Boyko, Grace Kim, Heejin Lee, Michael J. Cima, Jennie Kwo
  • URETERAL STENT DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE, KIT, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170095651
    Abstract: Ureteral stent devices having improved drug delivery capabilities are provided. The ureteral stent device includes a ureteral stent comprising two opposed ends, and a drug delivery component associated with at least one end of the ureteral stent. The drug delivery component includes a drug housing defining a drug reservoir containing a drug, wherein the drug housing is configured to release the drug in-vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Burleigh M. Hutchins, III, Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins, Heejin Lee, Jim Boyko
  • Ureteral stent drug delivery device, kit, and method
    Patent number: 9492266
    Abstract: Ureteral stent devices having improved drug delivery capabilities are provided. The ureteral stent device includes a ureteral stent comprising two opposed ends, and a drug delivery component associated with at least one end of the ureteral stent. The drug delivery component includes a drug housing defining a drug reservoir containing a drug, wherein the drug housing is configured to release the drug in-vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: TARIS Biomedical LLC
    Inventors: Burleigh M. Hutchins, III, Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins, Heejin Lee, Jim Boyko
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING DEVICES TO GENITOURINARY SITES
    Publication number: 20140213979
    Abstract: A method delivers an implantable device through the urethra and into the bladder. A deployment instrument is inserted into the urethra, the implantable device is inserted into the deployment instrument, and a stream of fluid is injected into the deployment instrument. The stream of fluid drives the implantable device from the deployment instrument into the bladder. The deployment instrument is removed from the urethra, leaving the implantable device wholly implanted in the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: TARIS Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Boyko, Grace Kim, Heejin Lee, Michael J. Cima, Jennie Kwo
  • Systems and methods for deploying devices to genitourinary sites
    Patent number: 8721621
    Abstract: A method delivers an implantable device through the urethra and into the bladder. A deployment instrument is inserted into the urethra, the implantable device is inserted into the deployment instrument, and a stream of fluid is injected into the deployment instrument. The stream of fluid drives the implantable device from the deployment instrument into the bladder. The deployment instrument is removed from the urethra, leaving the implantable device wholly implanted in the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: TARIS Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Boyko, Grace Kim, Heejin Lee, Michael J. Cima, Jennie Kwo
  • URETERAL STENT DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE, KIT, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130158675
    Abstract: Ureteral stent devices having improved drug delivery capabilities are provided. The ureteral stent device includes a ureteral stent comprising two opposed ends, and a drug delivery component associated with at least one end of the ureteral stent. The drug delivery component includes a drug housing defining a drug reservoir containing a drug, wherein the drug housing is configured to release the drug in-vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: TARIS BIOMEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Burleigh M. Hutchins, III, Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins, Heejin Lee, Jim Boyko
  • Systems and Methods for Implanting Devices in the Bladder and Other Genitourinary Sites
    Publication number: 20110218488
    Abstract: An implantable drug delivery device includes a drug reservoir portion, a retention frame portion, and a guide wire portion. The drug reservoir portion houses a drug. The retention frame portion houses a retention frame. The guide wire portion defines a hollow bore for receiving a guide wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: TARIS BIOMEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jim Boyko, Heejin Lee, Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins
  • Systems and Methods for Deploying Devices to Genitourinary Sites
    Publication number: 20110202036
    Abstract: A method delivers an implantable device through the urethra and into the bladder. A deployment instrument is inserted into the urethra, the implantable device is inserted into the deployment instrument, and a stream of fluid is injected into the deployment instrument. The stream of fluid drives the implantable device from the deployment instrument into the bladder. The deployment instrument is removed from the urethra, leaving the implantable device wholly implanted in the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: TARIS BIOMEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jim Boyko, Grace Kim, Heejin Lee, Michael J. Cima, Jennie Kwo