Patents by Inventor Joseph Levendusky
Joseph Levendusky 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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Patent number: 8679112Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kurt A. E. Geitz, Katie L. Krueger, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Patent number: 8579881Abstract: Catheter for use in biliary procedures, including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A guidewire lumen is carried by the shaft extending from a location proximal the distal end of the shaft to a location proximate the distal end of the shaft. An opening is included for accessing the guidewire lumen from a location exterior the catheter shaft located distal the proximal end of the shaft. The guidewire lumen may be formed integral the catheter shaft. The catheter may be used in rapid exchange catheter procedures. The catheter may further include a port and channel design including a first opening into the guidewire lumen located proximal the distal end of the shaft, a second opening located proximal the first opening, and a channel extending longitudinally between the first opening and the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Mark Agro, Joseph Levendusky, Charles Warich, Ronald Paille
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Patent number: 8518682Abstract: A tissue engineering composition adapted for application to an interior surface of a body lumen of a patient. The composition comprises (a) a carrier medium that is adapted to flow and to stably adhere the composition to the body lumen and (b) microcapsules, which are dispersed within the carrier medium and which contain one or more living cells encapsulated within a coating that includes a biodegradable polymer. The composition promotes growth of the cells on the lumen surface subsequent to application of the composition to the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Toby M. Freyman, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Publication number: 20130178845Abstract: An integrated catheter assembly comprises a bipolar electrode tool and a monopolar electrode tool. The catheter assembly enables an operator to perform both bipolar and monopolar procedures on tissue without having to withdraw the catheter assembly, without having to remove or replace any part of the catheter assembly, and/or without having to insert any additional tools or parts. The catheter assembly may comprise a switching mechanism such that when one of the bipolar electrode tool and monopolar electrode tool is electrically activated, the other of the bipolar electrode tool and monopolar electrode tool cannot be electrically activated. In one embodiment of a method, the operator uses a single catheter assembly for applying bipolar current for tissue electro-therapy and monopolar current for tissue cutting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Samuel RAYBIN, Joseph LEVENDUSKY, Naroun SUON, Paul AQUILINO
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Publication number: 20120310154Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Joseph A. Levendusky, Kurt A.E. Geitz, Katie L. Krueger
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Patent number: 8262626Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Levendusky, Kurt A. E. Geitz, Katie L. Krueger
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Publication number: 20120150070Abstract: A device for performing multiple medical procedures comprises a needle extending from a proximal end which remains external to a body during use to a sharpened distal end configured for insertion to a target site within a body via a body lumen. A sheath is slidably receivable over the needle, the sheath extending from a proximal end which remains external to the body during use to a distal end. A stent is slidably received over the sheath, the stent including an anchoring mechanism configured for anchoring in a desired position within the body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Shawn Ryan, Joseph A. LEVENDUSKY, Andrew HOLLETT
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Patent number: 8043331Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a method of fastening together two tissue portions. The method may include positioning a medical device adjacent a region of tissue having two tissue portions. The medical device may include a male member and a female member having a first bioabsorbable material overlying one of a non-bioabsorbable material and a second bioabsorbable material. The first bioabsorbable material may have a first degradation rate, and the second bioabsorbable material may have a second degradation rate slower than the first degradation rate. The method may also include inserting the male member inside the female member so as to inhibit withdrawal of the male member from the female member with the two tissue portions between the male member and the female member.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Charles H. Pugsley, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Publication number: 20110196344Abstract: Catheter for use in biliary procedures, including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A guidewire lumen is carried by the shaft extending from a location proximal the distal end of the shaft to a location proximate the distal end of the shaft. An opening is included for accessing the guidewire lumen from a location exterior the catheter shaft located distal the proximal end of the shaft. The guidewire lumen may be formed integral the catheter shaft. The catheter may be used in rapid exchange catheter procedures. The catheter may further include a port and channel design including a first opening into the guidewire lumen located proximal the distal end of the shaft, a second opening located proximal the first opening, and a channel extending longitudinally between the first opening and the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Agro, Joseph Levendusky, Charles Warich, Ronald Paille
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Publication number: 20110189240Abstract: A tissue engineering composition adapted for application to an interior surface of a body lumen of a patient. The composition comprises (a) a carrier medium that is adapted to flow and to stably adhere the composition to the body lumen and (b) microcapsules, which are dispersed within the carrier medium and which contain one or more living cells encapsulated within a coating that includes a biodegradable polymer. The composition promotes growth of the cells on the lumen surface subsequent to application of the composition to the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Toby M. Freyman, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Patent number: 7909811Abstract: Catheter for use in biliary procedures, including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A guidewire lumen is carried by the shaft extending from a location proximal the distal end of the shaft to a location proximate the distal end of the shaft. An opening is included for accessing the guidewire lumen from a location exterior the catheter shaft located distal the proximal end of the shaft. The guidewire lumen may be formed integral the catheter shaft. The catheter may be used in rapid exchange catheter procedures. The catheter may further include a port and channel design including a first opening into the guidewire lumen located proximal the distal end of the shaft, a second opening located proximal the first opening, and a channel extending longitudinally between the first opening and the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Mark Agro, Joseph Levendusky, Charles Warich, Ronald Paille
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Patent number: 7851189Abstract: A tissue engineering composition adapted for application to an interior surface of a body lumen of a patient. The composition comprises (a) a carrier medium that is adapted to flow and to stably adhere the composition to the body lumen and (b) microcapsules, which are dispersed within the carrier medium and which contain one or more living cells encapsulated within a coating that includes a biodegradable polymer. The composition promotes growth of the cells on the lumen surface subsequent to application of the composition to the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Toby M. Freyman, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Publication number: 20100022985Abstract: A vial adapter suitable for use in transferring fluid from a vial to a needleless syringe, the vial having a top end sealed with a septum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Rou H. Sullivan, Katie L. Krueger, Joseph A. Levendusky, Timothy C. Wech
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Patent number: 7615041Abstract: A vial adapter suitable for use in transferring fluid from a vial to a needleless syringe, the vial having a top end sealed with a septum.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roy H. Sullivan, Katie L. Krueger, Joseph A. Levendusky, Timothy C. Wech
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Publication number: 20090227985Abstract: Catheter for use in biliary procedures, including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A guidewire lumen is carried by the shaft extending from a location proximal the distal end of the shaft to a location proximate the distal end of the shaft. An opening is included for accessing the guidewire lumen from a location exterior the catheter shaft located distal the proximal end of the shaft. The guidewire lumen may be formed integral the catheter shaft. The catheter may be used in rapid exchange catheter procedures. The catheter may further include a port and channel design including a first opening into the guidewire lumen located proximal the distal end of the shaft, a second opening located proximal the first opening, and a channel extending longitudinally between the first opening and the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Agro, Joseph Levendusky, Charles Warich, Ronald Paille
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Publication number: 20090177192Abstract: A method for treating a mammalian body having tissue comprising creating a cavity in the tissue formed by an internal surface of the tissue. The internal surface is ablated. An implant-forming material is introduced into the cavity to create an implant in the tissue. The ablation of the internal surface inhibits migration of the implant. An apparatus and kit for use with the method are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Rioux, Paul D. DiCarlo, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Patent number: 7544193Abstract: Catheter for use in biliary procedures, including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A guidewire lumen is carried by the shaft extending from a location proximal the distal end of the shaft to a location proximate the distal end of the shaft. An opening is included for accessing the guidewire lumen from a location exterior the catheter shaft located distal the proximal end of the shaft. The guidewire lumen may be formed integral the catheter shaft. The catheter may be used in rapid exchange catheter procedures. The catheter may further include a port and channel design including a first opening into the guidewire lumen located proximal the distal end of the shaft, a second opening located proximal the first opening, and a channel extending longitudinally between the first opening and the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Mark Agro, Joseph Levendusky, Charles Warich, Ronald Paille
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Publication number: 20090118748Abstract: A biocompatible fastener particularly well-suited for use in fundoplication procedures. In a preferred embodiment, the fastener is designed to break within the span of approximately three to six months after implantation and comprises a male portion and a female portion. The male portion includes a first base member, the first base member being generally flat and oval. A pair of male members are mounted on the bottom surface of the first base member, each male member comprising a cylindrical post extending downwardly from the bottom surface of the first base member and a conical head disposed at the bottom end of the post. The female portion includes a second base member, the second base member being generally flat and oval. A pair of sleeves are mounted on the top surface of the second base member and extend upwardly therefrom. Each sleeve defines a bore adapted to receive a head from a corresponding male member and has an inner flange formed thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Charles H. Pugsley, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Patent number: 7442201Abstract: A biocompatible fastener particularly well-suited for use in fundoplication procedures. In a preferred embodiment, the fastener is designed to break within the span of approximately three to six months after implantation and comprises a male portion and a female portion. The male portion includes a first base member, the first base member being generally flat and oval. A pair of male members are mounted on the bottom surface of the first base member, each male member comprising a cylindrical post extending downwardly from the bottom surface of the first base member and a conical head disposed at the bottom end of the post. The female portion includes a second base member, the second base member being generally flat and oval. A pair of sleeves are mounted on the top surface of the second base member and extend upwardly therefrom. Each sleeve defines a bore adapted to receive a head from a corresponding male member and has an inner flange formed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Charles H. Pugsley, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Publication number: 20080103494Abstract: A tissue ablation probe comprises an elongated probe shaft, at least one fluid perfusion lumen longitudinally extending through the probe shaft, and a plurality of electrodes carried by the distal end of the probe shaft. Each of the electrodes includes a porous structure in fluid communication with the at least one perfusion lumen. The electrodes have a substantially co-extensive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Rioux, Joseph A. Levendusky, Jeffrey Bean