Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Larson

Kenneth R. Larson 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).

  • Publication number: 20230131375
    Abstract: An accessory device may be used in combination with a thrombectomy catheter. The accessory device may be configured to deflect a distal portion of the thrombectomy catheter and/or disrupt a lesion in a vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. BONNETTE, MICHAEL P. SCHROM, JASON T. ANDERSON, DAVID B. MORRIS, DEBRA M. KOZAK, JEFFREY ALAN NYLUND, KENNETH R. LARSON, KATHERINE STRYKER BRODEEN ROUTH
  • Patent number: 11553942
    Abstract: An accessory device may be used in combination with a thrombectomy catheter. The accessory device may be configured to deflect a distal portion of the thrombectomy catheter and/or disrupt a lesion in a vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bonnette, Michael P. Schrom, Jason T. Anderson, David B. Morris, Debra M. Kozak, Jeffrey Alan Nylund, Kenneth R. Larson, Katherine Stryker Brodeen Routh
  • Publication number: 20220265346
    Abstract: A balloon for renal nerve modulation is disclosed. The balloon may include a polymer material forming a balloon wall having an outer surface and flexible circuits comprising a base selectively adhered to the exterior surface of the balloon wall. Adhesive is selectively applied to the outer surface of the balloon, to the flexible circuit or to both such that the adhesive is selectively deposited on the at least a portion of the at least two pads or on the at least a portion of the at least two pads and to a portion of the distal spline. The portion of the at least two pads or the portion of the at least two pads and a portion of the distal spline are adhered to the outer surface of the balloon and a remainder of the flexible circuit moves freely with respect to the outer surface of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Ajay Gupta, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Paul J. Miller, Cass A. Hanson, Daniel T. Quillin, Hong Cao, Kenneth R. Larson
  • Patent number: 11350990
    Abstract: A balloon for renal nerve modulation is disclosed. The balloon may include a polymer material forming a balloon wall having an outer surface and flexible circuits comprising a base selectively adhered to the exterior surface of the balloon wall. Adhesive is selectively applied to the outer surface of the balloon, to the flexible circuit or to both such that the adhesive is selectively deposited on the at least a portion of the at least two pads or on the at least a portion of the at least two pads and to a portion of the distal spline. The portion of the at least two pads or the portion of the at least two pads and a portion of the distal spline are adhered to the outer surface of the balloon and a remainder of the flexible circuit moves freely with respect to the outer surface of the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ajay Gupta, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Paul J. Miller, Cass A. Hanson, Daniel T. Quillin, Hong Cao, Kenneth R. Larson
  • Patent number: 10945786
    Abstract: A medical device and related methods of use or manufacture are disclosed. The medical device may include an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation. The medical device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region, and a lumen extending therebetween. An expandable member is coupled to the distal end region of the elongate shaft. One or more electrical conductors extend from the proximal end region of the elongate shaft to the expandable member. The one or more electrical conductors may have a distal end region secured directly to an outer surface the expandable member. One or more energy delivery regions are positioned on the expandable member and coupled to the one or more electrical conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Martin R. Willard, Derek C. Sutermeister, Kenneth R. Larson, Timothy A. Ostroot, Patrick A. Haverkost
  • Publication number: 20210068861
    Abstract: An accessory device may be used in combination with a thrombectomy catheter. The accessory device may be configured to deflect a distal portion of the thrombectomy catheter and/or disrupt a lesion in a vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. BONNETTE, MICHAEL P. SCHROM, JASON T. ANDERSON, DAVID B. MORRIS, DEBRA M. KOZAK, JEFFREY ALAN NYLUND, KENNETH R. LARSON, KATHERINE STRYKER BRODEEN ROUTH
  • Patent number: 10828061
    Abstract: An accessory device may be used in combination with a thrombectomy catheter. The accessory device may be configured to deflect a distal portion of the thrombectomy catheter and/or disrupt a lesion in a vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bonnette, Michael P. Schrom, Jason T. Anderson, David B. Morris, Debra M. Kozak, Jeffrey Alan Nylund, Kenneth R. Larson, Katherine Stryker Brodeen Routh
  • Publication number: 20200305973
    Abstract: A balloon for renal nerve modulation is disclosed. The balloon may include a polymer material forming a balloon wall having an outer surface and flexible circuits comprising a base selectively adhered to the exterior surface of the balloon wall. Adhesive is selectively applied to the outer surface of the balloon, to the flexible circuit or to both such that the adhesive is selectively deposited on the at least a portion of the at least two pads or on the at least a portion of the at least two pads and to a portion of the distal spline. The portion of the at least two pads or the portion of the at least two pads and a portion of the distal spline are adhered to the outer surface of the balloon and a remainder of the flexible circuit moves freely with respect to the outer surface of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: AJAY GUPTA, JEFFREY S. LINDQUIST, PAUL J. MILLER, CASS A. HANSON, DANIEL T. QUILLIN, HONG CAO, KENNETH R. LARSON
  • Patent number: 10722300
    Abstract: A balloon for renal nerve modulation is disclosed. The balloon may include a polymer material forming a balloon wall having an outer surface and flexible circuits comprising a base selectively adhered to the exterior surface of the balloon wall. Adhesive is selectively applied to the outer surface of the balloon, to the flexible circuit or to both such that the adhesive is selectively deposited on the at least a portion of the at least two pads or on the at least a portion of the at least two pads and to a portion of the distal spline. The portion of the at least two pads or the portion of the at least two pads and a portion of the distal spline are adhered to the outer surface of the balloon and a remainder of the flexible circuit moves freely with respect to the outer surface of the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ajay Gupta, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Paul J. Miller, Cass A. Hanson, Daniel T. Quillin, Hong Cao, Kenneth R. Larson
  • Patent number: 10695124
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable balloon may be coupled to the catheter shaft. The balloon may be capable of shifting between a folded configuration and an expanded configuration. A support structure may be coupled to the balloon. The support structure may be capable of shifting the balloon toward the folded configuration. A plurality of elongate flexible electrode assemblies may be disposed on the balloon. The elongate flexible electrode assemblies may be oriented at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joel N. Groff, Patrick A. Haverkost, Martin R. Willard, Hong Cao, Daniel J. Horn, Kenneth R. Larson, John Jianhua Chen
  • Patent number: 10271898
    Abstract: A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation may include a catheter shaft, an expandable member disposed on or coupled to the catheter shaft, and a plurality of elongate electrode assemblies each constructed as a flexible circuit having a plurality of layers. The expandable member may be configured to shift between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The plurality of electrode assemblies may be disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member. Each of the plurality of electrode assemblies may include a temperature sensor within the plurality of layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Hong Cao, Kenneth R. Larson
  • Publication number: 20180161552
    Abstract: A catheter system is disclosed. An example catheter system includes an elongate tubular member having a distal region and a proximal end, a first balloon disposed along the distal region of the tubular member, a second balloon disposed along the distal region of the tubular member, wherein the second balloon is spaced from the first balloon. The catheter system also includes a first lumen extending within the elongate tubular member, a second lumen extending within the elongate tubular member, a first set of apertures in fluid communication with the first lumen, wherein the first set of apertures are configured to inflate both the first balloon and the second balloon and a second set of apertures in fluid communication with the first lumen, wherein the second set of apertures are configured to apply a treatment to a target site positioned between the first balloon and the second balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Larson, Meghan Flynn Prose
  • Patent number: 9808311
    Abstract: A deflective medical device including a catheter shaft having a distal end, and an ablation electrode disposed at the distal end of the catheter shaft. A deflection body is provided within the catheter shaft, and the deflection body includes a longitudinally extending spine. Multiple slots are formed in the deflection body, and the slots define a group of ribs. A flex member is disposed distal to the deflection body, and an intermediate region is defined between the deflection body and the flex member. A deflection mechanism is coupled to the intermediate region, which includes a retaining member, a collar, and a pull wire coupled to the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Huisun Wang, Hong Cao, Kenneth R. Larson, Jeffrey A. Nylund, Katherine S. Routh, James D. Vetsch
  • Publication number: 20170252057
    Abstract: An accessory device may be used in combination with a thrombectomy catheter. The accessory device may be configured to deflect a distal portion of the thrombectomy catheter and/or disrupt a lesion in a vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. BONNETTE, MICHAEL P. SCHROM, JASON T. ANDERSON, DAVID B. MORRIS, DEBRA M. KOZAK, JEFFREY ALAN NYLUND, KENNETH R. LARSON, KATHERINE STRYKER BRODEEN ROUTH
  • Publication number: 20150119882
    Abstract: A medical device for sympathetic nerve ablation may include a catheter shaft, an expandable member disposed on or coupled to the catheter shaft, and a plurality of elongate electrode assemblies each constructed as a flexible circuit having a plurality of layers. The expandable member may be configured to shift between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The plurality of electrode assemblies may be disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member. Each of the plurality of electrode assemblies may include a temperature sensor within the plurality of layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: HONG CAO, KENNETH R. LARSON
  • Publication number: 20150112328
    Abstract: A medical device and related methods of use or manufacture are disclosed. The medical device may include an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation. The medical device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region, and a lumen extending therebetween. An expandable member is coupled to the distal end region of the elongate shaft. One or more electrical conductors extend from the proximal end region of the elongate shaft to the expandable member. The one or more electrical conductors may have a distal end region secured directly to an outer surface the expandable member. One or more energy delivery regions are positioned on the expandable member and coupled to the one or more electrical conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MARTIN R. WILLARD, DEREK C. SUTERMEISTER, KENNETH R. LARSON, TIMOTHY A. OSTROOT, PATRICK A. HAVERKOST
  • Publication number: 20150057656
    Abstract: A balloon for renal nerve modulation is disclosed. The balloon may include a polymer material forming a balloon wall having an outer surface and flexible circuits comprising a base selectively adhered to the exterior surface of the balloon wall. Adhesive is selectively applied to the outer surface of the balloon, to the flexible circuit or to both such that the adhesive is selectively deposited on the at least a portion of the at least two pads or on the at least a portion of the at least two pads and to a portion of the distal spline. The portion of the at least two pads or the portion of the at least two pads and a portion of the distal spline are adhered to the outer surface of the balloon and a remainder of the flexible circuit moves freely with respect to the outer surface of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: AJAY GUPTA, JEFFREY S. LINDQUIST, PAUL J. MILLER, CASS A. HANSON, DANIEL T. QUILLIN, HONG CAO, KENNETH R. LARSON
  • Publication number: 20150025533
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable balloon may be coupled to the catheter shaft. The balloon may be capable of shifting between a folded configuration and an expanded configuration. A support structure may be coupled to the balloon. The support structure may be capable of shifting the balloon toward the folded configuration. A plurality of elongate flexible electrode assemblies may be disposed on the balloon. The elongate flexible electrode assemblies may be oriented at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: JOEL N. GROFF, PATRICK A. HAVERKOST, MARTIN R. WILLARD, HONG CAO, DANIEL J. HORN, KENNETH R. LARSON, JOHN JIANHUA CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140378968
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example medical device may include a medical device for ablation procedures. The medical device may include an elongate shaft having a distal region. An expandable member may be coupled to the distal region. One or more active electrode assemblies may be coupled to the expandable member. The one or more of the active electrode assemblies may include a resistive element adjacent the expandable member. The electrode assembly may include or may be used with microheaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Derek C. Sutermeister, Martin R. Willard, Timothy A. Ostroot, Joel R. Munsinger, Kenneth R. Larson, Prabodh Mathur
  • Publication number: 20140276787
    Abstract: A deflective medical device including a catheter shaft having a distal end, and an ablation electrode disposed at the distal end of the catheter shaft. A deflection body is provided within the catheter shaft, and the deflection body includes a longitudinally extending spine. Multiple slots are formed in the deflection body, and the slots define a group of ribs. A flex member is disposed distal to the deflection body, and an intermediate region is defined between the deflection body and the flex member. A deflection mechanism is coupled to the intermediate region, which includes a retaining member, a collar, and a pull wire coupled to the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: HUISUN WANG, HONG CAO, KENNETH R. LARSON, JEFFREY A. NYLUND, KATHERINE S. ROUTH, JAMES D. VETSCH