Patents by Inventor Mark D. Wood
Mark D. Wood 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: 11974724Abstract: An endoscope may include a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first image sensor facing a distal direction, and a second image sensor facing a lateral direction. The endoscope may further include a tubular member having a lumen, the lumen having a distal-end opening and defining a longitudinal axis through a center of the lumen. The tubular member may be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. In the second configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may extend through a lateral opening in a wall of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Calabrese, Louis J. Barbato, Brian Gaffney, Mark D. Wood
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Patent number: 11944263Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and systems for attaching an articulation section. In an embodiment, a medical instrument includes a first tubular member including a first end. The medical instrument also includes a second tubular member including a first end. The second tubular member includes a plurality of layers including an inner layer and a first layer including a fluorinated material. The inner layer includes a first section disposed under the first layer and a second section extending out from under the first layer. A portion of the first tubular member overlaps and is bonded to at least a portion of the second section of the inner layer of the second tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sean P. Fleury, Gary S. Kappel, Norman C. May, Dane T. Seddon, Mark D. Wood, Peter L. Dayton
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Patent number: 11937774Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a medical device for accessing a patient's body portion and used for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Embodiments of the invention may include a particular endoscopic positioning mechanism for placing an endoscope and an additional treatment device within desired body portions in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment of anatomical diseases and disorders. In particular, a medical device according to an embodiment of the invention may include an outer flexible tube and a positioning mechanism configured for rotating one portion of the flexible tube relative to another portion of the flexible tube.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Wood, Gary J. Leanna
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Patent number: 11931278Abstract: The reconstrainment band includes a hollow generally tubular shaped band having proximal and distal ends and having an exterior surface for engaging a stent and an interior surface for engaging a delivery tube. The exterior surface has at least one fin projecting therefrom along the longitudinal axis of the band. The fin has at least one obtusely shaped surface relative to the longitudinal axis and facing one of the ends. The reconstrainment band is included in a delivery device for intraluminally positioning and deploying a radially distensible stent. Reconstrainment of a partially deployed stent is provided by the delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Mark D. Wood, John J. Damarati, John O. McWeeney
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Publication number: 20230371790Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a device may include a shaft having a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the shaft. The tip may include an opening defined by a surface of the tip. An instrument inserted through the shaft may extend distally out of the opening. The device also may include an elevator for engaging the instrument. The elevator may include a proximal end fixed relative to the surface of the tip, a proximal portion extending distally from the proximal end, and a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion. A force exerted on the elevator bends the proximal portion to deflect the distal portion without bending of the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew CALABRESE, Mark D. WOOD, Gregory Thomas HUGHES, Brian GAFFNEY
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Patent number: 11751751Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a device may include a shaft having a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the shaft. The tip may include an opening defined by a surface of the tip. An instrument inserted through the shaft may extend distally out of the opening. The device also may include an elevator for engaging the instrument. The elevator may include a proximal end fixed relative to the surface of the tip, a proximal portion extending distally from the proximal end, and a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion. A force exerted on the elevator bends the proximal portion to deflect the distal portion without bending of the distal portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Calabrese, Mark D. Wood, Gregory Thomas Hughes, Brian Gaffney
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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: 20220233059Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a device may include a shaft having a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the shaft. The tip may include an opening defined by a surface of the tip. An instrument inserted through the shaft may extend distally out of the opening. The device also may include an elevator for engaging the instrument. The elevator may include a proximal end fixed relative to the surface of the tip, a proximal portion extending distally from the proximal end, and a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion. A force exerted on the elevator bends the proximal portion to deflect the distal portion without bending of the distal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew CALABRESE, Mark D. WOOD, Gregory Thomas HUGHES, Brian GAFFNEY
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Publication number: 20220175220Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a medical device for accessing a patient's body portion and used for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Embodiments of the invention may include a particular endoscopic positioning mechanism for placing an endoscope and an additional treatment device within desired body portions in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment of anatomical diseases and disorders. In particular, a medical device according to an embodiment of the invention may include an outer flexible tube and a positioning mechanism configured for rotating one portion of the flexible tube relative to another portion of the flexible tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. WOOD, Gary J. LEANNA
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Patent number: 11330965Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a device may include a shaft having a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the shaft. The tip may include an opening defined by a surface of the tip. An instrument inserted through the shaft may extend distally out of the opening. The device also may include an elevator for engaging the instrument. The elevator may include a proximal end fixed relative to the surface of the tip, a proximal portion extending distally from the proximal end, and a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion. A force exerted on the elevator bends the proximal portion to deflect the distal portion without bending of the distal portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Andrew Calabrese, Mark D. Wood, Gregory Thomas Hughes, Brian Gaffney
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Patent number: 11284778Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a medical device for accessing a patient's body portion and used for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Embodiments of the invention may include a particular endoscopic positioning mechanism for placing an endoscope and an additional treatment device within desired body portions in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment of anatomical diseases and disorders. In particular, a medical device according to an embodiment of the invention may include an outer flexible tube and a positioning mechanism configured for rotating one portion of the flexible tube relative to another portion of the flexible tube.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Wood, Gary J. Leanna
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Publication number: 20220004573Abstract: A system that is capable of generating a multiplicity of representations from a set of multimedia objects, each with a potentially different form, is disclosed. In addition, a system that is capable of generating representations that include thematic groupings in addition to the traditional purely sequential groupings is disclosed. Analysis of metadata to generate derived metadata creates a more comprehensive repository of information about media assets. Using the abundance of metadata, embodiments of the methods disclosed teach uniquely grouping and prioritizing media assets into a storyboard, which is in turn mapped onto view-based representations based on a selected output modality.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Kodak Alaris, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Wood, Madirakshi Das, Peter O. Stubler
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Publication number: 20210361153Abstract: An endoscope may include a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first image sensor facing a distal direction, and a second image sensor facing a lateral direction. The endoscope may further include a tubular member having a lumen, the lumen having a distal-end opening and defining a longitudinal axis through a center of the lumen. The tubular member may be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. In the second configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may extend through a lateral opening in a wall of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew CALABRESE, Louis J. BARBATO, Brian GAFFNEY, Mark D. WOOD
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Patent number: 11182590Abstract: A method for determining an impact score for a digital image includes providing the digital image wherein the digital image includes faces; using a processor to determine an image feature for the faces; using the processor to compute an object impact score for the faces, wherein the object impact score is based at least upon one of the determined image features; weighting the object impact score for the faces based on one of the determined image features for a face; using the processor to compute an impact score for the digital image by combining the weighted object impact scores for the faces in the image; and storing the computed impact score in a processor accessible memory.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Raymond William Ptucha, Alexander C. Loui, Mark D. Wood, David K. Rhoda, David Kloosterman, Joseph Anthony Manico
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Patent number: 11170037Abstract: A system that is capable of generating a multiplicity of representations from a set of multimedia objects, each with a potentially different form, is disclosed. In addition, a system that is capable of generating representations that include thematic groupings in addition to the traditional purely sequential groupings is disclosed. Analysis of metadata to generate derived metadata creates a more comprehensive repository of information about media assets. Using the abundance of metadata, embodiments of the methods disclosed teach uniquely grouping and prioritizing media assets into a storyboard, which is in turn mapped onto view-based representations based on a selected output modality.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Mark D. Wood, Madirakshi Das, Peter O. Stubler
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Publication number: 20210322194Abstract: The reconstrainment band includes a hollow generally tubular shaped band having proximal and distal ends and having an exterior surface for engaging a stent and an interior surface for engaging a delivery tube. The exterior surface has at least one fin projecting therefrom along the longitudinal axis of the band. The fin has at least one obtusely shaped surface relative to the longitudinal axis and facing one of the ends. The reconstrainment band is included in a delivery device for intraluminally positioning and deploying a radially distensible stent. Reconstrainment of a partially deployed stent is provided by the delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: MARK D. WOOD, JOHN J. DAMARATI, JOHN O. McWEENEY
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Patent number: 11116391Abstract: An endoscope may include a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a first image sensor facing a distal direction, and a second image sensor facing a lateral direction. The endoscope may further include a tubular member having a lumen, the lumen having a distal-end opening and defining a longitudinal axis through a center of the lumen. The tubular member may be movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. In the second configuration of the tubular member, the longitudinal axis of the lumen may extend through a lateral opening in a wall of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Andrew Calabrese, Louis J. Barbato, Brian Gaffney, Mark D. Wood
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Patent number: 11065141Abstract: The reconstrainment band includes a hollow generally tubular shaped band having proximal and distal ends and having an exterior surface for engaging a stent and an interior surface for engaging a delivery tube. The exterior surface has at least one fin projecting therefrom along the longitudinal axis of the band. The fin has at least one obtusely shaped surface relative to the longitudinal axis and facing one of the ends. The reconstrainment band is included in a delivery device for intraluminally positioning and deploying a radially distensible stent. Reconstrainment of a partially deployed stent is provided by the delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Mark D. Wood, John J. Damarati, John O. McWeeney
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Publication number: 20210162182Abstract: Medical devices and methods are disclosed. An example method for accessing a body lumen may include providing a catheter system. The catheter system may include a catheter shaft having a lumen defined therein and an outer wall surface having a channel formed therein. A first guidewire may be disposed in the channel and a second guidewire may be disposed in the lumen. The method may also include advancing the catheter system through a body lumen to a location where the body lumen splits into a first section and a second section, advancing the first guidewire into the first section, and advancing the second guidewire into the second section, and advancing the catheter shaft along the second guidewire and into the second section. Advancing the catheter shaft along the second guidewire and into the second section may remove at least a portion of the first guidewire from the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: MARK D. WOOD, JOHN DEANE