Patents by Inventor Melanie Thomspon Smith

Melanie Thomspon Smith 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).

  • Hybrid transseptal dilator and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 11426565
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for an optimized transseptal procedure for providing left heart access, that reduces the number of devices that are used in order to minimize procedural time, complexity and cost. The apparatus comprises a hybrid dilator that comprises the combined functionality of a transseptal sheath and dilator assembly. The hybrid dilator comprises: a dilator shaft defining a lumen for receiving a crossing device therethrough, the dilator shaft being structured to provide support for the crossing device when the crossing device is used to create a puncture in a tissue; and a distal tip having an outer diameter which tapers down to an outer diameter of the crossing device for providing a smooth transition between the crossing device and the distal tip when the crossing device is inserted through the lumen and protrudes beyond the distal tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited
    Inventors: Melanie Thomspon Smith, Gareth Davies, Linus Hoi Che Leung
  • Hybrid Transseptal Dilator and Methods of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20190015644
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for an optimized transseptal procedure for providing left heart access, that reduces the number of devices that are used in order to minimize procedural time, complexity and cost. The apparatus comprises a hybrid dilator that comprises the combined functionality of a transseptal sheath and dilator assembly. The hybrid dilator comprises: a dilator shaft defining a lumen for receiving a crossing device therethrough, the dilator shaft being structured to provide support for the crossing device when the crossing device is used to create a puncture in a tissue; and a distal tip having an outer diameter which tapers down to an outer diameter of the crossing device for providing a smooth transition between the crossing device and the distal tip when the crossing device is inserted through the lumen and protrudes beyond the distal tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Baylis Medical Company Inc.
    Inventors: Melanie Thomspon Smith, Gareth Davies, Linus Hoi Che Leung