Patents by Inventor Michael S. Banik
Michael S. Banik 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: 8435172Abstract: The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of an imaging system of an endoscope. The invention analyzes images obtained from an image sensor to detect the presence of an obstructed field of view, whereupon a wash routine is initiated to remove the obstruction. The wash routine may be adjusted in accordance with environmental conditions within the patient that are sensed by one or more sensors within the endoscope. In another embodiment, insufflation is automatically controlled to inflate a patient's colon as a function of one or more sensor readings obtained from one or more environmental sensor(s) on the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Anh Nguyen, William H. Stahley
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Patent number: 8357148Abstract: A multi-functional endoscopic system, for use in electrosurgical applications, that includes an imaging endoscope that may be used in combination with various electrosurgical devices, all of which are sufficiently inexpensive to manufacture, such that the endoscope and electrosurgical devices are considered single use, disposable items. The multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention is suitable for use with a variety of common electrosurgical devices that require electrical/electronic support in order to function. The electrical/electronic support for these electrosurgical devices (e.g., an electrosurgical generator and associated controls) is integrated with the operator console of the imaging endoscope of the multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention, rather than provided as a separate device.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Dennis R. Boulais, Michael S. Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John P. O'Connor
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Patent number: 8353860Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Dennis R Boulais, Michael S Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David W Hoffman, John P O'Connor, Lucien A Couvillon, Jr., Mark L Adams, William J Shaw, Donald C Hovey, Luis J Maseda, Laurence D Brenner
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Publication number: 20120302836Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Dennis R. Boulais, Michael S. Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David W. Hoffman, John P. O'Connor, Eric Litscher
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Publication number: 20120165608Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. A polymeric articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the control cabinet. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Dennis R. Boulais, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR., Albert C.C. Chin, Ian W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20120101334Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system for examining a patient's body cavity includes an endoscope having a distal end, a proximal end and a number of lumens therein. One or more distal gas ports are disposed at or adjacent the distal end of the endoscope and one or more proximal gas ports are disposed proximal to the distal gas ports. Insufflation gas is delivered to the distal gas ports and withdrawn from the proximal gas ports or vice versa such that a gas bubble is formed in the body cavity and travels with the distal tip of the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR., Dennis R. Boulais, Anh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20120071720Abstract: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. BANIK, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR., Dennis R. Boulais, Richard M. Wiesman, Timothy J. Mason, Neil Rasik Mehta
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Patent number: 8135454Abstract: A catheter for diagnosing and performing an interventional procedure on tissue has an elongated catheter shaft, and optical fibers, extending through the catheter shaft, for transmitting light to tissue located at a distal end of the catheter and conveying light back from the tissue for analysis by a spectroscopic diagnosis system to determine whether an interventional procedure should be performed on the tissue. An interventional device is located at the distal end of the catheter for engaging tissue diagnosed by the spectroscopic diagnosis system in order to perform the interventional procedure on the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Douglas J. Daniels, Michael S. Banik
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Patent number: 8118732Abstract: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Dennis R. Boulais, Richard M. Wiesman, Timothy J. Mason, Neil Rasik Mehta
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Patent number: 8100819Abstract: Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of the present invention comprise: (a) one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and (b) a control unit for electrically controlling the one or more electroactive polymer actuators to expand or contract the devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Banik
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Patent number: 8083671Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Dennis R Boulais, Michael S Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David W Hoffman, John P O'Connor, Eric Litscher
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Publication number: 20110295072Abstract: An imaging assembly for use in a medical imaging device such as an endoscope or the like. In one embodiment, the imaging assembly includes a transparent distal cap that is shaped to receive an image sensor insert. The image sensor insert has a cooling channel that supplies a cooling liquid or gas to one or more illumination sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Dennis R. Boulais, Michael S. Banik, William Lucas Churchill, Sergey S. Grigoryants, Louis J. Barbato, Daniel G. Orband, Luis J. Maseda, Stephen D. Fantone
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Patent number: 8062348Abstract: A stenting system for insertion into the lumen of a body duct or vessel for delivering a therapeutic agent to a treatment site on the duct or vessel. The stenting system includes an a tubular stent member having a lumen there through to allow the passage of material, an outer membrane attached to the stent at least a portion of which is porous to the therapeutic agent to allow the agent to pass to the treatment site, an inner membrane attached to the stent which is nonporous to the therapeutic agent to prevent the agent from entering the lumen of the stent, and a chamber located between the inner and outer membranes for holding the therapeutic agent. The therapeutic agent in the chamber may diffuse through the porous portion of the membrane and be deposited directly on the body site.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Kurt Geitz
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Patent number: 7955255Abstract: An imaging assembly for use in a medical imaging device such as an endoscope or the like. In one embodiment, the imaging assembly includes a transparent distal cap that is shaped to receive an image sensor insert. The image sensor insert has a cooling channel that supplies a cooling liquid or gas to one or more illumination sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Dennis R. Boulais, Michael S. Banik, William Lucas Churchill, Sergey S. Grigoryants, Louis J. Barbato, Daniel G. Orband, Luis J. Maseda, Stephen D. Fantone
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Publication number: 20100256448Abstract: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David Smith, Richard Joseph Clark, Michael S. Banik
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Publication number: 20090306476Abstract: The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of an imaging system of an endoscope. The invention analyzes images obtained from an image sensor to detect the presence of an obstructed field of view, whereupon a wash routine is initiated to remove the obstruction. The wash routine may be adjusted in accordance with environmental conditions within the patient that are sensed by one or more sensors within the endoscope. In another embodiment, insufflation is automatically controlled to inflate a patient's colon as a function of one or more sensor readings obtained from one or more environmental sensor(s) on the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR., Anh Nguyen, William H. Stahley
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Publication number: 20090259315Abstract: Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of the present invention comprise: (a) one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and (b) a control unit for electrically controlling the one or more electroactive polymer actuators to expand or contract the devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Banik
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Patent number: 7566297Abstract: Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of the present invention comprise: (a) one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and (b) a control unit for electrically controlling the one or more electroactive polymer actuators to expand or contract the devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Banik
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Patent number: 7479106Abstract: The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of an imaging system of an endoscope. The invention analyzes images obtained from an image sensor to detect the presence of an obstructed field of view, whereupon a wash routine is initiated to remove the obstruction. The wash routine may be adjusted in accordance with environmental conditions within the patient that are sensed by one or more sensors within the endoscope. In another embodiment, insufflation is automatically controlled to inflate a patient's colon as a function of one or more sensor readings obtained from one or more environmental sensor(s) on the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Anh Nguyen, William H. Stahley
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Publication number: 20090012368Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system includes an endoscope with a beam deflecting mechanism at or adjacent its distal end for directing a beam of illumination light over an area of interest. Reflected light is gathered by one or more lenses and supplied to a light sensor and an image processor/computer that produces an image of the tissue. In one embodiment, the beam deflecting mechanism comprises a pair of mirrors that are oscillated such that light is scanned in a raster pattern over the area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventor: Michael S. Banik