Patents by Inventor Norman C. May
Norman C. May 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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Publication number: 20190357899Abstract: Medical devices for applying a cinch to a suture and methods for making and using such devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include an elongated shaft including a proximal region and a distal region. The distal region may define a lumen having a lumen dimeter, and a distally facing end surface. The medical device may also include an outer cinch member defining a bore and having an outer surface defining a shoulder. An elongated inner shaft may extend through and be longitudinally movable within the lumen and the bore and including a distal end section. An inner cinch member may be engaged with the distal end section of the elongated inner shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: STAN GILBERT, SHAUN D. COMEE, PETER SHANK, CHRISTOPHER R. DEUEL, DENNIS B. HUBBARD, JR., NORMAN C. MAY
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Patent number: 10478208Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of endoscopy. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods suitable for resecting or dissecting large areas of mucosal or submucosal tissue. The system may apply tension to and continuously manipulate mucosal tissue such that large lesions may be resected or dissected by a cutting element disposed at the distal end of an endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Matthew Robert Jagelski, Shawn Ryan, Celine Mee Ling Chin, Norman C. May, Catherine Shimin Yee, Paul Smith, Ray Tong
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Patent number: 10456011Abstract: 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: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: 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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Publication number: 20190029690Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a medical device for deploying a ligation band may include a tubular body. The tubular body may include a proximal end, a distal end, a radially inner surface defining a lumen through the tubular body, and a radially outer surface. The radially outer surface may include protrusions arranged in rows extending at least partially around a proximal region of the radially outer surface. Protrusions in adjacent rows may be separated by a first distance. Surface features may extend at least partially around a distal region of the radially outer surface. Adjacent surface features may be separated by a second distance larger than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Paul SMITH, Andrew Schaubhut, Oscar R. Carrillo, JR., John B. Golden, Brad M. Isaacson, Michael D. Amos, Norman C. May, Dengzhu Yan, James Weldon, Daniel Congdon
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Patent number: 10105143Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a medical device for deploying a ligation band may include a tubular body. The tubular body may include a proximal end, a distal end, a radially inner surface defining a lumen through the tubular body, and a radially outer surface. The radially outer surface may include protrusions arranged in rows extending at least partially around a proximal region of the radially outer surface. Protrusions in adjacent rows may be separated by a first distance. Surface features may extend at least partially around a distal region of the radially outer surface. Adjacent surface features may be separated by a second distance larger than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Paul Smith, Andrew Schaubhut, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., John B. Golden, Brad M. Isaacson, Michael D. Amos, Norman C. May, Dengzhu Yan, James Weldon, Daniel Congdon
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Publication number: 20180235604Abstract: A suture device may include a suture translation assembly configured to be axially translatable within a lumen of a delivery system and a distal assembly configured to be securable to the distal end of the delivery system. The suture translation assembly and the distal assembly may cooperate to enable a user to pass a needle back and forth between the two in order to endoscopically suture a defect.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: SHAUN D. COMEE, DENNIS B. HUBBARD, JR., JASON R. LEBEAU, NORMAN C. MAY, PAUL SMITH, ROBERT B. DeVRIES, CHRISTOPHER R. DEUEL, STAN ROBERT GILBERT
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Publication number: 20180125496Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough; a pair of arms movably housed within the lumen of the capsule such that the pair of arms are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the pair of arms being biased toward the open configuration such that when the pair of arms are moved distally with respect to the capsule, distal ends of the pair of arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween; a needle releasably connected to a first one of the pair of aims, the needle extending laterally inward toward a second one of the pair of arms and including a connecting structure extending along a portion thereof, the second one of the pair of arms including an opening located so that, when the pair of arms are moved to the closed configuration, the connecting structure of the needle engages the opening; and a suture extending from a portion of the neeType: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Naruon Suon
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Publication number: 20180103959Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Samuel RAYBIN, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Naroun Suon, Matthew Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. Golden, Kevin James McElwee, Andrew James Whitney
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Publication number: 20180098771Abstract: A system for treating tissue includes an applicator having a bushing and a control member and a clip assembly having a capsule with a channel extending therethrough. The channel includes proximal and distal portions. The distal portion extends distally from the proximal portion and flaring outward in a single plane to form opposing flared sections. The assembly also includes clip arms include proximal ends slidably received within the channel to move the arms between tissue receiving and tissue clipping configurations. The assembly further includes a yoke including a distal portion connected to the arms and a proximal portion configured to be connected to the member so that longitudinal movement of the member relative to the capsule moves the arms between the tissue receiving and clipping configurations. The yoke is positioned in the capsule so that the yoke is deformable in the plane in which the capsule flares outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Joseph W. KING, Naroun SUON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Shawn RYAN, Norman C. MAY, Ramon ESTEVEZ
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Patent number: 9895153Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough; a pair of arms movably housed within the lumen of the capsule such that the pair of arms are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the pair of arms being biased toward the open configuration such that when the pair of arms are moved distally with respect to the capsule, distal ends of the pair of arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween; a needle releasably connected to a first one of the pair of arms, the needle extending laterally inward toward a second one of the pair of arms and including a connecting structure extending along a portion thereof, the second one of the pair of arms including an opening located so that, when the pair of arms are moved to the closed configuration, the connecting structure of the needle engages the opening; and a suture extending from a portion of the neeType: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Norman C May, Naroun Suon
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Patent number: 9877732Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Norman C May, Naroun Suon, Matthew Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. Golden, Kevin James McElwee, Andrew James Whitney
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Publication number: 20170112523Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of endoscopy. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods suitable for resecting or dissecting large areas of mucosal or submucosal tissue. The system may apply tension to and continuously manipulate mucosal tissue such that large lesions may be resected or dissected by a cutting element disposed at the distal end of an endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Matthew Robert Jagelski, Shawn Ryan, Celine Mee Ling Chin, Norman C. May, Catherine Shimin Yee, Paul Smith, Ray Tong
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Publication number: 20160135665Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: 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: 9272128Abstract: 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: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Dane T. Seddon, Sean P. Fleury, Mark D. Wood, Peter L. Dayton, Gary S. Kappel, Norman C. May
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Publication number: 20160000433Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough; a pair of arms movably housed within the lumen of the capsule such that the pair of arms are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the pair of arms being biased toward the open configuration such that when the pair of arms are moved distally with respect to the capsule, distal ends of the pair of arms are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween; a needle releasably connected to a first one of the pair of arms, the needle extending laterally inward toward a second one of the pair of arms and including a connecting structure extending along a portion thereof, the second one of the pair of arms including an opening located so that, when the pair of arms are moved to the closed configuration, the connecting structure of the needle engages the opening; and a suture extending from a portion of the neeType: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Samuel RAYBIN, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Naroun Suon
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Publication number: 20160000445Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Samuel RAYBIN, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Naroun Suon, Matthew JAGELSKI, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. GOLDEN, Kevin James McELWEE, Andrew James WHITNEY
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Publication number: 20140364873Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a medical device for deploying a ligation band may include a tubular body. The tubular body may include a proximal end, a distal end, a radially inner surface defining a lumen through the tubular body, and a radially outer surface. The radially outer surface may include protrusions arranged in rows extending at least partially around a proximal region of the radially outer surface. Protrusions in adjacent rows may be separated by a first distance. Surface features may extend at least partially around a distal region of the radially outer surface. Adjacent surface features may be separated by a second distance larger than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Paul SMITH, Andrew SCHAUBHUT, Oscar R. CARRILLO, JR., John B. GOLDEN, Brad M. ISAACSON, Michael D. AMOS, Norman C. MAY, Dengzhu YAN, James WELDON, Daniel CONGDON
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Publication number: 20130197484Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Dane T. Seddon, Sean P. Fleury, Mark D. Wood, Peter L. Dayton, Gary S. Kappel, Norman C. May
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Patent number: 8043208Abstract: An insertion tool for use in inserting a guide wire into a guide wire lumen of a catheter for use in a lumen of an endoscope. The insertion tool includes a main body having a main lumen and a funnel-shaped extension connected to and disposed atop the main body. The funnel-shaped extension having a funnel lumen. The funnel lumen has a top opening and a bottom opening. The funnel lumen tapering from the top opening to the bottom opening. The bottom opening positioned and sized to communicate with the guide wire lumen of the catheter such that, when the catheter is disposed in the main lumen, the guide wire may be easily inserted into the top opening of the funnel lumen and into the guide wire lumen of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, James Yearick, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Stephen C. Evans, Norman C. May
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Publication number: 20100174139Abstract: An insertion tool for use in inserting a guide wire into a guide wire lumen of a catheter for use in a lumen of an endoscope. The insertion tool includes a main body having a main lumen and a funnel-shaped extension connected to and disposed atop the main body. The funnel-shaped extension having a funnel lumen. The funnel lumen has a top opening and a bottom opening. The funnel lumen tapering from the top opening to the bottom opening. The bottom opening positioned and sized to communicate with the guide wire lumen of the catheter such that, when the catheter is disposed in the main lumen, the guide wire may be easily inserted into the top opening of the funnel lumen and into the guide wire lumen of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, James Yearick, Oscar Carrillo, JR., Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Stephen C. Evans, Norman C. May