Patents by Inventor Oscar Carrillo
Oscar Carrillo 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: 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
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Publication number: 20100160726Abstract: Locking device that is mounted on an endoscope or the like for selectively securing the position of a guide wire and/or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like. The locking device preferably includes a side wall with an opening therein for receiving the proximal end of a guide wire or catheter. The opening is preferably J-shaped or boot shaped, and has an entry end and a locking end. Once a guide wire or catheter is in a desired position within a body cavity, the portion of the guide wire or catheter that extends outside of the endoscope or the like may be moved into the opening. More particularly, a portion of the guide wire or catheter may be inserted by an operator through the entry end of the opening and into the locking end, wherein the locking end frictionally secures the position of the guide wire or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Jim Windheuser, Jim Yearick, Oscar Carrillo, Gary McAlister, John Holmes, Paul Norton
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Patent number: 7706861Abstract: 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: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20100094087Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
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Patent number: 7670316Abstract: Locking device that is mounted on an endoscope or the like for selectively securing the position of a guide wire and/or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like. The locking device preferably includes a side wall with an opening therein for receiving the proximal end of a guide wire or catheter. The opening is preferably J-shaped or boot shaped, and has an entry end and a locking end. Once a guide wire or catheter is in a desired position within a body cavity, the portion of the guide wire or catheter that extends outside of the endoscope or the like may be moved into the opening. More particularly, a portion of the guide wire or catheter may be inserted by an operator through the entry end of the opening and into the locking end, wherein the locking end frictionally secures the position of the guide wire or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Jim Windheuser, Jim Yearick, Oscar Carrillo, Gary McAlister, John Holmes, Paul Norton
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Patent number: 7635363Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott Swafar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
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Publication number: 20090212466Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Michael P. BOUTILETTE, James E. WINDHEUSER, Oscar CARRILLO
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Publication number: 20090177114Abstract: An echogenic needle aspiration device. In one embodiment, the device includes an echogenic needle, the needle including a tubular sidewall having a non-circular transverse cross-section over at least a portion of its length. The non-circular cross-sectional shape of the needle may be provided, for example, by radially spacing one or more straight, longitudinally-extending fins, ribs or other projections about the periphery of the needle and/or by providing the needle with a polygonal cross-sectional shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Yem Chin, Adam Cohen, Michal Weisman, Robert DeVries, Oscar Carrillo, JR.
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Patent number: 7534223Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Boutilette, James E. Windheuser, Oscar Carrillo
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Publication number: 20090099550Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter extends from a proximal portion which remains outside of a patient's body during use to a distal portion which, during use, is located within a body lumen adjacent to a target area to be treated, wherein the proximal and distal portions are coupled by a medial portion. The catheter comprises a guide wire lumen extending longitudinally through the distal portion and a guide wire receiving channel formed by an outer surface of the medial portion, wherein the guide wire lumen is open to a distal end of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Oscar Carrillo, James E. Windheuser, M. Kevin Richardson
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Publication number: 20070244356Abstract: Endoscopic medical devices and methods for making and using the same. An example medical device for use with an endoscope is a catheter having a key member disposed on the distal end region of the catheter. The key member defines a key region that may be shaped so that at least a portion thereof is complementary or configured to mate with a notch formed in the endoscope elevator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Oscar Carrillo, Gary Leanna, William Shaw
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Publication number: 20070238928Abstract: A medical device includes a handle and a shaft having a working channel. A biopsy port at the exterior of the handle provides a path for instruments leading to the working channel. A conduit that runs through the handle for supplying fluids is also provided a path to the working channel. As compared between the path from the biopsy port to the working channel and the path from the conduit to the working channel, the path from the biopsy port to the working channel is the more direct path of the two.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Luis Maseda, William Churchill, Kurt Geitz, Oscar Carrillo, Matthew Whitney, Adam Cohen, Roy Sullivan
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Publication number: 20070055139Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongate body including a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and configured to be at least partially inserted into a body cavity. The elongate body defines a first passageway and a second passageway. The first passageway is configured to communicate fluid from the distal end portion in a first direction, and the second passageway is configured to communicate material from outside of the elongate body into the distal end portion in a second direction opposite the first direction and includes at least one port. An actuator is coupled to the elongate body and is configured to guide the distal end of the elongate body to an area of interest identifiable by a virtual colonoscopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Mark Adams, Oscar Carrillo, Michael Chu, Paul DiCarlo, Kristian DiMatteo, Robert Rioux, William Shaw, Vincent Turturro
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Publication number: 20060252993Abstract: Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and resuable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. The catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. Some embodiments of the invention are directed to in-vivo visualization devices and systems comprising user-actuatable control features and steering devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: David Freed, John Golden, Michael Chu, Oscar Carrillo, Yem Chin, Mark Adams, Benjamin Morris, Brian Wells, Todd Hall, Gregory Furnish, Vasiliy Abramov, William Mers-Kelly
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Publication number: 20060247523Abstract: 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: June 28, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: James Windheuser, James Yearick, Oscar Carrillo, Robert Allman, Fernando de Toledo, Stephen Evans, Norman May
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Publication number: 20060229496Abstract: Locking device that is mounted on an endoscope or the like for selectively securing the position of a guide wire and/or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like. The locking device preferably includes a side wall with an opening therein for receiving the proximal end of a guide wire or catheter. The opening is preferably J-shaped or boot shaped, and has an entry end and a locking end. Once a guide wire or catheter is in a desired position within a body cavity, the portion of the guide wire or catheter that extends outside of the endoscope or the like may be moved into the opening. More particularly, a portion of the guide wire or catheter may be inserted by an operator through the entry end of the opening and into the locking end, wherein the locking end frictionally secures the position of the guide wire or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Jim Windheuser, Jim Yearick, Oscar Carrillo, Gary McAlister, John Holmes, Paul Norton
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Publication number: 20060178654Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter extends from a proximal portion which remains outside of a patient's body during use to a distal portion which, during use, is located within a body lumen adjacent to a target area to be treated, wherein the proximal and distal portions are coupled by a medial portion. The catheter comprises a guide wire lumen extending longitudinally through the distal portion and a guide wire receiving channel formed by an outer surface of the medial portion, wherein the guide wire lumen is open to a distal end of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Oscar Carrillo, James Windheuser, M. Richardson
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Patent number: 7076285Abstract: 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: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, James Yearick, Oscar Carrillo, Jr., Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Stephen C. Evans, Norman C. May
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Publication number: 20060142734Abstract: A seal is provided for effectively inhibiting the egress of fluids from the working channel of an endoscope when an elongate device having a region with a non-circular cross-sectional shape is disposed therein. The seal has a body portion with a proximal end adapted for insertion of the elongate device, a distal end adapted for connection to the proximal end of the endoscope, and a wall defining a lumen adapted to receive the elongate device and to provide access to the working channel of the endoscope. The seal includes a sealing element for sealing the region of the elongate device with a non-circular cross-sectional shape. The sealing element conforms to the profile of the non-circular region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Oscar Carrillo, John Holmes, Kevin Richardson
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Patent number: 7060052Abstract: Locking device that is mounted on an endoscope or the like for selectively securing the position of a guide wire and/or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like. The locking device preferably includes a side wall with an opening therein for receiving the proximal end of a guide wire or catheter. The opening is preferably J-shaped or boot shaped, and has an entry end and a locking end. Once a guide wire or catheter is in a desired position within a body cavity, the portion of the guide wire or catheter that extends outside of the endoscope or the like may be moved into the opening. More particularly, a portion of the guide wire or catheter may be inserted by an operator through the entry end of the opening and into the locking end, wherein the locking end frictionally secures the position of the guide wire or catheter relative to the endoscope or the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Jim Windheuser, Jim Yearick, Oscar Carrillo, Gary McAlister, John Holmes, Paul Norton