Patents by Inventor Robert A. DeVries
Robert A. DeVries 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: 20230110289Abstract: A handle for a medical device includes a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. A medial lumen extends through the proximal segment and is open to the proximal lumen. A distal segment is received within a distal portion of the medial segment and defines a distal lumen extending therethrough open to the medial lumen. The distal segment has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the medial segment. The medial segment includes a first movement limiting mechanism limiting movement of an endoscopic medical device inserted therethrough along an axis of the distal lumen and a second movement limiting mechanism limiting advancement of an endoscope attached to the distal body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Brian TINKHAM, Robert DeVRIES, Michal WEISMAN, Shawn RYAN, Daniel BACON
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Patent number: 11607115Abstract: A handle for a medical device includes a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. A medial lumen extends through the proximal segment and is open to the proximal lumen. A distal segment is received within a distal portion of the medial segment and defines a distal lumen extending therethrough open to the medial lumen. The distal segment has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the medial segment. The medial segment includes a first movement limiting mechanism limiting movement of an endoscopic medical device inserted therethrough along an axis of the distal lumen and a second movement limiting mechanism limiting advancement of an endoscope attached to the distal body portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Brian Tinkham, Robert DeVries, Michal Weisman, Shawn Ryan, Daniel Bacon
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Publication number: 20220280178Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a medical instrument. The medical instrument may include a delivery device and a retraction mechanism including a target tissue anchor and a first stabilizing anchor, wherein the target tissue anchor attaches to target tissue and connects to the delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Robert CHARLES, Jon TAYLOR, Daniel E. HAMILTON, Samuel RAYBIN, Robert DEVRIES, Niklas ANDERSSON, Meghan E SOENS, Mary Ann CORNELL, Ray TONG, John GOLDEN
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Patent number: 11364044Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a medical instrument. The medical instrument may include a delivery device and a retraction mechanism including a target tissue anchor and a first stabilizing anchor, wherein the target tissue anchor attaches to target tissue and connects to the delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Robert Charles, Jon Taylor, Daniel E. Hamilton, Samuel Raybin, Robert Devries, Niklas Andersson, Meghan E Soens, Mary Ann Cornell, Ray Tong, John Golden
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Publication number: 20190282234Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a medical instrument. The medical instrument may include a delivery device and a retraction mechanism including a target tissue anchor and a first stabilizing anchor, wherein the target tissue anchor attaches to target tissue and connects to the delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Robert CHARLES, Jon TAYLOR, Daniel E. HAMILTON, Samuel RAYBIN, Robert DEVRIES, Niklas ANDERSSON, Meghan E. SOENS, Mary Ann CORNELL, Ray TONG, John GOLDEN
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Patent number: 10016190Abstract: A tissue retractor for attachment to an elongate member of a medical device. The tissue retractor includes a cap having a central longitudinal axis. The cap includes an attachment section adapted to attach to a distal end of the elongate member. The cap further includes a moveable component pivotally attached to the attachment section at one or more pivot points, and an actuator connected to the moveable component to transition the moveable component across the central longitudinal axis from an insertion state to an actuated state.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Mary Ann Cornell, Samuel Raybin, Robert Devries, Meghan E. Soens, Niklas Andersson, Shawn Ryan, Matthew R. Jagelski, Ray H. Tong, Celine Chin, Jon Taylor, Daniel E. Hamilton, Robert Charles
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Publication number: 20180008127Abstract: A handle for a medical device includes a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. A medial lumen extends through the proximal segment and is open to the proximal lumen. A distal segment is received within a distal portion of the medial segment and defines a distal lumen extending therethrough open to the medial lumen. The distal segment has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the medial segment. The medial segment includes a first movement limiting mechanism limiting movement of an endoscopic medical device inserted therethrough along an axis of the distal lumen and a second movement limiting mechanism limiting advancement of an endoscope attached to the distal body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Brian TINKHAM, Robert DeVRIES, Michal WEISMAN, Shawn RYAN, Daneil BACON
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Patent number: 9788707Abstract: A handle for a medical device comprises a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. A medial lumen extends through the proximal segment and is open to the proximal lumen. A distal segment is received within a distal portion of the medial segment and defines a distal lumen extending therethrough open to the medial lumen. The distal segment has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the medial segment. The medial segment includes a first movement limiting mechanism limiting movement of an endoscopic medical device inserted therethrough along an axis of the distal lumen and a second movement limiting mechanism limiting advancement of an endoscope attached to the distal body portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Brian Tinkham, Robert Devries, Michal Weisman, Shawn Ryan, Daniel Bacon
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Patent number: 9770228Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device and methods for collecting a tissue sample from a patient's body. The device may include a first tube defining a lumen and an aperture at a distal end of the first tube. A second tube extends within the lumen of the first tube and defines a lumen and slots, where at least some of the slots have sharp edges configured to shear tissue. The second tube is movable relative to the first tube such that the sharp edges cut a plurality of samples from tissue disposed within the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Yem Chin, Robert DeVries, Paul Scopton, John Hutchins
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Publication number: 20170209024Abstract: An endoscopic device and method is disclosed. The device may comprise a shaft extending between a distal end and a proximal end. The shaft may include a controllable bend, a lumen, and a controllable channel movably set in the lumen. The device may further comprise a handle at the proximal end of the shaft. The handle may include a controller selectively engageable with the at least one controllable bend and the controllable channel. The methods may comprise steps for operating the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry WEITZNER, Robert DeVRIES, Niklas ANDERSSON
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Patent number: 9675352Abstract: Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device may include, for example, an elongated tubular member having a proximal end for extending outside of the body and a distal end for positioning proximate the multiple tissue layers, a grasper configured for positioning proximate the distal end of the tubular member and for grasping at least one of the multiple tissue layers, a device coupled to the distal end of the tubular member for folding the multiple tissue layers together, a tissue fastener configured to be inserted into the tissue layers to hold the tissue layers together, and a fastener head for inserting the tissue fastener into the tissue layers.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert DeVries, William J. Shaw, Kristian DiMatteo, Gerhard Buess, Daniel Kalanovic, Marc Schurr, Roy Sullivan, Marc Tassy, Jr., John Griego, Patrick Gutileus, Paul DiCesare
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Publication number: 20170035452Abstract: A tissue resection device for resecting tissue from a target site within a patient's body. The device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An actuation member extends partially through the shaft, and reciprocates within the shaft between a retracted position and an extended position. Multiple snare wires extend through the actuation member, and emerge outwards from a distal portion of the actuation member. The snare wires cooperate and join to form a snare loop, which engages the tissue intended to be resected. The snare loop is configured to enhance friction while engaging the tissue, to resect the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Paul SMITH, Samuel RAYBIN, Naroun SUON, Larry STANTON, Robert DeVRIES, John GOLDEN, Daniel LANG, Devon AMOS
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Patent number: 9498238Abstract: A tissue resection device for resecting tissue from a target site within a patient's body. The device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An actuation member extends partially through the shaft, and reciprocates within the shaft between a retracted position and an extended position. Multiple snare wires extend through the actuation member, and emerge outwards from a distal portion of the actuation member. The snare wires cooperate and join to form a snare loop, which engages the tissue intended to be resected. The snare loop is configured to enhance friction while engaging the tissue, to resect the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Samuel Raybin, Naroun Suon, Larry Stanton, Robert DeVries, John Golden, Daniel Lang, Devon Amos
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Publication number: 20160038133Abstract: A tissue retractor for attachment to an elongate member of a medical device. The tissue retractor includes a cap having a central longitudinal axis. The cap includes an attachment section adapted to attach to a distal end of the elongate member. The cap further includes a moveable component pivotally attached to the attachment section at one or more pivot points, and an actuator connected to the moveable component to transition the moveable component across the central longitudinal axis from an insertion state to an actuated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Mary Ann CORNELL, Samuel RAYBIN, Robert DEVRIES, Meghan E. SOENS, Niklas ANDERSSON, Shawn RYAN, Matthew R. JAGELSKI, Ray H. TONG, Celine CHIN, Jon TAYLOR, Daniel E. HAMILTON, Robert CHARLES
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Publication number: 20150335319Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device and methods for collecting a tissue sample from a patient's body. The device may include a first tube defining a lumen and an aperture at a distal end of the first tube. A second tube extends within the lumen of the first tube and defines a lumen and slots, where at least some of the slots have sharp edges configured to shear tissue. The second tube is movable relative to the first tube such that the sharp edges cut a plurality of samples from tissue disposed within the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Yem CHIN, Robert DeVRIES, Paul SCOPTON, John HUTCHINS
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Patent number: 9125638Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device and methods for collecting a tissue sample from a patient's body. The device may include a first tube defining a lumen and an aperture at a distal end of the first tube. A second tube extends within the lumen of the first tube and defines a lumen and slots, where at least some of the slots have sharp edges configured to shear tissue. The second tube is movable relative to the first tube such that the sharp edges cut a plurality of samples from tissue disposed within the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Yem Chin, Robert DeVries, Paul Scopton, John Hutchins
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Publication number: 20140276911Abstract: A tissue resection device for resecting tissue from a target site within a patient's body. The device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An actuation member extends partially through the shaft, and reciprocates within the shaft between a retracted position and an extended position. Multiple snare wires extend through the actuation member, and emerge outwards from a distal portion of the actuation member. The snare wires cooperate and join to form a snare loop, which engages the tissue intended to be resected. The snare loop is configured to enhance friction while engaging the tissue, to resect the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Samuel RAYBIN, Naroun SUON, Larry STANTON, Robert DeVRIES, John GOLDEN, Daniel Lang, Devon AMOS
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Publication number: 20140222030Abstract: Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device may include, for example, an elongated tubular member having a proximal end for extending outside of the body and a distal end for positioning proximate the multiple tissue layers, a grasper configured for positioning proximate the distal end of the tubular member and for grasping at least one of the multiple tissue layers, a device coupled to the distal end of the tubular member for folding the multiple tissue layers together, a tissue fastener configured to be inserted into the tissue layers to hold the tissue layers together, and a fastener head for inserting the tissue fastener into the tissue layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert DEVRIES, William J. SHAW, Kristian DIMATTEO, Gerhard BUESS, Daniel KALANOVIC, Marc SCHURR, Roy SULLIVAN, Marc TASSY, JR., John GRIEGO, Patrick GUTILEUS, Paul DICESARE
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Patent number: 8747350Abstract: A medical device for advancement over a guidewire includes a number of lumens therein including a working channel lumen, one or more control wire lumens, and a guidewire lumen. A flexible support within the device includes a number of interlocking elements that resist longitudinal compression, transfer rotational torque, and can bend side to side. The flexible support also includes a slot that is aligned with the guidewire lumen. An outer jacket includes a perforation, slot, slit, or thinned area that is aligned with the slot in the support member and the guidewire lumen in order to allow a device such as a guidewire to be removed from the guidewire lumen and through the support member.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Yem Chin, John Golden, Paul Scopton, Robert DeVries, John O McWeeney
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Publication number: 20140148767Abstract: An endoscopic instrument comprises a first flexible insertion member sized for insertion through a body lumen to a target site and a needle coupled to the insertion member for penetration of tissue, the needle including a plurality of flexibility enhancing grooves formed therein along at least a first portion of the length of the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Yem CHIN, Paul SCOPTON, Robert DeVRIES