Patents by Inventor William Asselin
William Asselin 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: 11187307Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William Asselin, Michael Barenboym
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Publication number: 20200049234Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William ASSELIN, Michael BARENBOYM
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Patent number: 10487924Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William Asselin, Michael Barenboym
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Publication number: 20190170227Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William ASSELIN, Michael BARENBOYM
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Patent number: 10234002Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: William Asselin, Michael Barenboym
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Publication number: 20170268639Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William ASSELIN, Michael BARENBOYM
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Patent number: 9657817Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William Asselin, Michael Barenboym
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Patent number: 9291792Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William Asselin, Jessica Hixon, Michael O'Brien, Michael Melanson, Ty Fairneny
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Patent number: 8979832Abstract: A device and related methods of use are provided for the capture and removal of various unwanted objects present within the body's anatomical lumens. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device includes a sheath, a cutting device, an elongate member, and a retrieval assembly connected to the elongate member and retractable within and extendable from a lumen extending through the sheath and cutting device.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William Asselin, Nareak Douk, Troy Gardner
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Patent number: 8849081Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the optical fiber has a surface configured to emit energy transverse to a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a tube including a channel, and the distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the channel of the tube. The apparatus further includes an element disposed at a distal end of the tube such that a pocket is formed in the channel of the tube between the element and the distal end of the optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Isaac Ostrovsky, Michael O'Brien, William Asselin
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Publication number: 20140286617Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: William ASSELIN, Jessica HIXON, Michael O'BRIEN, Michael MELANSON, Ty FAIRNENY
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Publication number: 20140251042Abstract: A steering mechanism may comprise an actuation system for one-fingered operation by a user, the system configured to move at least a distal portion of the medical device such that 360 degree articulation is achievable, and a housing coupled to the system, the housing having proximal and distal ends. The system may comprise a first lever rotatable about a first axis, the first lever coupled to a first cam and configured to move the first cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the first axis to deflect the distal portion; and a second lever rotatable about a second axis, the second lever coupled to a second cam and configured to move the second cam from a first position to a second position when rotated about the second axis to deflect the distal portion, wherein the first lever is coupled to the second lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: William ASSELIN, Michael BARENBOYM
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Publication number: 20140226933Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the optical fiber has a surface configured to emit energy transverse to a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a tube including a channel, and the distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the channel of the tube. The apparatus further includes an element disposed at a distal end of the tube such that a pocket is formed in the channel of the tube between the element and the distal end of the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Ty FAIRNENY, Isaac OSTROVSKY, Michael O'BRIEN, William ASSELIN
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Patent number: 8781275Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: William Asselin, Jessica Hixon, Michael O'Brien, Michael Melanson, Ty Fairneny
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Patent number: 8731351Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the optical fiber has a surface configured to emit energy transverse to a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a tube including a channel, and the distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the channel of the tube. The apparatus further includes an element disposed at a distal end of the tube such that a pocket is formed in the channel of the tube between the element and the distal end of the optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Isaac Ostrovsky, Michael O'Brien, William Asselin
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Publication number: 20130041359Abstract: A device and related methods of use are provided for the capture and removal of various unwanted objects present within the body's anatomical lumens. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device includes a sheath, a cutting device, an elongate member, and a retrieval assembly connected to the elongate member and retractable within and extendable from a lumen extending through the sheath and cutting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: William ASSELIN, Nareak Douk, Troy Gardner
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Publication number: 20120027351Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: William Asselin, Jessica Hixon, Michael O'Brien, Michael Melanson, Ty Fairneny
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Publication number: 20110268395Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the optical fiber has a surface configured to emit energy transverse to a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. The apparatus also includes a tube including a channel, and the distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the channel of the tube. The apparatus further includes an element disposed at a distal end of the tube such that a pocket is formed in the channel of the tube between the element and the distal end of the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Isaac Ostrovsky, Michael O'Brien, William Asselin