Patents by Inventor Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr.
Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr. 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: 10470820Abstract: A laser fiber, is modified to have a tip that has a length that is predetermined to ensure that the tip remains viable throughout a given procedure type, despite the presence of burn-back. The extended tip is defined by stripping back the jacket of the laser fiber over the pre-determined length starting at the distal end of the fiber. The stripped portion of the fiber is then dip-coated with a layer of polymeric coating such as an acrylate. A visual indicator can be printed onto the extended tip to aid in the use of the extended fiber. A self-aligning stability sheath is provided to make insertion easier in certain types of endoscopes. The laser fiber with extended tip can be pre-inserted into the sheath and sold as a pre-prepared kit for ease of use and protection of the fiber.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey W. Zerfas, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr.
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Patent number: 10327881Abstract: In some implementations, a medical device includes a clamp component and a strap. The clamp component has a portion configured to be placed around a urethra of a patient. The clamp component includes a first end portion configured to be lockably coupled to a second end portion of the clamp component. The strap has a portion extending between a first portion of the portion of the clamp component and a second portion of the portion of the clamp component.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Ronald Ciulla, Kenneth Daignault, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 10258485Abstract: In some embodiments, a stent includes an elongate member and a distal retention member. The elongate member is configured to be disposed within a ureter of a patient and has a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of beads bonded together. The plurality of beads define a plurality of spaces between the plurality of beads. The plurality of spaces are configured to allow fluid to flow from the first portion of the elongate member to the second portion of the elongate member. The distal retention member is configured to help maintain a portion of the stent within a kidney of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Hamid Davoudi, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Jianmin Li
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Patent number: 9968429Abstract: In a general aspect, a delivery device for delivering a medical implant can include a handle, a shaft having a first curved portion and terminating in a conical tip at a distal end and a transitional portion coupling the shaft with the handle. The transitional portion can include a first substantially straight section, a second substantially straight section and an angled section disposed between the first and second substantially straight sections. The angled section can define an angle between the first substantially straight section and the second substantially straight section. The first substantially straight section can extend from the distal end of the handle and have an outside diameter greater than an outside diameter of a distal end of the second substantially straight section. The second substantially straight section can have a distal end axially adjacent to the proximal end of the shaft and have a diameter that decreases distally.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Tim Moore
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Patent number: 9808330Abstract: A bodily implant is provided to support body tissues of a patient. The bodily implant includes a strip having a first portion and a second portion. The strip is configured to be stretched in a manner such that the second portion is stretched from a first length to a second length. The second portion of the strip is configured to maintain the second length. The strip is further configured to be disposed proximate to the patient's body tissues.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Timothy P. Harrah
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Patent number: 9801703Abstract: A sling including a material having a plurality of edges. At least one of the edges of the material has a pattern of projections.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Doreen Rao, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Bard Parkinson, Jianmin Li
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Publication number: 20170079716Abstract: A laser fiber, is modified to have a tip that has a length that is predetermined to ensure that the tip remains viable throughout a given procedure type, despite the presence of burn-back. The extended tip is defined by stripping back the jacket of the laser fiber over the pre-determined length starting at the distal end of the fiber. The stripped portion of the fiber is then dip-coated with a layer of polymeric coating such as an acrylate. A visual indicator can be printed onto the extended tip to aid in the use of the extended fiber. A self-aligning stability sheath is provided to make insertion easier in certain types of endoscopes. The laser fiber with extended tip can be pre-inserted into the sheath and sold as a pre-prepared kit for ease of use and protection of the fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey W. Zerfas, Alfred P. Intoccia, JR.
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Publication number: 20160309995Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's body may include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and two lumens. The elongate member may include two lumens and a thickness of material extending between external and internal surfaces of the elongate member. The system may also include a first illumination device associated with a first of the two lumens such that a portion of the first illumination device may extend into the thickness of material. A second illumination device may be associated with the second of the two lumens such that a portion of the second illumination device may extend into the thickness of material. Further, the system may include an imaging device having a first portion extending into the thickness of material, a second portion protruding into the first of the two lumens, and a third potion protruding into the second of the two lumens.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Alfred P. INTOCCIA, JR., Jianmin LI, Christopher OSKIN
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Patent number: 9427138Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's body may include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and two lumens. The elongate member may include two lumens and a thickness of material extending between external and internal surfaces of the elongate member. The system may also include a first illumination device associated with a first of the two lumens such that a portion of the first illumination device may extend into the thickness of material. A second illumination device may be associated with the second of the two lumens such that a portion of the second illumination device may extend into the thickness of material. Further, the system may include an imaging device having a first portion extending into the thickness of material, a second portion protruding into the first of the two lumens, and a third portion protruding into the second of the two lumens.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Jianmin Li, Christopher Oskin
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Patent number: 9364306Abstract: A medical device having a valve member and a securing member is provided. The valve member is configured to be positioned inside a bodily passageway. The valve member includes a plurality of flaps configured to move from a first position to a second position at a predetermined pressure or in response to being exposed to a predetermined pressure. The securing member is configured to be positioned outside the bodily passageway. The securing member is configured to help retain the valve member in place within the bodily passageway.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Richard Tah
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Patent number: 9254128Abstract: A medical device enables a user to bend it into a shape to suit a specific patient need or to orient efficiently the medical device for use. The medical device includes an elongate member, a mechanism, and an actuator. The mechanism is disposed at the distal portion of the elongate member. The actuator is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and coupled to the mechanism for actuating the mechanism relative to the elongate member. The elongate member is capable of being bent into a shape by the user and of retaining the shape during use. The shape may include multiple bends, in multiple directions, as needed for an application. Thereafter, the elongate member is capable of being bent into a second shape by the user and of maintaining the second shape during use.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr.
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Patent number: 9173735Abstract: In some embodiments, a stent includes an elongate member and a distal retention member. The elongate member is configured to be disposed within a ureter of a patient and has a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of beads bonded together. The plurality of beads define a plurality of spaces between the plurality of beads. The plurality of spaces are configured to allow fluid to flow from the first portion of the elongate member to the second portion of the elongate member. The distal retention member is configured to help maintain a portion of the stent within a kidney of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Hamid Davoudi, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Jianmin Li
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Publication number: 20150216647Abstract: Medical implant delivery devices and systems are disclosed. In general, an exemplary delivery device comprises a shaft and a handle. An exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in trans-obturator approaches are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., Tim Moore
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Patent number: 9050164Abstract: Medical implant delivery devices and systems are disclosed. In general, an exemplary delivery device comprises a shaft and a handle. An exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in trans-obturator approaches are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Tim Moore
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Publication number: 20140275745Abstract: In some implementations, a medical device includes a clamp component and a strap. The clamp component has a portion configured to be placed around a urethra of a patient. The clamp component includes a first end portion configured to be lockably coupled to a second end portion of the clamp component. The strap has a portion extending between a first portion of the portion of the clamp component and a second portion of the portion of the clamp component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., Ronald Ciulla, Kenneth Daignault, Michael F. Weiser
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Publication number: 20140257511Abstract: In some embodiments, a stent includes an elongate member and a distal retention member. The elongate member is configured to be disposed within a ureter of a patient and has a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of beads bonded together. The plurality of beads define a plurality of spaces between the plurality of beads. The plurality of spaces are configured to allow fluid to flow from the first portion of the elongate member to the second portion of the elongate member. The distal retention member is configured to help maintain a portion of the stent within a kidney of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Hamid Davoudi, Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., Jamie Li
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Publication number: 20140081080Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's body may include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and two lumens. The elongate member may include two lumens and a thickness of material extending between external and internal surfaces of the elongate member. The system may also include a first illumination device associated with a first of the two lumens such that a portion of the first illumination device may extend into the thickness of material. A second illumination device may be associated with the second of the two lumens such that a portion of the second illumination device may extend into the thickness of material. Further, the system may include an imaging device having a first portion extending into the thickness of material, a second portion protruding into the first of the two lumens, and a third portion protruding into the second of the two lumens.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., Jianmin Li, Christopher Oskin
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Patent number: 8632453Abstract: The invention features systems, methods, and devices relating to delivering a sling to an anatomical site in the body of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Michael G. McGrath
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Publication number: 20130245365Abstract: A medical device having a valve member and a securing member is provided. The valve member is configured to be positioned inside a bodily passageway. The valve member includes a plurality of flaps configured to move from a first position to a second position at a predetermined pressure or in response to being exposed to a predetermined pressure. The securing member is configured to be positioned outside the bodily passageway. The securing member is configured to help retain the valve member in place within the bodily passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., Richard Tah
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Publication number: 20130150662Abstract: A method and device for the treatment of fecal incontinence is disclosed. The method includes disposing a bodily implant proximate to an anal canal of a patient. The bodily implant has a strip extending along a length between a first end portion and a second end portion. The strip has a set of first projections and a set of second projections extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal edge of the strip, such that the set of the first projections are inclined toward the second end portion of the strip and the set of the second projections are inclined toward the first end portion of the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., David W. Robertson