Patents by Inventor Barry Weitzner
Barry Weitzner 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: 20250241675Abstract: A medical system may comprise: a sheath having a lumen; a medical instrument including a shaft and a clip; and a tether coupling the sheath to the clip. In a first configuration of the medical system, the shaft may extend through the lumen, and the clip may be coupled to the shaft. In a second configuration of the medical system, the clip may be separated from the shaft and the tether may couple the sheath to the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2025Publication date: July 31, 2025Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Austin Grant JOHNSON, Barry WEITZNER, Ryan V. WALES
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Patent number: 12369921Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compression clips, and more specifically, to compression clips delivered to a target site through an endoscope for use in tissue resection, for example, within the gastrointestinal tract. In examples, clips are configured to be actuatable in response to a compressive force to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In an embodiment, a tissue clipping device may include a first member with a plurality of arms. Each of the arms may extend from a first end to a second end, and the first end of each arm may be received within the first member. The arms may be movable between the open configuration and the closed configuration. A second member may be slidably disposed with respect to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2023Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., James J. Scutti, Routha Sim, Katie Olmeda, Todd M. Pfizenmaier, Barry Weitzner
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Patent number: 12364499Abstract: An elongated tissue traction device adhered to target tissue and configured to lift the target tissue away from surrounding tissue. The tissue traction device may lift the target tissue as a surgical procedure is performed, such as resecting or cutting of the target tissue. The tissue traction device may be a bistable spring. The tissue traction device is in a first stable configuration when initially adhered to the target tissue. The tissue traction device may be shifted (e.g., actuated) into the second configuration, such as when the tissue is resected or cut around the target tissue to which the tissue traction device is adhered. In the second stable configuration, the tissue traction device curls and lifts the target tissue from the surrounding tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 22, 2025Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL DEVICE LIMITEDInventors: Nabarun Bhowmick, Deepak K. Sharma, Subodh Morey, Shrikant V. Raut, James J. Scutti, Lauren S. Lydecker, Barry Weitzner, James Weldon
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Patent number: 12357745Abstract: A device for fastening tissue includes (a) a shaft extending longitudinally from a distal end insertable into a body to a proximal end attached to a controller which remains outside of the body, the shaft including a lumen extending therethrough and an opening extending through a wall of a distal portion thereof to open the lumen to an exterior of the shaft; (b) a first roller housed within the lumen adjacent to a first longitudinal edge of the opening such that a rotation of the first roller grasps and draws tissue from the body into the lumen in combination; and (c) a fastening element housed within the lumen adjacent to the opening and movable from a tissue receiving configuration to a tissue gripping configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gary Jordan, Barry Weitzner, Michael Zupkofska
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Patent number: 12349932Abstract: A medical device includes a shaft including a longitudinal axis, an end effector connected to a distal end of the shaft to move from a first orientation, where a longitudinal axis of the end effector is approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, to a second orientation, where an angle is formed between the longitudinal axis of the end effector and the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and an elongated member attached to a proximal end of the end effector, wherein manipulation of the elongated member moves the end effector between the first orientation and the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kathryn Gildersleeve, Ramon Estevez, Christopher R. Deuel, Barry Weitzner, Maggie Burds
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Publication number: 20250169804Abstract: A medical device is disclosed herein. The medical device including a disposable portion. The disposable portion including a sheath and a wire disposed within a lumen of the sheath. The medical device further including a handle. The handle including a main body with a slot and a releasably engageable moveable body. The moveable body is formed by a first component and a second component. The first component and the second component are releasably engageable with both the slot and a proximal portion of the disposable portion. Movement of the moveable body is configured to move the wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2024Publication date: May 29, 2025Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL DEVICE LIMITED, Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Pooja Bhuvanesh KULKARNI, Barry WEITZNER, Deepak Kumar SHARMA, Shrikant Vasant RAUT, Aditya DHANOTIYA, Nachiket GOLE, Subodh MOREY
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Patent number: 12295551Abstract: An instrument for use with an endoscope may include an elongate section configured to move exterior to the endoscope. The elongate section may include a distal end and a proximal end. The instrument may also include an end effector attached to the distal end of the elongate section, and an actuation device attached to the proximal end of the elongate section. The actuation device may be configured to operate the end effector. The instrument may also include a guiding member coupled to the elongate section. The guiding member may be configured to be coupled to an external surface of the endoscope to permit the guiding member to move longitudinally relative to the endoscope. The guiding member may be coupled to the elongate section such that the end effector may extend past a distal end of the endoscope and move in a transverse direction independent of the movement of the distal end of the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Barry Weitzner
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Publication number: 20250120580Abstract: Systems and methods for a medical device are disclosed. For example, the medical device may be configured to release at least one agent from a housing upon interacting with a substance. The medical device may include a capsule wall defining the at least one housing, and a sensor configured to detect the substance. The housing may be configured to contain the at least one agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2024Publication date: April 17, 2025Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Siavash Sam PARKHIDEH, Barry WEITZNER, Samuel GOSHEN, Lauren Sfakis LYDECKER
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Publication number: 20250090827Abstract: A medical device may comprise a proximal component. The proximal component may comprise a handle with a coupling portion. The coupling portion is configured to releasably couple to a distal joint of a distal component of the medical device. A proximal wire may extend distally from the handle. The distal end of the proximal wire may include a connector that may be configured to releasably connect to a distal wire of the distal component of the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Applicants: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Boston Scientific Medical Device LimitedInventors: Nachiket GOLE, Pooja Bhuvanesh KULKARNI, Barry WEITZNER, Deepak Kumar SHARMA, Aditya DHANOTIYA, Subodh MOREY
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Publication number: 20250072895Abstract: In examples, a medical device for tissue fastening may comprise an end effector having: a cartridge, a sled positioned in the cartridge, a first control member coupled to the sled, and a second control member coupled to the sled; a shaft coupled to the end effector; and an operation portion coupled to the shaft. The operation portion may include an actuator that is configured to actuate at least the first control member or the second control member in order to move the sled proximally or distally.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicants: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Center LimitedInventors: Barry WEITZNER, Philip Wai Yan CHIU, Kai Fung CHAN, Haojin YANG, Yanfei CAO, Kin Wai CHAN
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Patent number: 12232911Abstract: A support mechanism for a medical device may include an adjustable support that includes a plurality of elongate members movable relative to one another. The support mechanism may also include a bracket coupled to the adjustable support. The bracket may be adapted to be coupled to a first medical device that extends along a longitudinal axis. The support mechanism may also include an instrument holder that extends along a central axis. The instrument holder may be movably coupled to the bracket and adapted to be coupled to a second medical device. The bracket and the instrument holder may be oriented such that central axis of the instrument holder intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kappel, Barry Weitzner, Paul Smith, Erin Daly
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Publication number: 20250057533Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices and procedures for placement of a medical device between adjacent tissue structures. In particular, the present disclosure relates to endoscopic systems and methods for preventing or minimizing movement between tissue walls to facilitate placement of a stent therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Peter L. Dayton, Katharine Eckerline, Douglas Melanson, Raymond Gessler, Barry Weitzner, Jeff Gray, Nicholas Zenner, Ryan Hartman
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Publication number: 20250057516Abstract: A biopsy device may include a first jaw having a first distal tip configured to pierce tissue, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between a closed configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are axially aligned, and an open configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are offset from one another, the second jaw having a second distal tip proximal to the first distal tip in the closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. BENNING, Adam Charles BECHTOLD, Scott E. BRECHBIEL, Paul J. SMITH, Jeffrey V. BEAN, John B. GOLDEN, Barry WEITZNER
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Publication number: 20250049462Abstract: A device includes a capture assembly, a hollow member, a tube, and a control member. The assembly includes a capture sleeve received on a distal end of an insertion device and a flange mounted on the insertion device proximal of the sleeve. The hollow member, the tube, and the control member each have a proximal end accessible by the user. The tube pushes the sleeve distally off the insertion device when the tube is advanced distally through the hollow member. The control member includes a distal end forming a loop coupled around a circumference of a distal opening of the sleeve. The loop moves between a constricted configuration in which at least a portion of the loop is drawn proximally into the tube and an 10 open configuration in which the loop is extended distally from the tube to open the loop and the distal opening of the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Deepak Kumar SHARMA, Sharath Kumar G, Barry WEITZNER
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Publication number: 20250050061Abstract: This invention is directed to a medical device having a longitudinal axis, and including a handle and a catheter. The handle can include a body having a proximal end and a distal end, an actuator moveably coupled to the body, and a handle control member coupled to the actuator, wherein the actuator can be configured to move relative to the body to move the handle control member. The catheter can include a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the body can be configured for releasable coupling. The catheter can also include a steering section located along the shaft and a catheter control member coupled to the steering section, wherein the catheter control member can be configured to move relative to the shaft to move the steering section relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kappel, Ra NAM, Naroun Suon, Dan Bacon, Paul Smith, John Golden, Barry Weitzner
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Publication number: 20250009421Abstract: An assembly and/or system having a cutting device configured to cut tissue, and an inflatable device configured for insertion into the cut tissue to further separate the cut tissue. The inflatable device may be wedge shaped to separate the cut tissue upon insertion into the cut. The inflatable device is inflatable and otherwise adjustable to separate the tissue to a medically indicated extent. For instance, the inflatable device may be moved axially with respect to the cutting device; and/or may be sheathed or unsheathed to adjust an exposed inflated length thereof; and/or may include two or more separately inflatable elements. The inflatable device thus may be used to achieve blunt tissue dissection after an initial cut is made into the tissue with a sharper instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Austin Grant Johnson, Barry Weitzner, Gary A. Jordan
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Patent number: 12167841Abstract: A biopsy device may include a first jaw having a first distal tip configured to pierce tissue, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between a closed configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are axially aligned, and an open configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are offset from one another, the second jaw having a second distal tip proximal to the first distal tip in the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Benning, Adam Charles Bechtold, Scott E. Brechbiel, Paul J. Smith, Jeffrey V. Bean, John B. Golden, Barry Weitzner
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Patent number: 12161337Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices and procedures for placement of a medical device between adjacent tissue structures. In particular, the present disclosure relates to endoscopic systems and methods for preventing or minimizing movement between tissue walls to facilitate placement of a stent therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Peter L. Dayton, Katharine Eckerline, Douglas Melanson, Raymond Gessler, Barry Weitzner, Jeff Gray, Nicholas Zenner, Ryan Hartman
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Patent number: 12161814Abstract: This invention is directed to a medical device having a longitudinal axis, and including a handle and a catheter. The handle can include a body having a proximal end and a distal end, an actuator moveably coupled to the body, and a handle control member coupled to the actuator, wherein the actuator can be configured to move relative to the body to move the handle control member. The catheter can include a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the body can be configured for releasable coupling. The catheter can also include a steering section located along the shaft and a catheter control member coupled to the steering section, wherein the catheter control member can be configured to move relative to the shaft to move the steering section relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kappel, Ra Nam, Naroun Suon, Dan Bacon, Paul Smith, John Golden, Barry Weitzner
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Publication number: 20240398411Abstract: A system for forming an anastomosis between first and second sections of a digestive tract includes Optical Scope Device (“OSD”) having a lumen extending therethrough and positioned at a first target site within the first section, OSD including an imaging component at a distal end thereof for viewing the first target site; First Endoscope (“FE”) including a working channel extending therethrough and positioned at a second target site within the second section; Capture Device (“CD”) extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a loop, CD extends through the lumen; First Flexible Element (“FFE”) extends through FE, FFE including a coupling element which passes through the loop to couple FFE to CD, connecting the first and second sections, the coupling element moving between insertion and locking configurations; and Stent having a lumen extending therethrough which provides fluid communication between the first and second sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Todd Baron, Peter L. Dayton, Bryan Bannon, Barry Weitzner, Thomas Desimio