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: 20220409209Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Gary JORDAN, Barry WEITZNER, Michael ZUPKOFSKA
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Publication number: 20220409224Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of minimally invasive catheter-based devices and procedures for the removal of necrotic debris. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for the removal of necrotic debris from within a walled off necrosis without disrupting or damaging the tissue wall of the necrotic pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Ryan Hartman, Peter L. Dayton, John B. Golden
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Patent number: 11517371Abstract: Sphincterotomes and methods for making and using sphincterotomes are disclosed. An example sphincterotome may include an elongate shaft having an outer surface and a distal end region. The sphincterotome may also include a sphincterotome wire assembly having a distal end coupled to the distal end region of the elongate shaft and a body portion extending along the outer surface of the elongate shaft. The sphincterotome wire assembly may be designed to shift the distal end region of the elongate shaft between a first configuration and a curved configuration. The body portion of the sphincterotome wire assembly may include a cutting region and a non-conductive region.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Paul Smith, Peter L. Dayton, Evan Wilder
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Patent number: 11504102Abstract: This invention is directed to a medical device having an elongate shaft having a distal end and a controller coupled to the shaft. A control member can extend through at least part of the elongate shaft and at least part of the controller, wherein the control member in a tensioned configuration can be moveable by the controller to control the distal end of the shaft and the control member can be slack in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism can be configured to move relative to at least one of the elongate shaft and the controller to tension the control member and automatically lock the control member in the tensioned configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Larry Stanton, John Golden, Gary Kappel, Mark Wood, Bernadette Durr, Brandon Zalewski, Ken Keene, Barry Weitzner, Paul Smith, Naroun Suon
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Publication number: 20220346812Abstract: A medical device that comprises a rim defining a loop in a plane and defining a width measured perpendicular to the plane, at least one wire coupled to a distal end of the rim and extending proximally from the distal end out of the plane to a proximal end of the rim, the at least one wire having a cross-sectional dimension measured perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the at least one wire, the cross-sectional dimension being smaller than the width of the rim, and a sheath configured to cover at least a portion of the rim and a portion of the at least one ware.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Shannon S. KENWOOD, Peter L. DAYTON, Katharine ECKERLINE, Wei Li FAN, Douglas MELANSON, Mark BATES, Gaurav ROHATGI, Alex BROERMAN, Benjamin PETERSON, Jeff GRAY, Barry WEITZNER
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Publication number: 20220346997Abstract: An implantable device capable of regulating flow of material through a body passage. The implantable device may include at least one retention member having a surface curved to resist migration of the implantable device with respect to the body passage. The implantable device may be provided with features providing a cushioning effect with respect to tissue at which the implantable device is implanted. The length of the implantable device and/or the configuration of at least one retention member on the implantable device may be adjustable. A removal element may be provided to facilitate removal of the implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Sean P. Fleury, Barry Weitzner
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Patent number: 11484686Abstract: 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: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kappel, Ra Nam, Naroun Suon, Dan Bacon, Paul Smith, John Golden, Barry Weitzner
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Patent number: 11471166Abstract: 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: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Gary Jordan, Barry Weitzner, Michael Zupkofska
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Publication number: 20220323731Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of devices and procedures for placement of a medical device between adjacent tissue structures. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for percutaneous placement of a drainage stent between the gallbladder and gastric lumen (e.g., cholecystogastrostomy), or gallbladder and duodenum (cholecystoduodenostomy).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Eran Shlomovitz, Peter L. Dayton, Katharine Eckerline, Bryan Bannon, Barry Weitzner, Thomas DeSimio, Lee LeRay Swanstrom
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Patent number: 11464520Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to traction systems, and methods of use thereof, for endoscopic procedures such as tissue dissection. For example, a traction system may include a filament extendable along an outer surface of an endoscope with a distal end of the filament attachable to a medical device engaged with a target tissue of a body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventor: Barry Weitzner
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Patent number: 11439417Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of minimally invasive catheter-based devices and procedures for the removal of necrotic debris. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for the removal of necrotic debris from within a walled off necrosis without disrupting or damaging the tissue wall of the necrotic pocket.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Ryan Hartman, Peter L. Dayton, John B. Golden
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Publication number: 20220257096Abstract: Various systems and methods may guide, support, and/or house instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry WEITZNER, Paul J. SMITH, John B. GOLDEN, Brian J. INTOCCIA, Naroun SUON, Katie KRUEGER, Brian TINKHAM, Michal WEISMAN, Brett A. KRUEGER
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Patent number: 11389629Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of devices and procedures for placement of a medical device between adjacent tissue structures. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for percutaneous placement of a drainage stent between the gallbladder and gastric lumen (e.g., cholecystogastrostomy), or gallbladder and duodenum (cholecystoduodenostomy).Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Eran Shlomovitz, Peter L. Dayton, Katharine Eckerline, Bryan Bannon, Barry Weitzner, Thomas DeSimio, Lee Swanstrom
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Publication number: 20220202420Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tissue traction devices and systems. In one example, a tissue tensioning system may include a filament having a first end comprising an attachment member, a second end, and a length therebetween extendable externally along a catheter. A first tissue fastener may be engageable with the attachment member and with a target tissue. The second end of the filament may be translatable to adjust a tensional force along the filament.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Kathryn Venuto, Christopher R. Deuel, Ramon Estevez, Barry Weitzner, Maggie Burds, Philip Wai Yan Chiu
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Publication number: 20220202433Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kathryn GILDERSLEEVE, Ramon ESTEVEZ, Christopher R. DEUEL, Barry WEITZNER, Maggie BURDS
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Publication number: 20220202436Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: 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: 11344185Abstract: Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for guiding, supporting, and/or housing instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Paul J. Smith, John B. Golden, Brian J. Intoccia, Naroun Suon, Katie Krueger, Brian Tinkham, Michal Weisman, Brett A. Krueger
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Publication number: 20220054220Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gary KAPPEL, Barry WEITZNER, Paul SMITH, Erin DALY
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Publication number: 20210361267Abstract: 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: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: 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: D950051Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Colby Harris, Barry Weitzner, Carolina Villarreal, Brian Luis