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).

  • Endoscope with guide
    Patent number: 10178944
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Weitzner
  • Reduced granulation and inflammation stent design
    Patent number: 10117763
    Abstract: A stent of the present disclosure has a variable radial force along the longitudinal length of the stent. In particular, the radial force of the center is greater than the radial force of the ends of the stent. Without being bound by theory, the radial force is affected by the strut angle ?, the wall thickness t, the number of strut pairs, and combinations thereof. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the stent has a variable strut angle ?, a variable wall thickness t, and a variable number of strut pairs. By adjusting the strut angle ?, the wall thickness t, and the number of strut pairs of the serpentine bands, the stent will have a variable radial force without the need for additional processing steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Sean P. Fleury, Dane T. Seddon, Barry Weitzner
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS BODY LUMEN DRAINAGE
    Publication number: 20180280669
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Eran Shlomovitz, Peter L. Dayton, Katharine Eckerline, Bryan Bannon, Barry Weitzner, Thomas DeSimio, Lee Swanstrom
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO EFFECT MOVEMENT OF TISSUE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20180271530
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Peter L. Dayton, Katharine Eckerline, Douglas Melanson, Raymond Gessler, Barry Weitzner, Jeff Gray, Nicholas Zenner, Ryan Hartman
  • Instrument holder
    Patent number: 10080612
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Kappel, Barry Weitzner, Paul Smith, Erin Daly
  • ARTICULATION SECTION WITH LOCKING
    Publication number: 20180235443
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a flexible device having a longitudinal axis, a first elongate member configured to move the flexible device in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis, and a second elongate member configured to move the flexible device in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis that is different to the first direction. The flexible device can also have an articulation section including a plurality of articulation links, wherein at least one of the plurality of articulation links can include a body configured to receive the first elongate member and the second elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, John B. GOLDEN, Barry WEITZNER
  • Stomach bypass for the treatment of obesity
    Patent number: 10052220
    Abstract: The present application provides devices and methods for inducing weight loss. In particular, the present application provides devices which are secured in the stomach or external to the stomach to reduce digestion and/or absorption of food in accordance with the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn Ryan, Barry Weitzner
  • NECROSECTOMY DEVICES AND PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20180206864
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Ryan Hartman, Peter L. Dayton, John B. Golden
  • MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180177981
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to a medical device delivery system. The system may include a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The device may also include a visualization system at a distal region of the shaft. The system may further include at least one latching structure configured to extend beyond the distal end of the shaft and retract within the distal region of the shaft and at least one advancement mechanism configured to extend beyond the distal end of the shaft to pull the shaft in a distal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scrimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Ryan Hartman
  • Tissue aperture securing and sealing apparatuses and related methods of use
    Patent number: 9987017
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may be directed to apparatuses for securing and sealing apertures in tissue and related methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, John B. Golden, Barry Weitzner
  • MEDICAL TOOLS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180146843
    Abstract: Medical systems are disclosed and may include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more channels extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a handle operably coupled to the proximal end. The handle may include one or more ports in communication with the one or more channels. The medical systems may further include a docking station supporting the proximal end of the elongate member. The docking station may include a receiver adapted to receive and secure the handle and an adaptor guide unit having a distal end, a proximal end, and one or more passages formed therethrough, the one or more passages communicating with the one or more channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, Naroun SUON, Samuel RAYBIN, Barry WEITZNER, Gary S. KAPPEL, Eric TAT
  • BIOPSY DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180140289
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher A. Benning, Adam Charles Bechtold, Scott E. BRECHBIEL, Paul J. SMITH, Jeffrey V. BEAN, John B. GOLDEN, Barry WEITZNER
  • Tissue securing and sealing apparatus and related methods of use
    Patent number: 9974530
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may be directed to apparatuses for securing and sealing tissue and related methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Smith, Barry Weitzner
  • Articulation section with locking
    Patent number: 9974429
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a flexible device having a longitudinal axis, a first elongate member configured to move the flexible device in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis, and a second elongate member configured to move the flexible device in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis that is different to the first direction. The flexible device can also have an articulation section including a plurality of articulation links, wherein at least one of the plurality of articulation links can include a body configured to receive the first elongate member and the second elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, John B. Golden, Barry Weitzner
  • Medical tools and related methods of use
    Patent number: 9907455
    Abstract: Medical systems are disclosed and may include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more channels extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a handle operably coupled to the proximal end. The handle may include one or more ports in communication with the one or more channels. The medical systems may further include a docking station supporting the proximal end of the elongate member. The docking station may include a receiver adapted to receive and secure the handle and an adaptor guide unit having a distal end, a proximal end, and one or more passages formed therethrough, the one or more passages communicating with the one or more channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, Gary Kappel, Naroun Suon, Samuel Raybin, Barry Weitzner, Eric Tat
  • ANTI-MIGRATION STENT WITH QUILL FILAMENTS
    Publication number: 20180036153
    Abstract: A stent that includes a plurality of quill filaments. Each quill filament includes filament material, a surface, and a plurality of quills. Each quill has a tip, a body, and a base where the body extends from the base to the tip. The quill filaments can be interwoven to form the stent or the quill filaments can be engaged to the framework of a stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: CLAUDE O. CLERC, BARRY WEITZNER
  • EXTENDIBLE FLEXIBLE SHEATH
    Publication number: 20180000322
    Abstract: A sheath for a medical instrument includes an elongate body extending from a proximal end to a distal face. The elongate body may be configured to axially extend from a first length to a second length greater than the first length. The sheath may include a first hollow lumen extending from a first end proximate the proximal end to a second end proximate the distal face, and a second hollow lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal face. The second lumen may be open at the distal face. The sheath may also include a transparent window positioned at the second end of the first lumen to seal the first lumen at the second end. The transparent window may be configured to transmit light therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, Barry WEITZNER, Robert B. DEVRIES
  • Anti-migration stent with quill filaments
    Patent number: 9814608
    Abstract: A stent that includes a plurality of quill filaments. Each quill filament includes filament material, a surface, and a plurality of quills. Each quill has a tip, a body, and a base where the body extends from the base to the tip. The quill filaments can be interwoven to form the stent or the quill filaments can be engaged to the framework of a stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Claude O. Clerc, Barry Weitzner
  • MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING RELEASABLE COUPLING
    Publication number: 20170319821
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Naroun SUON, Dan BACON, Ra NAM, Paul SMITH, John GOLDEN, Barry WEITZNER, Gary KAPPEL
  • Tissue resection device and related methods of use
    Patent number: 9808267
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a medical device including, among other things, an elongated member having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one channel. A distal portion of the at least one channel may be displaced relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, Naroun Suon, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., Samuel Raybin, Barry Weitzner