Patents by Inventor Benjamin Sutton
Benjamin Sutton 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: 11738404Abstract: A method of eliminating dissimilar metal welds has been disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a first part having a first alloy composition; providing a second part having a second alloy composition different from the first part; connecting a containment structure to the first part; pouring a powder into the containment structure such that the powder is in contact with the first part; positioning a portion of the second part in the containment structure such that the second part compresses the powder between the first and second parts; and performing hot isostatic pressing (HIP) to consolidate the powder and join the first and second parts together.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Sutton, David Wayne Gandy
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Publication number: 20220184728Abstract: A method of eliminating dissimilar metal welds has been disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a first part having a first alloy composition; providing a second part having a second alloy composition different from the first part; connecting a containment structure to the first part; pouring a powder into the containment structure such that the powder is in contact with the first part; positioning a portion of the second part in the containment structure such that the second part compresses the powder between the first and second parts; and performing hot isostatic pressing (HIP) to consolidate the powder and join the first and second parts together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Benjamin Sutton, David Wayne Gandy
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Patent number: 11298774Abstract: A method of eliminating dissimilar metal welds has been disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a first part having a first alloy composition; providing a second part having a second alloy composition different from the first part; connecting a containment structure to the first part; pouring a powder into the containment structure such that the powder is in contact with the first part; positioning a portion of the second part in the containment structure such that the second part compresses the powder between the first and second parts; and performing hot isostatic pressing (HIP) to consolidate the powder and join the first and second parts together.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Sutton, David Wayne Gandy
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Publication number: 20200368019Abstract: Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: David Paul, Benjamin Sutton, Brian McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel Hildebrand
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Patent number: 10772724Abstract: Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David Paul, Benjamin Sutton, Brian McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel Hildebrand
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Patent number: 10478300Abstract: An elongated member and a method of manufacturing an elongated member may include first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels. The first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels may be fixed together at predetermined proximal and distal locations and at a ball tip. The first, second, and third rod mandrels may be disposed within a tubular coupling element and fixed to the tubular coupling element at the ball tip. The tubular coupling element may be placed into abutment with and fixed to the distal end of an elongated shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Randy S. Gamarra, David S. Tung, Benjamin Sutton, Takashi Ino, Joshua Wallin, Brian D. Brandt
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Publication number: 20170282288Abstract: A method of eliminating dissimilar metal welds has been disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a first part having a first alloy composition; providing a second part having a second alloy composition different from the first part; connecting a containment structure to the first part; pouring a powder into the containment structure such that the powder is in contact with the first part; positioning a portion of the second part in the containment structure such that the second part compresses the powder between the first and second parts; and performing hot isostatic pressing (HIP) to consolidate the powder and join the first and second parts together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Benjamin Sutton, David Wayne Gandy
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Publication number: 20170224485Abstract: An elongated member and a method of manufacturing an elongated member may include first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels. The first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels may be fixed together at predetermined proximal and distal locations and at a ball tip. The first, second, and third rod mandrels may be disposed within a tubular coupling element and fixed to the tubular coupling element at the ball tip. The tubular coupling element may be placed into abutment with and fixed to the distal end of an elongated shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Randy S. Gamarra, David S. Tung, Benjamin Sutton, Takashi Ino, Joshua Wallin, Brian D. Brandt
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Patent number: 9642705Abstract: An elongated member and a method of manufacturing an elongated member may include first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels. The first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels may be fixed together at predetermined proximal and distal locations and at a ball tip. The first, second, and third rod mandrels may be disposed within a tubular coupling element and fixed to the tubular coupling element at the ball tip. The tubular coupling element may be placed into abutment with and fixed to the distal end of an elongated shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Randy S. Gamarra, David S. Tung, Benjamin Sutton, Takashi Ino, Joshua Wallin, Brian D. Brandt
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Publication number: 20170065414Abstract: Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: David Paul, Benjamin Sutton, Brian McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel Hildebrand
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Patent number: 9555219Abstract: A medical device may include a handle housing having a side wall defining an interior space and proximal and distal apertures extending through the side wall, an elongated outer sheath, an elongated inner member, a proximal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated inner member, and a distal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated outer sheath. A control knob may be rotated to move the distal flush port within the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Crissly V. Crisostomo, Randy S. Gamarra, Takashi Ino, Benjamin Sutton, David J. Paul
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Patent number: 9510945Abstract: A medical device handle may include an elongated handle housing, a rotatable collar disposed about the handle housing, a rotatable control knob disposed about the collar, and a slidable door disposed about the collar. The door may be rotatably locked to the collar to prevent relative rotation between the door and the collar. The door may slidable from a closed position to a first open position, and slidable from the first open position to a second open position.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.Inventors: Benjamin Sutton, David J. Paul, Takashi Ino
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Patent number: 9408687Abstract: A tissue modification apparatus includes a first and a second guide, a first and a second set of mounts, and a first and a second actuator. The first guide defines a first axis, and the second guide defines a second axis intersecting the first axis. The mounts of the first set of mounts are movable relative to one another along the first axis, and the mounts of the second set of mounts are movable relative to one another along the second axis. The first actuator and the second actuator are each settable to a stress load, with the first actuator and the second actuator movable, respectively, along the first axis and the second axis to transmit each respective stress load to a piece of tissue mechanically coupled to the first and second set of mounts.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.Inventors: Jarad Waisblatt, Benjamin Sutton, Ali Salahieh, Peter W. Gregg, Crystal M. Anderson-Cunanan
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Patent number: 9393114Abstract: An apparatus for endovascular replacement of a heart valve may include first and second members which are releasably attached to each other such that the second member participates in engaging the first member with a locking element which cooperates with the first member to lock an expandable anchor of the replacement heart valve in a deployed configuration. Prior to locking and removal of the second member, the locking element may be prevented from engaging the first member by a portion of the second member. Following locking, the second member may be removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.Inventors: Benjamin Sutton, Brian D. Brandt, David J. Paul
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Patent number: 9387076Abstract: Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.Inventors: David Paul, Benjamin Sutton, Brian McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20150359997Abstract: A medical device may include a handle housing having a side wall defining an interior space and proximal and distal apertures extending through the side wall, an elongated outer sheath, an elongated inner member, a proximal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated inner member, and a distal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated outer sheath. A control knob may be rotated to move the distal flush port within the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Crissly V. Crisostomo, Randy S. Gamarra, Takashi Ino, Benjamin Sutton, David J. Paul
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Publication number: 20150272717Abstract: A tissue modification apparatus includes a first and a second guide, a first and a second set of mounts, and a first and a second actuator. The first guide defines a first axis, and the second guide defines a second axis intersecting the first axis. The mounts of the first set of mounts are movable relative to one another along the first axis, and the mounts of the second set of mounts are movable relative to one another along the second axis. The first actuator and the second actuator are each settable to a stress load, with the first actuator and the second actuator movable, respectively, along the first axis and the second axis to transmit each respective stress load to a piece of tissue mechanically coupled to the first and second set of mounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Jarad Waisblatt, Benjamin Sutton, Ali Salahieh, Peter W. Gregg, Crystal M. Anderson-Cunanan
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Patent number: 9131926Abstract: A medical device may include a handle housing having a side wall defining an interior space and proximal and distal apertures extending through the side wall, an elongated outer sheath, an elongated inner member, a proximal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated inner member, and a distal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated outer sheath. A control knob may be rotated to move the distal flush port within the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Crissly V. Crisostomo, Randy S. Gamarra, Takashi Ino, Benjamin Sutton, David J. Paul
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Publication number: 20150209142Abstract: Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: David Paul, Benjamin Sutton, Brian McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel Hildebrand
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Patent number: D860779Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Benjamin Sutton, Ryan D. Schamper