Patents by Inventor Bob Reynolds

Bob Reynolds 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
    Patent number: 8579895
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, inc.
    Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin G. Donofrio, Oscar R. Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
  • Method of and Apparatus for Positioning and Maintaining the Position of Endoscopic Instruments
    Publication number: 20120296327
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
  • Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
    Patent number: 8231621
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin G. Donofrio, Oscar R. Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
  • Method of and Apparatus for Positioning and Maintaining the Position of Endoscopic Instruments
    Publication number: 20100094087
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
  • Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
    Patent number: 7635363
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott Swafar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
  • Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
    Publication number: 20050090847
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: John Hutchins, Mark Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott Swaffar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell Durgin
  • Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
    Patent number: 6827718
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott Swafar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
  • Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
    Publication number: 20030036768
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin Donofrio, Oscar Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin