Patents by Inventor Brian Joseph Tischler

Brian Joseph Tischler 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).

  • Publication number: 20240065698
    Abstract: A left atrial appendage closure implant may include a support frame including a first bend extending from a proximal collar to a second bend, a first segment extending from the second bend to a third bend, a second segment extending from the third bend to a fourth bend, and a third segment extending from the fourth bend to a distal collar, wherein the support frame is actuatable from a first constrained position to a second flowering position to a third mid-deployment position to a fourth unconstrained position. An implant may include a self-expanding support frame having a circumference and a central longitudinal axis, a membrane disposed over at least a portion of the support frame, and a plurality of anchors arranged into a first row and a second row such that the first row and the second row form a staggered pattern about the circumference of the support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Tischler, Christopher J. Clark, Dennis A. Peiffer, Thyna M. Chau
  • Publication number: 20240058012
    Abstract: A medical implant for occluding a left atrial appendage may include an expandable framework configured to shift radially between a first configuration and a second configuration, and an occlusive element secured to the expandable framework. The framework includes a plurality of strut groups, each strut group comprising first and second joints, and first, second, and third struts. The first and second struts move laterally from a first position in the first configuration to a second position in the second configuration. The third strut is configured to shift radially from a first position in the first configuration to a second position in the second configuration. The first and second struts and a majority of the third struts of each strut group may be oriented parallel to each other in the first configuration and nonparallel to each other in the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Neal Eidenschink
  • Publication number: 20240041462
    Abstract: An example occlusive implant is disclosed. The example occlusive implant includes an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the expandable framework includes a plurality of strut members circumferentially spaced around a longitudinal axis of the expandable framework, wherein one or more of the plurality of strut members includes a first twisted portion and a face portion. The occlusive implant also includes a plurality of fixation members disposed along the face portion of one or more of the plurality of strut members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler
  • Publication number: 20240023969
    Abstract: An implantable medical device such as but not limited to a left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device includes an expandable frame that is movable between a collapsed configuration for delivery and an expanded configuration for deployment, the expandable frame including a proximal portion, a distal portion and an intervening intermediate portion. The expandable frame includes a plurality of anchors extending about a periphery of the expandable frame. A primary covering extends over the proximal portion of the expandable frame and may interact with the plurality of anchors. A secondary covering extends over part of the expandable frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Tischler, Thyna Michael Chau, Joshua Mark Inouye, Harishankar Natesan, Jan-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20230270442
    Abstract: An occlusive medical implant for implantation within a left atrial appendage may include an expandable framework configured to self-expand from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, and an occlusive element disposed on a proximal portion of the expandable framework. At least a portion of the expandable framework may be mechanically expandable from the expanded configuration to a securement configuration. When the occlusive medical implant is disposed within the left atrial appendage, the expandable framework exerts a first radial force on the left atrial appendage in the expanded configuration and the expandable framework exerts a second radial force on the left atrial appendage in the securement configuration. The second radial force is greater than the first radial force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Srikara Viswanath Peelukhana, Mark Christian McPhail, Brian Joseph Tischler
  • Publication number: 20230218414
    Abstract: A medical implant including an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the expandable framework comprising a plurality of interconnected struts defining a plurality of cells; and an occlusive element connected to the expandable framework and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The expandable framework may include a plurality of securement members projecting from the plurality of interconnected struts. One of the inner surface or the outer surface of the occlusive element may be in contact with the plurality of interconnected struts, and the other of the inner surface and the outer surface not in contact with the plurality of interconnected struts may lie against an opposing surface of each of the plurality of securement members. A tip portion of the plurality of securement members may not extend radially outward of the plurality of interconnected struts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Dennis A. Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20230145262
    Abstract: An occlusion device for implantation in a left atrial appendage includes a proximal hub defining a recess configured to releasably connect with a delivery shaft, a frame connected to the proximal hub, a membrane coupled to and covering at least the proximal portion of the frame, the membrane comprising a material configured to block a passage of blood clots therethrough, and a plug configured to be received in the recess and remain in the recess after implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Harishankar Natesan, Chen Jan-Hung
  • Patent number: 11596533
    Abstract: A medical implant including an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the expandable framework comprising a plurality of interconnected struts defining a plurality of cells; and an occlusive element connected to the expandable framework and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The expandable framework may include a plurality of securement members projecting from the plurality of interconnected struts. One of the inner surface or the outer surface of the occlusive element may be in contact with the plurality of interconnected struts, and the other of the inner surface and the outer surface not in contact with the plurality of interconnected struts may lie against an opposing surface of each of the plurality of securement members. A tip portion of the plurality of securement members may not extend radially outward of the plurality of interconnected struts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Dennis A. Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20220370056
    Abstract: An occlusive implant system may include a catheter having a lumen extending from a proximal opening to a distal opening, a core wire slidably disposed within the lumen, and an occlusive implant having an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and an occlusive element disposed on the expandable framework. The expandable framework may include a plurality of anchor members extending radially outward from the expandable framework, at least some of the plurality of anchor members each have a barb projecting circumferentially therefrom. The occlusive implant may be releasably connected to a distal portion of the core wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Dennis A Peiffer
  • Patent number: 11432809
    Abstract: An occlusive implant system may include a catheter having a lumen extending from a proximal opening to a distal opening, a core wire slidably disposed within the lumen, and an occlusive implant having an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and an occlusive element disposed on the expandable framework. The expandable framework may include a plurality of anchor members extending radially outward from the expandable framework, at least some of the plurality of anchor members each have a barb projecting circumferentially therefrom. The occlusive implant may be releasably connected to a distal portion of the core wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Dennis A Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20220218356
    Abstract: An example occlusive implant is disclosed. The example occlusive implant includes an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the expandable framework includes a plurality of strut members circumferentially spaced around a longitudinal axis of the expandable framework, wherein one or more of the plurality of strut members includes a first twisted portion and a face portion. The occlusive implant also includes a plurality of fixation members disposed along the face portion of one or more of the plurality of strut members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler
  • Patent number: 11331103
    Abstract: An example occlusive implant is disclosed. The example occlusive implant includes an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the expandable framework includes a plurality of strut members circumferentially spaced around a longitudinal axis of the expandable framework, wherein one or more of the plurality of strut members includes a first twisted portion and a face portion. The occlusive implant also includes a plurality of fixation members disposed along the face portion of one or more of the plurality of strut members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler
  • Publication number: 20220117608
    Abstract: A left atrial appendage closure implant may include a support frame including a first bend extending from a proximal collar to a second bend, a first segment extending from the second bend to a third bend, a second segment extending from the third bend to a fourth bend, and a third segment extending from the fourth bend to a distal collar, wherein the support frame is actuatable from a first constrained position to a second flowering position to a third mid-deployment position to a fourth unconstrained position. An implant may include a self-expanding support frame having a circumference and a central longitudinal axis, a membrane disposed over at least a portion of the support frame, and a plurality of anchors arranged into a first row and a second row such that the first row and the second row form a staggered pattern about the circumference of the support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Tischler, Christopher J. Clark, Dennis A. Peiffer, Thyna M. Chau
  • Patent number: 11241237
    Abstract: A left atrial appendage closure implant may include a support frame including a first bend extending from a proximal collar to a second bend, a first segment extending from the second bend to a third bend, a second segment extending from the third bend to a fourth bend, and a third segment extending from the fourth bend to a distal collar, wherein the support frame is actuatable from a first constrained position to a second flowering position to a third mid-deployment position to a fourth unconstrained position. An implant may include a self-expanding support frame having a circumference and a central longitudinal axis, a membrane disposed over at least a portion of the support frame, and a plurality of anchors arranged into a first row and a second row such that the first row and the second row form a staggered pattern about the circumference of the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Tischler, Christopher J. Clark, Dennis A. Peiffer, Thyna M. Chau
  • Patent number: 11020123
    Abstract: An example occlusive implant is disclosed. The example occlusive implant includes a framework including a projection and a cushioning member coupled to the framework, the cushioning member including a first end region and a second end region opposite the first end region. Additionally, the first end region is coupled to the projection, the second end region is coupled to the framework and the cushioning member includes a curved portion designed to minimize trauma to a target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Tischler
  • Publication number: 20200178981
    Abstract: An implant for occluding a left atrial appendage may include an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, an occlusive element disposed on the expandable framework, and a sealing member spaced apart proximally from the expandable framework by a gap distance. A system for occluding a left atrial appendage may further include a delivery sheath and a core wire releasably secured to the implant. A method for occluding a left atrial appendage may include advancing the implant to the left atrial appendage, deploying the expandable framework within the left atrial appendage, shifting the expandable framework into the expanded configuration within the left atrial appendage, and deploying the sealing member proximate an ostium of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, Brian Joseph Tischler, Joshua Mark Inouye, David John Onushko
  • Publication number: 20200060849
    Abstract: A medical implant including an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the expandable framework comprising a plurality of interconnected struts defining a plurality of cells; and an occlusive element connected to the expandable framework and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The expandable framework may include a plurality of securement members projecting from the plurality of interconnected struts. One of the inner surface or the outer surface of the occlusive element may be in contact with the plurality of interconnected struts, and the other of the inner surface and the outer surface not in contact with the plurality of interconnected struts may lie against an opposing surface of each of the plurality of securement members. A tip portion of the plurality of securement members may not extend radially outward of the plurality of interconnected struts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Dennis A. Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20190298380
    Abstract: An example occlusive implant is disclosed. The example occlusive implant includes an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the expandable framework includes a plurality of strut members circumferentially spaced around a longitudinal axis of the expandable framework, wherein one or more of the plurality of strut members includes a first twisted portion and a face portion. The occlusive implant also includes a plurality of fixation members disposed along the face portion of one or more of the plurality of strut members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler
  • Publication number: 20190125362
    Abstract: An example occlusive implant is disclosed. The example occlusive implant includes a framework including a projection and a cushioning member coupled to the framework, the cushioning member including a first end region and a second end region opposite the first end region. Additionally, the first end region is coupled to the projection, the second end region is coupled to the framework and the cushioning member includes a curved portion designed to minimize trauma to a target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Tischler
  • Publication number: 20180310925
    Abstract: An occlusive implant system may include a catheter having a lumen extending from a proximal opening to a distal opening, a core wire slidably disposed within the lumen, and an occlusive implant having an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and an occlusive element disposed on the expandable framework. The expandable framework may include a plurality of anchor members extending radially outward from the expandable framework, at least some of the plurality of anchor members each have a barb projecting circumferentially therefrom. The occlusive implant may be releasably connected to a distal portion of the core wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, Brian Joseph Tischler, Dennis A. Peiffer