Patents by Inventor Brian K. McCollum
Brian K. McCollum 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: 10849744Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Chang, Brian K. McCollum, Michael J. Conroy
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Patent number: 10531952Abstract: 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: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David J. Paul, Benjamin T. Sutton, Brian K. McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel K. Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20180214266Abstract: 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: January 23, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: David J. Paul, Benjamin T. Sutton, Brian K. McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel K. Hildebrand
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Patent number: 9872768Abstract: 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: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David J. Paul, Benjamin T. Sutton, Brian K. McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel K. Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20170281329Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.Inventors: Robert T. Chang, Brian K. McCollum, Michael J. Conroy
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Patent number: 9707077Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Chang, Brian K. McCollum, Michael J. Conroy
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Publication number: 20170027693Abstract: 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: June 6, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: David J. Paul, Benjamin T. Sutton, Brian K. McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel K. Hildebrand
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Patent number: 9358110Abstract: 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 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: David J. Paul, Benjamin T. Sutton, Brian K. McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel K. Hildebrand
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Patent number: 9161856Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilize its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Octavian Iancea, Brian K. McCollum, Andres D. Tomas
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Publication number: 20150005873Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Robert T. Chang, Brian K. McCollum, Michael J. Conroy
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Patent number: 8851286Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a vessel for holding replacement heart valves and associated positioning and installation apparatus which is configured and adapted to contain a biocidal sterilization fluid during and following exposure of a delivery system for the replacement heart valve to sterilization by ionizing radiation and methods of use therefor. The vessel includes a shield which limits exposure of biologically derived material therein to radiation. The vessel also provides a storage and shipping container for the replacement heart valve in which the biologically derived material is maintained in a sterile fluid environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Chang, Brian K. McCollum, Michael J. Conroy
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Publication number: 20140114405Abstract: 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 31, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SADRA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: David J. Paul, Benjamin T. Sutton, Brian K. McCollum, Brian D. Brandt, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin, Amr Salahieh, Daniel K. Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20130319428Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilise its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Lionel M. NELSON, Octavian IANCEA, Brian K. McCOLLUM, Andres D. TOMAS
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Patent number: 8522790Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilize its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Octavian Iancea, Brian K. McCollum, Andres D. Tomas
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Publication number: 20120240940Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for resisting posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. The systems and methods employ a first structure that can be placed either in or on a tongue within an oral cavity and/or in a region of hyoid muscle. The first structure includes a ferromagnetic material. The systems and methods employ a second structure that can be placed either in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity and/or in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity in a desired relationship with the first structure. The second structure includes a magnetic material that magnetically interacts with the ferromagnetic material by attracting the ferromagnetic material, thereby resisting posterior movement of the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: JOE PARASCHAC, RYAN P. BOUCHER, EDWARD M. GILLIS, OCTAVIAN IANCEA, ANDREW W. KRAMER, BRIAN K. MCCOLLUM, SCOTT A. MCGILL, LIONEL M. NELSON, Andres D. Tomas
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Patent number: 8020560Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for resisting posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. The systems and methods employ a first structure that can be placed either in or on a tongue within an oral cavity and/or in a region of hyoid muscle. The first structure includes a ferromagnetic material. The systems and methods employ a second structure that can be placed either in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity and/or in or on external tissue outside the oral cavity in a desired relationship with the first structure. The second structure includes a magnetic material that magnetically interacts with the ferromagnetic material by attracting the ferromagnetic material, thereby resisting posterior movement of the tongue.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Joe Paraschac, Ryan P. Boucher, Edward M. Gillis, Octavian Iancea, Andrew W. Kramer, Brian K. McCollum, Scott A. McGill, Lionel M. Nelson, Andres D. Tomas