Patents by Inventor Brock A. Miller
Brock A. Miller 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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Publication number: 20240099574Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) determines whether a set of criteria is satisfied based on eye-related readings collected by a camera of the HMD and wirelessly transmits a set of messages in response to a determination that the set of criteria is satisfied. An attachment includes a set of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and activates the set of LEDs to emit the light at the bleaching intensity in response to receiving the set of messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Heru Inc.Inventors: Mohamed ABOU SHOUSHA, Michael CHEN, Rashed KASHEM, Ece TURHAL, Dawn SMITH, Tom NUZZO, Keith BROCK, Collins OPOKU-BAAH, Mary DURBIN, Alexander Jacob MILLER, Keith Ă“HARA
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Publication number: 20240032991Abstract: An elongated medical sheath is configured to be movable and positionable proximate to a biological feature of a patient. An expandable-and-collapsible support structure is configured to be selectively movable, at least in part, between an interior of the elongated medical sheath and an exterior of the elongated medical sheath. An energy-emitting assembly is supported by the expandable-and-collapsible support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett, Rund Abou-Marie, Kai-Lon Fok, Maria Luk, Ahmad Kamal
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Publication number: 20230389980Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a needle for gaining access to the pericardial cavity of a heart. The needle includes an elongate member (e.g. a main shaft) defining a lumen and a side-port in fluid communication with the lumen; a blunt atraumatic tip for delivering energy for puncturing tissue; and a guiding surface (e.g. a ramp) for directing a device (e.g. a guidewire) through the side-port. The method includes using the needle for tenting a pericardium and delivering energy for puncturing the pericardium, and advancing a guidewire or other device through the needle and into the pericardial cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Rund Abou-Marie
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Patent number: 11801087Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for puncturing tissue, including a surgical introducer with a stiff main body and a flexible tip which can be used with a puncture device to gain epicardial access. The surgical introducer comprises an introducer shaft having a rigid portion and a flexible tip portion. The rigid portion has a metal tube extending to the rigid portion distal end. The flexible tip portion is distal of the metal tube distal end. The flexible tip portion includes a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the second polymer is more flexible than the first polymer. The second polymer extends distally from the metal tube distal end to define a second polymer flexible tip segment. The first polymer extends distally from the second polymer flexible tip segment end to define a flexible tip portion cap.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Medical Device LimitedInventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett, Rund Abou-Marie, Kai-Lon Fok, Maria Luk, Ahmad Kamal
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Patent number: 11766290Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a needle for gaining access to the pericardial cavity of a heart. The needle includes an elongate member (e.g. a main shaft) defining a lumen and a side-port in fluid communication with the lumen; a blunt atraumatic tip for delivering energy for puncturing tissue; and a guiding surface (e.g. a ramp) for directing a device (e.g. a guidewire) through the side-port. The method includes using the needle for tenting a pericardium and delivering energy for puncturing the pericardium, and advancing a guidewire or other device through the needle and into the pericardial cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Medical Device LimitedInventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Rund Abou-Marie
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Publication number: 20230293858Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a guidewire that comprises an elongate member with a proximal and distal portion. The distal portion includes a distal curved portion, ending in a distal tip, and a tapered region that reduces the cross-section from a larger cross-section to a smaller cross-section. The elongate member further includes a plurality of flattened regions positioned at discrete locations along the elongate member. Each of the plurality of flattened regions are separated from one another by an unflattened region whereby when a force is exerted onto the guidewire, the guidewire undergoes bending at the plurality of flattened regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Christian Balkovec, Brock Miller, Yun Uhm, Foss Jiao, Yan Yue
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Publication number: 20230200892Abstract: A system of medical devices includes a radiofrequency generator, a stylet, and an introducer. The stylet includes an elongate shaft having a shaft proximal portion and a shaft distal portion defining a shaft distal end. The shaft is rigid. A radiofrequency puncture electrode is at the shaft distal end. The radiofrequency puncture electrode is electrically connectable to the radiofrequency generator. The introducer includes an elongate tube extending between a tube proximal portion and a tube distal portion defining a tube distal end. The shaft is receivable in the tube with the electrode proud of the tube distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett
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Publication number: 20230200900Abstract: A medical device includes a guidewire extending between a proximal portion defining a proximal end and a distal portion defining a distal end. The distal portion includes a radially expandable part, and the guidewire is movable between a retracted configuration in which the part is radially retracted and an expanded configuration in which the part is radially expanded. The part is radiopaque.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventor: Brock Miller
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Publication number: 20230181236Abstract: A system of medical devices includes a puncture device and an introducer. The puncture device extends from a puncture device proximal end to a puncture device distal end. The puncture device includes a radiofrequency puncture electrode at the puncture device distal end. The electrode is radiopaque. The introducer extends between an introducer proximal end and an introducer distal end. The introducer has a lumen extending therethrough from the introducer proximal end to the introducer distal end. The introducer includes at least a first radiopaque marker associated with the introducer distal end. The puncture device is advanceable through the lumen from the introducer proximal end towards the introducer distal end to position the puncture device in a puncture position in which the radiofrequency puncture electrode is proud of the introducer distal. When the puncture device is in the puncture position, the electrode is spaced distally from the first radiopaque marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett
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Publication number: 20230165625Abstract: An elongated medical needle includes an electrically-insulated elongated body having an outer surface extending between an electrically-insulated distal section and an electrically-insulated proximal section. An insulated electrically-conductive wire is aligned proximately along the outer surface between the electrically-insulated distal section and the electrically-insulated proximal section. An exposed electrically-conductive portion is mounted at the electrically-insulated distal section. The exposed electrically-conductive portion is electrically connected to the insulated electrically-conductive wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Rund Abou Marie, Brock Miller, Christian Balkovec, Berna Erdemir
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Publication number: 20230149067Abstract: A system of medical devices includes an introducer, a puncture device, and an indicator system. The introducer has a lumen extending therethrough from a proximal end thereof a distal end thereof, and includes a first indicator electrode that faces radially inwardly toward the lumen. The puncture device has a radiofrequency puncture electrode at a distal end thereof, and a second indicator electrode that is positioned proximal of the radiofrequency puncture electrode and that faces radially outwardly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett
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Publication number: 20220047324Abstract: A system for pericardial puncture includes a medical device having an elongate shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end, and having a distally facing electrode at the distal end of the shaft. An impedance meter is electrically connectable with the electrode for measuring an impedance associated with the electrode. A display is provided for displaying an indication of a position of the electrode. The indication of the position is based on of the impedance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett, Kai-Lon Fok, Rund Abou-Marie
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Publication number: 20220022914Abstract: A system of medical devices includes a needle, an endoscope, and an introducer. The needle extends between a needle proximal portion and a needle distal portion having a puncturing tip. The endoscope extends between an endoscope proximal portion and an endoscope distal portion having a camera. The introducer is for guiding the needle and the endoscope towards a target location. The introducer extends between an introducer proximal portion and an introducer distal portion and has a first lumen extending therethrough from the introducer proximal portion to the introducer distal portion and a second lumen extending therethrough from the introducer proximal portion to the introducer distal portion. The needle is advanceable through the first lumen to position the puncturing tip proud of the introducer distal portion and the endoscope is advanceable through the second lumen to position the camera proximate the introducer distal portion and outside of the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett, Kai-Lon Fok, Rund Abou-Marie
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Publication number: 20220015804Abstract: A pericardial puncture device includes an introducer, a needle, and an actuator. The introducer has a lumen and extends between an introducer proximal portion defining an introducer proximal end and an introducer distal portion defining an introducer distal end. The needle is received in the lumen and extends between a needle proximal portion and a needle distal portion having a sharp distal tip. The needle is movable from a retracted configuration to an advanced configuration. In the retracted configuration, the sharp distal tip is within the lumen and shy of the introducer distal end. In the advanced configuration, the sharp distal tip outside of the lumen and proud of the introducer distal end. The actuator includes a handle that is rotatable in a first direction with respect to the introducer to drive movement of the needle from the retracted configuration towards the advanced configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett, Kai-Lon Fok
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Publication number: 20210137584Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for puncturing tissue, including a surgical introducer with a stiff main body and a flexible tip which can be used with a puncture device to gain epicardial access. The surgical introducer comprises an introducer shaft having a rigid portion and a flexible tip portion. The rigid portion has a metal tube extending to the rigid portion distal end. The flexible tip portion is distal of the metal tube distal end. The flexible tip portion includes a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the second polymer is more flexible than the first polymer. The second polymer extends distally from the metal tube distal end to define a second polymer flexible tip segment. The first polymer extends distally from the second polymer flexible tip segment end to define a flexible tip portion cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett, Rund Abou-Marie, Kai-Lon Fok, Maria Luk, Ahmad Kamal
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Publication number: 20210068892Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for puncturing a target tissue. Apparatus includes an elongate puncture device having a tip electrode that is configured for collecting EGMs and for delivering energy for puncturing the target tissue. The method comprising collecting EGMs to indirectly measure and monitor a pressure applied against the target tissue by the elongate puncture device, thereby confirming a position of the tip electrode of the elongate puncture device relative to the target tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Matthew Gravett, Rund Abou-Marie, Maria Luk, Ahmad Kamal
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Publication number: 20200397503Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a needle for gaining access to the pericardial cavity of a heart. The needle includes an elongate member (e.g. a main shaft) defining a lumen and a side-port in fluid communication with the lumen; a blunt atraumatic tip for delivering energy for puncturing tissue; and a guiding surface (e.g. a ramp) for directing a device (e.g. a guidewire) through the side-port. The method includes using the needle for tenting a pericardium and delivering energy for puncturing the pericardium, and advancing a guidewire or other device through the needle and into the pericardial cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Rund Abou-Marie
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Patent number: 10779883Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a needle for gaining access to the pericardial cavity of a heart. The needle includes an elongate member (e.g. a main shaft) defining a lumen and a side-port in communication with the lumen; a blunt atraumatic tip for delivering energy for puncturing tissue; and a guiding surface (e.g. a ramp) for directing a device (e.g. a guidewire) through the side-port. The method includes using the needle for tenting a pericardium and delivering energy for puncturing the pericardium, and advancing a guidewire or other device through the needle and into the pericardial cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Baylis Medical Company Inc.Inventors: John Paul Urbanski, Brock Miller, Rund Abou-Marie
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Publication number: 20200171605Abstract: A three-dimensional structure is formed when layers of a material are deposited onto a substrate and scanned with a high energy beam to at least partially melt each layer of the material. Upon scanning the layers at predetermined locations at least a first segment overlapping a second segment and underlapping a third segment is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Thomas Francis McCarthy, Brock Miller, Robin Stamp, Yuri Zaitsev, Robert W. Klein, Marc Esformes, David Markel, Amit Mistry, Joseph Robinson
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Patent number: 10596660Abstract: A three-dimensional structure is formed when layers of a material are deposited onto a substrate and scanned with a high energy beam to at least partially melt each layer of the material. Upon scanning the layers at predetermined locations at least a first segment overlapping a second segment and underlapping a third segment is formed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Thomas Francis McCarthy, Brock Miller, Robin Stamp, Yuri Zaitsev, Robert Klein, Mark Esformes, David Markel, Amit Mistry, Joseph Robinson