Patents by Inventor Christopher Benning
Christopher Benning 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: 20250082361Abstract: A device includes an access cannula, a puncturing element, a handle. The access cannula includes a lumen extending therethrough. The access cannula is sized and shaped to extend through an endoscopic shaft to a target tissue within a living body. The puncturing element is sized and shaped to extend through the lumen of the access cannula and distally out a distal end of the access cannula. The handle includes a handle body and a mechanism for advancing the access cannula from a proximal position relative to the puncturing element, where a puncturing tip of the puncturing element is exposed distal to a distal end of the access cannula, to a distal 10 position relative to the puncturing element, where the distal end of the access cannula covers the puncturing tip of the puncturing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Ramin N. TEHRANI, Christopher A. BENNING, Gregory Thomas HUGHES
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Patent number: 12232696Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2024Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. Golden, John O. McWeeney, Christopher A. Benning, Robert Castoldi, John F. Howard, Brian Intoccia, Gary Kappel, William L. Churchill
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Publication number: 20250057516Abstract: A biopsy device may include a first jaw having a first distal tip configured to pierce tissue, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between a closed configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are axially aligned, and an open configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are offset from one another, the second jaw having a second distal tip proximal to the first distal tip in the closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. BENNING, Adam Charles BECHTOLD, Scott E. BRECHBIEL, Paul J. SMITH, Jeffrey V. BEAN, John B. GOLDEN, Barry WEITZNER
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Patent number: 12220103Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. Golden, John O. McWeeney, Christopher A. Benning, Robert Castoldi, John F. Howard, Brian Intoccia, Gary Kappel, William L. Churchill
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Publication number: 20250040791Abstract: A medical system may include a fluid source, a fluid reservoir, and a valve. The valve may be coupled to the fluid source and the fluid reservoir so as to permit fluid flow between the fluid source and the fluid reservoir. The valve may include a first opening configured to receive a medical instrument. Upon insertion of the medical instrument into the first opening of the valve, the medical instrument may be lubricated with a fluid from the fluid source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Nicholas ROBAKIEWICZ, Christopher A. BENNING, Ryan V. WALES, Scott E. BRECHBIEL, John B. GOLDEN, Paul SMITH
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Patent number: 12185977Abstract: A device includes an access cannula, a puncturing element, a handle. The access cannula includes a lumen extending therethrough. The access cannula is sized and shaped to extend through an endoscopic shaft to a target tissue within a living body. The puncturing element is sized and shaped to extend through the lumen of the access cannula and distally out a distal end of the access cannula. The handle includes a handle body and a mechanism for advancing the access cannula from a proximal position relative to the puncturing element, where a puncturing tip of the puncturing element is exposed distal to a distal end of the access cannula, to a distal position relative to the puncturing element, where the distal end of the access cannula covers the puncturing tip of the puncturing element.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ramin N. Tehrani, Christopher A. Benning, Gregory Thomas Hughes
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Patent number: 12167841Abstract: A biopsy device may include a first jaw having a first distal tip configured to pierce tissue, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between a closed configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are axially aligned, and an open configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are offset from one another, the second jaw having a second distal tip proximal to the first distal tip in the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Benning, Adam Charles Bechtold, Scott E. Brechbiel, Paul J. Smith, Jeffrey V. Bean, John B. Golden, Barry Weitzner
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Publication number: 20240315535Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. GOLDEN, John O. McWEENEY, Christopher A. BENNING, Robert CASTOLDI, John F. HOWARD, Brian INTOCCIA, Gary KAPPEL, William L. CHURCHILL
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Publication number: 20240306902Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a flow of fluid to an endoscope. An illustrative container, manifold, and tubing set arranged and configured to couple to an endoscope may comprise a fluid container, a manifold fluidly coupled to the fluid container, and one or more tubing sets coupled to the manifold. The manifold may include an irrigation conduit for providing irrigation fluid from the fluid container to the endoscope, a lens wash chamber configured to receive liquid from the irrigation conduit. In some cases, the manifold may include a pressurized chamber and an adjustable barrier or divider between the pressurized chamber and the lens wash chamber. The adjustable barrier or divider may adjust to push liquid through an outlet in communication with the lens wash chamber in response to the pressurized chamber receiving pressurized gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Scott Edward Corbeil, Ryan V. Wales, Ryan Evers, James J. Scutti, Christopher A. Benning
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Patent number: 12023002Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. Golden, John O. McWeeney, Christopher A. Benning, Robert Castoldi, John F. Howard, Brian Intoccia, Gary Kappel, William L. Churchill
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Patent number: 12023003Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2024Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. Golden, John O. McWeeney, Christopher A. Benning, Robert Castoldi, John F. Howard, Brian Intoccia, Gary Kappel, William L. Churchill
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Publication number: 20240197158Abstract: A medical device, configured for insertion into a body, may include an elongate member extending from a proximal end to a distal end, where the distal end may be configured to be positioned inside the body. The medical device may also include an imaging device positioned at the distal end. The medical device may further include a plurality of light sources positioned at the distal end, wherein a characteristic of light delivered through a first light source may be controlled independent of the characteristic of light delivered through a second light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2024Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. BENNING, Paul Daniel AQUILINO
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Publication number: 20240164620Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. GOLDEN, John O. McWEENEY, Christopher A. BENNING, Robert CASTOLDI, John F. HOWARD, Brian INTOCCIA, Gary KAPPEL, William L. CHURCHILL
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Patent number: 11957307Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. Golden, John O. McWeeney, Christopher A. Benning, Robert Castoldi, John F. Howard, Brian Intoccia, Gary Kappel, William L. Churchill
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Patent number: 11944274Abstract: A medical device, configured for insertion into a body, may include an elongate member extending from a proximal end to a distal end, where the distal end may be configured to be positioned inside the body. The medical device may also include an imaging device positioned at the distal end. The medical device may further include a plurality of light sources positioned at the distal end, wherein a characteristic of light delivered through a first light source may be controlled independent of the characteristic of light delivered through a second light source.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Benning, Paul Daniel Aquilino
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Publication number: 20240090920Abstract: A device includes an access cannula, a puncturing element, a handle. The access cannula includes a lumen extending therethrough. The access cannula is sized and shaped to extend through an endoscopic shaft to a target tissue within a living body. The puncturing element is sized and shaped to extend through the lumen of the access cannula and distally out a distal end of the access cannula. The handle includes a handle body and a mechanism for advancing the access cannula from a proximal position relative to the puncturing element, where a puncturing tip of the puncturing element is exposed distal to a distal end of the access cannula, to a distal position relative to the puncturing element, where the distal end of the access cannula covers the puncturing tip of the puncturing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Ramin N. TEHRANI, Christopher A. BENNING, Gregory Thomas HUGHES
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Publication number: 20240049948Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. GOLDEN, John O. McWEENEY, Christopher A. BENNING, Robert CASTOLDI, John F. HOWARD, Brian INTOCCIA, Gary KAPPEL, William L. CHURCHILL
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Patent number: 11871962Abstract: A device includes an access cannula, a puncturing element, a handle. The access cannula includes a lumen extending therethrough. The access cannula is sized and shaped to extend through an endoscopic shaft to a target tissue within a living body. The puncturing element is sized and shaped to extend through the lumen of the access cannula and distally out a distal end of the access cannula. The handle includes a handle body and a mechanism for advancing the access cannula from a proximal position relative to the puncturing element, where a puncturing tip of the puncturing element is exposed distal to a distal end of the access cannula, to a distal position relative to the puncturing element, where the distal end of the access cannula covers the puncturing tip of the puncturing element.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Ramin N. Tehrani, Christopher A. Benning, Gregory Thomas Hughes
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Publication number: 20230404371Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. GOLDEN, John O. McWEENEY, Christopher A. BENNING, Robert CASTOLDI, John F. HOWARD, Brian INTOCCIA, Gary KAPPEL, William L. CHURCHILL
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Patent number: 11786109Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John B. Golden, John O. McWeeney, Christopher A. Benning, Robert Castoldi, John F. Howard, Brian Intoccia, Gary Kappel, William L. Churchill