Patents by Inventor Craig M. Wilson
Craig M. Wilson 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: 11426196Abstract: An illuminated needle device for performing a heart valve repair includes an outer member and an inner member. The outer member includes a body that has a proximal end and a distal end. The body of the outer member defines a lumen therethrough and the distal end of the body includes a needle. The inner member is slidably disposed within the lumen of the outer member. The inner member includes a distal end that has a radiation emitting element. The illuminated needle device is characterized by the outer and inner members together forming a flexible, elongate shaft, and the inner member being configured to emit radiation from the radiation emitting element from a location proximate to the distal end of the outer member.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: James P. Rohl, Craig M. Wilson, Benn Horrisberger, Carl W. Bauer, Lance A. Freeseman
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Publication number: 20220096794Abstract: Tissue puncture devices, and systems and methods for accessing tissue (e.g., cardiovascular tissue) according to the present disclosure may include a tubular sheath extending along a longitudinal axis, the tubular sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle disposed coaxially in the sheath, the needle having a proximal end and a distal end and being movable along the longitudinal axis of sheath, and a needle control mechanism disposed at the proximal end of the needle, the needle control mechanism being configured to lock the distal end of the needle in a first position retracted within the distal end of the sheath, and release the needle to an unlocked second position such that the distal end of the needle is extendable beyond the distal end of the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Lance A. Freeseman, James P. Rohl, Joel T. Eggert, Eric M. Petersen, Craig M. Wilson, Douglas D. Pagoria, Todd College
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Patent number: 11219743Abstract: Tissue puncture devices, and systems and methods for accessing tissue (e.g., cardiovascular tissue) according to the present disclosure may include a tubular sheath extending along a longitudinal axis, the tubular sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle disposed coaxially in the sheath, the needle having a proximal end and a distal end and being movable along the longitudinal axis of sheath, and a needle control mechanism disposed at the proximal end of the needle, the needle control mechanism being configured to lock the distal end of the needle in a first position retracted within the distal end of the sheath, and release the needle to an unlocked second position such that the distal end of the needle is extendable beyond the distal end of the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Lance A. Freeseman, James P. Rohl, Joel T. Eggert, Eric M. Petersen, Craig M. Wilson, Douglas D. Pagoria, Todd College
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Patent number: 11020228Abstract: Anchor delivery systems and methods for repairing a valve inside a body, such as a heart valve, may include a delivery catheter having a distal end comprised of two or more rotatably coupled knuckles. An anchor delivery mechanism is disposed distally of the two or more knuckles, and includes a first pincer arm having a distal end and a proximal end rotatably coupled to a distal end of the anchor delivery mechanism at a first connection point, and a second pincer arm having a distal end and a proximal end rotatably coupled to the distal end of the anchor delivery mechanism at a second connection point opposite the first connection point. In a closed position, the distal ends of the first and second pincer arms are positioned together. In an open position, the distal ends of the first and second pincer arms are rotated apart from each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James P. Rohl, Joel T. Eggert, Katherine L. Baldwin, Craig M. Wilson, Lance A. Freeseman, James K. Cawthra, Jr., Dennis B. Werner, Daniel Shuey, Jonathan P. Fettig, Todd College, Gurpreet S. Sandhu, Joseph A. Dearani, Aaron Abbott
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Publication number: 20190255285Abstract: Tissue puncture devices, and systems and methods for accessing tissue (e.g., cardiovascular tissue) according to the present disclosure may include a tubular sheath extending along a longitudinal axis, the tubular sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, a needle disposed coaxially in the sheath, the needle having a proximal end and a distal end and being movable along the longitudinal axis of sheath, and a needle control mechanism disposed at the proximal end of the needle, the needle control mechanism being configured to lock the distal end of the needle in a first position retracted within the distal end of the sheath, and release the needle to an unlocked second position such that the distal end of the needle is extendable beyond the distal end of the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Lance A. Freeseman, James P. Rohl, Joel T. Eggert, Eric M. Petersen, Craig M. Wilson, Douglas D. Pagoria, Todd College
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Publication number: 20190159805Abstract: An illuminated needle device for performing a heart valve repair includes an outer member and an inner member. The outer member includes a body that has a proximal end and a distal end. The body of the outer member defines a lumen therethrough and the distal end of the body includes a needle. The inner member is slidably disposed within the lumen of the outer member. The inner member includes a distal end that has a radiation emitting element. The illuminated needle device is characterized by the outer and inner members together forming a flexible, elongate shaft, and the inner member being configured to emit radiation from the radiation emitting element from a location proximate to the distal end of the outer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicants: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCHInventors: JAMES P. ROHL, CRAIG M. WILSON, BENN HORRISBERGER, CARL W. BAUER, LANCE A. FREESEMAN
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Publication number: 20190053903Abstract: Anchor delivery systems and methods for repairing a valve inside a body, such as a heart valve, may include a delivery catheter having a distal end comprised of two or more rotatably coupled knuckles. An anchor delivery mechanism is disposed distally of the two or more knuckles, and includes a first pincer arm having a distal end and a proximal end rotatably coupled to a distal end of the anchor delivery mechanism at a first connection point, and a second pincer arm having a distal end and a proximal end rotatably coupled to the distal end of the anchor delivery mechanism at a second connection point opposite the first connection point. In a closed position, the distal ends of the first and second pincer arms are positioned together. In an open position, the distal ends of the first and second pincer arms are rotated apart from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: James P. Rohl, Joel T. Eggert, Katherine L. Baldwin, Craig M. Wilson, Lance A. Freeseman, James K. Cawthra, JR., Dennis B. Werner, Daniel Shuey, Jonathan P. Fettig, Todd College, Gurpreet S. Sandhu, Joseph A. Dearani, Aaron Abbott
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Patent number: 8640738Abstract: An improved tubing device, preferably for use in the medical industry is provided. The tubing device provides a seamless transport path by using the tubing itself as the transport means without any other internally wetted parts, or connections, to provide a substantial reduction in the number of fluid contact components, and eliminate the need for cutting tubes into segments to be later bonded via tubing connectors. This can reduce the risk of contamination of the transported materials and can also reduce the use of chemicals such as adhesives and bonding agents.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Haemonetics CorporationInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 8262640Abstract: An improved biological fluid filtration system is shown having, seriatim, a blood container, a biological fluid filtration device downstream of the blood container, and a blood receiving container downstream of the biological fluid filtration device; a bypass line is provided to allow fluid communication between the blood container and the blood receiving container, the bypass line includes a loop, the loop of the bypass line being configured to be disposed above the blood container at a sufficient height to prevent the passage of fluid around the leukocyte depletion device; the loop of the bypass line being disposed in a tube support device, the tube support device being configured to support substantially the entire weight of the biological fluid filtration system without substantially crimping said bypass line.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Hemerus Medical LLCInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 8092413Abstract: An improved tubing device, preferably for use in the medical industry is provided. The tubing device provides a seamless transport path by using the tubing itself as the transport means without any other internally wetted parts, or connections, to provide a substantial reduction in the number of fluid contact components, and eliminate the need for cutting tubes into segments to be later bonded via tubing connectors. This can reduce the risk of contamination of the transported materials and can also reduce the use of chemicals such as adhesives and bonding agents.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100108592Abstract: An improved biological fluid filtration system is shown having, seriatim, a blood container, a biological fluid filtration device downstream of the blood container, and a blood receiving container downstream of the biological fluid filtration device; a bypass line is provided to allow fluid communication between the blood container and the blood receiving container, the bypass line includes a loop, the loop of the bypass line being configured to be disposed above the blood container at a sufficient height to prevent the passage of fluid around the leukocyte depletion device; the loop of the bypass line being disposed in a tube support device, the tube support device being configured to support substantially the entire weight of the biological fluid filtration system without substantially crimping said bypass line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: MAJID ZIA, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 7686797Abstract: An improved biological fluid filtration system is shown having, seriatim, a blood container, a biological fluid filtration device downstream of the blood container, and a blood receiving container downstream of the biological fluid filtration device; a bypass line is provided to allow fluid communication between the blood container and the blood receiving container, the bypass line includes a loop, the loop of the bypass line being configured to be disposed above the blood container at a sufficient height to prevent the passage of fluid around the leukocyte depletion device; the loop of the bypass line being disposed in a tube support device, the tube support device being configured to support substantially the entire weight of the biological fluid filtration system without substantially crimping said bypass line.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Hemerus Medical, LLCInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Publication number: 20090270837Abstract: An improved tubing device, preferably for use in the medical industry is provided. The tubing device provides a seamless transport path by using the tubing itself as the transport means without any other internally wetted parts, or connections, to provide a substantial reduction in the number of fluid contact components, and eliminate the need for cutting tubes into segments to be later bonded via tubing connectors. This can reduce the risk of contamination of the transported materials and can also reduce the use of chemicals such as adhesives and bonding agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 7571744Abstract: An improved tubing device, preferably for use in the medical industry is provided. The tubing device provides a seamless transport path by using the tubing itself as the transport means without any other internally wetted parts, or connections, to provide a substantial reduction in the number of fluid contact components, and eliminate the need for cutting tubes into segments to be later bonded via tubing connectors. This can reduce the risk of contamination of the transported materials and can also reduce the use of chemicals such as adhesives and bonding agents.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Hemerus Medical, LLCInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 7303605Abstract: A fluid filter is provided with a snap-together housing for the filter media. The housing is designed with two main parts that are easily snapped together to encapsulate the filter media. The filter housing is substantially cylindrical, and contains an inlet on one end of the filter and an outlet on the opposing end. The filter can be designed so as to be opened for the replacement of the filter media.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 6955700Abstract: A fluid filter is provided with a snap-together housing for the filter media. The housing is designed with two main parts that are easily snapped together to encapsulate the filter media. The filter housing is substantially cylindrical, and contains an inlet on one end of the filter and an outlet on the opposing end. The filter can be designed so as to be opened for the replacement of the filter media.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Hemerus Medical, LLCInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Publication number: 20030046914Abstract: A fluid filter is provided with a snap-together housing for the filter media. The housing is designed with two main parts that are easily snapped together to encapsulate the filter media. The filter housing is substantially cylindrical, and contains an inlet on one end of the filter and an outlet on the opposing end. The filter can be designed so as to be opened for the replacement of the filter media.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Publication number: 20020120224Abstract: An improved tubing device, preferably for use in the medical industry is provided. The tubing device provides a seamless transport path by using the tubing itself as the transport means without any other internally wetted parts, or connections, to provide a substantial reduction in the number of fluid contact components, and eliminate the need for cutting tubes into segments to be later bonded via tubing connectors. This can reduce the risk of contamination of the transported materials and can also reduce the use of chemicals such as adhesives and bonding agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson
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Patent number: 6206182Abstract: An idler roller assembly for a belt conveyor includes a fixed shaft, a roller mounted for rotation about the shaft, and a housing mounted in each end of the roller for rotation therewith. The shaft has a hub portion adjacent each end which hub portion is disposed adjacent the housing. A bearing has an inner race secured to the shaft and an outer race secured to the housing. A unitary co-injected annular seal having a first labyrinth seal portion and a contact seal portion composed of a different material than the first labyrinth seal portion is provided between the bearing and hub portions. The contact seal portion is preferably resiliently deformable and is less rigid than the first labyrinth seal portion. A second labyrinth seal portion cooperates with the first labyrinth seal portion to define a labyrinth passageway which is sealed by the contact seal.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: CWA, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Wilson, James D. Knapick
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Patent number: D475787Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Hemerus Medical, LLCInventors: Majid Zia, Anthony J. Angelo, Craig M. Wilson