Patents by Inventor David B. Wells

David B. Wells 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).

  • Patent number: 12213650
    Abstract: Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and reusable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. the catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. McWeeney, Michael S. H. Chu, Jozef Slanda, Benjamin E. Morris, David W. Robertson, David I. Freed, James F. Schuermann, John B. Golden, Brian Keith Wells, Jesse Leonard Farris, III, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., Todd A. Hall, Yem Chin, Mark L. Adams
  • Patent number: 8065177
    Abstract: A method for completing a project includes several steps. A request for completing a project is received, including first information regarding the project. At least one person for completing the project is determined based on the first information. Second information regarding the project is also received, and instructions for completing the project are identified based on analysis of the second information. The instructions include a plurality of actions to be performed by the at least one person, including the creation of at least one document using a standardized template. The performance of the actions by the at least one person in completing the project is automatically tracked. A system suitable for performing the method is also disclosed, including a processor, a memory, and several components for performing the steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Kendall Puccio, David B. Wells, Linda Wheeler, Cliff Deen, Bill Bradlyn, Sharon McCollom
  • Publication number: 20090030711
    Abstract: A method for completing a project includes several steps. A request for completing a project is received, including first information regarding the project. At least one person for completing the project is determined based on the first information. Second information regarding the project is also received, and instructions for completing the project are identified based on analysis of the second information. The instructions include a plurality of actions to be performed by the at least one person, including the creation of at least one document using a standardized template. The performance of the actions by the at least one person in completing the project is automatically tracked. A system suitable for performing the method is also disclosed, including a processor, a memory, and several components for performing the steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Kendall Puccio, David B. Wells, Linda Wheeler, Cliff Deen, Bill Bradlyn, Sharon McCollom