Patents by Inventor David M. Flynn
David M. Flynn 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: 11074760Abstract: A computer-implemented medical visualization method includes identifying a three-dimensional model of an anatomical item of a particular mammal; displaying a moving animation of the three-dimensional model, the moving animation created from multiple frames from imaging of the anatomical item over a short time period to capture movement of the anatomical item; displaying one or more non-moving views of the three-dimensional model while the moving animation is being displayed; and in response to receiving inputs from a user, changing the displayed moving animation and the one or more non-moving views automatically in coordination with each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
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Patent number: 11026745Abstract: An open-irrigated ablation catheter system includes a catheter body, and an electrode tip body mounted on a distal portion of the catheter body. The electrode tip body includes a proximal end configured for connection to the catheter body and a wall defining an open interior region and including one or more irrigation ports. The wall is conductive for delivering radio frequency (RF) energy. The catheter system further includes a proximal insert positioned partially within the catheter body and at least partially within the proximal end of the electrode tip body. The proximal insert includes a fluid inlet for receiving a cooling fluid delivered via the catheter body. The proximal insert forms a flow path configured to direct the cooling fluid from the fluid inlet to cool the distal portion of the catheter body and to cool a junction of the catheter body and the electrode tip body.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed IncInventors: Ismail Guler, Darrell L. Rankin, David M. Flynn, Robbie Halvorson, Mark D. Mirigian
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Patent number: 10796495Abstract: A computer-implemented method for medical device modeling includes accessing an electronic definition for a model of a three-dimensional item and an electronic definition of a three-dimensional spline relating to an internal anatomical volume; determining, with a computer-based finite element analysis system and using the electronic definitions, stresses created by the three-dimensional item along the three-dimensional spline, for different points along the three-dimensional spline; and displaying stress data generated by the finite element analysis system with a visualization system, the display of the stress data indicating levels of stress on portions of the three-dimensional item at particular locations along the three-dimensional spline.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan, Chi-Lun Lin
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Publication number: 20200205905Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems including user interface features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included. The system can include a first video processing circuit, a first central processing circuit, a first communications circuit, and a first user-interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The first user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a first user. One or more graphical representations of one or more other users who are viewing the same three-dimensional model can also be included, wherein each of the one or more graphical representations identify individual users amongst the one or more other users. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Patent number: 10592067Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems with primary/secondary interaction features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included. The system can include a first video processing circuit and a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit. The system can also include a first communications circuit. The system can also include a primary user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The primary user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a primary user. The primary user interface can include a command interface object, wherein engagement can cause a secondary user interface to begin mirroring the perspective of the primary user on the three-dimensional model of the subject's anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Patent number: 10585552Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems including user interface features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included having a first video processing circuit, a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit, a first communications circuit in communication with the first central processing circuit, and a first user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The first user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a first user. The first user interface can further include one or more user representations representing one or more other users, the user representations superimposed within the three-dimensional model, wherein each of the one or more user representations are visually distinct from one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Patent number: 10230206Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a housing and a header mounted to the housing, the header including a header body having a bore with an electrical contact located within the bore, wherein the electrical contact includes a helical coil spring having an axial bore, wherein the axial bore of the helical coil spring is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the bore.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: David M. Flynn
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Publication number: 20180168724Abstract: An open-irrigated ablation catheter system includes a catheter body, and an electrode tip body mounted on a distal portion of the catheter body. The electrode tip body includes a proximal end configured for connection to the catheter body and a wall defining an open interior region and including one or more irrigation ports. The wall is conductive for delivering radio frequency (RF) energy. The catheter system further includes a proximal insert positioned partially within the catheter body and at least partially within the proximal end of the electrode tip body. The proximal insert includes a fluid inlet for receiving a cooling fluid delivered via the catheter body. The proximal insert forms a flow path configured to direct the cooling fluid from the fluid inlet to cool the distal portion of the catheter body and to cool a junction of the catheter body and the electrode tip body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Ismail Guler, Darrell L. Rankin, David M. Flynn, Robbie Halvorson, Mark D. Mirigian
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Publication number: 20180137690Abstract: A computer-implemented method for medical device modeling includes accessing an electronic definition for a model of a three-dimensional item and an electronic definition of a three-dimensional spline relating to an internal anatomical volume; determining, with a computer-based finite element analysis system and using the electronic definitions, stresses created by the three-dimensional item along the three-dimensional spline, for different points along the three-dimensional spline; and displaying stress data generated by the finite element analysis system with a visualization system, the display of the stress data indicating levels of stress on portions of the three-dimensional item at particular locations along the three-dimensional spline.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan, Chi-Lun Lin
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Publication number: 20180122150Abstract: A computer-implemented medical visualization method includes identifying a three-dimensional model of an anatomical item of a particular mammal; displaying a moving animation of the three-dimensional model, the moving animation created from multiple frames from imaging of the anatomical item over a short time period to capture movement of the anatomical item; displaying one or more non-moving views of the three-dimensional model while the moving animation is being displayed; and in response to receiving inputs from a user, changing the displayed moving animation and the one or more non-moving views automatically in coordination with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
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Publication number: 20180046355Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems including user interface features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included having a first video processing circuit, a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit, a first communications circuit in communication with the first central processing circuit, and a first user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The first user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a first user. The first user interface can further include one or more user representations representing one or more other users, the user representations superimposed within the three-dimensional model, wherein each of the one or more user representations are visually distinct from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Publication number: 20180046354Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems with primary/secondary interaction features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included. The system can include a first video processing circuit and a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit. The system can also include a first communications circuit. The system can also include a primary user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The primary user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a primary user. The primary user interface can include a command interface object, wherein engagement can cause a secondary user interface to begin mirroring the perspective of the primary user on the three-dimensional model of the subject's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Patent number: 9886797Abstract: A computer-implemented medical visualization method includes identifying a three-dimensional model of an anatomical item of a particular mammal; displaying a moving animation of the three-dimensional model, the moving animation created from multiple frames from imaging of the anatomical item over a short time period to capture movement of the anatomical item; displaying one or more non-moving views of the three-dimensional model while the moving animation is being displayed; and in response to receiving inputs from a user, changing the displayed moving animation and the one or more non-moving views automatically in coordination with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
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Patent number: 9865096Abstract: A computer-implemented method for medical device modeling includes accessing an electronic definition for a model of a three-dimensional item and an electronic definition of a three-dimensional spline relating to an internal anatomical volume; determining, with a computer-based finite element analysis system and using the electronic definitions, stresses created by the three-dimensional item along the three-dimensional spline, for different points along the three-dimensional spline; and displaying stress data generated by the finite element analysis system with a visualization system, the display of the stress data indicating levels of stress on portions of the three-dimensional item at particular locations along the three-dimensional spline.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan, Chi-Lun Lin
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Patent number: 9818231Abstract: A computer-implemented medical visualization method includes identifying a three-dimensional model of an anatomical item of a particular mammal; automatically identifying an open path in three-dimensional space through the anatomical item; fitting a smooth curve to the open path; and displaying the anatomical item and a visual representation of the smooth curve to a user on a three-dimensional imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
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Publication number: 20160134074Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a housing and a header mounted to the housing, the header including a header body having a bore with an electrical contact located within the bore, wherein the electrical contact includes a helical coil spring having an axial bore, wherein the axial bore of the helical coil spring is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: David M. Flynn
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Publication number: 20160045306Abstract: A transcatheter valve frame comprising a valve frame comprising an elongate tubular member having a longitudinal axis and a circumference, the elongate tubular member comprising a plurality of struts interconnected by peaks and valleys that define a closed cell construction comprising a plurality of interconnected cells, the valve frame is formed from a single piece of material comprising a metal or metal alloy, the valve frame having a diameter that increases upon axial compression and the valve frame comprising a locking mechanism integral with the valve frame configured to fix the diameter of the valve frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Sumit Agrawal, Ismail Guler, David M. Flynn, Paul F. Chouinard, Kenneth M. Merdan
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Patent number: 9240648Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a housing and a header mounted to the housing, the header including a header body having a bore with an electrical contact located within the bore, wherein the electrical contact includes a helical coil spring having an axial bore, wherein the axial bore of the helical coil spring is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the bore.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: David M. Flynn
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Publication number: 20150049081Abstract: A computer-implemented medical visualization method includes identifying a three-dimensional model of an anatomical item of a particular mammal; automatically identifying an open path in three-dimensional space through the anatomical item; fitting a smooth curve to the open path; and displaying the anatomical item and a visual representation of the smooth curve to a user on a three-dimensional imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
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Publication number: 20150049083Abstract: A computer-implemented medical visualization method includes identifying a three-dimensional model of an anatomical item of a particular mammal; displaying a moving animation of the three-dimensional model, the moving animation created from multiple frames from imaging of the anatomical item over a short time period to capture movement of the anatomical item; displaying one or more non-moving views of the three-dimensional model while the moving animation is being displayed; and in response to receiving inputs from a user, changing the displayed moving animation and the one or more non-moving views automatically in coordination with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan