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).

  • Patent number: 11074760
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
  • Patent number: 11026745
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
    Inventors: Ismail Guler, Darrell L. Rankin, David M. Flynn, Robbie Halvorson, Mark D. Mirigian
  • Patent number: 10796495
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan, Chi-Lun Lin
  • Publication number: 20200205905
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
  • Patent number: 10592067
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
  • Patent number: 10585552
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
  • Patent number: 10230206
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20180168724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Ismail Guler, Darrell L. Rankin, David M. Flynn, Robbie Halvorson, Mark D. Mirigian
  • Publication number: 20180137690
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan, Chi-Lun Lin
  • Publication number: 20180122150
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
  • Publication number: 20180046355
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
  • Publication number: 20180046354
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
  • Patent number: 9886797
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
  • Patent number: 9865096
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan, Chi-Lun Lin
  • Patent number: 9818231
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
  • Publication number: 20160134074
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: David M. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20160045306
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Sumit Agrawal, Ismail Guler, David M. Flynn, Paul F. Chouinard, Kenneth M. Merdan
  • Patent number: 9240648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20150049081
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Dane Coffey, Daniel F. Keefe, Arthur G. Erdman, Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan
  • Publication number: 20150049083
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Bidne, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, David M. Flynn, Kenneth Matthew Merdan