Patents by Inventor David Raab

David Raab 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: 11925356
    Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The medical device also includes a plurality of spine members coupled to the expandable member, the plurality of spine members spaced circumferentially around an outer surface of the expandable member. Additionally, the medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity, wherein the plurality of spine members are configured to position the medical device within an opening of the left atrial appendage and wherein the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, John M. Edgell, Jose A. Meregotte, Steven R. Larsen, David Raab, Peter John Hoffman, David John Onushko
  • Patent number: 11890018
    Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The example medical device includes at least one fixation member having a first end and a second end coupled to the expandable member. The at least one fixation member is configured to move from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration in response to an expansion of the expandable member. Additionally, the example medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity and the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, Uchenna Junior Agu, David John Onushko, Lloyd Radman, Jose A. Meregotte, John M. Edgell, David Raab, Joshua Mark Inouye
  • Patent number: 11877753
    Abstract: Delivery systems for liquid embolics and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include a catheter and one or more retention elements to limit migration of the liquid embolic to non-target sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Connolly, Gary Pederson, Mary-Claire Anderson, Patrick Haverkost, David Raab, Mark Smith
  • Patent number: 11723518
    Abstract: A direct visualization catheter includes a handle, a balloon, an elongate shaft, and a camera assembly. The elongate shaft has a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The proximal end is coupled to the handle. The distal end is coupled to the balloon and defines a longitudinal axis. The camera assembly is coupled to the distal end of the elongate shaft and is disposed within the balloon. The camera assembly includes a camera and an adjustment mechanism for varying a configuration of the camera relative to the distal end of the elongate shaft between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The camera faces primarily in a radial direction in the delivery configuration and the camera faces primarily in an axial direction in the deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, Adam D. Grovender, Eric M. Petersen, David Raab, Mark S. Smith, Cass A. Hanson, Timothy A. Ostroot
  • Publication number: 20230218300
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a delivery device for delivering a detachable medical implant that comprises an elongated delivery member and a first engagement portion. The first engagement portion comprises a first proximal-facing surface, a first distal-facing surface, and a first lumen that is configured to accommodate an activation wire, wherein at least 50% of a surface area of the first proximal-facing surface is angled away from a proximal end of the first engagement portion. In other aspects, the present disclosure provides a medical delivery system comprising: such a delivery device; an implantable device comprising a medical device portion and a second engagement portion, the second engagement portion comprising a second lumen configured to accommodate an activation wire, a second proximal-facing surface and a second distal-facing surface; and an activation wire. Other aspects pertain to methods of medical device delivery using such a medical delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James Anderson, David Raab, Derek Sutermeister, Cass Hanson, Timothy Ostroot
  • Patent number: 11622770
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a delivery device for delivering a detachable medical implant that comprises an elongated delivery member and a first engagement portion. The first engagement portion comprises a first proximal-facing surface, a first distal-facing surface, and a first lumen that is configured to accommodate an activation wire, wherein at least 50% of a surface area of the first proximal-facing surface is angled away from a proximal end of the first engagement portion. In other aspects, the present disclosure provides a medical delivery system comprising: such a delivery device; an implantable device comprising a medical device portion and a second engagement portion, the second engagement portion comprising a second lumen configured to accommodate an activation wire, a second proximal-facing surface and a second distal-facing surface; and an activation wire. Other aspects pertain to methods of medical device delivery using such a medical delivery system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James Anderson, David Raab, Derek Sutermeister, Cass Hanson, Timothy Ostroot
  • Publication number: 20230026471
    Abstract: A transport and delivery system which may be used for injectable materials such as radioactive injectables. The system includes a base configured to hold a material transport device containing the injectable material, and a cover including a material delivery system and a material access device. The cover is configured to be mated over the base to result in alignment of the material access device with the material transport device to allow the material delivery system to deliver the injectable materials from within the material transport device to a patient. A priming cap may be provided to facilitate priming of the material delivery system and material access device to be substantially airless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Haverkost, Joel N. Groff, David Raab, Scott McGhee, Mark Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20220378438
    Abstract: Expandable occlusive plugs and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include a tubular body bearing multiple slits defining leaves, which expand radially outward when the ends of the device are brought toward one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick A. Haverkost, Joel N. Groff, Kent David Harrison, Joseph Michael Connolly, Gary John Pederson, JR., Mary-Claire Anderson, David Raab
  • Patent number: 11497898
    Abstract: Catheters with weeping balloons can be used for various medical purposes. For example, in some embodiments provided herein weeping balloons are used for catheter visualization devices. In some embodiments, weeping balloons are used to deliver therapeutic agents. Weeping balloons can include openings of a selected size and shape through which a fluid gradually flows or “weeps.” The design of the openings can affect performance characteristics such as, but not limited to, fluid flow rate, tear resistance, and mitigation of counter-flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Mayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, David Raab, Adam David Grovender, Roger W. McGowan
  • Publication number: 20220313270
    Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region and a second end region. The expandable member comprises at least one inflation cavity and at least one valve member configured to selectively seal the inflation cavity. A first inflation media may be disposed within the at least one inflation cavity and a second inflation media may be disposed within the at least one inflation cavity. The second inflation media may be different from the first inflation media. The expandable member may be configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Mark Inouye, David John Onushko, James M. Anderson, Jose A. Meregotte, David Raab, Steven R. Larsen, John M. Edgell, Nicholas Lee Tassoni
  • Patent number: 11432821
    Abstract: Expandable occlusive plugs and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include a tubular body bearing multiple slits defining leaves, which expand radially outward when the ends of the device are brought toward one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Haverkost, Joel Groff, Kent Harrison, Joseph Connolly, Gary Pederson, Mary-Claire Anderson, David Raab
  • Publication number: 20220039801
    Abstract: Delivery systems for liquid embolics and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include a catheter and one or more retention elements to limit migration of the liquid embolic to non-target sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph CONNOLLY, Gary Pederson, Mary-Claire Anderson, Patrick Haverkost, David Raab, Mark Smith
  • Publication number: 20220000488
    Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The example medical device includes at least one fixation member having a first end and a second end coupled to the expandable member. The at least one fixation member is configured to move from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration in response to an expansion of the expandable member. Additionally, the example medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity and the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, Uchenna Junior Agu, David John Onushko, Lloyd Radman, Jose A. Meregotte, John M. Edgell, David Raab, Joshua Mark Inouye
  • Patent number: 11129969
    Abstract: Loading tools for use with medical devices are disclosed. An example loading tool may be suitable for use with a drug-coated expandable medical device. The loading tool may include a tubular sleeve having a distal end region, a proximal end region, and a lumen extending therethrough. The distal end region may include a reduced distal tip designed to interact with a hemostasis valve having a resilient seal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary John Pederson, Jr., Katherine Stryker Brodeen Routh, Daniel J. Gregorich, Jordan Pollack, James M. Anderson, David Raab
  • Patent number: 11123079
    Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The example medical device includes at least one fixation member having a first end and a second end coupled to the expandable member. The at least one fixation member is configured to move from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration in response to an expansion of the expandable member. Additionally, the example medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity and the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, Uchenna Junior Agu, David John Onushko, Lloyd Radman, Jose A. Meregotte, John M. Edgell, David Raab, Joshua Mark Inouye
  • Patent number: 11090058
    Abstract: Delivery systems for liquid embolics and methods of using them are disclosed. The devices generally include a catheter and one or more retention elements to limit migration of the liquid embolic to non-target sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Connolly, Gary Pederson, Mary-Claire Anderson, Patrick A. Haverkost, David Raab, Mark Smith
  • Publication number: 20210169491
    Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The medical device also includes a plurality of spine members coupled to the expandable member, the plurality of spine members spaced circumferentially around an outer surface of the expandable member. Additionally, the medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity, wherein the plurality of spine members are configured to position the medical device within an opening of the left atrial appendage and wherein the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Anderson, John M. Edgell, Jose A. Meregotte, Steven R. Larsen, David Raab, Peter John Hoffman, David John Onushko
  • Patent number: 11026719
    Abstract: An introducer sheath may include a tubular member comprising an inner layer and an outer layer coaxially disposed about a central longitudinal axis of the introducer sheath, the tubular member being configured to shift between an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration. The inner layer may be circumferentially discontinuous along at least a portion of its length. At least a first portion of the inner layer may be configured to move circumferentially relative to the outer layer when shifting between the unexpanded and expanded configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Richmon Thoreson, Adam David Grovender, Scott Solberg, David Raab, Benjamin Philip Gundale, Ross A. Olson, James M. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20210155940
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid modifications for a directed expression modulation by the targeted insertion or removal of CpG dinucleotides. The invention also relates to modified nucleic acids and expression vectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Frank NOTKA, Marcus GRAF, Doris BAUMANN, Ralf WAGNER, David RAAB
  • Patent number: 10953196
    Abstract: A hub assembly for connection to a medical device. The hub assembly may comprises an outer component having a proximal end, a distal end, and a cavity extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The hub assembly may further include an insert having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end positioned at least in part within the cavity of the outer component. The insert may have a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof. The outer component may be formed from a first material and the insert may be formed from a second material different from the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: David Raab, Ajay Gupta, Mark S. Smith, James M. Anderson, Ken Fredrikson