Patents by Inventor Douglas D. Pagoria
Douglas D. Pagoria 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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Publication number: 20220296881Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to electroporation systems and utilizing algorithms for electroporation pulse delivery including a patient's EKG/EGM monitoring. In some embodiments, an electroporation delivery system may include an electrocardiogram operatively connected to a processing device and a memory. One or more sensors may be operatively connected to the electrocardiogram for measuring electrical activity QRS complex of a patient's heart. One or more electrodes for treatment may be disposed in, at, or near the patient's heart, the one or more electrodes operatively connected to a pulse delivery mechanism. The electroporation delivery system may be configured to determine whether an electroporation pulse is deliverable to a patient based on the electrocardiogram.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Samuel J. Asirvatham, Suraj Kapa, Sarah M. Gruba, Douglas D. Pagoria, James P. Rohl, Chance M. Witt, Ammar M. Killu, Niyada Naksuk
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Patent number: 11389642Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to electroporation systems and utilizing algorithms for electroporation pulse delivery including a patient's EKG/EGM monitoring. In some embodiments, an electroporation delivery system may include an electrocardiogram operatively connected to a processing device and a memory. One or more sensors may be operatively connected to the electrocardiogram for measuring electrical activity QRS complex of a patient's heart. One or more electrodes for treatment may be disposed in, at, or near the patient's heart, the one or more electrodes operatively connected to a pulse delivery mechanism. The electroporation delivery system may be configured to determine whether an electroporation pulse is deliverable to a patient based on the electrocardiogram.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignees: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Samuel J. Asirvatham, Suraj Kapa, Sarah M. Gruba, Douglas D. Pagoria, James P. Rohl, Chance M. Witt, Ammar M. Killu, Niyada Naksuk
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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: 10864354Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for crossing a tissue region may include a catheter and a tip section arranged therewith. The tip section may be configured to puncture the tissue region and create an opening therein, dilate the opening in the tissue region, and pass through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Joseph E. Adriaens, Douglas D. Pagoria, Joel T. Eggert, James P. Rohl, Roger W. McGowan, Katherine L. Baldwin, Todd College, James K. Cawthra, Jr., Eric M. Petersen, James A. Klos, Douglas Pennington
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Patent number: 10850073Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices and methods for medical devices to be placed within a lumen of a patient, wherein the devices comprise one or more radiopaque filaments arranged with the devices and viewable to assist in placement and orientation of the devices with respect to the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Douglas D. Pagoria, Joel T. Eggert, James P. Rohl, Douglas Pennington, Katherine L. Baldwin, James K. Cawthra, Jr., Sarah M. Gruba, Daniel Shuey
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Patent number: 10716621Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying ablation therapy to a tissue region. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a balloon structure and one or more electrodes arranged on or within the balloon structure and configured to deliver energy to the tissue region.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: James P. Rohl, Douglas Pennington, David R. Wulfman, Joel T. Eggert, Douglas D. Pagoria, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Adeniyi O. Aremu, James A. Klos, Todd College, Suraj Kapa, Sarah M. Gruba, David R. Holmes
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Patent number: 10492939Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a medical device may include a deflation catheter assembly. The deflation catheter assembly may include a tubular member having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a central lumen defined by the inner surface. The deflation catheter assembly may also include a plurality of passages extending through a side of the tubular member and from the inner surface to the outer surface. The deflation catheter assembly may also include an anchoring member coupled to the tubular member. A distal portion of the tubular member may extend distal the anchoring member. The plurality of passages may be at the distal portion of the tubular member. The anchoring member may be configured to move between an unexpanded state and an expanded state. At least a portion of the anchoring member may protrude radially outwardly from the outer surface of the tubular member when the anchoring member is in the expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Douglas D. Pagoria, Joel T. Eggert, Todd College
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Patent number: 10441455Abstract: Methods and materials related to ostomy devices, and particularly to valves for use with continent ostomies (e.g., ileostomies) are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignees: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.Inventors: Joel T. Eggert, Douglas Pennington, James P. Rohl, Douglas D. Pagoria, William A. Faubion, Eric J. Dozois, Jonathan P. Fettig
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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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Patent number: 10383756Abstract: According to aspects of the present disclosure, a system may include a loading device including an exterior surface. The system may also include an expandable member mounted on the exterior surface of the loading device. The expandable member may be configured to selectively transition between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The system may also include a covering mounted on the expandable member. The covering may extend around the expandable member and the loading device. The loading device may be configured to position the expandable member and the covering for mounting on an exterior surface of an elongate introduction sheath.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Joel T. Eggert, James P. Rohl, Douglas D. Pagoria, Todd College
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Publication number: 20190125439Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for assessing electroporation therapy applied to a tissue region of a patient. In certain instances, the apparatuses, systems, and methods may include one or more sensors configured to sense an application of electroporation energy by an electroporation device to determine a location of the electroporation device within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: James P. Rohl, Sarah M. Gruba, Douglas D. Pagoria, Matthew Hein, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Chance M. Witt, Suraj Kapa
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Publication number: 20190125788Abstract: In various aspects, the present disclosure provides methods for applying ablation therapy to a target tissue region within a patient, which methods include: (a) navigating a catheter to a target tissue region within the patient, the catheter including an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a balloon structure positioned at the distal portion of the elongate body, which balloon structure may be permeable to a calcium-ion-containing solution that comprises one or more calcium salts; (b) positioning the balloon structure at the target tissue region; (c) delivering energy to the target tissue region; and (d) eluting the calcium-ion-containing solution from the balloon structure before, during, and/or after delivering the energy to the target tissue region. In various other aspects, the present disclosure provides apparatuses that can be used for performing such methods, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Sarah M. Gruba, Douglas D. Pagoria, James P. Rohl, Stephen J. Hahn, Suraj Kapa, Chance M. Witt
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Patent number: 10251768Abstract: According to aspects of the present disclosure, a retrieval catheter assembly for retrieving an intragastric balloon may include a tubular member configured to pass through a wall of the intragastric balloon. The retrieval catheter assembly may also include a retrieval member coupled to the tubular member and movable between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the undeployed configuration the retrieval member may be substantially aligned with the tubular member. In the deployed configuration at least a portion of the retrieval member may diverge from the tubular member and may be configured to engage the wall of the intragastric balloon.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Schmidt, James P. Rohl, Devon N. Arnholt, Joel T. Eggert, Mary M. Byron, Douglas D. Pagoria, Todd College
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Publication number: 20190060632Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to electroporation systems and utilizing algorithms for electroporation pulse delivery including a patient's EKG/EGM monitoring. In some embodiments, an electroporation delivery system may include an electrocardiogram operatively connected to a processing device and a memory. One or more sensors may be operatively connected to the electrocardiogram for measuring electrical activity QRS complex of a patient's heart. One or more electrodes for treatment may be disposed in, at, or near the patient's heart, the one or more electrodes operatively connected to a pulse delivery mechanism. The electroporation delivery system may be configured to determine whether an electroporation pulse is deliverable to a patient based on the electrocardiogram.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Samuel J. Asirvatham, Suraj Kapa, Sarah M. Gruba, Douglas D. Pagoria, James P. Rohl, Chance M. Witt, Ammar M. Killu, Niyada Naksuk
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Publication number: 20180333562Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices and methods for medical devices to be placed within a lumen of a patient, wherein the devices comprise one or more radiopaque filaments arranged with the devices and viewable to assist in placement and orientation of the devices with respect to the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Douglas D. Pagoria, Joel T. Eggert, James P. Rohl, Douglas Pennington, Katherine L. Baldwin, James K. Cawthra, JR., Sarah M. Gruba, Daniel Shuey
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Publication number: 20180206970Abstract: An aortic arch embolic protection device may include an anchoring structure including a first anchoring ring at an upstream end and a second anchoring ring at a downstream end. A first filter element may extend from the first anchoring ring to the second anchoring ring and define a lumen through the aortic arch embolic protection device. A second filter element may be disposed within the lumen of the first filter element, wherein the second filter element includes an access port configured to facilitate passage of an interventional catheter through the access port. The anchoring structure may include a tubular scaffold extending from the first anchoring ring to the second anchoring ring. The second filter element may extend from the second anchoring ring upstream to the access port. The second filter element may extend transversely across the lumen of the first filter element at a plurality of axial locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Joel T. Eggert, Douglas D. Pagoria, David R. Wulfman, Douglas Pennington, James P. Rohl, Joseph J. Schachtner
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Publication number: 20180133442Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for crossing a tissue region. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a catheter and a tip section arranged therewith. The tip section may be configured to puncture the tissue region and create an opening therein, dilate the opening in the tissue region, and pass through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Joseph E. Adriaens, Douglas D. Pagoria, Joel T. Eggert, James P. Rohl, Roger W. McGowan, Katherine L. Baldwin, Todd College, James K. Cawthra, JR., Eric M. Petersen, James A. Klos, Douglas Pennington
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Publication number: 20180110563Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying ablation therapy to a tissue region. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a balloon structure and one or more electrodes arranged on or within the balloon structure and configured to deliver energy to the tissue region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: James P. Rohl, Douglas Pennington, David R. Wulfman, Joel T. Eggert, Douglas D. Pagoria, Samuel J. Asirvatham, Adeniyi O. Aremu, James A. Klos, Todd College, Suraj Kapa, Sarah M. Gruba, David R. Holmes
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Publication number: 20160287428Abstract: Methods and materials related to ostomy devices, and particularly to valves for use with continent ostomies (e.g., ileostomies) are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Joel T. Eggert, Douglas Pennington, James P. Rohl, Douglas D. Pagoria, William A. Faubion, Eric J. Dozois, Jonathan P. Fettig