Patents by Inventor James E. Windheuser
James E. Windheuser 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: 20230414390Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Scott A. Davis
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Patent number: 11690744Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Scott A. Davis
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Publication number: 20200337873Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Scott A. Davis
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Patent number: 10744016Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Scott A. Davis
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Patent number: 10549069Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Boutillette, James E. Windheuser, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190000653Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Scott A. Davis
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Patent number: 10092432Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Scott A. Davis
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Publication number: 20180064911Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Boutillette, James E. Windheuser, Oscar R. Carrillo, JR.
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Patent number: 9814861Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Boutillette, James E. Windheuser, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160184123Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: JAMES E. WINDHEUSER, SCOTT A. DAVIS
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Patent number: 9314359Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Scott A. Davis
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Publication number: 20160089172Abstract: A medical retrieval device may include a member extending longitudinally between a proximal end and a distal end. The member may include at least one lumen configured to be fluidly coupled to a vacuum source and to receive a medical tool therethrough. The member may be configured to transition between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration, the distal end may have a larger cross-sectional area than the proximal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: James E. WINDHEUSER
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Publication number: 20140358089Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for facilitating access to the pancreaticobiliary system are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices used to apply suction to the papilla, e.g., duodenal tissue surrounding the papilla, to facilitate cannulation to reach the bile duct and/or pancreatic duct. Devices may include a suction cup or an endoscope cap configured to apply suction to a tissue surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Gary S. KAPPEL, Vanessa NAHON, Laura E. FIRSTENBERG, James E. WINDHEUSER, Desiree D. BALDERRAMA, Paul MANNION, Heather A. SIMANI, Adam L. COHEN, Peter CROWLEY
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Publication number: 20140330242Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Michael P. Boutillette, James E. Windheuser, Oscar R. Carrillo, JR.
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Publication number: 20140277564Abstract: An stent delivery system may include a delivery device and a tubular body having a lumen sized to slidably fit about an outer diameter of the delivery device and a drainage stent having an anchoring mechanism, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage an external portion of the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device. A method of delivering a stent may include inserting a tubular body into the port of an endoscope, inserting a stent delivery device and a stent having an anchoring mechanism into the tubular body, wherein the delivery device includes a constraining member configured to engage and retain the tubular body at the proximal end of the delivery device, advancing the drainage stent distally through the tubular body, sliding the tubular body proximally, and engaging an external portion of the tubular body with the constraining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: JAMES E. WINDHEUSER, SCOTT A. DAVIS
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Patent number: 8784362Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Boutilette, James E. Windheuser, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr.
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Patent number: 8388876Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter comprises a guide wire lumen including a substantially sealed portion in which a lumen wall extends around an entire periphery thereof and a channel portion including a channel opening the lumen to an exterior of the catheter, wherein a width of the channel is less than a maximum width of the channel portion. A guide wire ramp extends into the channel portion, with the ramp extending further into the lumen of the channel portion as a distal end of the ramp is approached.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Boutilette, James E. Windheuser, Oscar Carrillo
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Patent number: 8343105Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-size catheter for use in biliary endoscopic procedures. The multi-size catheter comprises an outer diameter defined by a plurality of superimposed peelable layers. The peelable layers allow the multi-size catheter to function as a single operator exchange catheter without the need, and additional expense, of an endoscope sheath. Before positioning the multi-size catheter within the working channel of an endoscope, the peelable layers may be selectively removed in order to obtain an outer diameter for the catheter that is less than, but approximate to, the inner diameter of the working channel of the endoscope. The resulting fit eliminates the potential for a guidewire to slip out of the guidewire channel and become pinched between the catheter and the endoscope working channel. With an incorrect fit, a pinched guidewire would restrict the desired movements of both the guidewire and the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo
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Patent number: 8298178Abstract: A rapid exchange catheter extends from a proximal portion which remains outside of a patient's body during use to a distal portion which, during use, is located within a body lumen adjacent to a target area to be treated, wherein the proximal and distal portions are coupled by a medial portion. The catheter comprises a guide wire lumen extending longitudinally through the distal portion and a guide wire receiving channel formed by an outer surface of the medial portion, wherein the guide wire lumen is open to a distal end of the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Oscar Carrillo, James E. Windheuser, M. Kevin Richardson
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Patent number: 8043208Abstract: An insertion tool for use in inserting a guide wire into a guide wire lumen of a catheter for use in a lumen of an endoscope. The insertion tool includes a main body having a main lumen and a funnel-shaped extension connected to and disposed atop the main body. The funnel-shaped extension having a funnel lumen. The funnel lumen has a top opening and a bottom opening. The funnel lumen tapering from the top opening to the bottom opening. The bottom opening positioned and sized to communicate with the guide wire lumen of the catheter such that, when the catheter is disposed in the main lumen, the guide wire may be easily inserted into the top opening of the funnel lumen and into the guide wire lumen of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James E. Windheuser, James Yearick, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., Robert C. Allman, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Stephen C. Evans, Norman C. May