Patents by Inventor James Lee Shippy, III
James Lee Shippy, III 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: 11602593Abstract: An elastomeric pump having at least one sensor for sensing changes in elongation of a bladder of the pump is provided. Also provided is an infusion assembly including an elastomeric pump having a bladder, at least one sensor for sensing changes in elongation of the bladder, and an indicator for providing one or more outputs of the sensor. The sensor may be a flexible sensor positioned in contact with the bladder of the pump, or a dielectric material may be incorporated into the material the bladder is made from such that the dielectric elastomer material of the bladder forms the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Hsu, Steve S. Khalaj, Paul D. Jun, John A. Rotella, James Lee Shippy, III
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Publication number: 20190001054Abstract: An elastomeric pump having at least one sensor for sensing changes in elongation of a bladder of the pump is provided. Also provided is an infusion assembly including an elastomeric pump having a bladder, at least one sensor for sensing changes in elongation of the bladder, and an indicator for providing one or more outputs of the sensor. The sensor may be a flexible sensor positioned in contact with the bladder of the pump, or a dielectric material may be incorporated into the material the bladder is made from such that the dielectric elastomer material of the bladder forms the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Kenneth C. Hsu, Steve S. Khalaj, Paul D. Jun, John A. Rotella, James Lee Shippy, III
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Patent number: 10052461Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8834912Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, medical devices are provided, which are adapted for implantation or insertion into a subject and which include at least one multilayer region that contains multiple charged layers of alternating charge. The multiple charged layers, in turn, include the following: (i) at least one charged block copolymer (e.g., a charged block copolymer that contains one or more polyelectrolyte blocks) and (ii) at least one charged therapeutic agent (e.g., a charged therapeutic agent that contains one or more polyelectrolyte blocks).Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, Jan Weber, James Lee Shippy, III
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Patent number: 8834560Abstract: Among other things, a bio-erodible implantable endoprosthesis comprises a member that includes (a) a core having a surface, and (b) a bio-erodible metal on a least a portion of the surface of the core, wherein the bio-erodible metal erodes more slowly than the core and includes openings through which physiological fluids can access the core upon implantation.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jan Weber, Liliana Atanasoska, James Lee Shippy, III, Torsten Scheuermann, Daniel J. Gregorich, Michael P. Meyer
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Publication number: 20140207061Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8771343Abstract: Medical devices, such as endoprostheses, and methods of making the devices are described. In some embodiments, a medical device includes a body of interconnected bands and connectors forming an elongated tubular structure having an inner luminal wall surface and an outer abluminal wall surface and defining a central lumen or passageway. The inner luminal wall surface and side wall surface of the bands and connectors forming transverse passageways through the elongated tubular structure can bear a coating of hydrophilic material and the outer abluminal wall surface of the tubular structure can bear a coating of hydrophobic material.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.Inventors: Jan Weber, Liliana Atanasoska, James Lee Shippy, III, Edward E. Parsonage
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Patent number: 8728170Abstract: A bioerodible conductive tissue scaffold that can provide, e.g., improved tissue growth.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, James Q. Feng, Jan Weber, James Lee Shippy, III
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Publication number: 20140128991Abstract: A bioerodible conductive tissue scaffold that can provide, e.g., improved tissue growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, James Q. Feng, Jan Weber, James Lee Shippy, III
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Patent number: 8690824Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8417356Abstract: A biomimetic electrode material including a fibrous matrix including a conductive polymer and an ion conducting polymeric material is described. The biomimetic electrode material may be used in a number of body-implantable applications including cardiac and neuro-stimulation applications. The biomimetic electrode material can be formed using electrospinning and other related processes. The biomimetic electrode may facilitate efficient charge transport from ionically conductive tissue to the electronically conductive electrode, and may induce surrounding tissue to attach or interface directly to the implanted device, increasing the biocompatibility of the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.Inventors: Jeannette C. Polkinghorne, Robert W. Warner, James Q. Feng, James Lee Shippy, III, Ljiljana Liliana Atanasoska
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Patent number: 8277833Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, medical devices are provided which comprise a metallic region and a coating on all or part of the metallic region that comprises a multivalent acid.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, James Lee Shippy, III, Benjamin Arcand, Robert W. Warner
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Patent number: 8275455Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, the invention relates to medical devices which comprise at least one reservoir, a therapeutic-agent-containing region disposed within the reservoir and an electrode comprising a conductive polymer. The devices of the invention are configured such that a rate of release of the therapeutic agent from the reservoir changes upon a change in the oxidation state of the conductive polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James Lee Shippy, III, Jan Weber, Karl Jagger, Tracee Eidenschink, Liliana Atanasoska
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Patent number: 8267992Abstract: A medical implant includes a bioerodible portion that includes a bioerodible polymer and a bioerodible metal. The bioerodible polymer matrix degrades under physiological conditions to form acidic degradation products. The bioerodible metal degrades under physiological conditions to form basic degradation products. The acidic degradation products and the basic degradation products buffer at least a portion of the medical implant. In one aspect, the bioerodible portion includes a bioerodible polymer matrix and a bioerodible metal within the bioerodible polymer matrix. In another aspect, the medical implant can include a body, a plurality of discrete deposits of the bioerodible polymer on the body, and a plurality of discrete deposits of the bioerodible metal on the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, James Lee Shippy, III, Tom Holman, Michael S. Arney, Victor Schoenle, Frank Genovese, James Q. Feng, Aiden Flanagan, Jan Weber
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Publication number: 20120197380Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8153181Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Publication number: 20110245905Abstract: Among other things, a bio-erodible implantable endoprosthesis comprises a member that includes (a) a core having a surface, and (b) a bio-erodible metal on a least a portion of the surface of the core, wherein the bio-erodible metal erodes more slowly than the core and includes openings through which physiological fluids can access the core upon implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jan Weber, Liliana Atanasoska, James Lee Shippy, III, Torsten Scheuermann, Daniel J. Gregorich, Michael P. Meyer
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Publication number: 20110238153Abstract: Endoprostheses include an endoprosthesis wall that includes a surface layer that includes a metallic material and that defines a plurality of discrete pores. A porous material is disposed in one or more pores of the surface layer. The endoprostheses can, for example, deliver a therapeutic agent, such as a drug, in a controlled manner over an extended period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, Angela Kostrewa, Rajesh Radhakrishnan, Robert W. Warner, Lagiang Tran, James Lee Shippy, III, Edward E. Parsonage
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Publication number: 20110196470Abstract: The stent placement dilation balloon assembly comprises a catheter having a distal end, a distal end portion, and a proximal end, a balloon mounted to, about, and around the distal end portion of the catheter. The assembly further includes an elastic sheath positioned about and around the balloon. The outer surface of the sheath includes a profile which encourages stent securement. A stent is mounted on the sleeve for placement in a vessel in a human body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: James Lee Shippy, III, Karl Jagger
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Patent number: 7927362Abstract: The stent placement dilation balloon assembly comprises a catheter having a distal end, a distal end portion, and a proximal end, a balloon mounted to, about, and around the distal end portion of the catheter. The assembly further includes an elastic sheath positioned about and around the balloon. The outer surface of the sheath includes a profile which encourages stent securement. A stent is mounted on the sleeve for placement in a vessel in a human body.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James Lee Shippy, III, Karl Alan Jagger