Patents by Inventor Jason Weiner
Jason Weiner 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: 11931003Abstract: A delivery device may be configured to deliver an agent to a target tissue through a channel of a medical device, the delivery device may include a body including (a) a coupling region configured to removably attach to a handle of the medical device, and (b) a coupler including an exit port for aligning with a port of the channel, wherein the coupler is configured to mate with the port of the channel; a source of an agent; and a source of pressurized fluid. The body, the source of agent, and the source of pressurized fluid may be arranged to deliver agent and pressurized fluid to the exit port for delivery through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Amanda Lynn Smith, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Andrew Pic, Jason Weiner
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Publication number: 20230248554Abstract: A medical stent may include a tubular support structure including a plurality of struts defining a plurality of cells disposed between the plurality of struts. A polymeric coating may be disposed over the tubular support structure such that a first portion of the plurality of cells are closed by the polymeric coating in a first region of the tubular support structure and a second portion of the plurality of cells in a second region of the tubular support structure remain open to fluid flow and/or tissue ingrowth therethrough. The struts in the first region of the tubular support structure and the struts in the second region of the tubular support structure may be at least partially covered by the polymeric coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Matthew B. Hollyer, Man Minh Nguyen, Sean P. Fleury, Jason Weiner
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Patent number: 11660215Abstract: A medical stent may include a tubular support structure including a plurality of struts defining a plurality of cells disposed between the plurality of struts. A polymeric coating may be disposed over the tubular support structure such that a first portion of the plurality of cells are closed by the polymeric coating in a first region of the tubular support structure and a second portion of the plurality of cells in a second region of the tubular support structure remain open to fluid flow and/or tissue ingrowth therethrough. The struts in the first region of the tubular support structure and the struts in the second region of the tubular support structure may be at least partially covered by the polymeric coating.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Matthew B. Hollyer, Man Minh Nguyen, Sean P. Fleury, Jason Weiner
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Publication number: 20220192670Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for drawing tissue walls together using a first tissue anchoring element and a second tissue anchoring element spaced apart from each other. The first tissue anchoring element is thinner than the second tissue anchoring element. The first tissue anchoring element may be a suture, optionally including a suture anchor. The second tissue anchoring element may be an expandable tissue anchoring element, such as a stent, expandable from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration. The second tissue anchoring element may have a passage therethrough allowing passage of materials through the tissue walls, and creating an anastomosis therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Sean P. Fleury, Jason Weiner
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Patent number: 11103678Abstract: Methods and devices for treating a lung are disclosed. The method may include deploying a catheter into an airway of the lung, and discharging a media into the airway through the catheter. The media may be configured to increase elasticity of lung tissue in the vicinity of the airway or occlude the airway.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Robert B. DeVries, Jason Weiner, Man Minh Nguyen, Gary J. Leanna, Kevin John Wilcox, Javier Palomar-Moreno, Fergal Horgan, Martyn G. Folan, Patricia Kelly, Michael G. Hayes, Sean P. Fleury
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Publication number: 20210161370Abstract: A delivery device may be configured to deliver an agent to a target tissue through a channel of a medical device, the delivery device may include a body including (a) a coupling region configured to removably attach to a handle of the medical device, and (b) a coupler including an exit port for aligning with a port of the channel, wherein the coupler is configured to mate with the port of the channel; a source of an agent; and a source of pressurized fluid. The body, the source of agent, and the source of pressurized fluid may be arranged to deliver agent and pressurized fluid to the exit port for delivery through the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Amanda Lynn Smith, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Andrew Pic, Jason Weiner
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Patent number: 11006936Abstract: A medical device may include a shaft, and a first tool extending from a distal end of the shaft. The medical device also may include a control assembly coupled to the shaft. The control assembly may include a console, a first grip extending proximally from the console, and a second grip extending proximally from the console. The control assembly also may include a first deflection actuator configured to deflect the first tool about a longitudinal axis of the first tool, a first rotation actuator configured to rotate the first tool about the longitudinal axis of the first tool, and a first longitudinal actuator configured to move the first tool along the longitudinal axis of the first tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Ray Hewenson Tong, Jason Weiner, Naroun Suon, Samuel Raybin, David Graham
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Publication number: 20210128329Abstract: Tracheal stents may include a plurality of wave form structures each extending radially about the support structure, a plurality of axial loop members extending axially between adjacent wave form structures and a polymeric covering disposed thereover. Tracheal stents may include an expandable metal structure and a plurality of spacer fins extending above an outer surface of the expandable metal structure. The plurality of spacer fins may be formed of a material different than that of the expandable metal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Gary J. Leanna, Dane T. Seddon, Jason Weiner, Seamus F. O'Shaughnessy, Sean P. Fleury
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Patent number: 10980917Abstract: A stent, the stent including a first coating composition disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent, the first coating composition having at least one bioadhesive and a second coating composition disposed over the first coating composition, the second coating composition having at least one biodegradable polymer, and methods of making and using the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: John Hingston, Gary Jordan, William Bertolino, Paul K. Norton, Jason Weiner
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Patent number: 10905574Abstract: An endoluminal stent and associated methods for placing the endoluminal stent in a lumen of a trachea of a patient. The stent includes an elongate framework having a first open end, a second open end opposite the first open end, and a lumen extending from the first open end to the second open end. The elongate framework includes a first edge extending from the first open end to the second open end, a second edge extending from the first open end to the second open end, and an opening between the first edge and the second edge extending from the first open end to the second open end such that the stent has a C-shaped cross-section. The stent may be implanted in a trachea with the opening positioned along a posterior wall of the trachea adjacent the trachealis muscle.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jason Weiner, Dane T. Seddon, Sean P. Fleury
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Patent number: 10898354Abstract: Tracheal stents may include a plurality of wave form structures each extending radially about the support structure, a plurality of axial loop members extending axially between adjacent wave form structures and a polymeric covering disposed thereover. Tracheal stents may include an expandable metal structure and a plurality of spacer fins extending above an outer surface of the expandable metal structure. The plurality of spacer fins may be formed of a material different than that of the expandable metal structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Gary J. Leanna, Dane T. Seddon, Jason Weiner, Seamus F. O'Shaughnessy, Sean P. Fleury
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Patent number: 10449064Abstract: A tubular stent includes a stent body having a distal end and a proximal end, a covering surrounding at least a portion of the stent body and an adjustable annular ring secured to the stent body. The adjustable annular ring is configured to permit radial expansion of the adjustable annular ring while resisting radial compression of the adjustable annular ring.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Thomas A. Wrobel, Ravi Ramrakhyani, Jason Weiner
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Publication number: 20190262152Abstract: A medical stent may include a tubular support structure including a plurality of struts defining a plurality of cells disposed between the plurality of struts. A polymeric coating may be disposed over the tubular support structure such that a first portion of the plurality of cells are closed by the polymeric coating in a first region of the tubular support structure and a second portion of the plurality of cells in a second region of the tubular support structure remain open to fluid flow and/or tissue ingrowth therethrough. The struts in the first region of the tubular support structure and the struts in the second region of the tubular support structure may be at least partially covered by the polymeric coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Matthew B. Hollyer, Man Minh Nguyen, Sean P. Fleury, Jason Weiner
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Publication number: 20190209149Abstract: A medical device may include a shaft, and a first tool extending from a distal end of the shaft. The medical device also may include a control assembly coupled to the shaft. The control assembly may include a console, a first grip extending proximally from the console, and a second grip extending proximally from the console. The control assembly also may include a first deflection actuator configured to deflect the first tool about a longitudinal axis of the first tool, a first rotation actuator configured to rotate the first tool about the longitudinal axis of the first tool, and a first longitudinal actuator configured to move the first tool along the longitudinal axis of the first tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Ray Hewenson TONG, Jason WEINER, Naroun SUON, Samuel RAYBIN, David GRAHAM
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Patent number: 10327778Abstract: A stent for repairing post-anastomosis surgery leaks is described. The stent includes an elongated tube having a flared proximal end and a flared distal end, and an intermediate region disposed between those two ends. An inflatable balloon is disposed about the intermediate region. In addition, the elongated tube is coated with a coating.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventor: Jason Weiner
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Publication number: 20190175371Abstract: Tracheal stents may include a plurality of wave form structures each extending radially about the support structure, a plurality of axial loop members extending axially between adjacent wave form structures and a polymeric covering disposed thereover. Tracheal stents may include an expandable metal structure and a plurality of spacer fins extending above an outer surface of the expandable metal structure. The plurality of spacer fins may be formed of a material different than that of the expandable metal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Gary J. Leanna, Dane T. Seddon, Jason Weiner, Seamus F. O'Shaughnessy, Sean P. Fleury
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Patent number: 10314726Abstract: A medical stent may include a tubular support structure including a plurality of struts defining a plurality of cells disposed between the plurality of struts. A polymeric coating may be disposed over the tubular support structure such that a first portion of the plurality of cells are closed by the polymeric coating in a first region of the tubular support structure and a second portion of the plurality of cells in a second region of the tubular support structure remain open to fluid flow and/or tissue ingrowth therethrough. The struts in the first region of the tubular support structure and the struts in the second region of the tubular support structure may be at least partially covered by the polymeric coating.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Matthew B. Hollyer, Man Minh Nguyen, Sean P. Fleury, Jason Weiner
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Patent number: 10271831Abstract: A medical device may include a shaft, and a first tool extending from a distal end of the shaft. The medical device also may include a control assembly coupled to the shaft. The control assembly may include a console, a first grip extending proximally from the console, and a second grip extending proximally from the console. The control assembly also may include a first deflection actuator configured to deflect the first tool about a longitudinal axis of the first tool, a first rotation actuator configured to rotate the first tool about the longitudinal axis of the first tool, and a first longitudinal actuator configured to move the first tool along the longitudinal axis of the first tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Ray Hewenson Tong, Jason Weiner, Naroun Suon, Samuel Raybin, David Graham
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Patent number: 10195061Abstract: A stent covering includes a polymeric tube having a first end, a second end and a length extending therebetween, the polymeric tube including an inner surface defining a lumen and an outer surface. A plurality of tissue ingrowth features are formed on the outer surface of the polymeric tube, at least some of the plurality of tissue ingrowth features including polymeric loops that extend above the outer surface such that, once implanted, tissue can grow between the outer surface and the polymeric loops. A stent may include such a stent covering.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jason Weiner, Sean P. Fleury, Gary J. Leanna, Seamus F. O'Shaughnessy, Dane T. Seddon
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Patent number: 10130498Abstract: An endoprosthesis may include an expandable tubular framework expandable from a compressed state to an expanded state and include a plurality of strut rows, wherein adjacent strut rows define interstices spacing the adjacent strut rows apart, and a plurality of connectors extending across the interstices and interconnecting adjacent strut rows, at least some of the plurality of connectors defining a flexible hinge portion. The lengths of the interstices between adjacent strut rows may vary along the length of the expandable tubular framework. The plurality of connectors extend radially outward beyond an outer diameter of the plurality of strut rows in the expanded state. The plurality of connectors are configured to engage a wall of a body lumen in the expanded state to inhibit migration of the endoprosthesis subsequent implanting the endoprosthesis in the body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Sean P. Fleury, Dane T. Seddon, Jason Weiner