Patents by Inventor Jeff Gray

Jeff Gray 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).

  • MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A FLOW CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20190059925
    Abstract: A system for controlling the flow of fluid through a medical device may include a medical device having a lumen that extends to a distal end of the medical device; a fluid source configured to supply fluid having a positive pressure to the lumen of the medical device; and a flow controller configured to apply a negative pressure to the fluid within the lumen, wherein the flow controller is triggered to apply the negative pressure upon a lowering of the positive pressure from the fluid source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, Ryan V. Wales, Sean P. Fleury, Laura Elizabeth Christakis, Scott E. Brechbiel, Jeff Gray, Mingxiang Xu
  • ENDOSCOPY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20190046223
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a medical device may include a shaft including a distal tip with a distal-facing surface. The shaft also may include a fluid lumen extending to the distal tip and a nozzle at a distal end of the fluid lumen. The nozzle may be configured to emit a fluid jet from the distal tip. The shaft also may include a vacuum lumen extending to the distal tip and a vacuum chamber at the distal tip. The vacuum lumen may open into the vacuum chamber, and the vacuum chamber may be wider than the vacuum lumen. The shaft may further include a vacuum opening, and the vacuum chamber may open into the vacuum opening. The vacuum opening may be defined by the distal-facing surface of the distal tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter L. DAYTON, Katharine ECKERLINE, Bryan BANNON, Jeff GRAY, Barry WEITZNER, Bora GUMUSTOP
  • SEPARATION DEVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20190003933
    Abstract: Devices for physically separating biological samples and methods for separating biological samples are disclosed. An example device may include a vessel for holding a biological sample. The biological sample may include a plurality of cells and a fluid. A filter membrane may be disposed within the vessel and positioned adjacent to an end region of the vessel. An auger member may be disposed within the vessel. The auger member may be designed to drive cells within the biological sample into contact with the filter membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: JEFF GRAY, JOSHUA CLARK, SAMUEL RAYBIN, RYAN V. WALES
  • ASPIRATION FILTRATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190000428
    Abstract: A tissue filtration device may include an elongate hollow needle assembly having open distal and proximal ends. In some cases, the tissue filtration device may include a collection device containing a filter material and coupled to the elongate hollow needle assembly and in fluid communication with the elongate hollow needle. Also included may be a suction assembly coupled to the collection device and configured to draw fluid from the elongate hollow needle assembly into the collection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: JEFF GRAY, SERENA SCOTT, SHANNON SMITH KENWOOD, GENE T. STORBECK
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING PERMANENT DRAINAGE FISTULA
    Publication number: 20180361127
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and establishing fluid communication between body lumens. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for placing the muscularis layers of first and second body lumens in contact to establish a long term or permanent open flow or access passage therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Jeff Gray, Ryan V. Wales, Scott E. Brechbiel, Laura E. Christakis, Paul Smith, Sean Fleury
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO EFFECT MOVEMENT OF TISSUE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20180271530
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to medical devices and procedures for placement of a medical device between adjacent tissue structures. In particular, the present disclosure relates to endoscopic systems and methods for preventing or minimizing movement between tissue walls to facilitate placement of a stent therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Peter L. Dayton, Katharine Eckerline, Douglas Melanson, Raymond Gessler, Barry Weitzner, Jeff Gray, Nicholas Zenner, Ryan Hartman
  • METHODS FOR EVALUATING RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE USING URINE LEVELS OF CHITINASE-3-LIKE PROTEIN 1
    Publication number: 20180252731
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a one or more assays configured to detect Chitinase-3-like protein 1 as a predictive biomarker in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: ASTUTE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Anderberg, Jeff Gray, Paul McPherson, Kevin Nakamura, James Patrick Kampf
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20180209990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect one or more of C-C motif chemokine 16, C-C motif chemokine 14, and Tyrosine-protein kinase receptor UFO as diagnostic and prognostic biomarker assays in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Anderberg, Paul McPherson, Jeff Gray, Kevin Nakamura, James Patrick Kampf, Thomas Kwan
  • OCCLUSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180193028
    Abstract: A catheter includes a detachable tip assembly that when detached from the catheter may be used to occlude a body lumen or vessel. The detachable distal tip assembly may include an inflatable balloon disposed over and secured to a tubular member. The inflatable balloon may be in fluid communication within an inflation lumen extending within the catheter body. Upon reaching a target site within a body lumen or vessel, the detachable distal tip assembly may be released from the distal end of the catheter upon inflation of the balloon to a predetermined size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Jeff Gray, Nathan Zamarripa
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20180164328
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect one or more of Follistatin-related protein 3, Basigin, Cathepsin B, and Tenascin as diagnostic and prognostic bio-marker assays in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: ASTUTE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph ANDERBERG, Paul McPHERSON, Jeff GRAY, Kevin NAKAMURA, James Patrick KAMPF, Thomas KWAN
  • Occlusion device
    Patent number: 9987014
    Abstract: A catheter includes a detachable tip assembly that when detached from the catheter may be used to occlude a body lumen or vessel. The detachable distal tip assembly may include an inflatable balloon disposed over and secured to a tubular member. The inflatable balloon may be in fluid communication within an inflation lumen extending within the catheter body. Upon reaching a target site within a body lumen or vessel, the detachable distal tip assembly may be released from the distal end of the catheter upon inflation of the balloon to a predetermined size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Gray, Nathan Zamarripa
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20180095093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect one or more of Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 2, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 3, Insulinlike growth factor-binding protein 4, and Insulin like growth factor-binding protein 6 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarker assays in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: ASTUTE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph ANDERBERG, Paul MCPHERSON, Jeff GRAY, Kevin NAKAMURA, James Patrick KAMPF, Thomas KWAN
  • ANASTOMOTIC DRAINAGE STENT
    Publication number: 20180078745
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of body lumen drainage. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices for facilitating the flow of fluids and materials between adjacent body lumens. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a drainage stent which maintains an open flow passage between fused tissue layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Jeff Gray, Bryan Bannon, Ryan R. Donovan, Katharine Eckerline
  • METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20180067131
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a one or more assays configured to detect a kidney injury marker selected from the group consisting of Proheparin-binding EGF-like growth factor, Tenascin C, Angiopoietin-related protein 4, Fibroblast growth factor 19, Fibroblast growth factor 21, Heparin-binding growth factor 1, Angiopoietin-related protein 6, Proepiregulin, Probetacellulin, Amphiregulin, Angiogenin, Thrombospondin-2, and Collagen alpha-1(XVIII) chain as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: ASTUTE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Anderberg, Jeff Gray, Paul McPherson, Kevin Nakamura, James Patrick Kampf
  • MASK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170367421
    Abstract: A mask assembly includes a liner and one or more patches coupled to the liner. The liner includes a front sector that includes one or more rim portions and a lower portion. The rim portions define one or more eye openings, and the lower portion at least partially define a head opening. The liner is at least partially fabricated from a first fabric. The patches include one or more edge portions that are coupled to the rim portions such that the patches extend at least partially across the eye openings. The patches are fabricated from a second fabric different from the first fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Dworshak, Angela Mohr, Jeff Gray
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20170363642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect Chitinase-3-like protein 1 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarker assays in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Anderberg, Jeff Gray, Paul McPherson, Kevin Nakamura, James Patrick Kampf
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF STROKE OR OTHER CEREBRAL INJURY
    Publication number: 20170363647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in stroke patients and in patients at risk for stroke. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect one or more biomarkers as diagnostic and prognostic biomarker assays in such patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: ASTUTE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Paul McPherson, Jeff Gray, James Patrick Kampf, Joseph Anderberg, Kevin Nakamura
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20170343562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: ASTUTE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Anderberg, Jeff Gray, Paul McPherson, Kevin Nakamura, James Patrick Kampf
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20170336421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a one or more assays configured to detect a kidney injury marker selected from the group consisting of Stanniocalcin-1, Antithrombin-III, Toll-like receptor 2, Triiodothyronine (T3), Thyroxine (T4), Extracellular matrix protein 1, Coagulation factor XIII A chain, Coagulation factor XIII B chain, Interleukin-17F, Interleukin-22, Vitronectin, Progesterone, Estradiol, Growth/differentiation factor 15, and Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: ASTUTE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Anderberg, Jeff Gray, Paul McPherson, Kevin Nakamura, James Patrick Kampf
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE
    Publication number: 20170315134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect Interleukin-18-binding protein as diagnostic and prognostic biomarker assays in renal injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Anderberg, Jeff Gray, Paul McPherson, Kevin Nakamura, James Patrick Kampf