Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Lindquist
Jeffrey S. Lindquist 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: 10433955Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a base and a plurality of polymeric leaflets. Each leaflet has a root portion coupled to the base, and each leaflet has an edge portion substantially opposite the root portion and movable relative to the root portion to coapt with a respective edge portion of at least one of the other leaflets of the plurality of leaflets. Each leaflet includes) at least two polymers along at least one portion of the leaflet, and each leaflet has a composition gradient of each of the at least two polymers along at least one portion of the leaflet.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Edelman, Scott Fisher, Huisun Wang, Richard Charles Gunderson, Horng-Ban Lin, Jeffrey S. Lindquist
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Patent number: 10342609Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example medical device may include a medical device for tissue ablation. The medical device may include an elongated shaft having a distal region. An inflatable balloon may be mounted to the distal region. The inflatable balloon may include a body region, a proximal waist, a distal waist, a proximal cone region, and a distal cone region. A skirt may be attached to the inflatable balloon and may extend proximally from the body region. An electrode assembly may be applied directly to an outer surface of the body region of the inflatable balloon. The electrode assembly may include a first conductive member applied directly to the outer surface of the body region of the inflatable balloon and extending proximally therefrom along an outer surface of the skirt.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Cass A. Hanson, Derek C. Sutermeister, Daniel T. Quillin, Hong Cao, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Adam J. Royer, Timothy A. Ostroot, James M. Anderson, Jan Weber, Robert N. Squire, Martin R. Willard, Patrick A. Haverkost, Daniel J. Horn
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Publication number: 20180304054Abstract: A composite expandable medical balloon comprising a base balloon, the base balloon comprising a coextrusion, the coextrusion comprising an inner layer formed from an elastomeric polymer and an outer layer formed from a thermoplastic polymer a fiber braid disposed along the base balloon, the fiber braid comprising at least one polymeric fiber disposed over the base balloon, wherein the base balloon is designed to exhibit minimal delamination between the inner layer the outer layer of the base balloon, and methods of making the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Kyle Allen McCleary, Daniel James Horn, Jeffrey S. Lindquist
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Publication number: 20180221086Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable member may be coupled to the catheter shaft. The expandable member may be capable of shifting between a folded configuration and an expanded configuration. A plurality of flexible elements may be attached to the expandable member, with a plurality of electrode assemblies disposed on the flexible elements. The flexible elements may have a grooved substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: JEFFREY S. LINDQUIST, CASS A. HANSON, PATRICK A. HAVERKOST, DANIEL J. HORN, MARTIN R. WILLARD, DEREK C. SUTERMEISTER
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Publication number: 20180161040Abstract: Composite expandable medical balloons and methods for forming composite expandable medical balloons are disclosed. An example composite expandable medical balloon may include a base balloon. A fiber braid may be disposed along the base balloon. The base balloon may have a first length prior to heat sterilization of the composite expandable medical balloon, and a second length after heat sterilization of the composite expandable medical balloon. The second length may be at least 95% of the first length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Daryl Lee Martin, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Daniel James Horn, Pieter Spitael
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Patent number: 9962223Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable member may be coupled to the catheter shaft. The expandable member may be capable of shifting between a folded configuration and an expanded configuration. A plurality of flexible elements may be attached to the expandable member, with a plurality of electrode assemblies disposed on the flexible elements. The flexible elements may have a grooved substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Cass A. Hanson, Patrick A. Haverkost, Daniel J. Horn, Martin R. Willard, Derek C. Sutermeister
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Patent number: 9956033Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a medical device for modulating nerves. The medical device may include an elongate shaft having a distal region. A balloon may be coupled to the distal region. An electrode may be disposed within the balloon. A virtual electrode may be defined on the balloon. The virtual electrode may include a conductive region having an edge and a peripheral region disposed at least partially along the edge of the conductive region. The peripheral region may be configured to dissipate forces, electrical current, or both accumulating along the edge of the conductive region.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Squire, Adam J. Royer, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Daniel J. Horn
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Patent number: 9956321Abstract: A tubular parison for forming a medical device balloon. The parison is formed of a polymeric material, for instance a thermoplastic elastomer. The parison has an elongation at break which is not more than 80% of the elongation of the bulk polymeric material. The elongation of the parison is controlled by altering extrusion conditions. Balloons prepared from the parisons provide higher wall strength and/or higher inflation durability than balloons prepared from conventional parisons of the same material.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Pao Nao Lee, John Jianhua Chen, Douglas A. Devens
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Publication number: 20180085499Abstract: A tubular parison for forming a medical device balloon. The parison is formed of a polymeric material, for instance a thermoplastic elastomer. The parison has an elongation at break which is not more than 80% of the elongation of the bulk polymeric material. The elongation of the parison is controlled by altering extrusion conditions. Balloons prepared from the parisons provide higher wall strength and/or higher inflation durability than balloons prepared from conventional parisons of the same material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Nao Pao Lee, John Jianhua Chen, Douglas A. Devens
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Publication number: 20180049869Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a base and a plurality of polymeric leaflets. Each leaflet has a root portion coupled to the base, and each leaflet has an edge portion substantially opposite the root portion and movable relative to the root portion to coapt with a respective edge portion of at least one of the other leaflets of the plurality of leaflets. Each leaflet includes) at least two polymers along at least one portion of the leaflet, and each leaflet has a composition gradient of each of the at least two polymers along at least one portion of the leaflet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Peter G. Edelman, Scott Fisher, Huisun Wang, Richard Charles Gunderson, Horng-Ban Lin, Jeffrey S. Lindquist
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Patent number: 9895194Abstract: An intravascular catheter and related methods of use or manufacture are disclosed. The catheter includes an outer tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an inner tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end. An inflatable balloon have a proximal end waist coupled to the outer tubular member adjacent to the distal end thereof, and a distal end waist coupled to the inner tubular member adjacent to the distal end thereof. The balloon includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a lumen defined by the interior surface. The balloon further includes at least one section extending from the interior surface of the balloon to the exterior surface of the balloon. A transmitter is disposed about the inner tubular member. In addition to the above, the proximal end waist is coupled to the outer tubular member such that an inflation fluid exits the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: James M. Anderson, Derek C. Sutermeister, Daniel T. Quillin, Cass A. Hanson, Adam J. Royer, Thomas P. Jancaric, Jeffrey S. Lindquist
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Publication number: 20170354802Abstract: An expandable medical balloon, comprising a balloon, the balloon comprising a cone portion, a waist portion and a body portion and a fiber braid disposed along the cone portion, the waist portion and the body portion of the balloon, the fiber braid comprising a first fiber and a second fiber that is different than the first fiber, the first fiber comprising a polymer material having a first melting temperature and the second fiber is a non-melting fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Daniel Lee Krautkremer, Robert N. Squire, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Phillip John Poisson
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Patent number: 9814572Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a base and a plurality of polymeric leaflets. Each leaflet has a root portion coupled to the base, and each leaflet has an edge portion substantially opposite the root portion and movable relative to the root portion to coapt with a respective edge portion of at least one of the other leaflets of the plurality of leaflets. Each leaflet includes) at least two polymers along at least one portion of the leaflet, and each leaflet has a composition gradient of each of the at least two polymers along at least one portion of the leaflet.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Edelman, Horng-Ban Lin, Scott Fisher, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Huisun Wang, Richard C. Gunderson
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Patent number: 9801981Abstract: A tubular parison for forming a medical device balloon. The parison is formed of a polymeric material, for instance a thermoplastic elastomer. The parison has an elongation at break which is not more than 80% of the elongation of the bulk polymeric material. The elongation of the parison is controlled by altering extrusion conditions. Balloons prepared from the parisons provide higher wall strength and/or higher inflation durability than balloons prepared from conventional parisons of the same material.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Lixiao Wang, John Jianhua Chen, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Nao Pao Lee, Douglas A. Devens
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Publication number: 20170291014Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter. The catheter may include a catheter shaft and a balloon. The balloon may comprise a cone portion, a waist portion, and a body portion. A fiber braid may be disposed along the balloon. An inner surface of the waist portion may be thermally bonded to an outer surface of the catheter shaft and an inner surface of the fiber braid may be adhesively bonded to an outer surface of the waist portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Adam Joseph Royer, Robert N. Squire, Daniel Lee Krautkremer, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Daniel James Horn, Katherine M. Prindle
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Patent number: 9757177Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation, comprising an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon having a lumen and a balloon wall, the balloon wall comprising RF permeable sections and non-electrically conductive sections, an electrode disposed within the balloon and extending distally to the furthest distal RF permeable section. The RF permeable sections may comprise a plurality of RF permeable windows, each window having a greater circumferential dimension than an axial dimension. The intravascular system is suited for modulation of renal nerves.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Raj Subramaniam, Zaya Tun, Daniel J. Horn, Derek C. Sutermeister, James M. Anderson, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Kent D. Harrison
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Patent number: 9675414Abstract: An expandable medical balloon for transmitting radiofrequency energy, the medical balloon comprising at least one polymeric electrically-insulating layer and at least one polymeric electrically-conductive layer, wherein at least portions of the polymeric electrically-insulating layer are moveable relative to the polymeric electrically-conductive in said at least one pressurizable expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Horn, Robert N. Squire, Adam Joseph Royer, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, John J. Chen
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Publication number: 20160331432Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation, comprising an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon having a lumen and a balloon wall, the balloon wall comprising RF permeable sections and non-electrically conductive sections, an electrode disposed within the balloon and extending distally to the furthest distal RF permeable section. The RF permeable sections may comprise a plurality of RF permeable windows, each window having a greater circumferential dimension than an axial dimension. The intravascular system is suited for modulation of renal nerves.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: RAJ SUBRAMANIAM, ZAYA TUN, DANIEL J. HORN, DEREK C. SUTERMEISTER, JAMES M. ANDERSON, JEFFREY S. LINDQUIST, KENT D. HARRISON
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Publication number: 20160287259Abstract: Medical devices and methods for forming the medical devices are disclosed in the present application. In one illustrative example an occlusion balloon comprises an outer balloon member, and an inner balloon member having an inner wall and an outer wall and extending through at least a portion of the outer balloon member. In at least some examples, when forces acting on the inner wall of the inner balloon member equal forces acting on the outer wall of the inner balloon member, the inner balloon member defines a lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Cass A. Hanson, Joseph M. Connolly, Katherine Routh, Jaydeep Y. Kokate, Gary J. Pederson, Derek C. Sutermeister, Michele C. Tessmer, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Robert N. Squire, Steven L. Kangas, David Raab, Joel Munsinger, Derek K. Larson, Martin R. Willard
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Patent number: 9433760Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation, comprising an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon having a lumen and a balloon wall, the balloon wall comprising RF permeable sections and non-electrically conductive sections, an electrode disposed within the balloon and extending distally to the furthest distal RF permeable section. The RF permeable sections may comprise a plurality of RF permeable windows, each window having a greater circumferential dimension than an axial dimension. The intravascular system is suited for modulation of renal nerves.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Raj Subramaniam, Zaya Tun, Daniel J. Horn, Derek C. Sutermeister, James M. Anderson, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Kent D. Harrison