Patents by Inventor Jozef Slanda

Jozef Slanda 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).

  • Tenaculum stabilizer device
    Patent number: 8597305
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue, comprising a sheath defining a lumen sized and shaped to receive a treatment device therein, a guide member coupled to the sheath and extending a predetermined distance substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the sheath, and a stabilizer element for engaging an anchoring device coupled to tissue to stabilize the sheath and the treatment device, the stabilizing element being movably coupled to the guide member for movement therealong substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sheath wherein, when in a proximal-most position, the stabilizer element is located proximally of a proximal end of the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Oskin, Brian MacLean, Stephen Keaney, Jozef Slanda, Jeffrey Zerfas
  • Steering mechanism
    Patent number: 8585639
    Abstract: A hand-holdable steering mechanism is used as part of a medical device such as a catheter or an endoscope to allow movement of a steerable distal portion of the catheter or endoscope. The mechanism can include a housing, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The first actuator is configured to move the steerable portion along a first plane when the first actuator is moved between first and second positions. The second actuator is configured to move the steerable portion along a second plane different than the first plane when the second actuator is moved between first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Tah, Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda
  • Anchoring to soft tissue
    Patent number: 8562646
    Abstract: Soft tissue anchors can be used in various surgical procedures, including pelvic floor reconstruction procedures. The anchors have one position that allows passage through the body and another position that inhibits passage of the anchors back through the soft tissue when a pull-back force is applied to the anchors by an implant, such as a surgical sling used for support of the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Armond A. Morin, Jozef Slanda
  • ARTICULATING TORQUEABLE HOLLOW DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130261397
    Abstract: An articulating mechanism for use in a medical device, such as an endoscope or a catheter, includes a series of stacked links disposed adjacent to one another and movable with respect to each other. Each link includes a front face tapered to a pair of pivot points and a rear face defining a wedge shaped recess for receiving the pivot points of the adjacent link. Pull-wires provide tension and hold the staked links together while also allowing for controlled bending of the distal portion by movement of one or more of the pull-wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac OSTROVSKY, Jozef Slanda, Jeffrey Bean
  • SUTURING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130253542
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention discloses a suturing device including an elongate member having a head portion, a tail portion and a needle receiving portion provided on the head portion. The needle receiving portion has a recess that is configured to receive a suture and hold it within the recess. The needle receiving portion is fixed with respect to an opening defined at the head portion. The suturing device further includes a needle having a retracted state and a deployed state. The needle includes a needle notch at a distal portion of the needle. The needle is configured to enter the recess of the needle receiving portion and receive the suture within the needle notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda
  • Suture system
    Patent number: 8518058
    Abstract: Sutures can be placed in difficult to access areas of the human body with devices, and related methods, utilizing a needle carrier. The devices and methods can be used in conjunction with both endosurgical and traditional open surgery procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda
  • Multi-plane motion control mechanism
    Patent number: 8517984
    Abstract: A hand-holdable steering mechanism is used as part of a medical device such as a catheter or an endoscope to allow movement of a steerable distal portion of the catheter or endoscope. The mechanism can include a housing and an actuation system. The actuation system is adapted for one-handed operation by a user, and it allows the user to achieve 360 degree articulation of the steerable distal portion. The actuation system can include a first actuator and a second actuator where the first and second actuators are movable with respect to each other. The first actuator can be at least partially disposed within the second actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barenboym, Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda, Christopher Oskin
  • Ureteral stent
    Patent number: 8512272
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a ureteral stent includes an elongate member having a first portion and a second portion, which is coupled to the first portion. The first portion of the elongate member is configured to be disposed within a kidney of a patient. The second portion of the elongate member, which has a sidewall that defines a lumen, is configured to deliver fluid from a first location of the sidewall of the second portion to a second location of the sidewall of the second portion via capillary action. The second portion of the elongate member is configured to be disposed within at least one of a bladder and a ureter of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda, Jianmin Li, Hamid Davoudi, Robert T. Miragliuolo
  • Articulating torqueable hollow device
    Patent number: 8465420
    Abstract: An articulating mechanism for use in a medical device, such as an endoscope or a catheter, includes a series of stacked links disposed adjacent to one another and movable with respect to each other. Each link includes a front face tapered to a pair of pivot points and a rear face defining a wedge shaped recess for receiving the pivot points of the adjacent link. Pull-wires provide tension and hold the staked links together while also allowing for controlled bending of the distal portion by movement of one or more of the pull-wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda, Jeff Bean
  • Induction heating for the delivery of thermal therapy
    Patent number: 8412346
    Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Medifocus, Inc
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
  • TISSUE FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130079813
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical device includes a tissue anchor, and elongate member, a first needle, and a second needle. The tissue anchor has a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and a base portion extending between the first arm portion and the second arm portion. The first needle extends from the elongate member. The first needle defines a lumen configured to receive the anchor member of the first arm portion of the tissue anchor. The second needle extends from the elongate member. The second needle defines a lumen configured to receive the anchor member of the second arm portion of the tissue anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jamie Li, Jozef Slanda
  • MULTI-ARM TOOL FOR DELIVERING IMPLANTS AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130060261
    Abstract: In a general aspect, a medical device includes a receiving arm configured to be coupled to at least a portion of an implant, and a clamping arm having a proximal end coupled to the receiving arm and having a track at a distal end of the clamping arm. The medical device also includes a sliding component including a needle and configured to slidably move along the track of the clamping arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda, Michael S.H. Chu
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING DEPTH OF INSERTION
    Publication number: 20130041232
    Abstract: A medical device and a method for preparing a patient's body to receive a bodily implant are disclosed. The medical device includes a needle member configured to be inserted into a tissue layer. The needle member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. An adjustment member is coupled to the proximal end portion of the needle member. The adjustment member includes an adjustment screw and a nut for setting a predetermined depth of insertion of the needle member within the tissue layer. The adjustment member further includes an adjustment member support configured to provide a support to the adjustment screw and the nut. The adjustment member is configured to move between a first position and a second position with respect to the adjustment member support to limit insertion of the needle member within the tissue layer to the predetermined depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jamie Li, Jozef Slanda
  • ANESTHETIC DELIVERY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120302993
    Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a delivery device may include a needle and a pump operatively coupled to the needle, the pump having an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, the pump being biased to its expanded configuration such that fluid stored in the pump will exit the pump via the needle in response to pressure being applied to the pump, and in response to the pressure being released from the pump, the pump is configured to receive fluid from outside of the delivery device via the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Peter J. Pereira, Jozef Slanda, Kenneth M. Flynn
  • ANCHORS FOR BODILY IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR ANCHORING BODILY IMPLANTS INTO A PATIENT'S BODY
    Publication number: 20120289980
    Abstract: An anchor is provided for anchoring a bodily implant within a body of a patient. The anchor includes an implant engaging portion for engaging the bodily implant, wherein the implant engaging portion is disposed on a lateral portion of the anchor. The anchor further includes a distal end portion configured to pass through a passageway in the patient's body, the passageway defining a first axis and a proximal end portion disposed longitudinally opposite to the distal end portion on the anchor. The anchor defines a second axis extending from the distal end portion to the proximal end portion. The anchor is configured to rotate when a force is applied to the bodily implant such that the second axis defined by the anchor forms an angle with the first axis defined by the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda, James Goddard, Ken Flynn
  • SUTURING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20120283755
    Abstract: Suturing instruments in accordance with the invention are dimensioned and configured to apply sutures to approximate, ligate, or fixate tissue in, for example, open, mini-incision, transvaginal, laparoscopic, or endoscopic surgical procedures. In some embodiments, the suturing instruments include a distal portion that is deflectably and/or pivotally coupled to the remainder of the instrument for improved maneuverability and functionality during surgery. In other embodiments, the suturing instruments are capable of housing multiple needle and suture assemblies and/or reloading the needle and suture assembly without removing the instrument from the surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda
  • Medical slings
    Patent number: 8303526
    Abstract: A medical sling made from material that is suitably shaped for use in a medical application has sides, portions of which are smoothed to prevent abrasion of surrounding tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda
  • CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF DISTAL PORTION OF MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120265133
    Abstract: A medical device allows movement control of a distal end portion of the medical device and is adapted for one-handed operation. The medical device is capable of omni-directional control of the distal end portion of the device. The device has an elongated member including a deflectable portion at a distal end portion of the elongated member. The device also has a control portion disposed on the elongated member. This control portion can be a handle for one-handed use by an operator of the medical device. The control portion comprises an elastic element and a flexible element. Angular movement of a first portion of the control portion with respect to a second portion of the control portion results in amplification of that angular movement in the deflectable portion of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Jon T. McIntyre, Jozef Slanda
  • STEERING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20120253277
    Abstract: A hand-holdable steering mechanism is used as part of a medical device such as a catheter or an endoscope to allow movement of a steerable distal portion of the catheter or endoscope. The mechanism can include a housing, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The first actuator is configured to move the steerable portion along a first plane when the first actuator is moved between first and second positions. The second actuator is configured to move the steerable portion along a second plane different than the first plane when the second actuator is moved between first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Richard C. Tah, Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda
  • MULTI-PLANE MOTION CONTROL MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20120253275
    Abstract: A hand-holdable steering mechanism is used as part of a medical device such as a catheter or an endoscope to allow movement of a steerable distal portion of the catheter or endoscope. The mechanism can include a housing and an actuation system. The actuation system is adapted for one-handed operation by a user, and it allows the user to achieve 360 degree articulation of the steerable distal portion. The actuation system can include a first actuator and a second actuator where the first and second actuators are movable with respect to each other. The first actuator can be at least partially disposed within the second actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Barenboym, Isaac Ostrovsky, Jozef Slanda, Christopher Oskin