Patents by Inventor Juli L. Curtis
Juli L. Curtis 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: 10349959Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a proximal handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly. The sheath extends from the handle and includes a lumen and a distal end opposite the handle. The retrieval assembly is moveable relative to the sheath to achieve a collapsed position of the retrieval assembly within the lumen and an expanded position of the retrieval assembly when extended outside the lumen. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs includes a wire having an inner core at least partially surrounded by an outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Eric Cheng, Jason W. Kear, Juli L. Curtis, Kevin R. Heath
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Publication number: 20160000451Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a proximal handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly. The sheath extends from the handle and includes a lumen and a distal end opposite the handle. The retrieval assembly is moveable relative to the sheath to achieve a collapsed position of the retrieval assembly within the lumen and an expanded position of the retrieval assembly when extended outside the lumen. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs includes a wire having an inner core at least partially surrounded by an outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: James A. TEAGUE, Eric CHENG, Jason W. KEAR, Juli L. CURTIS, Kevin R. HEATH
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Patent number: 9149289Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a proximal handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly. The sheath extends from the handle and includes a lumen and a distal end opposite the handle. The retrieval assembly is moveable relative to the sheath to achieve a collapsed position of the retrieval assembly within the lumen and an expanded position of the retrieval assembly when extended outside the lumen. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs includes a wire having an inner core at least partially surrounded by an outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Eric Cheng, Jason W. Kear, Juli L. Curtis, Kevin R. Heath
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Patent number: 8911449Abstract: A medical device, and related method, for manipulating material, such as calculi, within a patient's body includes a handle, a sheath, a retrieval basket, and a retainer coupled to the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retrieval basket includes a plurality of legs, each of which includes an intermediate portion located at the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retainer secures at least the intermediate portion of one of the plurality of legs to the intermediate portion of another of the plurality of legs.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Mohamed Fazni Abdulaziz, Juli L. Curtis, Aaron J. Bultman
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Patent number: 8672928Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Clifford M. Liu, Bradley D. Elliott, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm
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Publication number: 20130317516Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a proximal handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly. The sheath extends from the handle and includes a lumen and a distal end opposite the handle. The retrieval assembly is moveable relative to the sheath to achieve a collapsed position of the retrieval assembly within the lumen and an expanded position of the retrieval assembly when extended outside the lumen. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs includes a wire having an inner core at least partially surrounded by an outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. TEAGUE, Eric CHENG, Jason W. KEAR, Juli L. CURTIS, Kevin R. HEATH
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Patent number: 8518054Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a proximal handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly. The sheath extends from the handle and includes a lumen and a distal end opposite the handle. The retrieval assembly is moveable relative to the sheath to achieve a collapsed position of the retrieval assembly within the lumen and an expanded position of the retrieval assembly when extended outside the lumen. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs includes a wire having an inner core at least partially surrounded by an outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Eric Cheng, Jason W. Kear, Juli L. Curtis, Kevin R. Heath
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Publication number: 20120157980Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Clifford M. Liu, Bradley D. Elliott, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm
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Patent number: 8100892Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Clifford M. Liu, Bradley D. Elliott, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm
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Publication number: 20110066158Abstract: A medical device, and related method, for manipulating material, such as calculi, within a patient's body includes a handle, a sheath, a retrieval basket, and a retainer coupled to the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retrieval basket includes a plurality of legs, each of which includes an intermediate portion located at the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retainer secures at least the intermediate portion of one of the plurality of legs to the intermediate portion of another of the plurality of legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James A. Teague, Mohamed Fazni Abdulaziz, Juli L. Curtis, Aaron J. Bultman
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Patent number: 7824415Abstract: A medical device, and related method, for manipulating material, such as calculi, within a patient's body includes a handle, a sheath, a retrieval basket, and a retainer coupled to the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retrieval basket includes a plurality of legs, each of which includes an intermediate portion located at the distal end of the retrieval basket. The retainer secures at least the intermediate portion of one of the plurality of legs to the intermediate portion of another of the plurality of legs.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Mohamed Fazni Abdulaziz, Juli L. Curtis, Aaron J. Bultman
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Patent number: 7727227Abstract: A medical device includes a sheath having a lumen and an elongate member disposed within the lumen of the sheath. The elongate member is moveable relative to the sheath and includes a retrieval assembly. The retrieval assembly has a collapsed position within the lumen of the sheath and an expanded position when extended beyond a distal end of the sheath. The elongate member defines a lumen configured to receive a laser.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Jason W. Kear, Juli L. Curtis, Eric Cheng, Joseph W. Segura
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Publication number: 20090275926Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Clifford M. Liu, Bradley D. Elliott, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm
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Patent number: 7540868Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Bradley D. Elliott, Clifford M. Liu, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm
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Publication number: 20080119869Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a proximal handle, a sheath, and a retrieval assembly. The sheath extends from the handle and includes a lumen and a distal end opposite the handle. The retrieval assembly is moveable relative to the sheath to achieve a collapsed position of the retrieval assembly within the lumen and an expanded position of the retrieval assembly when extended outside the lumen. The retrieval assembly includes a plurality of legs. At least one of the legs includes a wire having an inner core at least partially surrounded by an outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: James A. Teague, Eric Cheng, Jason W. Kear, Juli L. Curtis, Kevin R. Heath
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Publication number: 20030078566Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bradley D. Elliott, Clifford M. Liu, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm
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Patent number: 6517531Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Clifford M. Liu, Bradley D. Elliott, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm
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Publication number: 20020161358Abstract: A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Clifford M. Liu, Bradely D. Elliott, Jeffrey C. Smith, Juli L. Curtis, Thomas B. Remm