Patents by Inventor Justin A. Reppert
Justin A. Reppert 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: 8469969Abstract: A medical retrieval device has a multi-prong retrieval assembly. The multi-prong retrieval assembly has a first position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form an open ended grasping device, and a second position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form a substantially close ended basket-type retrieval device. When the retrieval assembly is used as a basket-type retrieval device, the distal ends of the prongs of the retrieval assembly that form the basket are not connected to each other. Thus, captured objects may be released by the operator, or by applying sufficient force to separate one or more of the prongs.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Kear, Justin Reppert
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Publication number: 20130103045Abstract: A medical retrieval device has a multi-prong retrieval assembly. The multi-prong retrieval assembly has a first position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form an open ended grasping device, and a second position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form a substantially close ended basket-type retrieval device. When the retrieval assembly is used as a basket-type retrieval device, the distal ends of the prongs of the retrieval assembly that form the basket are not connected to each other. Thus, captured objects may be released by the operator, or by applying sufficient force to separate one or more of the prongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Jason W. Kear, Justin Reppert
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Publication number: 20100204711Abstract: A medical retrieval device has a multi-prong retrieval assembly. The multi-prong retrieval assembly has a first position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form an open ended grasping device, and a second position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form a substantially close ended basket-type retrieval device. When the retrieval assembly is used as a basket-type retrieval device, the distal ends of the prongs of the retrieval assembly that form the basket are not connected to each other. Thus, captured objects may be released by the operator, or by applying sufficient force to separate one or more of the prongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Jason W. Kear, Justin Reppert
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Patent number: 7731723Abstract: A medical retrieval device has a multi-prong retrieval assembly. The multi-prong retrieval assembly has a first position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form an open ended grasping device, and a second position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form a substantially close ended basket-type retrieval device. When the retrieval assembly is used as a basket-type retrieval device, the distal ends of the prongs of the retrieval assembly that form the basket are not connected to each other. Thus, captured objects may be released by the operator, or by applying sufficient force to separate one or more of the prongs.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Kear, Justin Reppert
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Patent number: 7559934Abstract: A medical retrieval device, and related method, for removing material (such as calculi and stones) from the body of a patient has the ability to capture and readily release material. The retrieval device includes a basket having at least one loop with first and second ends including a plurality of bead elements. The first end of the loop is immovable and the second end of the loop is slideably movable.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Jason Kear, Justin A. Reppert
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Publication number: 20070179517Abstract: A medical retrieval device has a multi-prong retrieval assembly. The multi-prong retrieval assembly has a first position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form an open ended grasping device, and a second position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form a substantially close ended basket-type retrieval device. When the retrieval assembly is used as a basket-type retrieval device, the distal ends of the prongs of the retrieval assembly that form the basket are not connected to each other. Thus, captured objects may be released by the operator, or by applying sufficient force to separate one or more of the prongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Jason Kear, Justin Reppert
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Patent number: 7211089Abstract: A medical retrieval device has a multi-prong retrieval assembly. The multi-prong retrieval assembly has a first position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form an open ended grasping device, and a second position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form a substantially close ended basket-type retrieval device. When the retrieval assembly is used as a basket-type retrieval device, the distal ends of the prongs of the retrieval assembly that form the basket are not connected to each other. Thus, captured objects may be released by the operator, or by applying sufficient force to separate one or more of the prongs.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Kear, Justin Reppert
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Publication number: 20040199200Abstract: A medical retrieval device, and related method, for removing material (such as calculi and stones) from the body of a patient has the ability to capture and readily release material. The retrieval device includes a basket having at least one loop with first and second ends including a plurality of bead elements. The first end of the loop is immovable and the second end of the loop is slideably movable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: James A. Teague, Jason Kear, Justin A. Reppert
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Publication number: 20040078044Abstract: A medical retrieval device has a multi-prong retrieval assembly. The multi-prong retrieval assembly has a first position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form an open ended grasping device, and a second position, in which the retrieval assembly extends from the distal end of the sheath to form a substantially close ended basket-type retrieval device. When the retrieval assembly is used as a basket-type retrieval device, the distal ends of the prongs of the retrieval assembly that form the basket are not connected to each other. Thus, captured objects may be released by the operator, or by applying sufficient force to separate one or more of the prongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Kear, Justin Reppert