Patents by Inventor Karl Jagger
Karl Jagger 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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Publication number: 20240123176Abstract: This disclosure relates to a control system for a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). Specifically, this disclosure relates to a method and a system configured for use with an oxygen delivery system that includes nasal fitting which does not include nostril prongs. Because the nasal fitting does not include nostril prongs, user comfort is dramatically increased relative to prior designs. That said, because the fitting is free of nostril prongs, changes in pressure associated with the user's breathing register less than in oxygen delivery systems with traditional fittings (i.e., those that include nostril prongs). As such, the method and system of this disclosure is configured to associate relatively small changes in pressure with a breathing cycle of a user, thereby permitting effective and efficient POC operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Perry Karl Jagger, Theodore W. Jagger, Albert A. Lucio
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Publication number: 20240082002Abstract: A fiber producing apparatus and method for producing fibers having at least two different dimensions or characteristics. The apparatus cuts fibers of varying length, thickness, and width by varying a cutting stroke length, using a cutting plate having different cutting blades, and applying varying pressure on a material during the cutting process. The fibers of the present invention are moldable and can be used as an implant having a structure that mimics native or natural bones. The ability to mimic natural bone improves cellular infiltration and bone growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Karl JAGGER, Jeff BOSSERT, Bently ROBINSON, Jonathan NATH, Brian BEAUBIEN, Jake ELLIOTT
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Patent number: 11878120Abstract: This disclosure relates to a control system for a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). Specifically, this disclosure relates to a method and a system configured for use with an oxygen delivery system that includes nasal fitting which does not include nostril prongs. Because the nasal fitting does not include nostril prongs, user comfort is dramatically increased relative to prior designs. That said, because the fitting is free of nostril prongs, changes in pressure associated with the user's breathing register less than in oxygen delivery systems with traditional fittings (i.e., those that include nostril prongs). As such, the method and system of this disclosure is configured to associate relatively small changes in pressure with a breathing cycle of a user, thereby permitting effective and efficient POC operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: 3B Medical, Inc.Inventors: Perry Karl Jagger, Theodore W. Jagger, Albert A. Lucio
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Publication number: 20220047836Abstract: This disclosure relates to a control system for a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). Specifically, this disclosure relates to a method and a system configured for use with an oxygen delivery system that includes nasal fitting which does not include nostril prongs. Because the nasal fitting does not include nostril prongs, user comfort is dramatically increased relative to prior designs. That said, because the fitting is free of nostril prongs, changes in pressure associated with the user's breathing register less than in oxygen delivery systems with traditional fittings (i.e., those that include nostril prongs). As such, the method and system of this disclosure is configured to associate relatively small changes in pressure with a breathing cycle of a user, thereby permitting effective and efficient POC operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Perry Karl Jagger, Theodore W. Jagger, Albert A. Lucio
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Patent number: 11116618Abstract: Embodiments of elongate pelvic implants and methods for treating pelvic conditions, such as incontinence, are provided. The implants can include a tissue support portion, one or more extension portions and one or more anchors. The implant is constructed as a unitary sling implant. The implant can be constructed or formed in a generally elongate shape to provide a lattice support structure of repeated cells.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James R. Mujwid, Jessica L. Roll, Karl A. Jagger, Robert C. Grant
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Patent number: 10952855Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes an inflatable member, a reservoir configured to hold fluid, and a reversible flow pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when in an inflation mode, and facilitate the transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when in a deflation mode. The reversible flow pump assembly includes a pump, an input check valve coupled to the pump, an output check valve coupled to the pump, and a reversing valve. The input check valve is configured to permit transfer of fluid into the pump. The output check valve is configured to permit transfer of fluid out of the pump. The reversing valve is configured to switch between the inflation mode and the deflation mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Douglas L. Evans, Karl A. Jagger, Mark E. DiLoreto
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Patent number: 10874516Abstract: A penile prosthesis system including at least one cylinder that has an elongated inner opening, a cylinder spring positioned within the opening and adjacent to a distal end of the inner opening, an activation plunger positioned within a proximal end of the opening of the cylinder, and a plurality of discrete members within the inner opening between the cylinder spring and the plunger. The system further includes a pump comprising a spring and a tube connected to and extending from the cylinder and the pump, wherein the tube is configured for transferring fluid to the at least one cylinder upon activation of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Karl Jagger, Brian Watschke, Steven Brncic, David Booth, William Furniss
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Publication number: 20200282167Abstract: A nasal cannula for an oxygen delivery system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cannula having an end configured to attach to an oxygen source and a face piece configured to deliver a fluid from the oxygen source to a user. A magnetic coupling is arranged along the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Cody James Aardema, Perry Karl Jagger
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Patent number: 10500027Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Justin H. Huelman, Carrie L. Herman, Karl A. Jagger, Michael A. Knipfer, John R. Frigstad, Robert E. Lund, James G. Skakoon
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Patent number: 10390813Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools being useful for accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, and related methods. Such devices can include retractors, introducers, and other devices for accessing desired areas of a patient's anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, John R. Frigstad, Carrie L. Herman, Justin H. Huelman, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Michael A. Knipfer, Jeffrey M. O'Hern
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Patent number: 10034735Abstract: Described are devices, systems, and combinations useful for monitoring tension in an implant, which may be an implant useful to treat a pelvic condition, the device, system, or combination including an implant and a tension indicator.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, James R. Mujwid, John E. Titus, Mark S. Bouchier, Karl A. Jagger, Jessica E. Felton, Scott L. Sjoquist, Danielle E. Steffens, James A. Alexander, Randall P. Rowland
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Patent number: 10028817Abstract: A unitary or homogeneous patterned implant is provided. The implant is constructed of patterned cells formed by way of a molding, die casting, laser etching, laser cutting, extruding, and the like. Portions of the implant can be formed into sinusoid or other waveform strut members to control and promote elongation, expansion or contraction along single or multiple axes. As such, controlled and designated stress, tension and compression distribution is promoted across specific or localized areas of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Karl A. Jagger, Dean W. Hacker, Jessica E. Felton, John R. Frigstad, Alex Peterson
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Patent number: 9993323Abstract: Described are implants and dilators useful in a sacral colpopexy procedure, and related methods. The present invention relates to systems, tools, and methods for treating pelvic organ prolapse by use of a pelvic implant to support pelvic tissue. The pelvic treatments include, for example, treatment of vaginal prolapse by laparoscopic or abdominal procedures.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand, Kevin R. Arnal, Dean W. Hacker, Karl A. Jagger, Chaouki A. Khamis, Jelica D. Wold
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Patent number: 9974640Abstract: A unitary or homogeneous patterned implant is provided. The implant is constructed of patterned cells formed by way of a molding, die casting, laser etching, laser cutting, extruding, and the like. Portions of the implant can be formed into sinusoid or other waveform strut members. One or more undulating anchor arms or rods extend out from the implant for tissue fixation, with the one or more undulating anchor arms including one or more arcuate bends.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Dean W. Hacker, Karl A. Jagger, Benjamin M. Wilke, Seth C. Kelto, Jessica E. Felton
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Publication number: 20180064520Abstract: Embodiments of elongate pelvic implants and methods for treating pelvic conditions, such as incontinence, are provided. The implants can include a tissue support portion, one or more extension portions and one or more anchors. The implant is constructed as a unitary sling implant. The implant can be constructed or formed in a generally elongate shape to provide a lattice support structure of repeated cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: James R. Mujwid, Jessica L. Roll, Karl A. Jagger, Robert C. Grant
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Patent number: 9848970Abstract: Embodiments of elongate pelvic implants and methods for treating pelvic conditions, such as incontinence, are provided. The implants can include a tissue support portion, one or more extension portions and one or more anchors. The implant is constructed as a unitary sling implant. The implant can be constructed or formed in a generally elongate shape to provide a lattice support structure of repeated cells.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James R. Mujwid, Jessica L. Roll, Karl A. Jagger, Robert C. Grant
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Patent number: 9833303Abstract: A unitary or homogeneous patterned implant is provided. The implant is constructed of patterned cells formed by way of a molding, die casting, laser etching, laser cutting, extruding, and the like. Portions of the implant can be formed into sinusoid or other waveform strut members. One or more undulating anchor arms or rods extend out from the implant for tissue fixation, with the one or more undulating anchor arms including one or more arcuate bends.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Dean W. Hacker, Karl A. Jagger, Benjamin M. Wilke, Seth C. Kelto, Jessica E. Felton
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Publication number: 20170273792Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes an inflatable member, a reservoir configured to hold fluid, and a reversible flow pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when in an inflation mode, and facilitate the transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when in a deflation mode. The reversible flow pump assembly includes a pump, an input check valve coupled to the pump, an output check valve coupled to the pump, and a reversing valve. The input check valve is configured to permit transfer of fluid into the pump. The output check valve is configured to permit transfer of fluid out of the pump. The reversing valve is configured to switch between the inflation mode and the deflation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Douglas L. Evans, Karl A. Jagger, Mark E. DiLoreto
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Publication number: 20170165071Abstract: A penile prosthesis system including at least one cylinder that has an elongated inner opening, a cylinder spring positioned within the opening and adjacent to a distal end of the inner opening, an activation plunger positioned within a proximal end of the opening of the cylinder, and a plurality of discrete members within the inner opening between the cylinder spring and the plunger. The system further includes a pump comprising a spring and a tube connected to and extending from the cylinder and the pump, wherein the tube is configured for transferring fluid to the at least one cylinder upon activation of the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Karl Jagger, Brian Watschke, Steven Brncic, David Booth, William Furniss
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Publication number: 20170105829Abstract: A unitary or homogeneous patterned implant is provided. The implant is constructed of patterned cells formed by way of a molding, die casting, laser etching, laser cutting, extruding, and the like. Portions of the implant can be formed into sinusoid or other waveform strut members. One or more undulating anchor arms or rods extend out from the implant for tissue fixation, with the one or more undulating anchor arms including one or more arcuate bends.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Dean W. HACKER, Karl A. JAGGER, Benjamin M. WILKE, Seth C. KELTO, Jessica E. FELTON