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).

  • Publication number: 20240123176
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Perry Karl Jagger, Theodore W. Jagger, Albert A. Lucio
  • Publication number: 20240082002
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Karl JAGGER, Jeff BOSSERT, Bently ROBINSON, Jonathan NATH, Brian BEAUBIEN, Jake ELLIOTT
  • Patent number: 11878120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: 3B Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Perry Karl Jagger, Theodore W. Jagger, Albert A. Lucio
  • Publication number: 20220047836
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Perry Karl Jagger, Theodore W. Jagger, Albert A. Lucio
  • Patent number: 10874516
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Jagger, Brian Watschke, Steven Brncic, David Booth, William Furniss
  • Publication number: 20200282167
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Cody James Aardema, Perry Karl Jagger
  • Publication number: 20170165071
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Karl Jagger, Brian Watschke, Steven Brncic, David Booth, William Furniss
  • Patent number: 8333795
    Abstract: A catheter assembly adapted to treat a vessel bifurcation. A balloon member of the catheter assembly includes a main body portion and a cylindrical shaped bulge portion that extends radially outward from the main body portion. The bulge portion extends around a circumference of the main body portion. A stent of the catheter assembly is typically mounted to the balloon member. When treating the vessel bifurcation, the catheter assembly is positioned with the bulge portion aligned axially relative to an ostium of the branch vessel. The balloon member is inflated to expand a portion of the stent into the branch vessel. The circumferential construction of the bulge portion of the balloon member reduces the need for radial (rotational) alignment of the balloon member relative to the ostium of the branch vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Weber, James M. Anderson, Karl Jagger
  • Patent number: 8309007
    Abstract: A post dilatation balloon catheter includes a balloon member having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a circumferential bulge portion. The circumferential bulge portion extends around a circumference of the balloon member and is positioned at a location between the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The circumferential bulge portion inflates to a maximum inflated dimension that is greater than a maximum dimension of the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The balloon member is arranged into a folded state by folding at least one of the distal and proximal portions of the balloon member in a separate step from folding the circumferential bulge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James Anderson, Karl Jagger, Jan Weber
  • Patent number: 8275455
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, the invention relates to medical devices which comprise at least one reservoir, a therapeutic-agent-containing region disposed within the reservoir and an electrode comprising a conductive polymer. The devices of the invention are configured such that a rate of release of the therapeutic agent from the reservoir changes upon a change in the oxidation state of the conductive polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James Lee Shippy, III, Jan Weber, Karl Jagger, Tracee Eidenschink, Liliana Atanasoska
  • Publication number: 20110196470
    Abstract: The stent placement dilation balloon assembly comprises a catheter having a distal end, a distal end portion, and a proximal end, a balloon mounted to, about, and around the distal end portion of the catheter. The assembly further includes an elastic sheath positioned about and around the balloon. The outer surface of the sheath includes a profile which encourages stent securement. A stent is mounted on the sleeve for placement in a vessel in a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James Lee Shippy, III, Karl Jagger
  • Publication number: 20100030143
    Abstract: A post dilatation balloon catheter includes a balloon member having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a circumferential bulge portion. The circumferential bulge portion extends around a circumference of the balloon member and is positioned at a location between the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The circumferential bulge portion inflates to a maximum inflated dimension that is greater than a maximum dimension of the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The balloon member is arranged into a folded state by folding at least one of the distal and proximal portions of the balloon member in a separate step from folding the circumferential bulge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James Anderson, Karl Jagger, Jan Weber
  • Publication number: 20090318848
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, the invention relates to medical devices which comprise at least one reservoir, a therapeutic-agent-containing region disposed within the reservoir and an electrode comprising a conductive polymer. The devices of the invention are configured such that a rate of release of the therapeutic agent from the reservoir changes upon a change in the oxidation state of the conductive polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James Lee Shippy III, Jan Weber, Karl Jagger, Tracee Eidenschink, Liliana Atanasoska
  • Publication number: 20090163879
    Abstract: A catheter assembly adapted to treat a vessel bifurcation. A balloon member of the catheter assembly includes a main body portion and a cylindrical shaped bulge portion that extends radially outward from the main body portion. The bulge portion extends around a circumference of the main body portion. A stent of the catheter assembly is typically mounted to the balloon member. When treating the vessel bifurcation, the catheter assembly is positioned with the bulge portion aligned axially relative to an ostium of the branch vessel. The balloon member is inflated to expand a portion of the stent into the branch vessel. The circumferential construction of the bulge portion of the balloon member reduces the need for radial (rotational) alignment of the balloon member relative to the ostium of the branch vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: JAN WEBER, JAMES M. ANDERSON, KARL JAGGER
  • Publication number: 20090069878
    Abstract: A catheter assembly includes a balloon member and a balloon restricting arrangement. The balloon member includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a circumferential bulge portion. The circumferential bulge portion extends around a circumference of the balloon member and is positioned at a location between the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The balloon restricting arrangement includes a proximal portion extending around the proximal portion of the balloon member and a distal portion extending around the distal portion of the balloon member to restrict an inflated size of the proximal and distal portions of the balloon member. The proximal and distal portions of the balloon restricting arrangement are spaced apart axially, and the circumferential bulge portion extends radially outward therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Weber, James M. Anderson, Karl Jagger, James Lee Shippy
  • Publication number: 20080027528
    Abstract: A catheter system comprises a catheter comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion and an inner shaft. The inner shaft comprises a medical device receiving region for receiving and carrying a medical device. The retaining device is at least partially constructed of an electroactive polymer. The retaining device is located on or adjacent to the medical device receiving region. The electroactive polymer of the retaining device has an activated state and an inactivated state. The retaining device is capable of retaining a medical device to the catheter and releasing the medical device from the catheter by transitioning between the activated state and the inactivated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Karl Jagger, Tracee Eidenschink, Derek Sutermeister, Daniel Gregorich, Yousef Alkhatib, Matt Heidner, Adam Jennings, Richard C. Gunderson, John Blix, Timothy J. Mickley, Richard Olson, Jan Weber, Dominick Godin
  • Publication number: 20070247033
    Abstract: Medical devices or components thereof having electroactive polymer actuators embedded within at least a portion of the device of component thereof, and novel electroactive polymer actuators formed with a conductive substrate layer and an electroactive polymer layer, the electroactive polymer actuated upon application of a voltage to surrounding liquid electrolyte, the actuators may be embedded within an inert polymer matrix material, or within solid polyelectrolyte matrix material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Tracee Eidenschink, Jan Weber, Karl Jagger
  • Publication number: 20070250036
    Abstract: A catheter comprising an outer shaft comprising a first section of electroactive polymer. The first section of electroactive polymer affecting either the flexibility of the catheter or the steerability of the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Volk, Tracee Eidenschink, Derek Sutermeister, Derek Wise, Richard Gunderson, Jan Weber, John Blix, Richard Olson, Karl Jagger
  • Publication number: 20070239257
    Abstract: A stent may comprise a plurality of serpentine bands that overlap along the length of the stent. Each serpentine band may comprise a plurality of alternating first struts and second struts connected by a plurality of alternating proximal turns and distal turns. Each first strut defines a curvilinear path different from that of each second strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Jan Weber, Karl Jagger, James Anderson
  • Publication number: 20070239256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to implantable or insertable medical devices that contain a substrate and one or more electrical circuits disposed over the substrate. The electrical circuits in the devices of the present invention contain at least one multilayer region, which in turn contains (a) a plurality of polyelectroyte layers which contain at least one type of polyelectrolyte and/or (b) a plurality of particle layers which contain at least one type of charged particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Jan Weber, Karl Jagger