Patents by Inventor Katie L. Krueger
Katie L. Krueger 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: 9867943Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kurt A. E. Geitz, Katie L Krueger, Joseph A Levendusky
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Publication number: 20160120600Abstract: Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for traversing an anatomic wall. A system can include a port that mates with an anatomic wall and provides a lumen for the passage of a guide tube of a transluminal device. The port can inhibit the passage of biological materials through the anatomic wall. Further described herein are methods for implanting the port and/or for inserting the transluminal device into a body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Barry WEITZNER, Paul SMITH, John B. GOLDEN, Michal WEISMAN, Stephen J. PERRY, Katie L. KRUEGER
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Publication number: 20140180204Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kurt A.E. Geitz, Katie L Krueger, Joseph A Levendusky
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Systems and methods for directing instruments to varying positions at the distal end of a guide tube
Patent number: 8734330Abstract: Described herein are various systems and methods for directing endoscopy instruments to varying positions at a target site. In one aspect, at least one instrument channel has multiple exit points at the distal end of the guide tube, and the position of an instrument delivered through the channel may be switched between the different exit points. In another aspect, an instrument channel splits into multiple branches at the distal end of the guide tube, and the position of an instrument at the target site may be changed by selectively directing the instrument into a different channel branch. In yet another aspect, the guide tube, or a portion thereof, may be rotated to reposition an instrument at the target site. The capability of changing the instrument positions during a procedure would enable a physician to examine or treat multiple target sites within an operative field, without necessitating the full retraction of the instruments or the guide tube from the operative field.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Katie L. Krueger, Andrew J. Campbell, Barry Weitzner -
Patent number: 8695829Abstract: A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Inventors: Brad D. Krueger, Katie L. Krueger, Brett A. Krueger, Thomas A. Krueger
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Patent number: 8684992Abstract: A vial adapter suitable for use in transferring fluid from a vial to a needleless syringe, the vial having a top end sealed with a septum.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roy H. Sullivan, Katie L. Krueger, Joseph A. Levendusky, Timothy C. Wech
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Patent number: 8679112Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kurt A. E. Geitz, Katie L. Krueger, Joseph A. Levendusky
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Publication number: 20130240524Abstract: A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Kalytera, Inc.Inventors: Brad D. Krueger, Katie L. Krueger, Brett A. Krueger, Thomas A. Krueger
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECTING INSTRUMENTS TO VARYING POSITIONS AT THE DISTAL END OF A GUIDE TUBE
Publication number: 20130225926Abstract: Described herein are various systems and methods for directing endoscopy instruments to varying positions at a target site. In one aspect, at least one instrument channel has multiple exit points at the distal end of the guide tube, and the position of an instrument delivered through the channel may be switched between the different exit points. In another aspect, an instrument channel splits into multiple branches at the distal end of the guide tube, and the position of an instrument at the target site may be changed by selectively directing the instrument into a different channel branch. In yet another aspect, the guide tube, or a portion thereof, may be rotated to reposition an instrument at the target site. The capability of changing the instrument positions during a procedure would enable a physician to examine or treat multiple target sites within an operative field, without necessitating the full retraction of the instruments or the guide tube from the operative field.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Katie L. Krueger, Andrew J. Campbell, Barry Weitzner -
Patent number: 8490814Abstract: A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventors: Brad D. Krueger, Brett A. Krueger, Katie L. Krueger, Thomas A. Krueger
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Patent number: 8453864Abstract: A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventors: Brad D. Krueger, Brett A. Krueger, Katie L. Krueger, Thomas A. Krueger
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Publication number: 20120310154Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Joseph A. Levendusky, Kurt A.E. Geitz, Katie L. Krueger
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Patent number: 8262626Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Levendusky, Kurt A. E. Geitz, Katie L. Krueger
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Publication number: 20110135222Abstract: A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Kalytera, Inc.Inventors: Brad D. Krueger, Brett A. Krueger, Katie L. Krueger, Thomas A. Krueger
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Publication number: 20100160933Abstract: The present application provides methods and devices for inducing weight loss. In particular, the present application provides methods for modifying a duodenum to induce weight loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Katie L. Krueger, Harold M. Martins
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Publication number: 20100022985Abstract: A vial adapter suitable for use in transferring fluid from a vial to a needleless syringe, the vial having a top end sealed with a septum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Rou H. Sullivan, Katie L. Krueger, Joseph A. Levendusky, Timothy C. Wech
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Patent number: 7615041Abstract: A vial adapter suitable for use in transferring fluid from a vial to a needleless syringe, the vial having a top end sealed with a septum.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roy H. Sullivan, Katie L. Krueger, Joseph A. Levendusky, Timothy C. Wech
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Publication number: 20090194547Abstract: A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Brad D. Krueger, Brett A. Krueger, Katie L. Krueger, Thomas A. Krueger
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Publication number: 20090149831Abstract: A system for treating obesity, comprises an injectable compound for intramuscular administration in a pyloric sphincter, the injectable compound including a plurality of microspheres and a fluid carrier in which the microspheres are suspended. The system further comprises an injection device having flexibility sufficient to pass through a working channel of an endoscope into the stomach to an injection location adjacent to the pyloric sphincter, the injection device including a tissue piercing tip and a lumen through which the injectable compound may be delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Goldi Kaul, Katie L. Krueger
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Publication number: 20090105662Abstract: An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introducing into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED. INC.Inventors: Joseph A. Levedusky, Kurt A.E. Geitz, Katie L. Krueger