Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Daignault

Kenneth J. Daignault 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).

  • Patent number: 10463432
    Abstract: Embodiments of a medical device and related methods of use are provided for extracting tissue. The device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. Two or more channels may extend through the elongate member from the proximal end to the distal end, and a morcellating device may be included in one of the channels. In addition, one of the channels may be configured as a return channel for extracting the morcellated tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Zerfas, Troy Gardner, Christopher W. Green, Jeffrey C. Smith, Christopher L. Oskin, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Patent number: 10292761
    Abstract: A medical device includes a sheath extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a lumen extending therethrough and an end-effector disposed at the distal end of the sheath including a first resection loop configured to resect tissue and a secondary tool including one of a second resection loop and a tissue-vaporizing structure mounted distally to the first resection loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Daignault, Kevin Newell, Ronald Ciulla
  • Patent number: 10245052
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and related methods of use are disclosed. The systems may comprise a sheath for insertion into a body lumen and an extraction tool for passage through the sheath, wherein the extraction tool may include a handle, an end effector, and an optical device. Methods disclosed herein include introducing an extraction tool into a urethra for retrieving and removing tissue from the body, e.g., with an end effector, without morcellating the excised tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Ciulla, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Publication number: 20180318056
    Abstract: Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Barry N. Gellman, Joseph John Raneri, Michael Frank Weiser, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Patent number: 10117733
    Abstract: Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Barry N. Gellman, Joseph John Raneri, Michael Frank Weiser, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Publication number: 20180271600
    Abstract: Embodiments of a medical device and related methods of use are provided for extracting tissue. The device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. Two or more channels may extend through the elongate member from the proximal end to the distal end, and a morcellating device may be included in one of the channels. In addition, one of the channels may be configured as a return channel for extracting the morcellated tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. ZERFAS, Troy GARDNER, Christopher W. GREEN, Jeffrey C. SMITH, Christopher L. OSKIN, Kenneth J. DAIGNAULT
  • Patent number: 10004560
    Abstract: Embodiments of a medical device and related methods of use are provided for extracting tissue. The device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. Two or more channels may extend through the elongate member from the proximal end to the distal end, and a morcellating device may be included in one of the channels. In addition, one of the channels may be configured as a return channel for extracting the morcellated tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Zerfas, Troy Gardner, Christopher W. Green, Jeffrey C. Smith, Christopher L. Oskin, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Publication number: 20160296284
    Abstract: Embodiments of a medical device and related methods of use are provided for extracting tissue. The device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. Two or more channels may extend through the elongate member from the proximal end to the distal end, and a morcellating device may be included in one of the channels. In addition, one of the channels may be configured as a return channel for extracting the morcellated tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Zerfas, Troy GARDNER, Christopher W. GREEN, Jeffrey C. SMITH, Christopher L. OSKIN, Kenneth J. DAIGNAULT
  • Patent number: 9393033
    Abstract: Embodiments of a medical device and related methods of use are provided for extracting tissue. The device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. Two or more channels may extend through the elongate member from the proximal end to the distal end, and a morcellating device may be included in one of the channels. In addition, one of the channels may be configured as a return channel for extracting the morcellated tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Zerfas, Troy Gardner, Christopher W. Green, Jeffrey C. Smith, Christopher L. Oskin, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Publication number: 20160022401
    Abstract: Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Barry N. Gellman, Joseph John Raneri, Michael Frank Weiser, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Patent number: 9149261
    Abstract: Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Barry N. Gellman, Joseph John Raneri, Michael Frank Weiser, Kenneth J. Daignault
  • Publication number: 20150224249
    Abstract: A method for treating BPH may include marking a target tissue portion of a prostate of a patient with a contrasting agent. The method may further include emitting energy from an energy emitting device toward the target tissue portion. Further, the method may include enucleating the target tissue portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald CIULLA, Kenneth P. REEVER, Kenneth J. DAIGNAULT, Timothy Paul HARRAH
  • Publication number: 20150157344
    Abstract: A medical device may include an elongate member including a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween, wherein a distal end of the lumen includes a wall disposed substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongate sheath, wherein the wall includes at least one opening therethrough. The medical device may also include an actuation assembly operably coupled to the proximal end, an actuating member coupled to a portion of the actuation assembly and extending into the lumen of the elongate member, and at least one loop having a first portion coupled to a distal end of the actuating member and a second portion extending through the at least one opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Richard C. TAH, Kenneth J. DAIGNAULT, Ronald CIULLA
  • Publication number: 20150148597
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and related methods of use are disclosed. The systems may comprise a sheath for insertion into a body lumen and an extraction tool for passage through the sheath, wherein the extraction tool may include a handle, an end effector, and an optical device. Methods disclosed herein include introducing an extraction tool into a urethra for retrieving and removing tissue from the body, e.g., with an end effector, without morcellating the excised tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald CIULLA, Kenneth J. DAIGNAULT
  • Patent number: 8926495
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brian C. Maclean, Kenneth J. Daignault, Michael G. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20130338667
    Abstract: A medical device includes a sheath extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a lumen extending therethrough and an end-effector disposed at the distal end of the sheath including a first resection loop configured to resect tissue and a secondary tool including one of a second resection loop and a tissue-vaporizing structure mounted distally to the first resection loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Daignault, Kevin Newell, Ronald Ciulla
  • Patent number: 8414501
    Abstract: A rectal thermal monitor for transrectal prostate temperature measurement includes a handle arranged in a proximal end portion of the monitor for gripping by a user, an elongate shaft extending from the handle, and an expandable distal probe portion arranged on a distal end of the shaft. The distal probe portion is arranged at a position opposite the handle portion, and is shaped to facilitate insertion through an anal sphincter and into a rectum of a patient. A cover element, is provided for covering at least a portion of the distal probe portion, and is made from a resilient material. A temperature sensing element is arranged within the distal probe portion, beneath the cover element, and is adapted and configured to sense a temperature of the prostate of the patient through the rectum wall of the patient. Further, and actuator can be provided to actuate the expandable distal probe portion, to increase a diameter thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Medifocus, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Hanley, Michael S. H. Chu, Kenneth J. Daignault, Aidan Petrie, Justin Sirotin, David Robson, Andrew W. Marsella, Dan Nelsen, Michael Weiser, Ramin N. Tehrani
  • Patent number: 8287602
    Abstract: A urinary stent includes an elongate member that defines a lumen extending therethrough and that is configured to be disposed at least partially within a prostatic portion of a urethra of a patient. The elongate member includes a collapsible portion disposed at a proximal end portion of the elongate member. The collapsible portion has a first configuration in which an outer perimeter at a proximal end of the collapsible portion is substantially equal to an outer perimeter of a remaining portion of the elongate member and a second configuration in which the outer perimeter at the proximal end of the collapsible portion is smaller than the outer perimeter of the remaining portion of the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Daignault, Alfred Intoccia, Richard Tah
  • Publication number: 20110301409
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brian Charles MacLean, Kenneth J. Daignault, Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8012080
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brian Charles MacLean, Kenneth J. Daignault, Michael G. McGrath