Patents by Inventor Kevin James McELWEE
Kevin James McELWEE 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: 11957359Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Narunn Suon, Matthew Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. Golden, Kevin James McElwee, Andrew James Whitney
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Publication number: 20230157700Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Samuel RAYBIN, Paul SMITH, Norman C. MAY, Narunn SUON, Matthew JAGELSKI, Ray Hewenson TONG, John B. GOLDEN, Kevin James McELWEE, Andrew James WHITNEY
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Publication number: 20230123655Abstract: According to one aspect, a medical system may include an instrument including an end effector for acting as a monopolar electrode. The end effector may be configured to be positioned in a body of a subject and emit radiofrequency energy towards a target area in the body. The medical system may further include a return electrode. The return electrode may be deliverable within the body proximate the target area and separately from the instrument and the monopolar electrode. The return electrode may be configured to contact tissue in the body proximate the target area and receive radiofrequency energy emitted from the end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mingxiang XU, Samuel RAYBIN, Paul SMITH, Kevin James MCELWEE
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Patent number: 11576681Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Narunn Suon, Matthew Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. Golden, Kevin James McElwee, Andrew James Whitney
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Patent number: 11553959Abstract: According to one aspect, a medical system may include an instrument including an end effector for acting as a monopolar electrode. The end effector may be configured to be positioned in a body of a subject and emit radiofrequency energy towards a target area in the body. The medical system may further include a return electrode. The return electrode may be deliverable within the body proximate the target area and separately from the instrument and the monopolar electrode. The return electrode may be configured to contact tissue in the body proximate the target area and receive radiofrequency energy emitted from the end effector.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mingxiang Xu, Samuel Raybin, Paul J. Smith, Kevin James McElwee
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Patent number: 11324930Abstract: According to one aspect, a guidewire assembly for positioning within a body of a patient may include a guidewire shaft having a proximal section and a distal section. The distal section may be configured to move within the body of a patient when the guidewire assembly is in a first operating state. The distal section may be configured to expand radially outward when the guidewire assembly is in a second operating state to engage an interior surface of the body and inhibit movement of the guidewire shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Peter Dayton, Kevin James McElwee, Paul Smith, Dane Seddon, James Scutti
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Patent number: 11213289Abstract: A tissue closure device includes a needle and a suture extending therefrom, a proximal head including a proximal slot and a proximal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a first end of the needle in the proximal slot in a first configuration, and a distal head movably coupled to the proximal head so that the proximal and distal heads are movable relative to one another between an open configuration, in which a target tissue is received therebetween, and a closed configuration, in which the target tissue gripped therebetween. The distal head includes a distal slot and a distal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a second end of the needle in the distal slot in a second configuration, the needle movable between the first and second configurations by rotating the needle, the needle alternatingly passed between the proximal and distal heads to thread the suture through the target tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Kevin James McElwee, John B. Golden, Matthew Robert Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, Naroun Suon
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Publication number: 20210186482Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue retraction system may include a first anchor, a second anchor, and an elongate coupling member extending between the first anchor and the second anchor. The system also may include a holder for receiving the first anchor, the second anchor, and the elongate coupling element. The holder may include a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion may have a smaller width than the proximal portion such that the distal portion exerts a force on a proximal end of the first anchor during deployment of the first anchor from the holder. The force may move the first anchor into an open configuration for receiving tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Paul SMITH, Ryan V. WALES, Kevin James McELWEE, Naroun SUON, Samuel RAYBIN, Alexander Joseph BURNHAM, Ray Hewenson TONG, Mary Ann CORNELL, Niklas ANDERSSON, John B. GOLDEN, Scott E. BRECHBIEL
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Patent number: 10973506Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue retraction system may include a first anchor, a second anchor, and an elongate coupling member extending between the first anchor and the second anchor. The system also may include a holder for receiving the first anchor, the second anchor, and the elongate coupling element. The holder may include a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion may have a smaller width than the proximal portion such that the distal portion exerts a force on a proximal end of the first anchor during deployment of the first anchor from the holder. The force may move the first anchor into an open configuration for receiving tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul Smith, Ryan V. Wales, Kevin James McElwee, Naroun Suon, Samuel Raybin, Alexander Joseph Burnham, Ray Hewenson Tong, Mary Ann Cornell, Niklas Andersson, John B. Golden, Scott E. Brechbiel
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Publication number: 20200214712Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Samuel RAYBIN, Paul SMITH, Norman C. MAY, Naroun SUON, Matthew JAGELSKI, Ray Hewenson TONG, John B. GOLDEN, Kevin James McELWEE, Andrew James WHITNEY
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Patent number: 10631872Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Naroun Suon, Matthew Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. Golden, Kevin James McElwee, Andrew James Whitney
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Publication number: 20190328451Abstract: According to one aspect, an instrument may include a sheath having a distal end. The instrument also may include a fluid cannula at the distal end of the sheath. The instrument also may include a cutting electrode at the distal end of the sheath. At least one of: (i) an exterior surface of the fluid cannula, and (ii) a cutting electrode surface that faces the exterior surface, is longitudinally slidable along the other of the exterior surface and the cutting electrode surface during movement of at least one of the cutting electrode and the fluid cannula relative to the other of the cutting electrode and the fluid cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. SMITH, Jose GARCIA-CORDERO, Kevin James MCELWEE, Ramon ESTEVEZ, Allyn Narcisse JENSRUD, Irina PYATAEVA, Samuel Raybin, Mingxiang XU
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Publication number: 20190298444Abstract: According to one aspect, a medical system may include an instrument including an end effector for acting as a monopolar electrode. The end effector may be configured to be positioned in a body of a subject and emit radiofrequency energy towards a target area in the body. The medical system may further include a return electrode. The return electrode may be deliverable within the body proximate the target area and separately from the instrument and the monopolar electrode. The return electrode may be configured to contact tissue in the body proximate the target area and receive radiofrequency energy emitted from the end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mingxiang XU, Samuel RAYBIN, Paul J. SMITH, Kevin James MCELWEE
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Publication number: 20190254653Abstract: A tissue closure device includes a needle and a suture extending therefrom, a proximal head including a proximal slot and a proximal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a first end of the needle in the proximal slot in a first configuration, and a distal head movably coupled to the proximal head so that the proximal and distal heads are movable relative to one another between an open configuration, in which a target tissue is received therebetween, and a closed configuration, in which the target tissue gripped therebetween. The distal head includes a distal slot and a distal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a second end of the needle in the distal slot in a second configuration, the needle movable between the first and second configurations by rotating the needle, the needle alternatingly passed between the proximal and distal heads to thread the suture through the target tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Samuel RAYBIN, Paul SMITH, Kevin James McELWEE, John B. GOLDEN, Matthew Robert JAGELSKI, Ray Hewenson TONG, Naroun SUON
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Publication number: 20190240461Abstract: According to one aspect, a guidewire assembly for positioning within a body of a patient may include a guidewire shaft having a proximal section and a distal section. The distal section may be configured to move within the body of a patient when the guidewire assembly is in a first operating state. The distal section may be configured to expand radially outward when the guidewire assembly is in a second operating state to engage an interior surface of the body and inhibit movement of the guidewire shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter DAYTON, Kevin James McELWEE, Paul SMITH, Dane SEDDON, James SCUTTI
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Patent number: 10335142Abstract: A tissue closure device includes a needle and a suture extending therefrom, a proximal head including a proximal slot and a proximal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a first end of the needle in the proximal slot in a first configuration, and a distal head movably coupled to the proximal head so that the proximal and distal heads are movable relative to one another between an open configuration, in which a target tissue is received therebetween, and a closed configuration, in which the target tissue gripped therebetween. The distal head includes a distal slot and a distal locking mechanism for releasably engaging a second end of the needle in the distal slot in a second configuration, the needle movable between the first and second configurations by rotating the needle, the needle alternatingly passed between the proximal and distal heads to thread the suture through the target tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Kevin James McElwee, John B. Golden, Matthew Robert Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, Naroun Suon
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Publication number: 20180103959Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Samuel RAYBIN, Paul Smith, Norman C. May, Naroun Suon, Matthew Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. Golden, Kevin James McElwee, Andrew James Whitney
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Publication number: 20180035997Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue retraction system may include a first anchor, a second anchor, and an elongate coupling member extending between the first anchor and the second anchor. The system also may include a holder for receiving the first anchor, the second anchor, and the elongate coupling element. The holder may include a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion may have a smaller width than the proximal portion such that the distal portion exerts a force on a proximal end of the first anchor during deployment of the first anchor from the holder. The force may move the first anchor into an open configuration for receiving tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Ryan V. WALES, Kevin James McELWEE, Naroun SUON, Samuel RAYBIN, Alexander Joseph BURNHAM, Ray Hewenson TONG, Mary Ann CORNELL, Niklas ANDERSSON, John B. GOLDEN, Scott E. BRECHBIEL
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Patent number: 9877732Abstract: A device for treating a tissue opening includes a proximal portion including an elongated flexible member, a capsule releasably coupled to a distal end of the flexible member and including a lumen extending therethrough and a clip including a pair of arms movably housed within the capsule. A suture extending along a first one of the pair of arms and including a loop at a distal end thereof extending across an opening extending through the first one of the pair of arms. A suture grabbing element extending laterally from a second one of the pair of arms and including a hook so that, when the pair of arms are moved toward a closed configuration, the hook extends through the opening to grab the loop and draw the distal end of the suture from the first one of the pair of arms toward the second one of the pair of arms.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Samuel Raybin, Paul Smith, Norman C May, Naroun Suon, Matthew Jagelski, Ray Hewenson Tong, John B. Golden, Kevin James McElwee, Andrew James Whitney
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Publication number: 20170164815Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of endoscopy. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for navigating the tortious anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and visualizing lesions and/or tumors obscured within folds of the lumen wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Paul Smith, Kevin James McElwee, Ray Hewenson Tong