Patents by Inventor Kimberly DeGRAAF
Kimberly DeGRAAF 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: 12226079Abstract: A scope system includes a processor and a scope device. The scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. The working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. The shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. The shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2024Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Eric Wong, William Stanhope, Timothy Paul Harrah, Thomas Michael Zappia, Jr., Kimberly Degraaf, Adam Perry Nodiff
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Publication number: 20240398592Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to controlled extension medical stents, and more particularly to controlled extension devices positioned in the body to stent the ureter and facilitate drainage from the kidney to the bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kimberly DeGraaf, Timothy P. Harrah, Mark W. Boden, Jan Seppala
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Publication number: 20240390073Abstract: A method for identifying material to be removed from a patient may use an imaging device, a display, a control unit, and an insertion device. The method may include obtaining a first set of image data from the imaging device, sending the first set of image data to the control unit from the imaging device, and analyzing the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation. The method may include generating a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display. The method may further include displaying the coded image on a first screen of the display, and indicating the material to be removed with the insertion device based on the displayed coded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Chad SCHNEIDER, Brandon W. CRAFT, Kimberly DEGRAAF, Jozef SLANDA, James M. GODDARD, Christopher P. Gauvin
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Patent number: 12083029Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to controlled extension medical stents, and more particularly to controlled extension devices positioned in the body to stent the ureter and facilitate drainage from the kidney to the bladder.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Kimberly DeGraaf, Timothy P. Harrah, Mark W. Boden, Jan Seppala
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Patent number: 12082882Abstract: A method for identifying material to be removed from a patient may use an imaging device, a display, a control unit, and an insertion device. The method may include obtaining a first set of image data from the imaging device, sending the first set of image data to the control unit from the imaging device, and analyzing the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation. The method may include generating a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display. The method may further include displaying the coded image on a first screen of the display, and indicating the material to be removed with the insertion device based on the displayed coded image.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Chad Schneider, Brandon W. Craft, Kimberly Degraaf, Jozef Slanda, James M. Goddard, Christopher P. Gauvin
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Publication number: 20240293015Abstract: A scope system includes a processor and a scope device. The scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. The working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. The shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. The shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: September 5, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Eric WONG, William STANHOPE, Timothy Paul HARRAH, Thomas Michael ZAPPIA, JR., Kimberly DEGRAAF, Adam Perry NODIFF
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Patent number: 12016529Abstract: A scope system includes a processor and a scope device. The scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. The working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. The shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. The shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Eric Wong, William Stanhope, Timothy Paul Harrah, Thomas Michael Zappia, Jr., Kimberly Degraaf, Adam Perry Nodiff
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Publication number: 20240090755Abstract: A fluid management system includes a pump configured to pump fluid through the system at a fluid flow rate. The system includes a processor including a user interface, the user interface allowing a user to input a set of system operating parameters, the processor being configured to control the pump to maintain a target fluid flow rate based on the set of system operating parameters. The system further includes a scope device coupled to the pump to deliver fluid to a target surgical site, the scope device including an elongated shaft extending from a distal end thereof, the elongated shaft including at least one sensor, the sensor transmitting sensor data relating to target surgical site to the processor. The processor automatically signals to the pump to adjust the fluid flow rate based on the sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Mayur Kiran PATEL, William STANHOPE, Eric WONG, Jozef SLANDA, Christopher P. GAUVIN, Chad SCHNEIDER, Brandon W. CRAFT, Kimberly DeGRAAF, Brian P. WATSCHKE, Timothy Paul HARRAH, Niraj Prasad RAUNIYAR, Sacha TANG
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Patent number: 11864736Abstract: A fluid management system includes a pump configured to pump fluid through the system at a fluid flow rate. The system includes a processor including a user interface, the user interface allowing a user to input a set of system operating parameters, the processor being configured to control the pump to maintain a target fluid flow rate based on the set of system operating parameters. The system further includes a scope device coupled to the pump to deliver the fluid to a target surgical site, the scope device including an elongated shaft extending from a distal end thereof, the elongated shaft including at least one sensor, the at least one sensor transmitting sensor data relating to the target surgical site to the processor. The processor automatically signals to the pump to adjust the fluid flow rate based on the sensor data.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Mayur Kiran Patel, William Stanhope, Eric Wong, Jozef Slanda, Christopher P Gauvin, Chad Schneider, Brandon W. Craft, Kimberly DeGraaf, Brian P. Watschke, Timothy Paul Harrah, Niraj Prasad Rauniyar, Sacha Tang
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Publication number: 20240000470Abstract: A retrieval device may include a sheath including a distal end and a proximal end, and an end effector at the distal end. At least a portion of the end effector may be movable relative to the sheath between extended and retracted states. The end effector may include a support member extending from the distal end of the sheath, and a movable member extending from the distal end of the support member. The device may include a handle assembly at the proximal end of the sheath, having an actuation member for transitioning the end effector between the extended and retracted states. The device may include a biasing member coupled to at least one of the actuation member and the sheath that may control a force, exerted by one of the movable members and the support member on the other, generated by relative movement between the movable and support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. CHU, Kimberly DeGRAAF, Peter J. PEREIRA
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Patent number: 11793530Abstract: A retrieval device may include a sheath including a distal end and a proximal end, and an end effector at the distal end. At least a portion of the end effector may be movable relative to the sheath between extended and retracted states. The end effector may include a support member extending from the distal end of the sheath, and a movable member extending from the distal end of the support member. The device may include a handle assembly at the proximal end of the sheath, having an actuation member for transitioning the end effector between the extended and retracted states. The device may include a biasing member coupled to at least one of the actuation member and the sheath that may control a force, exerted by one of the movable members and the support member on the other, generated by relative movement between the movable and support members.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Kimberly DeGraaf, Peter J. Pereira
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Publication number: 20230263571Abstract: A medical system may include an insertion device including a delivery shaft with at least one lumen, a tube coupled to an exterior of the delivery shaft, and an adaptor coupling a distal end of the delivery shaft to a distal end of the tube. One of the delivery shaft and the tube may be configured to receive an energy delivery device, and the other of the delivery shaft and the tube may be configured to be coupled to a suction source to apply suction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. H. CHU, Mayur K. PATEL, Sacha TANG, Kimberly DeGRAAF
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Patent number: 11672601Abstract: A medical system may include an insertion device including a delivery shaft with at least one lumen, a tube coupled to an exterior of the delivery shaft, and an adaptor coupling a distal end of the delivery shaft to a distal end of the tube. One of the delivery shaft and the tube may be configured to receive an energy delivery device, and the other of the delivery shaft and the tube may be configured to be coupled to a suction source to apply suction.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Mayur K. Patel, Sacha Tang, Kimberly DeGraaf
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Publication number: 20220369919Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a patient may include accessing an anatomical structure with a single use visualization device, using the imaging capabilities of the single use visualization device within the anatomical structure, and in some cases, advancing the single use visualization device beyond the anatomical structure to and toward another anatomical structure within the patient. Disposable elements may be used with or added to the single use visualization device to accomplish tasks normally performed with reusable devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL S. H. CHU, ERIC NOBLE LENT, NIRAJ PRASAD RAUNIYAR, JOHN SUBASIC, ELIZABETH A. STOKLEY, ANANT VAIDYANATHAN SUBRAMANIAM, WILLIAM STANHOPE, KIMBERLY DeGRAAF, SHARMAD S. JOSHI, ADAM PERRY NODIFF, RONGWEI JASON XUAN, LANE JACOBS
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Patent number: 11406802Abstract: Devices and methods for trimming a stent to a desired length with an outer tube and an inner tube having a distal end and a diameter configured to receive a portion of the stent in excess of the desired length. The inner tube may move within the outer tube and the distal end may include an end effector configured to trim the portion from the stent while the device and stent are within a patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Kimberly DeGraaf, Peter J. Pereira, Manuel Teixeira, William A. Sturos, Jefferson R. Alpizar, Jozef Slanda, Mark Hera, Michael S. H. Chu, David Salto
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Publication number: 20220079785Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to controlled extension medical stents, and more particularly to controlled extension devices positioned in the body to stent the ureter and facilitate drainage from the kidney to the bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Kimberly DeGraaf, Timothy P. Harrah, Mark W. Boden, Jan Seppala
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Patent number: 11213414Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to controlled extension medical stents, and more particularly to controlled extension devices positioned in the body to stent the ureter and facilitate drainage from the kidney to the bladder.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kimberly DeGraaf, Timothy P. Harrah, Mark W. Boden, Jan Seppala
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Publication number: 20210338044Abstract: A method for identifying material to be removed from a patient may use an imaging device, a display, a control unit, and an insertion device. The method may include obtaining a first set of image data from the imaging device, sending the first set of image data to the control unit from the imaging device, and analyzing the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation. The method may include generating a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display. The method may further include displaying the coded image on a first screen of the display, and indicating the material to be removed with the insertion device based on the displayed coded image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Chad SCHNEIDER, Brandon W. CRAFT, Kimberly DEGRAAF, Jozef SLANDA, James M. GODDARD, Christopher P. GAUVIN
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Publication number: 20210315653Abstract: A device or scope device is disclosed. The device may comprise: a handle body extending along an axis between first end and a second end; an actuator at the first end of the handle body; a catheter at the second end of the handle body; and a processing unit communicable with a plurality of devices to: switch-in the actuator for control of one device of the plurality of devices; configure, with the actuator, a setting of the one device, control, with the actuator, the one device based on the setting, and switch-in the actuator for control of another one of the plurality of devices. Related devices and methods also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Adam P. NODIFF, Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Michael O'Brien, Kimberly DeGRAAF, Chad SCHNEIDER, Jozef SLANDA, Christopher P. GAUVIN, James M. GODDARD, Brandon W. CRAFT, Timothy P. HARRAH
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Patent number: 11096568Abstract: According to an aspect, a medical device includes an elongate member having a sidewall. The sidewall defines a lumen. The lumen has a non-circular cross-sectional shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. Harrah, Jerry Timothy Long, Jr., Jessica Williams, Benjamin Turney, Sarah Waters, Derek Moulton, Peter J. Pereira, Adam Perry Nodiff, Eric Wong, Kimberly DeGraaf, Mark Andrew Hera, Daryl Christopher Donatelli, Niraj Prasad Rauniyar, Melissa Graves