Patents by Inventor Kimberly Paddock
Kimberly Paddock 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: 8412346Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Medifocus, IncInventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
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Publication number: 20120158102Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
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Patent number: 8140169Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
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Patent number: 7909821Abstract: A deflectable interstitial ablation device includes an elongated housing, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode, an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment. The electrode is deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing. The electrode further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing, and can be deployed by the driver with a sufficient force such that penetration of the urethral wall occurs in a single motion. The imaging device further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kimberly Paddock, James E. Mayberry, Charles D. Lennox
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Patent number: 7041047Abstract: A brachytherapy device includes a radiation source and a multi-cannula delivery system for implantation of the radiation source into a body tissue site. The radiation source may be, for example, a substantially straight round wire, a substantially straight flat wire, a detented wire, an embossed wire, a bristled wire, a shaped resilient wire, a twisted round wire, a twisted flat wire, or a coil with or without an inner core, and is adapted for implantation into a body tissue site and for delivery of radiation to the body tissue site. The multi-cannula delivery system includes an outer cannula, an outer stylet, an inner cannula, and an inner stylet. Different configurations of the radiation source according to embodiments of the invention improve distribution of the radiation field in the longitudinal direction and resistance to migration of the radiation source inside a patient's body. The multi-cannula delivery system provides for faster and more accurate placement of the radiation source.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock, Douglas Godshall
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Publication number: 20050251126Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Barry Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
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Patent number: 6895282Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
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Publication number: 20040068308Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
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Publication number: 20040068157Abstract: A brachytherapy device includes a radiation source and a multi-cannula delivery system for implantation of the radiation source into a body tissue site. The radiation source may be, for example, a substantially straight round wire, a substantially straight flat wire, a detented wire, an embossed wire, a bristled wire, a shaped resilient wire, a twisted round wire, a twisted flat wire, or a coil with or without an inner core, and is adapted for implantation into a body tissue site and for delivery of radiation to the body tissue site. The multi-cannula delivery system includes an outer cannula, an outer stylet, an inner cannula, and an inner stylet. Different configurations of the radiation source according to embodiments of the invention improve distribution of the radiation field in the longitudinal direction and resistance to migration of the radiation source inside a patient's body. The multi-cannula delivery system provides for faster and more accurate placement of the radiation source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock, Douglas Godshall
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Publication number: 20030199988Abstract: A stent device and methods for inserting and removing a stent to and from an anatomical tract of a living being. The stent includes a distal segment and a proximal segment joined by a flexible connection structure. The stent is inserted using components comprising a delivery assembly such that the stent proceeds through the anatomical tract and seats the flexible connection structure of the stent in a natural constricting structure of the anatomical tract. The flexible quality of the connection structure permits the natural constricting functions of the anatomical tract to occur. The natural closure of the anatomical constricting structure stops the flow of fluid, for example, from a target organ which indicates that the stent is properly placed within the anatomical tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Marian A. Devonec, Robert F. Rioux, Kimberly A. Paddock, John W. Lehmann
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Patent number: 6576008Abstract: A stent device and methods for inserting and removing a stent to and from an anatomical tract of a living being. The stent includes a distal segment and a proximal segment joined by a flexible connection structure. The stent is inserted using components comprising a delivery assembly such that the stent proceeds through the anatomical tract and seats the flexible connection structure of the stent in a natural constricting structure of the anatomical tract. The flexible quality of the connection structure permits the natural constricting functions of the anatomical tract to occur. The natural closure of the anatomical constricting structure stops the flow of fluid, for example, from a target organ which indicates that the stent is properly placed within the anatomical tract.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Marian A. Devonec, Robert F. Rioux, Kimberly A. Paddock, John W. Lehman
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Publication number: 20030028188Abstract: A deflectable interstitial ablation device includes an elongated housing, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode, an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment. The electrode is deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing. The electrode further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing, and can be deployed by the driver with a sufficient force such that penetration of the urethral wall occurs in a single motion. The imaging device further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kimberly A. Paddock, James E. Mayberry, Charles D. Lennox
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Patent number: 6482203Abstract: A deflectable interstitial ablation device includes an elongated housing, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode, an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment. The electrode is deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing. The electrode further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing, and can be deployed by the driver with a sufficient force such that penetration of the urethral wall occurs in a single motion. The imaging device further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kimberly A. Paddock, James E. Mayberry, Charles D. Lennox
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Publication number: 20020128705Abstract: A stent device and methods for inserting and removing a stent to and from an anatomical tract of a living being. The stent includes a distal segment and a proximal segment joined by a flexible connection structure. The stent is inserted using components comprising a delivery assembly such that the stent proceeds through the anatomical tract and seats the flexible connection structure of the stent in a natural constricting structure of the anatomical tract. The flexible quality of the connection structure permits the natural constricting functions of the anatomical tract to occur. The natural closure of the anatomical constricting structure stops the flow of fluid, for example, from a target organ which indicates that the stent is properly placed within the anatomical tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Marian A. Devonec, Robert F. Rioux, Kimberly A. Paddock, John W. Lehmann
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Publication number: 20020040221Abstract: A deflectable interstitial ablation device includes an elongated housing, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode, an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment. The electrode is deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing. The electrode further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing, and can be deployed by the driver with a sufficient force such that penetration of the urethral wall occurs in a single motion. The imaging device further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Inventors: Kimberly A. Paddock, James E. Mayberry, Charles D. Lennox
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Patent number: 6352534Abstract: A deflectable interstitial ablation device includes an elongated housing, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode, an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment. The electrode is deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing. The electrode further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing, and can be deployed by the driver with a sufficient force such that penetration of the urethral wall occurs in a single motion. The imaging device further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Kimberly A. Paddock, James E. Mayberry, Charles D. Lennox
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Patent number: 6238389Abstract: A deflectable interstitial ablation device includes an elongated housing, an electrode mounted within the elongated housing, a driver coupled to the electrode, an imaging device integrally mounted within the elongated housing and a deflection system disposed within the elongated housing. The elongated housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a deflectable segment. The electrode is deployable from a first position within the elongated housing to a second position a predetermined distance beyond the distal end of the elongated housing. The electrode further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing, and can be deployed by the driver with a sufficient force such that penetration of the urethral wall occurs in a single motion. The imaging device further has a flexible portion capable of deflecting with the deflectable segment of the elongated housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Boston Scientific CorporationInventors: Kimberly A. Paddock, James E. Mayberry, Charles D. Lennox
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Patent number: 4449109Abstract: A magnetic compensation device is disclosed for use with a cathode ray tube which includes a strip having a plurality of holes distributed linearly along the strip. A plurality of fasteners, each fastener comprising a base and a shaft substantially perpendicular to the base, passes through a selected one of the holes in the supporting strip. At least one of the fasteners engages two holes in opposite ends of the strip to hold the strip in a hoop shape. The strip is adhesively secured to a deflection yoke. A plurality of ring-shaped magnets are provided with one such magnet being received on the shaft of selected fasteners. The washer-shaped permanent magnets are positioned about the deflection yoke at equal angles with the axis of rotation of the magnets lying in planes transverse to the central axis of the cathode ray tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1982Date of Patent: May 15, 1984Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: Kimberly A. Paddock, Roy L. Ruth