Patents by Inventor Kurt E. Geitz
Kurt E. Geitz 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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Patent number: 9675345Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Kurt E. Geitz
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Patent number: 9173656Abstract: The present invention relates to devices, and methods for using the devices, to create and secure a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall or esophageal tissue in the region of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to reduce the diameter of the esophagus opening in that region. One aspect of the invention includes forming the tissue fold by closing a grasping arm that is pivotably connected to an overtube that has been positioned at the juncture of the fundus wall and esophagus wall. A further aspect of the invention includes tissue clips configured to be inserted and positioned through an endoluminal device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Marc O. Schurr, Robert Sakal, Kurt A. E. Geitz, Gerhard Buess, Daniel Kalanovic
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Patent number: 9149173Abstract: Endoscopes and methods for making and using endoscopes. An example endoscope includes a handle portion and a shaft portion. The shaft portion may include one or more channels. A catheter and/or wire locking member may be coupled to a channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Scopton, Gary J. Leanna, Mark Wood, Kurt A. E. Geitz, M. Kevin Richardson, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150039001Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Kurt E. GEITZ
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Patent number: 8888793Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Kurt E. Geitz
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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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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: 20140031841Abstract: Surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods are disclosed. A tissue fastener used to join multiple tissue layers includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting member connecting the first and second members. In some embodiments, the first and second members are configured to expand from a delivered state to a deployed state in which the fastener secures the tissue layers together. Other tissue fastener embodiments include means for applying a substantially constant force on the tissue layers and/or means for adjusting a length of the connecting member between the first and second members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. DeVries, Kristian DiMatteo, Roy Sullivan, Marc Tassy, JR., Barry N. Gellman, John E. Hutchins, John B. Golden, Kurt A. E. Geitz, William J. Shaw
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Patent number: 8579935Abstract: Surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods are disclosed. A tissue fastener used to join multiple tissue layers includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting member connecting the first and second members. In some embodiments, the first and second members are configured to expand from a delivered state to a deployed state in which the fastener secures the tissue layers together. In other tissue fastener embodiments the connecting member has an elastic compressive spring force for applying a substantially constant force on the tissue layers for adjusting a length of the connecting member between the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. DeVries, Kristian DiMatteo, Roy Sullivan, Marc Tassy, Jr., Barry N. Gellman, John E. Hutchins, John B. Golden, Kurt A. E. Geitz, William J. Shaw
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Publication number: 20130116713Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Kurt E. Geitz
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Publication number: 20130060264Abstract: The present invention relates to devices, and methods for using the devices, to create and secure a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall or esophageal tissue in the region of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to reduce the diameter of the esophagus opening in that region. One aspect of the invention includes forming the tissue fold by closing a grasping arm that is pivotably connected to an overtube that has been positioned at the juncture of the fundus wall and esophagus wall. A further aspect of the invention includes tissue clips configured to be inserted and positioned through an endoluminal device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Marc O. Schurr, Robert Sakal, Kurt A.E. Geitz, Gerhard Buess, Daniel Kalanovic
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Patent number: 8361087Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Kurt E. Geitz
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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: 20110213389Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventor: Kurt E. GEITZ
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Patent number: 7918866Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for creating and securing a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall. An aspect of the invention includes a two-piece tissue clip configured to be installed through an endoluminal device to secure a tissue fold. The clip includes a female member and a male member configured to engage one another to secure the tissue fold. Another aspect of the invention includes a clipping device comprising a tissue clip magazine. The magazine is configured to hold a plurality of tissue clips and install the plurality of tissue clips in a single actuation of the magazine. A method for using the clipping device together with the tissue clips of the present invention to create and secure a fold of tissue during an endoluminal procedure also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Kurt E. Geitz
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Publication number: 20090216265Abstract: Surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods are disclosed. A tissue fastener used to join multiple tissue layers includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting member connecting the first and second members. In some embodiments, the first and second members are configured to expand from a delivered state to a deployed state in which the fastener secures the tissue layers together. Other tissue fastener embodiments include means for applying a substantially constant force on the tissue layers and/or means for adjusting a length of the connecting member between the first and second members.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Robert B. DeVries, Kristian DiMatteo, Roy Sullivan, Marc Tassy, JR., Barry N. Gellman, John E. Hutchins, John B. Golden, Kurt A.E. Geitz, William J. Shaw
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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
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Publication number: 20070293719Abstract: Endoscopes and methods for making and using endoscopes. An example endoscope includes a handle portion and a shaft portion. The shaft portion may include one or more channels. A catheter and/or wire locking member may be coupled to a channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Paul M. Scopton, Gary J. Leanna, Mark Wood, Kurt A. E. Geitz, M. Kevin Richardson, Oscar R. Carrillo