Patents by Inventor Laurie A. Lehtinen
Laurie A. Lehtinen 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: 11931003Abstract: A delivery device may be configured to deliver an agent to a target tissue through a channel of a medical device, the delivery device may include a body including (a) a coupling region configured to removably attach to a handle of the medical device, and (b) a coupler including an exit port for aligning with a port of the channel, wherein the coupler is configured to mate with the port of the channel; a source of an agent; and a source of pressurized fluid. The body, the source of agent, and the source of pressurized fluid may be arranged to deliver agent and pressurized fluid to the exit port for delivery through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Amanda Lynn Smith, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Andrew Pic, Jason Weiner
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Publication number: 20240081799Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
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Publication number: 20240081831Abstract: A system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A proximal end of the capsule including a plurality of connecting elements extending proximally therefrom. Each of the connecting elements including a hook along a proximal portion thereof. An applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough, the control member configured to be connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations, the elongated flexible member including a bushing including a first ramped portion and a necked portion extending proximally from the first ramped portion, a proximal end of the first ramped portion including a lip configured to engage the hook when the connecting elements are crimped thereover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Joseph W. KING, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Henry STOCK
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Patent number: 11918780Abstract: A medical device comprising an enclosure defining a cavity for containing agent, a lumen for receiving a pressurized gas, and a barrier positioned between the cavity and the lumen, the barrier including at least one opening for storing agent, wherein rotation of the barrier relative to the lumen establishes fluid communication between the at least one opening and the lumen for delivering agent from the at least one opening to the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Robert Jagelski, Andrew Pic, Amanda Lynn Smith, Ra Nam, Laurie A. Lehtinen
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Patent number: 11896235Abstract: A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip arms, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
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Patent number: 11883036Abstract: A system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A proximal end of the capsule including a plurality of connecting elements extending proximally therefrom. Each of the connecting elements including a hook along a proximal portion thereof. An applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough, the control member configured to be connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations, the elongated flexible member including a bushing including a first ramped portion and a necked portion extending proximally from the first ramped portion, a proximal end of the first ramped portion including a lip configured to engage the hook when the connecting elements are crimped thereover.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Joseph W. King, Laurie A Lehtinen, Henry Stock
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Patent number: 11849930Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
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Patent number: 11678889Abstract: A system for treating tissue includes an applicator having a bushing and a control member and a clip assembly having a capsule with a channel extending therethrough. The channel includes proximal and distal portions. The distal portion extends distally from the proximal portion and flaring outward in a single plane to form opposing flared sections. The assembly also includes clip aims include proximal ends slidably received within the channel to move the arms between tissue receiving and tissue clipping configurations. The assembly further includes a yoke including a distal portion connected to the arms and a proximal portion configured to be connected to the control member so that longitudinal movement of the control member relative to the capsule moves the arms between the tissue receiving and clipping configurations. The yoke is positioned in the capsule so that the yoke is deformable in the plane in which the capsule flares outward.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Joseph W. King, Naroun Suon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Shawn Ryan, Norman C. May, Ramon Estevez
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Publication number: 20230141214Abstract: A clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within the channel to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. Each of the pair of clip arms includes an elongated opening extending through the proximal ends thereof. A connector includes a central portion received between the proximal ends of the clip arms and a pin extending from the central portion receivable within the opening of each of the clip arms, the connector movable from an unlocked configuration, in which the pin is received within a distal portion of the elongated opening, to a locked configuration, in which the pin is received within a proximal portion of the elongated opening, when a predetermined force is applied thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Joseph W. KING, Daniel CONGDON
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Publication number: 20230112714Abstract: A clipping system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A proximal end of the capsule including connecting tabs extending proximally therefrom. An applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough. The control member includes a distal end connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations. A distal end of the elongated flexible member includes a bushing including a first ramped surface, along which the connecting tabs slide along to engage a corresponding engaging feature of the bushing, and a second ramped surface proximal of the first ramped surface, the connecting tabs slidable along the second ramped surface to plastically deform toward a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Collin MURRAY, Henry STOCK, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Caitlyn Bintz ASHTON
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Publication number: 20230076237Abstract: A medical device including a handle body having a proximal end and a distal end, a spool on the handle body and to move between the distal end and the proximal end of the handle body, a catheter extending from the distal end of the handle body, an actuator attached to the spool and extending through the catheter, such that the actuator is removably connected to one or more dispensable devices at a distal end of the catheter, a spool controller to prevent connection with another of the dispensable devices to the actuator after a predetermined number of dispensable devices have been dispensed by the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Shawn RYAN, Joseph W. KING
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Patent number: 11571219Abstract: A clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within the channel to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. Each of the pair of clip arms includes an elongated opening extending through the proximal ends thereof. A connector includes a central portion received between the proximal ends of the clip arms and a pin extending from the central portion receivable within the opening of each of the clip arms, the connector movable from an unlocked configuration, in which the pin is received within a distal portion of the elongated opening, to a locked configuration, in which the pin is received within a proximal portion of the elongated opening, when a predetermined force is applied thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Laurie A. Lehtinen, Joseph W. King, Daniel Congdon
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Patent number: 11547422Abstract: A clipping system includes a clip having a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A proximal end of the capsule including connecting tabs extending proximally therefrom. An applicator includes an elongated flexible member and a control member extending therethrough. The control member includes a distal end connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the open and closed configurations. A distal end of the elongated flexible member includes a bushing including a first ramped surface, along which the connecting tabs slide along to engage a corresponding engaging feature of the bushing, and a second ramped surface proximal of the first ramped surface, the connecting tabs slidable along the second ramped surface to plastically deform toward a deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Collin Murray, Henry Stock, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Caitlyn Bintz Ashton
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Patent number: 11524141Abstract: A medical device including a handle body having a proximal end and a distal end, a spool on the handle body and to move between the distal end and the proximal end of the handle body, a catheter extending from the distal end of the handle body, an actuator attached to the spool and extending through the catheter, such that the actuator is removably connected to one or more dispensable devices at a distal end of the catheter, a spool controller to prevent connection with another of the dispensable devices to the actuator after a predetermined number of dispensable devices have been dispensed by the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Shawn Ryan, Joseph W. King
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Publication number: 20220361889Abstract: A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip arms, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
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Publication number: 20220323074Abstract: A clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A tension member includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, a pair of protrusions extending from opposing surfaces of the proximal portion to be received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms, the proximal portion including a relief to define a pair of fingers separated from one another at proximal ends thereof. A yoke including a central portion including a recess formed at a distal end thereof, the recess sized and shaped to releasably receive the pair of fingers of the tension member, the pair of fingers configured to flex toward one another when a predetermined force is exerted thereon to release the pair of fingers from the recess and disengage the tension member from the yoke during deployment of the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
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Patent number: 11426177Abstract: A device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. A proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. A control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip aims, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
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Patent number: 11399835Abstract: A clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A tension member includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, a pair of protrusions extending from opposing surfaces of the proximal portion to be received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms, the proximal portion including a relief to define a pair of fingers separated from one another at proximal ends thereof. A yoke including a central portion including a recess formed at a distal end thereof, the recess sized and shaped to releasably receive the pair of fingers of the tension member, the pair of fingers configured to flex toward one another when a predetermined force is exerted thereon to release the pair of fingers from the recess and disengage the tension member from the yoke during deployment of the clip.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Daniel Congdon, Laurie A. Lehtinen, Alex Roberts
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Publication number: 20220110618Abstract: A clipping device includes a capsule including a longitudinal body and a cap mounted over a distal end thereof so that the cap is movable relative to the longitudinal body from a pre-deployed configuration to a deployed configuration in which the cap, is moved proximally relative to the longitudinal body to reduce a length of the capsule. A channel of the cap and a channel of the capsule are substantially aligned with respect to one another. At least proximal portions of a pair of clip arms are received within the channels of the cap and the longitudinal body so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between an open configuration, in which distal ends of the clip arms are separated from one another, and a closed configuration, in which the distal ends of the clip arms are drawn toward one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Daniel CONGDON, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Alex ROBERTS
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Publication number: 20220054771Abstract: A medical system includes a handle having (1) a handle chamber including an outlet and (2) a barrel extending into the handle chamber and defining a lumen having a longitudinal axis, and a spindle movably disposed within the lumen of the barrel, the spindle including a plurality of spindle enclosures, and wherein the spindle is configured to move between a first configuration, in which at least a portion of each of the plurality of spindle enclosures is positioned within a first portion of the lumen within the handle chamber, and a second configuration, in which at least the portion of each of the plurality of spindle enclosures is positioned in a second portion of the lumen outside the handle chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ra Nam, Tony SOUKALOPOULOS, Ryan EVERS, Laurie A. LEHTINEN, Matthew R. JAGELSKI