Patents by Inventor Lucien Alfred Couvillon
Lucien Alfred Couvillon 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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Publication number: 20220031149Abstract: A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object that includes a serial identifier uniquely associated with the device, a control unit capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR.
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Patent number: 11116386Abstract: A system comprised of a controller; an endoscope comprised of a shaft, an image sensor, and a connector; and a target for viewing by the image sensor of the endoscope. The target includes one or more calibration objects. The controller is configured to receive image data indicative of the calibration objects from the image sensor, compare the image data with one or more predetermined thresholds, and calibrate one or more image sensor settings when the image data fails to meet the one or more predetermined thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr.
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Patent number: 10226163Abstract: A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object that includes a serial identifier uniquely associated with the device, a control unit capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180344133Abstract: A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object that includes a serial identifier uniquely associated with the device, a control unit capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred COUVILLON, JR.
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Publication number: 20160081533Abstract: A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object that includes a serial identifier uniquely associated with the device, a control unit capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR.
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Patent number: 9230324Abstract: A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object that includes a serial identifier uniquely associated with the device, a control unit capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr.
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Patent number: 9167958Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system for examining a patient's body cavity includes an endoscope having a distal end, a proximal end and a number of lumens therein. One or more distal gas ports are disposed at or adjacent the distal end of the endoscope and one or more proximal gas ports are disposed proximal to the distal gas ports. Insufflation gas is delivered to the distal gas ports and withdrawn from the proximal gas ports or vice versa such that a gas bubble is formed in the body cavity and travels with the distal tip of the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Dennis R. Boulais, Anh Nguyen
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Patent number: 8834390Abstract: A novel capture device apparatus comprising: (a) a capture device portion, at least a part of which is adaptable for insertion into a patient and (b) a control unit. The capture device portion comprises one or more apertures and one or more electroactive polymer actuators that open and close the one or more apertures based on control signals sent from the control unit. In another aspect of the present invention, a method of capturing a specimen within a patient's body of provided. The method comprises (a) providing a capture device apparatus like that above, (b) inserting at least a portion of the capture device portion of the apparatus into the patient such that the capture device portion is adjacent the specimen; and (c) closing the one or more apertures using the control unit, thereby capturing the specimen.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr.
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Patent number: 8622894Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. A polymeric articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the control cabinet. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Dennis R. Boulais, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Albert C. C. Chin, Ian W. Hunter
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Patent number: 8608648Abstract: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Dennis R. Boulais, Richard M. Wiesman, Timothy J. Mason, Neil Rasik Mehta
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Patent number: 8517924Abstract: An endoscope apparatus and method of operating the same. The endoscope apparatus comprises an endoscope portion and a control and display unit. The endoscope portion preferably comprises: (i) a sensor disposed at a distal end of the endoscope portion and providing endoscope data; (ii) one or more electronically controlled actuators (e.g., electroactive polymer actuators) controlling the operation of the endoscope portion based on received control signals; (iii) a first wireless transceiver coupled to the sensor and the one or more electronically controlled actuators, transmitting received endoscope data from the sensor and forwarding received control signals to the one or more electronically controlled actuators; and (iv) a portable power source (e.g., a battery) coupled to the sensor, the first wireless transceiver, and the one or more electronically controller actuators.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr.
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Patent number: 8435172Abstract: The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of an imaging system of an endoscope. The invention analyzes images obtained from an image sensor to detect the presence of an obstructed field of view, whereupon a wash routine is initiated to remove the obstruction. The wash routine may be adjusted in accordance with environmental conditions within the patient that are sensed by one or more sensors within the endoscope. In another embodiment, insufflation is automatically controlled to inflate a patient's colon as a function of one or more sensor readings obtained from one or more environmental sensor(s) on the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Anh Nguyen, William H. Stahley
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Publication number: 20130006234Abstract: An endoscope or other medical device includes an elongated shaft having a flexible proximal section, an articulatable distal region, and distal tip. The endoscope or other device includes an associated hemostasis device for treating internal bleeding during a contemporaneous medial procedure. Embodiments of the present invention may incorporate mechanical, chemical, and/or electrical techniques for performing hemostasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Lucien Alfred COUVILLON, JR.
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Patent number: 8328714Abstract: An endoscope is provided which comprises an elongated body adapted for insertion into a body lumen, and a plurality of electrically controlled actuators associated with the body which are controllable to impart an orientation to the body that is complimentary to the natural orientation of the lumen into which the endoscope is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120165608Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. A polymeric articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the control cabinet. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Dennis R. Boulais, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR., Albert C.C. Chin, Ian W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20120101334Abstract: An endoscopic imaging system for examining a patient's body cavity includes an endoscope having a distal end, a proximal end and a number of lumens therein. One or more distal gas ports are disposed at or adjacent the distal end of the endoscope and one or more proximal gas ports are disposed proximal to the distal gas ports. Insufflation gas is delivered to the distal gas ports and withdrawn from the proximal gas ports or vice versa such that a gas bubble is formed in the body cavity and travels with the distal tip of the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR., Dennis R. Boulais, Anh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20120071720Abstract: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. BANIK, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, JR., Dennis R. Boulais, Richard M. Wiesman, Timothy J. Mason, Neil Rasik Mehta
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Patent number: 8118732Abstract: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr., Dennis R. Boulais, Richard M. Wiesman, Timothy J. Mason, Neil Rasik Mehta
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Patent number: 8092391Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging catheter apparatus and a method of using the same to scan the inner wall of a body lumen. The ultrasonic imaging catheter apparatus comprises: (a) a flexible elongate element adapted for insertion into a body lumen, the elongate element having distal and proximal ends; (b) an ultrasonic transducer generating and detecting ultrasonic energy disposed proximate the distal end of the elongate element; (c) a reflective member disposed proximate the ultrasonic transducer and optionally rotatable with respect to an axis of the body lumen, wherein the reflective member is adapted to reflect (i) ultrasonic energy generated by the ultrasonic transducer to a wall of the body lumen and (ii) ultrasonic energy reflected by the wall back to the transducer; and (d) an actuator, for example, an electroactive polymer actuator, adapted to change the angle of incidence of the ultrasonic energy relative to the reflective member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Jr.
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Patent number: RE46007Abstract: The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of an imaging system of an endoscope. The invention analyzes images obtained from an image sensor to detect the presence of an obstructed field of view, whereupon a wash routine is initiated to remove the obstruction. The wash routine may be adjusted in accordance with environmental conditions within the patient that are sensed by one or more sensors within the endoscope. In another embodiment, insufflation is automatically controlled to inflate a patient's colon as a function of one or more sensor readings obtained from one or more environmental sensor(s) on the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Banik, Lucien Alfred Couvillon, Anh Nguyen, William H. Stahley