Patents by Inventor Lynn Miyeko Shimada

Lynn Miyeko Shimada 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEAK DETECTION IN EXTERNAL COOLING PAD
    Publication number: 20170216089
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer. A leak in the inner layer causes coolant to contact the middle layer and change impedance, which can be sensed and used as an indication of an impending total leak of the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins
  • System and method for leak detection in external cooling pad
    Patent number: 9615966
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer. A leak in the inner layer causes coolant to contact the middle layer and change impedance, which can be sensed and used as an indication of an impending total leak of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: ZOLL CIRCULATION, INC.
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins, Grant Palmer
  • Systems and methods for removing obstructive matter from body lumens and treating vascular defects
    Patent number: 9078682
    Abstract: Systems and methods for removing obstructions from, delivering implantable devices or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens. A catheter having a proximal portion of a first diameter and a distal portion of a second diameter (smaller than the first diameter) is advanced into a body lumen. The distal portion of the catheter is caused to expand to a diameter that is larger than the second diameter but no larger than the first diameter. A working device is then advanced out of the distal end of the catheter and used to remove obstructive matter, deliver an implantable device or substance and/or restore flow. The distal portion can be reduced in diameter prior to removal from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Brian M. Strauss, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • Distal access balloon guide catheter
    Patent number: 8926560
    Abstract: Distal access balloon guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens, or inflating balloons affixed to the distal end of the guide catheter system are described. A Distal access balloon guide catheter having a proximal region, an optional medial region of intermediate flexibility, and distal region possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio. The balloon is inflated by means of a kink-resistant secondary lumen embedded within the walls of the balloon guide catheter system tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: James Dinh, Maricruz Castenada, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Seferino Enrique Torres, Brian Michael Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko
  • System and method for leak detection in external cooling pad
    Patent number: 8696723
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer. A leak in the inner layer causes coolant to contact the middle layer and change impedance, which can be sensed and used as an indication of an impending total leak of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins, Grant Palmer
  • Distal Access Balloon Guide Catheter
    Publication number: 20130253417
    Abstract: Distal access balloon guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens, or inflating balloons affixed to the distal end of the guide catheter system are described. A Distal access balloon guide catheter having a proximal region, an optional medial region of intermediate flexibility, and distal region possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio. The balloon is inflated by means of a kink-resistant secondary lumen embedded within the walls of the balloon guide catheter system tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: James Dinh, Maricruz Castenada, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Seferino Enrique Torres, Brian Michael Strauss, Jeffrey J. Valko
  • System and method for leak detection in external cooling pad
    Patent number: 8308788
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer. A leak in the inner layer causes coolant to contact the middle layer and change impedance, which can be sensed and used as an indication of an impending total leak of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins, Grant Palmer
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEAK DETECTION IN EXTERNAL COOLING PAD
    Publication number: 20120210771
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins, Grant Palmer
  • Systems And Methods For Removing Obstructive Matter From Body Lumens And Treating Vascular Defects
    Publication number: 20120101510
    Abstract: Systems and methods for removing obstructions from, delivering implantable devices or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens. A catheter having a proximal portion of a first diameter and a distal portion of a second diameter (smaller than the first diameter) is advanced into a body lumen. The distal portion of the catheter is caused to expand to a diameter that is larger than the second diameter but no larger than the first diameter. A working device is then advanced out of the distal end of the catheter and used to remove obstructive matter, deliver an implantable device or substance and/or restore flow. The distal portion can be reduced in diameter prior to removal from the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Reverse Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Brian M. Strauss, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • System and method for leak detection in external cooling pad
    Patent number: 8097030
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer. A leak in the inner layer causes coolant to contact the middle layer and change impedance, which can be sensed and used as an indication of an impending total leak of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins, Grant Palmer
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEAK DETECTION IN EXTERNAL COOLING PAD
    Publication number: 20110144730
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins, Grant Palmer
  • System and method for leak detection in external cooling pad
    Patent number: 7951182
    Abstract: An externally-applied heat exchange pad has three layers laminated together, an inner and outer non-conductive layer and a middle conductive layer. A leak in the inner layer causes coolant to contact the middle layer and change impedance, which can be sensed and used as an indication of an impending total leak of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Stelica Stelea, David Searl Kimball, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Kenneth A. Collins, Grant Palmer
  • Intravascular heat exchange catheter with temperature sensor
    Patent number: 7255709
    Abstract: An indwelling heat exchange catheter with integrated temperature sensor includes a catheter tube. A closed loop heat exchanger extends from the catheter tube. A temperature sensor can be integrally formed with the catheter tube such that it is insulated from the closed loop heat exchanger. The indwelling heat exchange catheter can further include a guide-wire tube that extends from the catheter tube and in such a case, the temperature sensor can be affixed to the guide-wire tube. Alternatively, a wire can extend through the catheter tube and the temperature sensor can be affixed to the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Alsius Corporation
    Inventors: Blair D. Walker, Peter Barker, Hortensia Pompa, Xochitl Huezo, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • System and method for insulating skin from intravascular heat exchange catheter
    Patent number: 6872222
    Abstract: Insulating foam or other material is disposed between an intravascular heat exchange catheter and the skin of a patient to alleviate patient discomfort arising from the catheter being hotter or colder than skin temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Alsius Corporation
    Inventors: Xia Luo, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • System and method for insulating skin from intravascular heat exchange catheter
    Publication number: 20040236394
    Abstract: Insulating foam or other material is disposed between an intravascular heat exchange catheter and the skin of a patient to alleviate patient discomfort arising from the catheter being hotter or colder than skin temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Xia Luo, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • Intravascular temperature control catheter
    Patent number: 6796995
    Abstract: An intravascular heat exchange catheter is disclosed that has a non-straight heat exchange element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Alsius Corporation
    Inventors: Nora Tran Pham, Hortensia Pompa, Peter Barker, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • Intravascular temperature control catheter
    Patent number: 6749625
    Abstract: Various intravascular heat exchange catheters are disclosed that have non-straight heat exchange elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Alsius Corporation
    Inventors: Hortensia Pompa, Nora Tran Pham, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Peter Barker
  • Intravascular temperature control catheter
    Publication number: 20040044388
    Abstract: An intravascular heat exchange catheter is disclosed that has a non-straight heat exchange element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Alsius Corporation
    Inventors: Nora Tran Pham, Hortensia Pompa, Peter Barker, Lynn Miyeko Shimada
  • Intravascular temperature control catheter
    Publication number: 20040044387
    Abstract: Various intravascular heat exchange catheters are disclosed that have non-straight heat exchange elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Hortensia Pompa, Nora Tran Pham, Lynn Miyeko Shimada, Peter Barker