Patents by Inventor Mark T. Ungs
Mark T. Ungs 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: 8709038Abstract: A hemostatic insert is provided for closing a puncture site in a blood vessel wall. The insert includes an expandable hemostatic member comprising a biocompatible water soluble gel configured to expand from a compressed state when exposed to body fluid and seal the puncture site in the blood vessel wall. A control layer surrounds the hemostatic member and delays expansion of the hemostatic member.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sheng-Ping Zhong, Michael N. Helmus, Mark T. Ungs, Daniel M. Lafontaine
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Publication number: 20130345741Abstract: Distal protection filter and method of using the same. A distal protection filter may be coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter includes a filter material coupled to a filter frame. The shape of the filter may be generally cylindrical or disc shaped. The filter material may capture embolic debris generated during an intravascular intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Mark T. Ungs
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Patent number: 8603463Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods of enhancing recovery of function of injured tissue through administration of a composition comprising a relatively pure populations of B lymphocyte cells in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the injured tissue. Kits are provided to aid in purification of B cells from heterogeneous mixtures of cells and administration of B cells to injured tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Holy Cross Hospital, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Poznansky, Traci T. Goodchild, Mark T. Ungs, Nicolas A. F. Chronos, Nadine Weich
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Patent number: 8398677Abstract: A closure device closes an opening in a body cavity. The closure device includes a plurality of fibrous tissue engaging members coupled to a proximally extending elongate member, a closure sheath sized to receive the elongate member and slidable over the elongate member to move the fibrous tissue engaging members from an expanded position to a collapsed position, a delivery sheath sized to receive the closure sheath and having a distal end sized to engage the fibrous tissue engaging members in the expanded position, and a closure member having an aperture sized to receive the closure sheath.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel M. Lafontaine, Mark T. Ungs, William J. Drasler, Sheng-Ping (Samuel) Zhong
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Publication number: 20100266561Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods of enhancing recovery of function of injured tissue through administration of a composition comprising a relatively pure populations of B lymphocyte cells in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the injured tissue. Kits are provided to aid in purification of B cells from heterogeneous mixtures of cells and administration of B cells to injured tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: ACTx, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Poznansky, Traci T. Goodchild, Mark T. Ungs, Nicolas A.F. Chronos, Nadine Weich
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Publication number: 20100234884Abstract: A closure device closes an opening in a body cavity. The closure device includes a closure member that has an external, tissue-engaging surface formed with tissue engaging surface irregularities. An elongate member is disconnectably connected to the closure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Daniel M. Lafontaine, Mark T. Ungs, William J. Drasler, Sheng-Ping (Samuel) Zhong
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Patent number: 7695712Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods of enhancing recovery of function of injured tissue through administration of a composition comprising a relatively pure populations of B lymphocyte cells in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the injured tissue. Kits are provided to aid in purification of B cells from heterogeneous mixtures of cells and administration of B cells to injured tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: ACTX, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Poznansky, Traci T. Goodchild, Mark T. Ungs, Nicholas A. F. Chronos, Nadine Weich
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Patent number: 6932830Abstract: Distal protection filter and method of using the same. A distal protection filter may be coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter includes a filter material coupled to a filter frame. The shape of the filter may be generally cylindrical or disc shaped. The filter material may capture embolic debris generated during an intravascular intervention.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Ungs
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Publication number: 20040122350Abstract: A hemostatic insert is provided for closing a puncture site in a blood vessel wall. The insert includes an expandable hemostatic member comprising a biocompatible water soluble gel configured to expand from a compressed state when exposed to body fluid and seal the puncture site in the blood vessel wall. A control layer surrounds the hemostatic member and delays expansion of the hemostatic member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Sheng-Ping Zhong, Michael N. Helmus, Mark T. Ungs, Daniel M. Lafontaine
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Publication number: 20040122349Abstract: A closure device closes an opening in a body cavity. The closure device includes a closure member that has an external, tissue-engaging surface formed with tissue engaging surface irregularities. An elongate member is disconnectably connected to the closure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Daniel M. Lafontaine, Mark T. Ungs, William J. Drasler, Sheng-Ping (Samuel) Zhong
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Publication number: 20030130681Abstract: Distal protection filter and method of using the same. A distal protection filter may be coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter includes a filter material coupled to a filter frame. The shape of the filter may be generally cylindrical or disc shaped. The filter material may capture embolic debris generated during an intravascular intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Mark T. Ungs
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Patent number: 6569185Abstract: A method of performing a vascular closure whereby closure material is safely injected into the blood vessel and into the vascular opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Inventor: Mark T. Ungs
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Publication number: 20020111651Abstract: A method of performing a vascular closure whereby closure material is safely injected into the blood vessel and into the vascular opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Ungs
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Patent number: 6149641Abstract: A method for inducing angiogenesis in blood vessels proximal to ischemic tissue or proximal to stenosed regions including application of an estrogen compound to the blood vessel walls at a treatment site proximal to or upstream of the stenosis. A preferred delivery device is a double walled drug delivery catheter having porous outer walls. Another suitable delivery device is a drug injection device for injecting angiogenic material into blood vessel walls. One delivery method utilizes iontophoresis.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Ungs
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Patent number: 5951458Abstract: A method for inhibiting restenosis including local application of an oxidizing agent to blood vessel walls. Preferred oxidizing agents include peroxides, most preferably hydrogen peroxide. Oxidizing agents can be delivered utilizing drug delivery balloon catheters. Preferred delivery catheters include an inflatable balloon having a perfusion lumen therethrough to allow for longer application periods. Oxidizing agents can be delivered either alone or in conjunction with radiation or stent delivery. One method includes local delivery of 0.1% hydrogen peroxide to a dilated stenosis wall for a period of 10 minutes at a rate of 0.5 cc per minute.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roger N. Hastings, Lixiao Wang, Dachuan Yang, Mark T. Ungs, Michael J. Urick
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Patent number: 5866561Abstract: A method for inducing angiogenesis in blood vessels proximal to ischemic tissue or proximal to stenosed regions including application of an estrogen compound to the blood vessel walls at a treatment site proximal to or upstream of the stenosis. A preferred delivery device is a double walled drug delivery catheter having porous outer walls. Another suitable delivery device is a drug injection device for injecting angiogenic material into blood vessel walls. One delivery method utilizes iontophoresis.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Ungs
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Patent number: 5275572Abstract: A training electrode for use in training emergency personnel in electrocardiogram (EKG) defibrillation and monitoring is disclosed. An adhesive pad is fixedly attached to a connector comprising a connecting post and a connecting arm. Attached to the connecting arm is an electrical cable with a female-type adaptor at its distal end for connection to an electrocardiogram simulation signal generator. The connecting post inserts into a female-type adaptor from a defibrillator/monitor cable lead originating from a defibrillator/monitor. A detachable backing covers an adhesive surface of the adhesive pad such that the training electrode may be reused. Further, a training method is disclosed using the training electrode of the present disclosure and incorporating existing CPR mannequins and EKG simulation signal generators.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1991Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Mark T. Ungs, Lawrence R. Ford, John R. Loder
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Patent number: 5137458Abstract: A defibrillation training system (10) is disclosed for use in training individuals in the proper positioning of defibrillation electrodes on a patient. The system includes a pair of training electrodes (12), each of which includes a permanent magnet (40). The training electrodes are attached to a manikin (14) at two electrode placement sites (42 and 44) provided with arrays (46 and 48) of Hall-effect sensors. The magnetic field produced by the permanent magnet in each electrode is sensed by the corresponding array, allowing an electrode placement monitor (16), attached to the manikin, to determine the electrodes' positions. The placement monitor then determines whether any adjustments in the electrodes' positions are required and prompts the individual being trained accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1991Date of Patent: August 11, 1992Assignee: Physio-Control CorporationInventors: Mark T. Ungs, Roert L. Hlinsky, John R. Loder