Patents by Inventor Martin L. Fawdry
Martin L. Fawdry 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: 11964137Abstract: A device for aseptic delivery of biological material from a vial includes a tubular barrel, a filter assembly, and a dispersion assembly. The dispersion assembly is at least partially disposed within the tubular barrel. The dispersion assembly includes a dispersion element, a piston, and a one-way valve. The dispersion element is in fluid communication with the vial to disperse the biological material from the vial. The piston is disposed at the distal end of the dispersion assembly and is in sealing contact with the tubular barrel. The one-way valve forms a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the dispersion element and the tubular barrel. The one-way valve is configured to allow a flow of the dispersed biological material from the dispersion element, through the fluid passageway, and into the tubular barrel, and to prevent a flow of the dispersed biological material from the tubular barrel into the dispersion assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Mark David Mirigian, Robert Hannon, James Michael English, Aine McConville, Aideen Bridget Beatty, Martin L. Fawdry, Peter M. McKenna, Sophie A. Gannon, Sara J. Callagy
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Patent number: 11963862Abstract: A cell encapsulation device for implantation in a body includes one or more cell encapsulation layers, each of the one or more cell encapsulation layers including at least one membrane and a guide tube. The at least one membrane is semipermeable. The least one membrane forms a chamber for encapsulating cells and at least one access port through the at least one membrane. The guide tube extends into the chamber from the at least one access port. The guide tube includes a porous wall along at least a portion of its length. The guide tube is capable of guiding movement of a catheter within the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Aiden Flanagan, Matthew McEvaddy, Martin L. Fawdry
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Patent number: 11464704Abstract: A device for aseptic delivery of biological material from a vial includes a tubular barrel, a filter assembly, and a dispersion funnel assembly. The tubular barrel includes a receiving end to accept at least a portion of the vial within the tubular barrel, and a dispensing end opposite the receiving end. The filter assembly is fluidly connected to the dispensing end of the tubular barrel. The dispersion funnel assembly is configured to connect to the vial, and to be disposed at least partially within the tubular barrel. The dispersion funnel assembly has an open configuration to disperse the biological material from the vial into the tubular barrel between the dispersion funnel assembly and the filter assembly, and a closed configuration to force the dispersed biological material through the filter assembly when the dispersion funnel assembly is moved toward the dispensing end of the tubular barrel.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Aideen B. Beatty, Martin L. Fawdry, Peter M. McKenna, Sophie A. Gannon, Sara J. Callagy
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Publication number: 20210282627Abstract: The present disclosure, in its various aspects, is directed to instrument accessory devices, implementation methods, and related delivery systems. Embodiments according to the present disclosure, including as described herein, may increase the effectiveness and efficiency of endoscopy procedures, such as ERCP. In one example, an embodiment includes an instrument accessory device with an expandable member, the device configured to receive an instrument through an instrument lumen, wherein the expandable member comprises an aperture on the inner surface and outer surface, and the outer surface is in fluid communication with the inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Méabh Holden, Richard Crawford, Enda Connaughton, Martin L. Fawdry
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Publication number: 20210235971Abstract: The present disclosure, in its various aspects, is directed to instrument accessory devices, implementation methods, and related delivery systems. Embodiments according to the present disclosure, including as described herein, may increase the effectiveness and efficiency of endoscopic procedures, such as Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In one example, an embodiment includes an instrument accessory device with an expandable member, the device configured to receive an instrument through an instrument lumen, wherein the outer surface may comprise an expandable material. The device may comprise a constrainment element disposed about the outer surface of the expandable member, the constrainment element comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Richard Crawford, Méabh Holden, Enda Connaughton, Martin L. Fawdry
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Publication number: 20200222632Abstract: A device for aseptic delivery of biological material from a vial includes a tubular barrel, a filter assembly, and a dispersion assembly. The dispersion assembly is at least partially disposed within the tubular barrel. The dispersion assembly includes a dispersion element, a piston, and a one-way valve. The dispersion element is in fluid communication with the vial to disperse the biological material from the vial. The piston is disposed at the distal end of the dispersion assembly and is in sealing contact with the tubular barrel. The one-way valve forms a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the dispersion element and the tubular barrel. The one-way valve is configured to allow a flow of the dispersed biological material from the dispersion element, through the fluid passageway, and into the tubular barrel, and to prevent a flow of the dispersed biological material from the tubular barrel into the dispersion assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Mark David Mirigian, Robert Hannon, James Michael English, Aine McConville, Aideen Bridget Beatty, Martin L. Fawdry, Peter M. McKenna, Sophie A. Gannon, Sara J. Callagy
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Publication number: 20200060804Abstract: A cell encapsulation device for implantation in a body includes one or more cell encapsulation layers, each of the one or more cell encapsulation layers including at least one membrane and a guide tube. The at least one membrane is semipermeable. The least one membrane forms a chamber for encapsulating cells and at least one access port through the at least one membrane. The guide tube extends into the chamber from the at least one access port. The guide tube includes a porous wall along at least a portion of its length. The guide tube is capable of guiding movement of a catheter within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Aiden Flanagan, Matthew McEvaddy, Martin L. Fawdry
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Publication number: 20190015298Abstract: A device for aseptic delivery of biological material from a vial includes a tubular barrel, a filter assembly, and a dispersion funnel assembly. The tubular barrel includes a receiving end to accept at least a portion of the vial within the tubular barrel, and a dispensing end opposite the receiving end. The filter assembly is fluidly connected to the dispensing end of the tubular barrel. The dispersion funnel assembly is configured to connect to the vial, and to be disposed at least partially within the tubular barrel. The dispersion funnel assembly has an open configuration to disperse the biological material from the vial into the tubular barrel between the dispersion funnel assembly and the filter assembly, and a closed configuration to force the dispersed biological material through the filter assembly when the dispersion funnel assembly is moved toward the dispensing end of the tubular barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Aideen B. Beatty, Martin L. Fawdry, Peter M. McKenna, Sophie A. Gannon, Sara J. Callagy
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Publication number: 20180263238Abstract: An implantable device for encapsulating cells includes one or more cell encapsulation layers. Each of the cell encapsulation layers includes a first membrane that is semipermeable, a second membrane that is semipermeable, and a first plurality of weld lines. The second membrane is attached to the first membrane by the first plurality of weld lines. The first membrane, the second membrane, and the first plurality of weld lines define at least one cell channel for encapsulating cells. The cell encapsulation device is configurable between a collapsed configuration and an inflated configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Aiden Flanagan, Matthew McEvaddy, Martin L. Fawdry, Gary Duffy, Eamonn J. Tuohy