Patents by Inventor Matthew LaPlaca

Matthew LaPlaca 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).

  • Patent number: 12109372
    Abstract: A medical device may include a handle and a flexible sheath extending from the handle. The sheath may include a first chamber configured to receive a first agent and a second chamber configured to receive a second agent. Each of the first chamber and the second chamber may be disposed in a distal portion of the sheath. The sheath may also include a first piston received within the first chamber and a second piston received within the second chamber and at least one actuation element configured to transmit a force from the handle to each of the first piston and the second piston. In a first configuration, the first agent may be maintained within the first chamber and the second agent is maintained within the second chamber. In a second configuration, the first agent may be released from the first chamber to mix with the second agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thomas Favreau, Stan Robert Gilbert, Jennifer Mague, Andrew Pic, Matthew LaPlaca, Jennifer Golden, Jennifer Whelehan, Travis Henchie
  • Publication number: 20240260954
    Abstract: A medical system includes a propellant source containing a propellant fluid, containers containing a material, and a shaft having a plurality of lumens, each of the plurality of lumens having a first opening at a proximal end of the shaft and a second opening at a distal end of the shaft. The plurality of lumens are fluidly coupled to one or more of the propellant source and at least one of the plurality of containers, and a first lumen surrounds, is coaxial with, or is side-by-side with, at least one other lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald FREDRICKSON, Jennifer WHELEHAN, Matthew LAPLACA, Lauren LYDECKER
  • Patent number: 11986175
    Abstract: A medical system includes a propellant source containing a propellant fluid, containers containing a material, and a shaft having a plurality of lumens, each of the plurality of lumens having a first opening at a proximal end of the shaft and a second opening at a distal end of the shaft. The plurality of lumens are fluidly coupled to one or more of the propellant source and at least one of the plurality of containers, and a first lumen surrounds, is coaxial with, or is side-by-side with, at least one other lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Fredrickson, Jennifer Whelehan, Matthew Laplaca, Lauren Lydecker
  • Publication number: 20230390540
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a powdered agent into a subject's body may include a first passage for receiving a pressurized gas. The apparatus also may include a container housing a powdered agent. The container may be in fluid connection with the first passage. At least a portion of the pressurized gas is introduced into the powdered agent in the container to fluidize the powdered agent. The apparatus also may include a second passage for receiving the powdered agent from the container. In a first configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may not be in fluid connection with the container. In a second configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may be in fluid connection with the container. The apparatus may be configured to transition between the first configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew PIC, Matthew LAPLACA, Jeffrey V. BEAN
  • Patent number: 11766546
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a powdered agent into a subject's body may include a first passage for receiving a pressurized gas. The apparatus also may include a container housing a powdered agent. The container may be in fluid connection with the first passage. At least a portion of the pressurized gas is introduced into the powdered agent in the container to fluidize the powdered agent. The apparatus also may include a second passage for receiving the powdered agent from the container. In a first configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may not be in fluid connection with the container. In a second configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may be in fluid connection with the container. The apparatus may be configured to transition between the first configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Pic, Matthew Laplaca, Jeffrey V. Bean
  • Publication number: 20230240940
    Abstract: A medical device including an application device with a first fluid path and a container movably attached to the application device. The container and the application device have a second fluid path therethrough, the container includes an inner chamber that is intermediate proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path, the inner chamber is fluidly isolated from the proximal portion of the second fluid path at a first position of the container, and the inner chamber is fluidly coupled to the proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path at a second position of the container. The first fluid path bypasses the container and the passage of fluid through the first fluid path is separately controllable from the passage of fluid through the second fluid path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew PIC, Matthew LaPLACA, Jennifer GOLDEN, Shawn RYAN
  • Patent number: 11642281
    Abstract: A medical device including an application device with a first fluid path and a container movably attached to the application device. The container and the application device have a second fluid path therethrough, the container includes an inner chamber that is intermediate proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path, the inner chamber is fluidly isolated from the proximal portion of the second fluid path at a first position of the container, and the inner chamber is fluidly coupled to the proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path at a second position of the container. The first fluid path bypasses the container and the passage of fluid through the first fluid path is separately controllable from the passage of fluid through the second fluid path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Pic, Matthew LaPlaca, Jennifer Golden, Shawn Ryan
  • Patent number: 11617833
    Abstract: A drug self-delivery device comprising a body portion containing a drug vial and a needle assembly, where the body portion is slidably engaged to a trigger portion. When engaged by a user pressing the trigger portion against the user's flesh, the needle assembly relative to the drug vial so as to align a needle port with an integral drug delivery port connected to the drug vial thereby allowing fluid flow of medication through the needle. Seals engaged by a penetration spring prevent loss of medication and prevent the need for direct connection between the needle assembly and the drug vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Falco Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Robert F. Rioux, Matthew Laplaca, Brian Grasso, Matt Bomes
  • Publication number: 20220218405
    Abstract: In general, thermal debriding tools and methods of using thermal debriding tools are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermal debriding tool is configured to be advanced minimally invasively, e.g., arthroscopically, into a patient and to cut tissue using electrical energy. The thermal debriding tool includes a heating element configured to be positioned in contact with tissue and to be heated. The heated heating element is configured to cut the tissue so as to allow the thermal debriding tool to cut the tissue using electrical energy. The heating element can be a resistive heating element that is configured to become hot when a current is delivered to the heating element. The thermal debriding tool can include an actuator configured to be actuated to cause the current to be delivered to the heating element, thereby allowing the heating element to be heated on demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Donald E. Barry, Matthew LaPlaca
  • Publication number: 20220176041
    Abstract: A drug self-delivery device comprising a body portion containing a drug vial and a needle assembly, where the body portion is slidably engaged to a trigger portion. When engaged by a user pressing the trigger portion against the user's flesh, the needle assembly relative to the drug vial so as to align a needle port with an integral drug delivery port connected to the drug vial thereby allowing fluid flow of medication through the needle. Seals engaged by a penetration spring prevent loss of medication and prevent the need for direct connection between the needle assembly and the drug vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Robert F. Rioux, Matthew Laplaca, Brian Grasso, Matt Bomes
  • Publication number: 20220095906
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to fluid container enclosure systems that couple with a fluid container and enable different systems, such as endoscopic systems, to access the contents of the fluid container, such as via a tubing set. The enclosure systems are configured to fit a wide range of fluid container necks, ports, or other openings, including various opening dimensions, thread finishes, and/or thread dimensions. In one embodiments, an enclosure system may include a cap having multiple carriages arranged therein. For example, a primary carriage may be arranged within the cap to engage with larger-dimensioned bottles. A secondary carriage may be arranged to float within the primary carriage to engage smaller-dimensioned bottles that bypass the primary carriage. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Larry Edward Stanton, Matthew LaPlaca, Ryan Vincent William Pollock
  • Publication number: 20220023540
    Abstract: A wearable drug delivery device has a needle assembly and a drug vial arranged side-by-side. This arrangement makes the device compact so that it can be easily worn around a user's wrist, for example. When the user triggers the device to inject a dose of medication like epinephrine, in an orchestrated sequence, a first spring drives the needle assembly downward and inserts a needle into the user while connecting the needle assembly to the drug vial. A second spring then delivers the dose from the drug vial through the needle and into the user. Advantageously, the small form factor encourages the user to wear the device and have lifesaving medication at the ready.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Robert F. Rioux, Matthew Laplaca, Brian Grasso, Matt Bomes
  • Publication number: 20210353861
    Abstract: A wearable drug delivery device has a needle assembly and a drug vial arranged side-by-side. This arrangement makes the device compact so that it can be easily worn around a user's wrist, for example. When the user triggers the device to inject a dose of medication like epinephrine, in an orchestrated sequence, a first spring drives the needle assembly downward and inserts a needle into the user while connecting the needle assembly to the drug vial. A second spring then delivers the dose from the drug vial through the needle and into the user. Advantageously, the small form factor encourages the user to wear the device and have lifesaving medication at the ready.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua A. Rose, Matthew Laplaca
  • Publication number: 20210162175
    Abstract: A medical device may comprise a handle and a flexible sheath extending from the handle. The sheath may include a first chamber configured to receive a first agent and a second chamber configured to receive a second agent. Each of the first chamber and the second chamber may be disposed in a distal portion of the sheath. The sheath may also include a first piston received within the first chamber and a second piston received within the second chamber and at least one actuation element configured to transmit a force from the handle to each of the first piston and the second piston. When the handle is in a first configuration, the first agent may be maintained within the first chamber and the second agent is maintained within the second chamber. When the handle is in a second configuration, the first agent may be released from the first chamber to mix with the second agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thomas Favreau, Stan Robert Gilbert, Jennifer Mague, Andrew Pic, Matthew LaPlaca, Jennifer Golden, Jennifer Whelehan, Travis Henchie
  • Publication number: 20210145424
    Abstract: A medical system includes a propellant source containing a propellant fluid, containers containing a material, and a shaft having a plurality of lumens, each of the plurality of lumens having a first opening at a proximal end of the shaft and a second opening at a distal end of the shaft. The plurality of lumens are fluidly coupled to one or more of the propellant source and at least one of the plurality of containers, and a first lumen surrounds, is coaxial with, or is side-by-side with, at least one other lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald FREDRICKSON, Jennifer WHELEHAN, Matthew LAPLACA, Lauren LYDECKER
  • Patent number: 10661015
    Abstract: A wearable drug delivery device has a needle assembly and a drug vial arranged side-by-side. This arrangement makes the device compact so that it can be easily worn around a user's wrist, for example. When the user triggers the device to inject a dose of medication like epinephrine, in an orchestrated sequence, a first spring drives the needle assembly downward and inserts a needle into the user while connecting the needle assembly to the drug vial. A second spring then delivers the dose from the drug vial through the needle and into the user. Advantageously, the small form factor encourages the user to wear the device and have lifesaving medication at the ready.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Summit Street Medical LLC
    Inventors: Robert F. Rioux, Matthew Laplaca, Brian Grasso, Matt Bomes
  • Publication number: 20200100986
    Abstract: A medical device including an application device with a first fluid path and a container movably attached to the application device. The container and the application device have a second fluid path therethrough, the container includes an inner chamber that is intermediate proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path, the inner chamber is fluidly isolated from the proximal portion of the second fluid path at a first position of the container, and the inner chamber is fluidly coupled to the proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path at a second position of the container. The first fluid path bypasses the container and the passage of fluid through the first fluid path is separately controllable from the passage of fluid through the second fluid path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew PIC, Matthew LaPLACA, Jennifer GOLDEN, Shawn RYAN
  • Publication number: 20190232030
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a powdered agent into a subject's body may include a first passage for receiving a pressurized gas. The apparatus also may include a container housing a powdered agent. The container may be in fluid connection with the first passage. At least a portion of the pressurized gas is introduced into the powdered agent in the container to fluidize the powdered agent. The apparatus also may include a second passage for receiving the powdered agent from the container. In a first configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may not be in fluid connection with the container. In a second configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may be in fluid connection with the container. The apparatus may be configured to transition between the first configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Pic, Matthew Laplaca, Jeffrey V. Bean
  • Patent number: 10117710
    Abstract: An endometrial tissue treatment device includes an elongate positioning member and an energy applicator coupled to a distal end of the positioning member, the energy applicator including a tissue contacting member and an expandable-collapsible support structure underlying the tissue contacting member, the expandable-collapsible support structure comprising a substantially non-compliant elongate balloon disposed within the tissue contacting member that, when inflated, has a length oriented substantially transverse to the positioning member, including a first closed end that positions a corresponding first corner portion of the tissue contacting member in a first cornu of a uterine cavity, and a second closed end that positions a corresponding second corner portion of the tissue contacting member in a second cornu of a uterine cavity, with a lengthwise portion of the balloon positioning a distal facing portion of the tissue contacting member for contacting a fundal wall of a uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: William Lucas Churchill, Catherine Withers, Matthew LaPlaca, Victor M. Solano UmaƱa
  • Publication number: 20180117251
    Abstract: A wearable drug delivery device has a needle assembly and a drug vial arranged side-by-side. This arrangement makes the device compact so that it can be easily worn around a user's wrist, for example. When the user triggers the device to inject a dose of medication like epinephrine, in an orchestrated sequence, a first spring drives the needle assembly downward and inserts a needle into the user while connecting the needle assembly to the drug vial. A second spring then delivers the dose from the drug vial through the needle and into the user. Advantageously, the small form factor encourages the user to wear the device and have lifesaving medication at the ready.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Robert F. Rioux, Matthew Laplaca, Brian Grasso, Matt Bomes