Patents by Inventor Michael Banik

Michael Banik 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: 9289111
    Abstract: A controllable sheath for optimizing the control of surgical instruments at the operation site includes a flexible sheath surrounding an endoscope and including a lumen extending along the walls of the sheath and adjacent to the endoscope. The lumen permits the passage of surgical instruments from the proximal end of the endoscopic device to the operation site. The lumen extends beyond the distal end of the endoscope and deflects at the distal end as desired by the operator's manipulation of a controller device. This distal end deflection may occur through various different techniques where the ability to deflect the lumen gives the operator increased control and maneuverability over the surgical implements located in the lumen. Depending upon the particular requirements of the surgical procedure, the controllable sheath may include any number of lumens capable of distal end deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Adams, Michael Banik, Charles Pugsley
  • Publication number: 20130237760
    Abstract: A controllable sheath for optimizing the control of surgical instruments at the operation site includes a flexible sheath surrounding an endoscope and including a lumen extending along the walls of the sheath and adjacent to the endoscope. The lumen permits the passage of surgical instruments from the proximal end of the endoscopic device to the operation site. The lumen extends beyond the distal end of the endoscope and deflects at the distal end as desired by the operator's manipulation of a controller device. This distal end deflection may occur through various different techniques where the ability to deflect the lumen gives the operator increased control and maneuverability over the surgical implements located in the lumen. Depending upon the particular requirements of the surgical procedure, the controllable sheath may include any number of lumens capable of distal end deflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald ADAMS, Michael BANIK, Charles PUGSLEY
  • Patent number: 8444551
    Abstract: A controllable sheath for optimizing the control of surgical instruments at the operation site includes a flexible sheath surrounding an endoscope and including a lumen extending along the walls of the sheath and adjacent to the endoscope. The lumen permits the passage of surgical instruments from the proximal end of the endoscopic device to the operation site. The lumen extends beyond the distal end of the endoscope and deflects at the distal end as desired by the operator's manipulation of a controller device. This distal end deflection may occur through various different techniques where the ability to deflect the lumen gives the operator increased control and maneuverability over the surgical implements located in the lumen. Depending upon the particular requirements of the surgical procedure, the controllable sheath may include any number of lumens capable of distal end deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Adams, Michael Banik, Charles Pugsley
  • Publication number: 20110257479
    Abstract: A controllable sheath for optimizing the control of surgical instruments at the operation site includes a flexible sheath surrounding an endoscope and including a lumen extending along the walls of the sheath and adjacent to the endoscope. The lumen permits the passage of surgical instruments from the proximal end of the endoscopic device to the operation site. The lumen extends beyond the distal end of the endoscope and deflects at the distal end as desired by the operator's manipulation of a controller device. This distal end deflection may occur through various different techniques where the ability to deflect the lumen gives the operator increased control and maneuverability over the surgical implements located in the lumen. Depending upon the particular requirements of the surgical procedure, the controllable sheath may include any number of lumens capable of distal end deflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Ronald Adams, Michael Banik, Charles Pugsley
  • Patent number: 7951072
    Abstract: A controllable sheath for optimizing the control of surgical instruments at the operation site includes a flexible sheath surrounding an endoscope and including a lumen extending along the walls of the sheath and adjacent to the endoscope. The lumen permits the passage of surgical instruments from the proximal end of the endoscopic device to the operation site. The lumen extends beyond the distal end of the endoscope and deflects at the distal end as desired by the operator's manipulation of a controller device. This distal end deflection may occur through various different techniques where the ability to deflect the lumen gives the operator increased control and maneuverability over the surgical implements located in the lumen. Depending upon the particular requirements of the surgical procedure, the controllable sheath may include any number of lumens capable of distal end deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Adams, Michael Banik, Charles Pugsley
  • Publication number: 20070249907
    Abstract: An imaging assembly for use in a medical imaging device such as an endoscope or the like. In one embodiment, the imaging assembly includes a transparent distal cap that is shaped to receive an image sensor insert. The image sensor insert has a cooling channel that supplies a cooling liquid or gas to one or more illumination sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik, William Churchill, Sergey Grigoryants, Louis Barbato, Daniel Orband, Luis Maseda, Stephen Fantone
  • Publication number: 20070225564
    Abstract: A medical device, for example, an endoscope or catheter, includes local drug delivery capabilities for selectively delivering at least one drug in vivo. The local drug delivery may occur as the medical device is advanced through tortuous passageways of the patient's body or may occur after the medical device has reached its targeted destination. The medical device includes a drug agent, for example, carried in or on a hydrophilic or hydrogel coating disposed on the outside thereof. When the hydrogel or drug agent receives an appropriate signal, e.g., solution containing a triggering agent or triggering condition, e.g., heat or light, the hydrogel contracts or expands to squeeze out the drug from hydrogel. If electric current is provided as the signal, and the drug agent is charged, the drug agent is released by electrophoretic forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucien Couvillon, Michael Banik, (Samuel) Zhong
  • Publication number: 20070043256
    Abstract: Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of the present invention comprise: (a) one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and (b) a control unit for electrically controlling the one or more electroactive polymer actuators to expand or contract the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Banik
  • Publication number: 20070015967
    Abstract: A control mechanism for automatically steering the distal end of an endoscope into a body cavity. During advancement of the endoscope, the control mechanism directs the distal tip to be moved in a sweep pattern. Images obtained during the sweep pattern are combined and analyzed in order to determine the desired direction of advancement of the endoscope. The distal end of the endoscope is then oriented in the direction of the desired advancement direction. An autoexamination feature can be activated that automatically moves the distal tip in a desired sweep pattern. Images of a body cavity are obtained during each sweep pattern for analysis by the physician.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik
  • Publication number: 20060293563
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Banik, Lucien Couvillon
  • Publication number: 20060264705
    Abstract: A controllable sheath for optimizing the control of surgical instruments at the operation site includes a flexible sheath surrounding an endoscope and including a lumen extending along the walls of the sheath and adjacent to the endoscope. The lumen permits the passage of surgical instruments from the proximal end of the endoscopic device to the operation site. The lumen extends beyond the distal end of the endoscope and deflects at the distal end as desired by the operator's manipulation of a controller device. This distal end deflection may occur through various different techniques where the ability to deflect the lumen gives the operator increased control and maneuverability over the surgical implements located in the lumen. Depending upon the particular requirements of the surgical procedure, the controllable sheath may include any number of lumens capable of distal end deflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Adams, Michael Banik, Charles Pugsley
  • Publication number: 20060173244
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John O'Connor, Lucien Couvillon, Luis Maseda, Donald Hovey, Mark Adams, William Shaw, Laurence Brenner
  • Patent number: 7070559
    Abstract: A controllable sheath for optimizing the control of surgical instruments at the operation site includes a flexible sheath surrounding an endoscope and including a lumen extending along the walls of the sheath and adjacent to the endoscope. The lumen permits the passage of surgical instruments from the proximal end of the endoscopic device to the operation site. The lumen extends beyond the distal end of the endoscope and deflects at the distal end as desired by the operator's manipulation of a controller device. This distal end deflection may occur through various different techniques where the ability to deflect the lumen gives the operator increased control and maneuverability over the surgical implements located in the lumen. Depending upon the particular requirements of the surgical procedure, the controllable sheath may include any number of lumens capable of distal end deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Adams, Michael Banik, Charles Pugsley
  • Publication number: 20060106281
    Abstract: A multi-functional endoscopic system, for use in electrosurgical applications, that includes an imaging endoscope that may be used in combination with various electrosurgical devices, all of which are sufficiently inexpensive to manufacture, such that the endoscope and electrosurgical devices are considered single use, disposable items. The multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention is suitable for use with a variety of common electrosurgical devices that require electrical/electronic support in order to function. The electrical/electronic support for these electrosurgical devices (e.g., an electrosurgical generator and associated controls) is integrated with the operator console of the imaging endoscope of the multi-functional endoscopic system of the present invention, rather than provided as a separate device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20060106285
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Boulais, Michael Banik, Vincent Turturro, Christopher Rowland, David Hoffman, John O'Connor, Eric Litscher
  • Publication number: 20060069305
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a medical device that reduces the likelihood of an operator improperly reusing it. The medical device includes (a) a device body; (b) a substrate comprising a contrast material that covers at least a portion of the device body; and (c) an outer layer comprising a hydrophilic material that covers at least a portion of the substrate. The outer layer comprising hydrophilic material is capable of absorbing water-soluble contaminants during clinical use that, once absorbed, are visible against the background of the substrate comprising the contrast material. In another aspect, the device includes (a) a device body and (b) an outer layer comprising a usage indicator reagent. In another aspect, the invention provides methods of preventing re-use of a single use medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Lucien Couvillon, Sheng-Ping Zhong, Michael Banik, Ronald Sahatjian
  • Publication number: 20060069306
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Banik, Lucien Couvillon, Anh Nguyen, William Stahley
  • Publication number: 20060069313
    Abstract: A medical device, such as an endoscope 20, constructed in accordance with aspects of the present invention is provided. The endoscope 20 includes an elongated shaft-like body 22 having a proximal end 26 and a distal end 28. The shaft-like body comprises a proximal section 40, an optional articulation section 44, and a distal tip section 48 disposed at the distal end 28 of the shaft body. The endoscope 20 further includes surgical navigation features, such as a plurality of light sources 50 for emitting light, that denote the position, direction, and/or orientation of the endoscope in-vivo as the endoscope is advanced through tortuous passageways of the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Lucien Couvillon, Michael Banik, Stephen Fantone, Daniel Orband
  • Publication number: 20060047184
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Banik, Lucien Couvillon, Dennis Boulais, Anh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20060036182
    Abstract: A catheter for diagnosing and performing an interventional procedure on tissue has an elongated catheter shaft, and optical fibers, extending through the catheter shaft, for transmitting light to tissue located at a distal end of the catheter and conveying light back from the tissue for analysis by a spectroscopic diagnosis system to determine whether an interventional procedure should be performed on the tissue. An interventional device is located at the distal end of the catheter for engaging tissue diagnosed by the spectroscopic diagnosis system in order to perform the interventional procedure on the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas Daniels, Michael Banik