Patents by Inventor Michael F. Weiser
Michael F. Weiser 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: 11918447Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, aspects of soft tissue anchors, adjustable length/tension slings, interconnects between slings and soft tissue anchors, delivery devices and systems for implanting supportive slings, and methods relating to anchoring, 5 adjusting and implanting supportive slings.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: George Mamo, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 10327881Abstract: In some implementations, a medical device includes a clamp component and a strap. The clamp component has a portion configured to be placed around a urethra of a patient. The clamp component includes a first end portion configured to be lockably coupled to a second end portion of the clamp component. The strap has a portion extending between a first portion of the portion of the clamp component and a second portion of the portion of the clamp component.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Ronald Ciulla, Kenneth Daignault, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 10315005Abstract: A medical device is disclosed. The medical device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end an expandable end effector assembly extending distally from the distal end of the elongate member. The end effector assembly may include a plurality of end effector units each having an injector for simultaneously delivering material into tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Nagale, David C. Borzelleca, Michael F. Weiser
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Publication number: 20190151064Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, aspects of soft tissue anchors, adjustable length/tension slings, interconnects between slings and soft tissue anchors, delivery devices and systems for implanting supportive slings, and methods relating to anchoring, 5 adjusting and implanting supportive slings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: George Mamo, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 10219885Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, aspects of soft tissue anchors, adjustable length/tension slings, interconnects between slings and soft tissue anchors, delivery devices and systems for implanting supportive slings, and methods relating to anchoring, 5 adjusting and implanting supportive slings.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: George Mamo, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 9855066Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device for extracting and/or morcellating tissue or other unwanted material from within a patient's body. In one embodiment, a medical device may include an elongate member including a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The medical device may also include an expandable member disposed at the distal end, wherein an interior of the expandable member is in fluid communication with the lumen in the elongate member, wherein the expandable member includes a plurality of conducting elements extending from and disposed circumferentially about the elongate member, wherein at least two of the plurality of conducting elements are joined together by a material extending therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Tah, Ronald Ciulla, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 9724128Abstract: A medical device includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and medial portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion defines a first axis. The second end portion defines a second axis. The first axis is disposed at an angle with respect to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Dennis Miller, Michael F. Weiser, Aaron K. Kirkemo
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Patent number: 9675343Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a fixation device and a driving member. The elongate member defines a lumen and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the elongate member has an opening. The fixation device is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and includes a tissue piercing portion at a distal end of the fixation device. The driving member is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and is configured to move the fixation device from a position within the lumen to a location outside of the lumen through the opening. The opening at the distal end of the elongate member is angled to insert the fixation device in a tissue of a patient at an angle to a plane of the tissue of the patient to fasten a bodily implant to the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Michael F Weiser, Timothy P Harrah, Ty Fairneny
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Patent number: 9655706Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced meshes for retropubic implants for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, and methods. In certain embodiments, implants have various resilient strengthening members added to a retropubic support mesh.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Toso, Jeffery V. Bean, Michael F. Weiser, Doreen Rao, Alan Fortunate
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Publication number: 20170100565Abstract: A medical device is disclosed. The medical device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end an expandable end effector assembly extending distally from the distal end of the elongate member. The end effector assembly may include a plurality of end effector units each having an injector for simultaneously delivering material into tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sandra NAGALE, David C. BORZELLECA, Michael F. WEISER
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Patent number: 9555218Abstract: A medical device is disclosed. The medical device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end an expandable end effector assembly extending distally from the distal end of the elongate member. The end effector assembly may include a plurality of end effector units each having an injector for simultaneously delivering material into tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Nagale, David Borzelleca, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 9282956Abstract: A medical device and a method for manipulating bodily tissues are described. The medical device includes an elongated portion having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The elongated portion has a defined width referred to as first width. The medical device further includes a head portion extending from the distal end portion of the elongated portion. The head portion includes a first flat surface on a first side and a second flat surface on a second side opposite the first side. The head portion has a defined width referred to as second width. The second width is greater than the first width.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Dennis Miller, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 9283063Abstract: A medical device and methods of delivery of the medical device within a patient's body are disclosed by the present invention. The medical device includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to be coupled to and extend between the first elongate member and the second elongate member to couple the first elongate member to the second elongate member when the medical device is in a first configuration. The coupling member is configured to be decoupled from at least one of the first elongate member and the second elongate member when the medical device is in a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientifique Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Dennis Miller, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 9211141Abstract: The present invention discloses a vaginal manipulator configured to be inserted through a vaginal opening. The vaginal manipulator includes an elongated portion having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The elongated portion has an actuating mechanism. The vaginal manipulator further includes a head portion extending from the distal end portion of the elongated portion. The head portion includes a linear piercing member. The piercing member is configured to temporarily help retain a bodily implant proximate an outer surface of a vaginal wall. The piercing member is configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position with respect to the head portion. Further, the actuating mechanism is operatively coupled to the piercing member and is configured to move the piercing member from its retracted position to its extended position.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. Oskin, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 9168120Abstract: The present invention discloses a medical device and a method of placing the medical device within a patient's body. The medical device includes a support member, a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. The first elongate member and the second elongate member extend from the support member. The coupling member includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the coupling member is coupled to a distal end portion of the first elongate member and the second portion of the coupling member is coupled to a distal end portion of the second elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Michael F. Weiser
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Patent number: 9022920Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
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Patent number: 8992570Abstract: Suture clips and suture clip loading, delivery, locking and severing devices in both catheter and endoscopic embodiments are disclosed that permit the delivery and application of suture clips directly in contact with or in close approximation to sutured tissue. The catheter or endoscopic versions incorporate a collet cage with a plurality of flexible collet fingers that captivate a suture clip ring and a suture clip plug for assembly with a suture. An outer sliding sleeve constrains the collet fingers when distally advanced to minimize potential trauma during delivery and assembly of the suture clip in close proximity to the stitched tissue. Proximal retraction of the sliding sleeve coupled with the distal advancement of a pusher against cam surfaces on the inner walls of the collet fingers causes the collet fingers to open. The catheter is designed to hold and assemble the suture clip in a first position and release the suture clip and sever the suture ends proximal to the suture clip in a second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Gambale, Michael F. Weiser, Edward Carlton Page, Alexander Kolnick
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Publication number: 20150045612Abstract: In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a fixation device and a driving member. The elongate member defines a lumen and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the elongate member has an opening. The fixation device is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and includes a tissue piercing portion at a distal end of the fixation device. The driving member is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and is configured to move the fixation device from a position within the lumen to a location outside of the lumen through the opening. The opening at the distal end of the elongate member is angled to insert the fixation device in a tissue of a patient at an angle to a plane of the tissue of the patient to fasten a bodily implant to the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Michael F. Weiser, Timothy P. Harrah, Ty Fairneny
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Patent number: 8944989Abstract: Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
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Patent number: 8926636Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a handle and an elongate member coupled to the handle. The elongate member has a first portion, a second portion and a third portion. The first portion of the elongate member extends from the handle and defines a first longitudinal axis. The second portion of the elongate member extends from the first portion and defines a second longitudinal axis. The first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis define a first angle and a first plane. The third portion of the elongate member extends from the second portion of the elongate member and defines a third longitudinal axis. The third longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis define a second angle and a second plane. The second plane is non-parallel with the first plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David W. Robertson, Michael F. Weiser, Kevin L. Newell, John Petricca