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).

  • Publication number: 20140378748
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Toso, Jeffery V. Bean, Michael F. Weiser, Doreen Rao, Alan Fortunate
  • Publication number: 20140275745
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., Ronald Ciulla, Kenneth Daignault, Michael F. Weiser
  • Publication number: 20140276593
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra NAGALE, David BORZELLECA, Michael F. WEISER
  • Publication number: 20140276913
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. TAH, Ronald CIULLA, Michael F. WEISER
  • Patent number: 8828092
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Toso, Jeffery V. Bean, Michael F. Weiser, Doreen Rao, Alan Fortunate
  • Publication number: 20140121454
    Abstract: 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, adjusting and implanting supportive slings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: George Mamo, Michael F. Weiser
  • Patent number: 8628465
    Abstract: 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, adjusting and implanting supportive slings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: George Mamo, Michael F. Weiser
  • Patent number: 8602965
    Abstract: Implant delivery systems are disclosed. In general overview, an exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in suprapubic, prepubic, transvaginal, trans-obturator and other approaches are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Joseph John Raneri, Michael F. Weiser, Armand Morin
  • Publication number: 20130274759
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Oskin, Michael F. Weiser
  • Publication number: 20130072749
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Dennis Miller, Michael F. Weiser
  • Publication number: 20130061855
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Dennis Miller, Michael F. Weiser
  • Publication number: 20130066145
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ty Fairneny, Michael F. Weiser
  • Publication number: 20120240378
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion. The base portion, the first side portion, and the second side portion collectively define a cavity. The cavity is configured to receive a filament. The cavity is also configured to receive at least a portion of a delivery tool such that a coupling portion of the delivery tool is aligned with the filament. In some embodiments, the cavity includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The cavity is configured to receive the filament such that it extends from the first end portion of the cavity to the second end portion of the cavity. The cavity is configured to receive the at least a portion of a delivery tool such that the coupling portion of the delivery tool is disposed between the first end portion of the cavity and the second end portion of the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, Jeffery Bean, Nareak Douk, John Sherry
  • Publication number: 20120197273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved endoscopic tissue apposition device having multiple suction ports. The invention permits multiple folds of tissue to be captured in the suction ports with a single positioning of the device and attached together by a tissue securement mechanism such as a suture, staple or other form of tissue bonding. The improvement reduces the number of intubations required during an endoscopic procedure to suture tissue or join areas of tissue together. The suction ports may be arranged in a variety of configurations on the apposition device to best suit the desired resulting tissue orientation. The inventive tissue apposition device may also incorporate tissue abrasion means to activate the healing process on surfaces of tissue areas that are to be joined by operation of the device to promote a more secure attachment by permanent tissue bonding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Gambale, Michael F. Weiser, Edward C. Page, Peter J. Lukin
  • Publication number: 20120130156
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Patent number: 8152821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved endoscopic tissue apposition device having multiple suction ports. The invention permits multiple folds of tissue to be captured in the suction ports with a single positioning of the device and attached together by a tissue securement mechanism such as a suture, staple or other form of tissue bonding. The improvement reduces the number of intubations required during an endoscopic procedure to suture tissue or join areas of tissue together. The suction ports may be arranged in a variety of configurations on the apposition device to best suit the desired resulting tissue orientation. The inventive tissue apposition device may also incorporate tissue abrasion means to activate the healing process on surfaces of tissue areas that are to be joined by operation of the device to promote a more secure attachment by permanent tissue bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Gambale, Michael F. Weiser, Edward C. Page, Peter J. Lukin
  • Patent number: 8100920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved endoscopic tissue apposition device having multiple suction ports. The invention permits multiple folds of tissue to be captured in the suction ports with a single positioning of the device and attached together by a tissue securement mechanism such as a suture, staple or other form of tissue bonding. The improvement reduces the number of intubations required during an endoscopic procedure to suture tissue or join areas of tissue together. The suction ports may be arranged in a variety of configurations on the apposition device to best suit the desired resulting tissue orientation. The inventive tissue apposition device may also incorporate tissue abrasion means to activate the healing process on surfaces of tissue areas that are to be joined by operation of the device to promote a more secure attachment by permanent tissue bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Gambale, Michael F. Weiser, Edward C. Page, Peter J. Lukin
  • Publication number: 20120004500
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin
  • Publication number: 20110306988
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Robertson, Michael F. Weiser, Kevin L. Newell, John Petricca
  • Patent number: 8057383
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Weiser, George Mamo, Michael S. H. Chu, Brett Nowlin