Patents by Inventor Michael G. McGrath

Michael G. McGrath 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: 20170325423
    Abstract: A veterinary Elizabethan Collar is provided that when unconstructed resembles a semi-circular shape. When the collar is constructed, it is in the shape of a truncated cone. The collar includes receivers on one side and tab mechanisms on the other side such that when the receivers are placed over receiving mechanisms to form a collar of a desired size, the receiver members can be selectively engaged with the tab mechanisms. The collar may also include collar stays that can be selectively attached to an animal's existing collar to help keep the Elizabethan collar in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 9072584
    Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an assembly for positioning a medical device includes a sleeve having a lumen configured to accept a medical device, and a tab. The tab includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion is configured to receive the sleeve for positioning the sleeve proximate the proximal portion. The proximal portion is configured such that severing the tab along the proximal portion maintains the tab in one piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Griffin, Vas Abramov, Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8926495
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brian C. Maclean, Kenneth J. Daignault, Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8915927
    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: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Michael G. McGrath, David Wayne Robertson
  • Patent number: 8858578
    Abstract: A medical assembly includes an implant and an envelope at least partially enclosing a portion of the implant. The envelope may include a tongue to protect the implant, a scaffold to provide integrity to the envelope, a tab access to ease envelope withdrawal, and/or one or more discontinuities to ease envelope withdrawal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred Intoccia, Michael G. McGrath, Jozef Slanda
  • Patent number: 8632453
    Abstract: The invention features systems, methods, and devices relating to delivering a sling to an anatomical site in the body of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Michael G. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20120016370
    Abstract: A medical assembly includes an implant and an envelope at least partially enclosing a portion of the implant. The envelope may include a tongue to protect the implant, a scaffold to provide integrity to the envelope, a tab access to ease envelope withdrawal, and/or one or more discontinuities to ease envelope withdrawal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred Intoccia, Michael G. McGrath, Jozef Slanda
  • Publication number: 20110301409
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brian Charles MacLean, Kenneth J. Daignault, Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8033983
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred Intoccia, Michael G. McGrath, Jozef Slanda
  • Publication number: 20110218393
    Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an assembly for positioning a medical device includes a sleeve having a lumen configured to accept a medical device, and a tab. The tab includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion is configured to receive the sleeve for positioning the sleeve proximate the proximal portion. The proximal portion is configured such that severing the tab along the proximal portion maintains the tab in one piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Griffin, Vas Abramov, Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8012080
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Brian Charles MacLean, Kenneth J. Daignault, Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7951066
    Abstract: A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an assembly for positioning a medical device includes a sleeve having a lumen configured to accept a medical device, and a tab. The tab includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion is configured to receive the sleeve for positioning the sleeve proximate the proximal portion. The proximal portion is configured such that severing the tab along the proximal portion maintains the tab in one piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Griffin, Vas Abramov, Michael G. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20090069628
    Abstract: The invention features systems, methods, and devices relating to delivering a sling to an anatomical site in the body of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, JR., Michael G. McGrath
  • Patent number: 7402133
    Abstract: The invention features systems, methods, and devices relating to delivering a sling to an anatomical site in the body of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Michael G. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20040225181
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Brian Charles MacLean, Kenneth J. Daignault, Michael G. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20040116944
    Abstract: The invention features systems, methods, and devices relating to delivering a sling to an anatomical site in the body of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Michael G. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20040073234
    Abstract: A medical assembly includes an implant and an envelope at least partially enclosing a portion of the implant. The envelope may include a tongue to protect the implant, a scaffold to provide integrity to the envelope, a tab access to ease envelope withdrawal, and/or one or more discontinuities to ease envelope withdrawal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Alfred Intoccia, Michael G. McGrath, Jozef Slanda