Patents by Inventor Michael Gerdts

Michael Gerdts 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: 9480589
    Abstract: Implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery systems as well as related systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Debbie Breyer, Michael Gerdts
  • Patent number: 9039751
    Abstract: Endoprothesis delivery systems and methods for making an using the same. An example medical endoprosthesis delivery system may include an inner member. An outer member may at least partially surround the inner member. The inner member and the outer member may be configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween. A coupling device may be coupled to a portion of the outer member so that, when there is substantially no slack in the coupling device, as the coupling device moves in a proximal direction the portion of the outer member moves in the proximal direction. An adjustable stop may be coupled to the coupling device so that, when there is slack in the coupling device, as the adjustable stop is moved in the proximal direction, the amount of slack in the coupling device can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
  • Patent number: 8784468
    Abstract: Stent delivery systems, locking members for preventing unwanted actuation of a actuation member on a stent delivery system, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member. A deployment sheath may be disposed about the inner member. A stent may be disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath. A handle may be coupled to the inner member and to the deployment sheath. The handle may include an actuation member. The actuation member may be configured to shift the longitudinal position of the deployment sheath relative to the inner member. A locking member may be disposed on the actuation member. The locking member may be configured to prevent unwanted actuation of the actuation member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Jim Vetsch, Joe Groff, Derek Larson
  • Patent number: 8758421
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Patent number: 8696730
    Abstract: Medical device delivery systems, components, and methods are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Turner, John Blix, John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
  • Patent number: 8685076
    Abstract: Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member. A sheath may be disposed about the inner member. The sheath may include a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion of the sheath may define a first inner diameter and the distal portion of the sheath may define a second inner diameter greater than the first inner diameter. A bumper may be disposed about the inner member. The bumper may have an outer diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter of the sheath and that is less than the second inner diameter of the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Karen Larson
  • Patent number: 8657869
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are described. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an outer member defining a slot. In certain embodiments, the outer member at least partially surrounds an inner member, and the outer and inner members are configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between the outer and inner members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
  • Patent number: 8551042
    Abstract: A catheter tip assembly comprises a catheter tip having a fill port and an inner lumen having at least one cavity. The cavity is in communication with the fill port. The cavity is constructed and arranged to receive a radiopaque material through the fill port. The radiopaque material adhesively engages the catheter tip to a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts, Leah Tilstra
  • Patent number: 8444685
    Abstract: A rapid exchange stent delivery catheter includes an inner tubular member having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a stent holding portion located adjacent the distal portion of the inner member, and a guide wire lumen extending from a proximal guide wire opening disposed distal of the proximal portion of the inner member to a distal guide wire opening disposed at a distal end of the inner member. The proximal guide wire opening has a first length. An outer tubular member is slidably disposed about the inner member. The outer member has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a guide wire opening disposed distal of the proximal portion of the outer member. The guide wire opening of the outer member has a second length that is shorter than the first length and a guide wire ramp extends into, and is movable along the first length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Mary Bronson, August Powell
  • Publication number: 20120123516
    Abstract: Stent delivery systems, locking members for preventing unwanted actuation of a actuation member on a stent delivery system, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member. A deployment sheath may be disposed about the inner member. A stent may be disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath. A handle may be coupled to the inner member and to the deployment sheath. The handle may include an actuation member. The actuation member may be configured to shift the longitudinal position of the deployment sheath relative to the inner member. A locking member may be disposed on the actuation member. The locking member may be configured to prevent unwanted actuation of the actuation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL GERDTS, JIM VETSCH, JOE GROFF, DEREK LARSON
  • Patent number: 8114057
    Abstract: This invention relates to medical systems and related components and methods. In some embodiments, the systems include a sleeve configured to be disposed between an adaptor and a catheter assembly including an outer sheath surrounding an inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Andrzej Malewicz, John R. Moberg
  • Publication number: 20110263921
    Abstract: A renal denervation apparatus includes a treatment element dimensioned for deployment on or within a renal artery of a patient. The treatment element comprises a predefined pattern arranged to complete at least one revolution of the treatment element. The apparatus includes a treatment source. The treatment source and treatment element are configured to cooperatively facilitate communication of an agent from the treatment source to the pattern arrangement of the treatment element. The treatment element is configured to deliver denervation therapy using the agent via the pattern arrangement to one or more regions of the renal artery adjacent the pattern arrangement, such that at least one complete revolution of the renal artery is subjected to the denervation therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Anthony Vrba, Dave Sogard, Raed Rizq, Dominic Allocco, Michael Gerdts, Gordon Kocur, Steve Kangas
  • Publication number: 20100256727
    Abstract: Catheters, as well as related systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL GERDTS, KAREN LARSON
  • Patent number: 7740652
    Abstract: An implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system includes a sheath, a catheter at least partially surrounded by the sheath, and a bumper disposed between the sheath and the catheter. The bumper has at least some freedom of movement with respect to the catheter, and the sheath, catheter, and bumper are configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between the sheath and the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Karen Larson
  • Publication number: 20100121427
    Abstract: Endoprothesis delivery systems and methods for making an using the same. An example medical endoprosthesis delivery system may include an inner member. An outer member may at least partially surround the inner member. The inner member and the outer member may be configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween. A coupling device may be coupled to a portion of the outer member so that, when there is substantially no slack in the coupling device, as the coupling device moves in a proximal direction the portion of the outer member moves in the proximal direction. An adjustable stop may be coupled to the coupling device so that, when there is slack in the coupling device, as the adjustable stop is moved in the proximal direction, the amount of slack in the coupling device can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: JOHN R. MOBERG, MICHAEL GERDTS
  • Publication number: 20100069917
    Abstract: Medical device delivery systems, components, and methods are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: KAREN TURNER, JOHN BLIX, JOHN R. MOBERG, MICHAEL GERDTS
  • Patent number: 7658757
    Abstract: Endoprothesis delivery systems and methods for making an using the same. An example medical endoprosthesis delivery system may include an inner member. An outer member may at least partially surround the inner member. The inner member and the outer member may be configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween. A coupling device may be coupled to a portion of the outer member so that, when there is substantially no slack in the coupling device, as the coupling device moves in a proximal direction the portion of the outer member moves in the proximal direction. An adjustable stop may be coupled to the coupling device so that, when there is slack in the coupling device, as the adjustable stop is moved in the proximal direction, the amount of slack in the coupling device can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
  • Patent number: 7621946
    Abstract: Implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery systems and methods for making and using the same. An example implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system may include an inner member having a first lumen disposed therein. An outer member may at least partially surround the inner member so that a second lumen is disposed between the inner and outer members. The second lumen may be configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therein. The delivery system may also include a hub including a fluid introduction port, a first fluid flow path in fluid communication with the fluid introduction port, and a second fluid flow path in fluid communication with the fluid introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Turner, John Blix, John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
  • Publication number: 20090192584
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
  • Publication number: 20090105808
    Abstract: A rapid exchange stent delivery catheter includes an inner tubular member having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a stent holding portion located adjacent the distal portion of the inner member, and a guide wire lumen extending from a proximal guide wire opening disposed distal of the proximal portion of the inner member to a distal guide wire opening disposed at a distal end of the inner member. The proximal guide wire opening has a first length. An outer tubular member is slidably disposed about the inner member. The outer member has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a guide wire opening disposed distal of the proximal portion of the outer member. The guide wire opening of the outer member has a second length that is shorter than the first length and a guide wire ramp extends into, and is movable along the first length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Mary Bronson, August Powell