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).
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Patent number: 9480589Abstract: Implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery systems as well as related systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Debbie Breyer, Michael Gerdts
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Patent number: 9039751Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
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Patent number: 8784468Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Jim Vetsch, Joe Groff, Derek Larson
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Patent number: 8758421Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
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Patent number: 8696730Abstract: Medical device delivery systems, components, and methods are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Karen Turner, John Blix, John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
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Patent number: 8685076Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Karen Larson
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Patent number: 8657869Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
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Patent number: 8551042Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts, Leah Tilstra
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Patent number: 8444685Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Mary Bronson, August Powell
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Publication number: 20120123516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL GERDTS, JIM VETSCH, JOE GROFF, DEREK LARSON
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Patent number: 8114057Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Andrzej Malewicz, John R. Moberg
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Publication number: 20110263921Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Anthony Vrba, Dave Sogard, Raed Rizq, Dominic Allocco, Michael Gerdts, Gordon Kocur, Steve Kangas
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Publication number: 20100256727Abstract: Catheters, as well as related systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL GERDTS, KAREN LARSON
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Patent number: 7740652Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Karen Larson
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Publication number: 20100121427Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: JOHN R. MOBERG, MICHAEL GERDTS
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Publication number: 20100069917Abstract: Medical device delivery systems, components, and methods are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: KAREN TURNER, JOHN BLIX, JOHN R. MOBERG, MICHAEL GERDTS
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Patent number: 7658757Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
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Patent number: 7621946Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Karen Turner, John Blix, John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
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Publication number: 20090192584Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, John R. Moberg, James J. Ford, Theresa Ditter
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Publication number: 20090105808Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gerdts, Mary Bronson, August Powell