Patents by Inventor Michael Hoey

Michael Hoey 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: 12589021
    Abstract: A flexible neuromodulation device and method capable of varying a neuromodulation therapy in order to prevent, delay, or control a sexual emission, and/or increasing an intensity of a sexual climax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bennett, Michael Hoey, Shawn McCutcheon, Rachel Goldstein, Dicken S.C. Ko
  • Patent number: 12544121
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the vapor delivery needle can be advanced a predetermined distance into the prostate by an actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism can comprise, for example, a spring, or at least one magnet. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Mark Schrom, Stephanos Paulos, Randall Beyreis, Mark Bilitz
  • Patent number: 12527615
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the vapor delivery needle can be advanced a predetermined distance into the prostate with a solenoid actuation mechanism. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Noel Hastings, Mark Schrom, Steven Carlson, Michael Hoey, Timothy D. Byland, Karliam C. Woo, Brian A. Bachmeier
  • Patent number: 12440258
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate cancer. The energy delivery probe can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a peripheral zone tissue in a human prostate. In one method, a needle is introduced into peripheral zone tissue of a human prostate, and vapor media is delivered through the needle to ablate peripheral zone tissue without ablating non-peripheral zone tissue. Systems for treating prostate cancer with vapor therapy are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Grant Mauch, Mark Schrom
  • Patent number: 12419678
    Abstract: An energy delivery probe is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the energy can be applied with a vapor media. The energy delivery probe can include a vapor delivery member configured to extend into a transition zone prostate tissue. A condensable vapor media can be delivered from the vapor delivery member into the transition zone tissue, wherein the condensable vapor media can propagate interstitially in the transition zone tissue and be confined in the transition zone tissue by boundary tissue adjacent to the transition zone tissue. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • Publication number: 20250169872
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate cancer. The energy delivery probe can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a peripheral zone tissue in a human prostate. In one method, a needle is introduced into peripheral zone tissue of a human prostate, and vapor media is delivered through the needle to ablate peripheral zone tissue without ablating non-peripheral zone tissue. Systems for treating prostate cancer with vapor therapy are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Grant MAUCH, Mark SCHROM
  • Publication number: 20250169869
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a generator unit and an inductive heating system to produce a high quality vapor for delivery to tissue. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Noel HASTINGS, Steven CARLSON, Mark SCHROM, Michael HOEY
  • Publication number: 20250169868
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system is properly positioned by measuring and advancing the system based on a field-of-view of an endoscope or camera disposed within the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Roger Noel HASTINGS
  • Publication number: 20250169870
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, John H. SHADDUCK
  • Publication number: 20250160923
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the vapor delivery needle can be advanced a predetermined distance into the prostate by an actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism can comprise, for example, a spring, or at least one magnet. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Mark SCHROM, Stephanos PAULOS, Randall BEYREIS, Mark BILITZ
  • Publication number: 20250152226
    Abstract: An energy delivery probe is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the energy can be applied with a vapor media. The energy delivery probe can include a vapor delivery member configured to extend into a transition zone prostate tissue. A condensable vapor media can be delivered from the vapor delivery member into the transition zone tissue, wherein the condensable vapor media can propagate interstitially in the transition zone tissue and be confined in the transition zone tissue by boundary tissue adjacent to the transition zone tissue. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • Patent number: 12295635
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system is properly positioned by measuring and advancing the system based on a field-of-view of an endoscope or camera disposed within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Roger Noel Hastings
  • Publication number: 20250134575
    Abstract: Medical instruments and systems for applying energy to tissue, and more particularly relates to a vapor deliver system and methods for shrinking or modifying labial tissue with a flow of a condensable vapor that applies controlled thermal energy to targeted tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: John H. SHADDUCK, Michael HOEY
  • Publication number: 20250099154
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for applying energy to tissue, and more particularly relates to a system for ablating or modifying structures in a body with systems and methods that generate a flow of vapor at a controlled flow rate for applying energy to the body structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, John H. SHADDUCK
  • Patent number: 12232793
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a vapor delivery needle configured to deliver condensable vapor energy to tissue. In one method, the vapor delivery system is advanced transurethrally into the patient to access the prostate tissue. The vapor delivery system includes a generator unit and an inductive heating system to produce a high quality vapor for delivery to tissue. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Noel Hastings, Steven Carlson, Mark Schrom, Michael Hoey
  • Publication number: 20240407824
    Abstract: A vapor delivery device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vapor delivery device is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate tissues of the prostate. The vapor delivery device can include a handle portion and a cartridge portion. The cartridge portion can be configured to be inserted into a lumen of the handle portion to align and position a vapor coil of the cartridge portion within a RF coil of the handle portion. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Roger Noel Hastings, Mark SCHROM, Steven CARLSON, Matthew BYRNE, Karliam C. WOO, Eric JERKE, Richard Charles KRAVIK
  • Patent number: 12114909
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for applying energy to tissue, and more particularly relates to a system for ablating or modifying structures in a body with systems and methods that generate a flow of vapor at a controlled flow rate for applying energy to the body structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • Patent number: 12096967
    Abstract: A vapor delivery device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vapor delivery device is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate tissues of the prostate. The vapor delivery device can include a handle portion and a cartridge portion. The cartridge portion can be configured to be inserted into a lumen of the handle portion to align and position a vapor coil of the cartridge portion within a RF coil of the handle portion. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Roger Noel Hastings, Mark Schrom, Steven Carlson, Matthew Byrne, Karliam C. Woo, Eric Jerke, Richard Charles Kravik
  • Publication number: 20240189631
    Abstract: A vapor delivery system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vapor delivery system is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, or denature the prostate. In some embodiments, the vapor delivery system can include safety features including prostate capsule detection, needle tracking, and treatment tracking. Methods for safe and effective treatment of prostate tissues are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, Roger Noel HASTINGS, Anthony Christian FRENCH, Mark SCHROM, Eric JERKE, Gunnar ASKEGAARD, Chad NAEGELI
  • Patent number: 11992254
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, or denature tissues of the prostate. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Roger Noel Hastings, Mark Schrom, Matthew Byrne, Grant Mauch, Eric Jerke, Richard Charles Kravik