Patents by Inventor Michael J. Pikus
Michael J. Pikus 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: 9393405Abstract: A wireless electrostimulation system can comprise a wireless energy transmission source, and an implantable cardiovascular wireless electrostimulation node. A receiver circuit comprising an inductive antenna can be configured to capture magnetic energy to generate a tissue electrostimulation. A tissue electrostimulation circuit, coupled to the receiver circuit, can be configured to deliver energy captured by the receiver circuit as a tissue electrostimulation waveform. Delivery of tissue electrostimulation can be initiated by a therapy control unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, John A. Becker, Michael J. Pikus, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Kevin D. Edmunds
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Patent number: 9301740Abstract: Methods of installing a vascular closure device, the vascular closure device adapted for sealing an opening in biological tissue and comprising an anchor, a compressible plug, a cinch and a suture, the method comprising the steps of providing an insertion sheath, inserting the insertion sheath into the opening in the biological tissue, providing a device sheath having the vascular closure device preloaded therein with a proximal portion of the suture attached to the device sheath, subsequent to the step of inserting the insertion sheath, inserting the device sheath into the insertion sheath, and retracting the insertion sheath and device sheath simultaneously, wherein during the retraction, the insertion sheath and the device sheath are fixed to one another and devices adapted to the methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Thielen, Jason P. Hill, Mark L. Jenson, Michael J. Pikus, Leonard B. Richardson, Joel Groff
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Patent number: 9282955Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for closing and/or sealing an opening in a vessel wall and/or an adjacent tissue tract. In one illustrative embodiment, a device is provided for delivering and deploying an anchor, plug, filament, and locking element adjacent to the opening in the vessel wall and/or tissue tract.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Mark L. Jenson, Jason P. Hill, Joseph Thielen, Michael J. Pikus, Joel Groff, David Hill
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Patent number: 9179827Abstract: A medical device system includes an elongated body with a distal end that is configured and arranged for insertion into a patient. A housing is disposed in the distal end of the body. A rotatable magnet is disposed in the housing. At least one magnetic field winding is configured and arranged to generate a magnetic field at the location of the magnet. The magnetic field causes rotation of the magnet at a target frequency. An array of magnetic field sensors is disposed external to the patient. The magnetic field sensors are configured and arranged to sense the location and orientation of the magnet in relation to the array of magnetic field sensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger N. Hastings, Michael J. Pikus, Kevin D. Edmunds, Leonard B. Richardson, Frank Ingle, Josef Koblish, Tat-Jin Teo
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Patent number: 9089340Abstract: An imaging assembly comprises a catheter having a distal end and a proximal end, an ablation tip at the distal end of the catheter, and an imaging device disposed within the ablation tip. The catheter defines a catheter lumen that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The catheter is configured and arranged for insertion into a body lumen such as a blood vessel or heart chamber. The ablation tip has a wall that defines a lumen in communication with the lumen of the catheter. The imaging device is disposed within the lumen of the ablation tip, and is configured to transmit pulsed acoustic waves for generating images of body tissue at a target ablation site within the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, Josef V. Koblish, Michael J. Pikus, Leonard B. Richardson, Kevin Edmunds, Tat-Jin Teo
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Publication number: 20150105715Abstract: Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An illustrative system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including a catheter shaft, a first flexible mount, and a cylindrical ablation transducer. The ablation transducer may be affixed to the catheter shaft through the flexible mount to allow an infusion fluid to pass through a lumen of the transducer. Another illustrative system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including an expandable basket for centering an ablation tra7nsducer within a lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL J. PIKUS, KEVIN D. EDMUNDS, MARK L. JENSON
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Publication number: 20140330069Abstract: A percutaneous pumping system for providing hemodynamic support to a patient includes a pumping sleeve that defines a lumen extending along the length of the pumping sleeve. The pumping sleeve is configured and arranged for insertion into patient vasculature. At least one rotatable magnet is disposed in the pumping sleeve. The at least one first magnet is configured and arranged to be driven to rotate by a magnetic field generated external to the pumping sleeve. At least one impeller is coupled to the at least one magnet. Rotation of the at least one magnet causes a corresponding rotation of the at least one impeller. An anchoring arrangement is coupled to the pumping sleeve. The anchoring arrangement is configured and arranged to anchor the pumping sleeve at a target pumping location when the pumping sleeve is inserted into patient vasculature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: ROGER N. HASTINGS, MICHAEL J. PIKUS, SCOTT R. SMITH, LEONARD B. RICHARDSON, KEVIN D. EDMUNDS
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Publication number: 20140276714Abstract: Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including an elongated shaft having a first tubular member and a second tubular member. Each of the tubular members may have a proximal end a distal end. The distal end of the second tubular member may be extended distally beyond the distal end of the first tubular member. The system may further include at least one transducer affixed to the distal end region of the second tubular member. In addition, the system may include an infusion sheath having a proximal end and a distal end and the proximal end of the infusion sheath may be fixedly secured to the catheter shaft adjacent the distal end of the first tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: KEVIN D. EDMUNDS, MICHAEL J. PIKUS, MARK L. JENSON
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Publication number: 20140236172Abstract: A wireless electrostimulation system can comprise a wireless energy transmission source, and an implantable cardiovascular wireless electrostimulation node. A receiver circuit comprising an inductive antenna can be configured to capture magnetic energy to generate a tissue electrostimulation. A tissue electrostimulation circuit, coupled to the receiver circuit, can be configured to deliver energy captured by the receiver circuit as a tissue electrostimulation waveform. Delivery of tissue electrostimulation can be initiated by a therapy control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, John A. Becker, Michael J. Pikus, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Kevin D. Edmunds
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Publication number: 20140207149Abstract: Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrode assemblies that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Also disclosed are various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, Anupama Sadasiva, Michael J. Pikus, Graig L. Kveen
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Patent number: 8734508Abstract: A percutaneous pumping system for providing hemodynamic support to a patient includes a pumping sleeve that defines a lumen extending along the length of the pumping sleeve. The pumping sleeve is configured and arranged for insertion into patient vasculature. At least one rotatable magnet is disposed in the pumping sleeve. The at least one first magnet is configured and arranged to be driven to rotate by a magnetic field generated external to the pumping sleeve. At least one impeller is coupled to the at least one magnet. Rotation of the at least one magnet causes a corresponding rotation of the at least one impeller. An anchoring arrangement is coupled to the pumping sleeve. The anchoring arrangement is configured and arranged to anchor the pumping sleeve at a target pumping location when the pumping sleeve is inserted into patient vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger N. Hastings, Michael J. Pikus, Scott Raymond Smith, Leonard B. Richardson, Kevin D. Edmunds
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Patent number: 8738147Abstract: A wireless electrostimulation system can comprise a wireless energy transmission source, and an implantable cardiovascular wireless electrostimulation node. A receiver circuit comprising an inductive antenna can be configured to capture magnetic energy to generate a tissue electrostimulation. A tissue electrostimulation circuit, coupled to the receiver circuit, can be configured to deliver energy captured by the receiver circuit as a tissue electrostimulation waveform. Delivery of tissue electrostimulation can be initiated by a therapy control unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, John A. Becker, Michael J. Pikus, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Kevin D. Edmunds
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Publication number: 20140135865Abstract: A seed assembly for delivery to an interior of a heart includes an electrical stimulation circuit for delivering an electrical stimulus to cardiac tissue. A first electrode assembly is mechanically and electrically coupled to the seed assembly via a micro lead the first electrode assembly configured to deliver the electrical stimulus generated by the electrical stimulation circuit to the cardiac tissue. The seed assembly and the first electrode assembly are sized and shaped to fit entirely within the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Michael J. Pikus, Martin R. Willard
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Publication number: 20140081244Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device includes a pressure sensing guidewire. The pressure sensing guidewire may include an elongate shaft including a core wire having a distal portion and a coil disposed over the distal portion. A pressure sensor may be disposed along the distal portion of the core wire and within the coil. One or more leads may be coupled to the pressure sensor. An opening may be formed in the coil that provides access to the pressure sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: VIRGIL F. VOELLER, ROGER N. HASTINGS, BRIAN J. HANSON, KEVIN D. EDMUNDS, LEONARD B. RICHARDSON, MICHAEL J. PIKUS
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Publication number: 20140081301Abstract: Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include a first elongate element having a distal end and a proximal end and having at least one nerve modulation element disposed adjacent the distal end. The nerve modulation element may be positioned or moveable to target a particular tissue region. The nerve modulation element may be an ultrasound transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: BINH C. TRAN, ROGER N. HASTINGS, MARK L. JENSON, LEONARD B. RICHARDSON, MICHAEL J. PIKUS
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Patent number: 8647281Abstract: An imaging assembly for an intravascular ultrasound system includes a catheter, an imaging core, and at least one transducer conductor. The imaging core is insertable into the catheter and extendable from a distal end of the catheter. The imaging core includes a rotatable magnet, a tilted reflective surface, and at least one fixed transducer all disposed in a body. The rotatable magnet is configured and arranged to rotate by a magnetic field generated external to the catheter. The tilted reflective surface rotates with the magnet. The at least one transducer is configured and arranged for transforming applied electrical signals to acoustic signals and also for transforming received echo signals to electrical signals. The at least one transducer conductor is electrically coupled to the at least one transducer and is configured and arranged to extend into the catheter when the imaging core is extended from the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger N. Hastings, Michael J. Pikus, Kevin D. Edmunds, Tat-Jin Teo
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Publication number: 20140039591Abstract: Some embodiments of pacing systems employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy. The wireless electrode assemblies may wirelessly receive energy via an inductive coupling so as to provide electrical stimulation to the surrounding heart tissue. In certain embodiments, the wireless electrode assembly may include one or more biased tines that shift from a first position to a second position to secure the wireless electrode assembly into the inner wall of the heart chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: William J. Drasler, Michael J. Pikus, Roger Hastings, Scott R. Smith, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Douglas R. Saholt, Graig L. Kveen, Martin R. Willard
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Patent number: 8644934Abstract: An implantable cardiac tissue excitation system includes an implantable pacing controller unit with a pulse generation circuit. The system also includes a lead with a lead body extending between a proximal lead end attachable to the pacing controller unit and a distal lead end configured to be implanted within a heart. A lead conductor extends within the lead body. The system also includes a transmitter assembly located near the distal lead end that is electrically connected to the pulse generation circuit through the lead conductor to wirelessly transmit pacing control information and pacing energy. The system also includes a leadless electrode assembly configured to be implanted within the heart that includes a receiver to receive the wireless transmission, a charge storage unit to store the charge energy, and an electrical stimulation circuit to deliver an electrical stimulus to cardiac tissue using the pacing control information and the charge energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Roger N. Hastings, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Michael J. Pikus, Martin R. Willard
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Publication number: 20130325060Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for closing and/or sealing an opening in a vessel wall and/or an adjacent tissue tract. In one illustrative embodiment, a device is provided for delivering and deploying an anchor, plug, filament, and locking element adjacent to the opening in the vessel wall and/or tissue tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Mark L. Jenson, Jason P. Hill, Joseph Thielen, Michael J. Pikus, Joel Groff, David Hill
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Publication number: 20130268042Abstract: Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrode assemblies that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Also disclosed are various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Roger Hastings, Anupama Sadasiva, Michael J. Pikus, Graig L. Kveen