Patents by Inventor Paul J. Smith
Paul J. Smith 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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Publication number: 20240245437Abstract: Methods for temporarily fixing an orientation of a bone or bones. Methods of correcting a bunion deformity. Bone positioning devices. Methods of using a bone positioning device. Bone preparation guides. Methods of using a bone preparation guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Robert D. Santrock, Paul Dayton, Daniel J. Hatch, W. Bret Smith, F. Barry Bays, Carlos Eduardo Gil, Sean F. Scanlan, Joe W. Ferguson, John T. Treace
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Publication number: 20240245438Abstract: A bone positioning guide may include a main body member, a shaft, and a bone engagement member. The shaft can be movably connected to the main body member and have the bone engagement member rotatably coupled to its distal end. The bone engagement member can have a surface configured to engage a bone. The main body member can also include a tip opposite the bone engagement member for engaging a second bone. In use, the bone engagement member may be positioned in contact with a medial side of a first metatarsal while the tip is positioned in contact with a lateral side of a different metatarsal, such as a second metatarsal. The shaft can then be moved to advance the bone engagement member toward the tip, causing realignment of the first metatarsal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: W. Bret Smith, Paul Dayton, Sean F. Scanlan, F. Barry Bays, Carlos Eduardo Gil, John T. Treace, Robert D. Santrock, Daniel J. Hatch, Joe W. Ferguson
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Patent number: 11974718Abstract: Various systems and methods may guide, support, and/or house instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Paul J. Smith, John B. Golden, Brian J. Intoccia, Naroun Suon, Katie Krueger, Brian Tinkham, Michal Weisman, Brett A. Krueger
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Patent number: 11890085Abstract: According to one aspect, an implantable medical device may include an anchor assembly configured to anchor the medical device to a body lumen. The implantable medical device may also include a capsule. The capsule may include a pH sensor. The pH sensor may be configured to measure a pH of contents within the body lumen. The capsule may also include a power source, a controller, and an impedance sensor. The impedance sensor may be configured to measure an impedance within the body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: George W. Duval, Paul J. Smith, Michael Y. Ko
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Publication number: 20240032909Abstract: A suture device for use in combination with a delivery system including a lumen extending through the delivery system includes a needle usable to carry a suture, a distal shuttle configured to releasably secure the needle, a sleeve disposable over the distal shuttle, the distal shuttle movable relative to the sleeve between a locked position in which the needle is locked to the distal shuttle and an unlocked position in which the needle is releasable from the distal shuttle. The suture device includes a distal assembly including an elongate tool guide movable between a deployment configuration in which the elongate tool guide is substantially parallel with the distal assembly and a working configuration in which the elongate tool guide curves away from the distal assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: RYAN V. WALES, PAUL J. SMITH, SCOTT E. BRECHBIEL, KEVIN L. BAGLEY
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Patent number: 11812944Abstract: A suture device for use in combination with a delivery system including a lumen extending through the delivery system includes a needle usable to carry a suture, a distal shuttle configured to releasably secure the needle, a sleeve disposable over the distal shuttle, the distal shuttle movable relative to the sleeve between a locked position in which the needle is locked to the distal shuttle and an unlocked position in which the needle is releasable from the distal shuttle. The suture device includes a distal assembly including an elongate tool guide movable between a deployment configuration in which the elongate tool guide is substantially parallel with the distal assembly and a working configuration in which the elongate tool guide curves away from the distal assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ryan V. Wales, Paul J. Smith, Scott E. Brechbiel, Kevin L. Bagley
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Patent number: 11717292Abstract: According to one aspect, a tissue fastening device may include a handle assembly including at least two actuators. The tissue fastening device may also include a first body extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis. The tissue fastening device may also include a fastening device coupled to a distal end of the first body. The fastening device may include a longitudinal body including a channel, a cartridge configured to include a plurality of fasteners, a longitudinal channel configured to receive a device for cutting tissue, an anvil rotatable relative to the cartridge, and a fastener actuator. The fastener actuator may be coupled to one actuator of the at least two actuators and configured to move proximally relative to the cartridge to deploy the plurality of fasteners from the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Smith, Ramon Estevez, Allyn Narcisse Jensrud, Laura Christakis, Alec Orlofsky, Mingxiang Xu, Samuel Raybin, Daniel Peter, John B. Golden
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Patent number: 11712150Abstract: Described herein are various method of using a direct drive system to perform procedures at a distance. One exemplary method include tying a knot or suturing at a distance with a first and second end effector. The direct drive system can enable sufficient end effector dexterity, including the ability to control various degrees of freedom of end effector movement, and allow a user to perform complicated task at a distance. In one aspect the direct drive system includes flexible tools that permit access to surgical site via a natural orifice.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Smith, Barry Weitzner, Kurt Geitz
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Patent number: 11553959Abstract: According to one aspect, a medical system may include an instrument including an end effector for acting as a monopolar electrode. The end effector may be configured to be positioned in a body of a subject and emit radiofrequency energy towards a target area in the body. The medical system may further include a return electrode. The return electrode may be deliverable within the body proximate the target area and separately from the instrument and the monopolar electrode. The return electrode may be configured to contact tissue in the body proximate the target area and receive radiofrequency energy emitted from the end effector.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mingxiang Xu, Samuel Raybin, Paul J. Smith, Kevin James McElwee
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Patent number: 11549573Abstract: Methods and systems for an epicyclic gear mechanism that includes a primary differential assembly to selectively drive the fore secondary differential assembly and the aft secondary differential assembly. The fore secondary differential assembly selectively drives one or more fore interfaces (e.g., output gears), whereas the aft secondary differential assembly selectively drives one or more aft interfaces (e.g., output gears). Each of the primary differential assembly, the fore and aft secondary differential assemblies, and the interfaces rotate about a common central axis. The primary differential assembly drives the fore secondary differential assembly via a first sun gear, and drives the aft secondary differential assembly via a second sun gear, both of which rotate about the common central axis. Further, one or more actuators are to activate or deactivate in order to drive or be driven by a selected interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Woodward, Inc.Inventors: Roy Romana, Charles A. Crouch, Mariusz Kuczaj, Paul J. Smith
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Publication number: 20220257096Abstract: Various systems and methods may guide, support, and/or house instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry WEITZNER, Paul J. SMITH, John B. GOLDEN, Brian J. INTOCCIA, Naroun SUON, Katie KRUEGER, Brian TINKHAM, Michal WEISMAN, Brett A. KRUEGER
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Patent number: 11344185Abstract: Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for guiding, supporting, and/or housing instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Paul J. Smith, John B. Golden, Brian J. Intoccia, Naroun Suon, Katie Krueger, Brian Tinkham, Michal Weisman, Brett A. Krueger
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Publication number: 20220025963Abstract: Methods and systems for an epicyclic gear mechanism that includes a primary differential assembly to selectively drive the fore secondary differential assembly and the aft secondary differential assembly. The fore secondary differential assembly selectively drives one or more fore interfaces (e.g., output gears), whereas the aft secondary differential assembly selectively drives one or more aft interfaces (e.g., output gears). Each of the primary differential assembly, the fore and aft secondary differential assemblies, and the interfaces rotate about a common central axis. The primary differential assembly drives the fore secondary differential assembly via a first sun gear, and drives the aft secondary differential assembly via a second sun gear, both of which rotate about the common central axis. Further, one or more actuators are to activate or deactivate in order to drive or be driven by a selected interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Roy Romana, Charles A. Crouch, Mariusz Kuczaj, Paul J. Smith
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Publication number: 20210361267Abstract: A biopsy device may include a first jaw having a first distal tip configured to pierce tissue, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between a closed configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are axially aligned, and an open configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are offset from one another, the second jaw having a second distal tip proximal to the first distal tip in the closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Benning, Adam Charles Bechtold, Scott E. BRECHBIEL, Paul J. SMITH, Jeffrey V. BEAN, John B. GOLDEN, Barry WEITZNER
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Patent number: 11137057Abstract: Methods and systems for an epicyclic gear mechanism that includes a primary differential assembly to selectively drive the fore secondary differential assembly and the aft secondary differential assembly. The fore secondary differential assembly selectively drives one or more fore interfaces (e.g., output gears), whereas the aft secondary differential assembly selectively drives one or more aft interfaces (e.g., output gears). Each of the primary differential assembly, the fore and aft secondary differential assemblies, and the interfaces rotate about a common central axis. The primary differential assembly drives the fore secondary differential assembly via a first sun gear, and drives the aft secondary differential assembly via a second sun gear, both of which rotate about the common central axis. Further, one or more actuators are to activate or deactivate in order to drive or be driven by a selected interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Woodward, Inc.Inventors: Roy Romana, Charles A. Crouch, Mariusz Kuczaj, Paul J. Smith
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Patent number: 11109848Abstract: A biopsy device may include a first jaw having a first distal tip configured to pierce tissue, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between a closed configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are axially aligned, and an open configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are offset from one another, the second jaw having a second distal tip proximal to the first distal tip in the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Benning, Adam Charles Bechtold, Scott E. Brechbiel, Paul J. Smith, Jeffrey V. Bean, John B. Golden, Barry Weitzner
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Publication number: 20210251623Abstract: A suture device for use in combination with a delivery system including a lumen extending through the delivery system includes a needle usable to carry a suture, a distal shuttle configured to releasably secure the needle, a sleeve disposable over the distal shuttle, the distal shuttle movable relative to the sleeve between a locked position in which the needle is locked to the distal shuttle and an unlocked position in which the needle is releasable from the distal shuttle. The suture device includes a distal assembly including an elongate tool guide movable between a deployment configuration in which the elongate tool guide is substantially parallel with the distal assembly and a working configuration in which the elongate tool guide curves away from the distal assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: RYAN V. WALES, PAUL J. SMITH, SCOTT E. BRECHBIEL, KEVIN L. BAGLEY
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Publication number: 20210212557Abstract: Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for facilitating control of a tool or tools. The systems can allow a user to control multiple degrees of freedom. One such system allows a user to control multiple degrees of freedom of two tools simultaneously. Another such system allows a user to control multiple degrees of freedom with a single hand. Frames and rails for supporting and/or constraining movement of a tool or tools are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry WEITZNER, Paul J. SMITH, John B. GOLDEN, Brian J. INTOCCIA, Naroun SUON, William J. SHAW
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Patent number: 10993606Abstract: Described herein are drive systems and methods. One exemplary system includes a tool having a proximal handle and a catheter body. The tool can be mated with a rail and the rail mated with a frame. The connection between the tool and rail and/or the rail and frame can allow relative movement of the tool with respect to the frame, a patient, and/or a point of reference. In one exemplary configuration the handle of the tool rotates around an axis that corresponds to a portion of the catheter body, such that rotational movement of the handle has a minimal impact on longitudinal movement and/or position of a distal end of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Paul J. Smith, Gary S. Kappel, John B. Golden, Brian J. Intoccia, Katie Krueger, Naroun Suon
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Publication number: 20210085210Abstract: According to one aspect, an implantable medical device may include an anchor assembly configured to anchor the medical device to a body lumen. The implantable medical device may also include a capsule. The capsule may include a pH sensor. The pH sensor may be configured to measure a pH of contents within the body lumen. The capsule may also include a power source, a controller, and an impedance sensor. The impedance sensor may be configured to measure an impedance within the body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: George W. Duval, Paul J. Smith, Michael Y. Ko