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: 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
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Patent number: 10939807Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: 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: 10881320Abstract: 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 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: George W. Duval, Paul J. Smith, Michael Y. Ko
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Publication number: 20200370632Abstract: 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: May 24, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Roy Romana, Charles A. Crouch, Mariusz Kuczaj, Paul J. Smith
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Publication number: 20200275925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: 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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Publication number: 20200163733Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. SMITH, Barry WEITZNER, Kurt GEITZ
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Publication number: 20190328451Abstract: According to one aspect, an instrument may include a sheath having a distal end. The instrument also may include a fluid cannula at the distal end of the sheath. The instrument also may include a cutting electrode at the distal end of the sheath. At least one of: (i) an exterior surface of the fluid cannula, and (ii) a cutting electrode surface that faces the exterior surface, is longitudinally slidable along the other of the exterior surface and the cutting electrode surface during movement of at least one of the cutting electrode and the fluid cannula relative to the other of the cutting electrode and the fluid cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. SMITH, Jose GARCIA-CORDERO, Kevin James MCELWEE, Ramon ESTEVEZ, Allyn Narcisse JENSRUD, Irina PYATAEVA, Samuel Raybin, Mingxiang XU
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Publication number: 20190298444Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mingxiang XU, Samuel RAYBIN, Paul J. SMITH, Kevin James MCELWEE
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Publication number: 20190231466Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: 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: 20190167146Abstract: 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 4, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: George W. DUVAL, Paul J. SMITH, Michael Y. KO
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Patent number: 10299874Abstract: 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: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: 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: 10047735Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mixing pump (10) for combining two or more substances. More specifically, the mixing pump (10) is adapted to combine controlled amounts of those substances so as to produce a mixture containing predetermined proportions of those substances. The mixing pump includes a chamber (23) lying in fluid communication with a first substance inlet (50), a second substance inlet (51) and a mixture outlet (52). The mixing pump (10) also includes a pumping member disposed in the chamber (23) and adapted to draw first and second substances from the first and second substance inlets (50,51) and to expel a mixture of those substances through the mixture outlet (52).Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventor: Paul J. Smith
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Publication number: 20180140289Abstract: 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: November 22, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: 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: 9974530Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may be directed to apparatuses for securing and sealing tissue and related methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Smith, Barry Weitzner