Patents by Inventor Paul J. Thompson
Paul J. Thompson 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: 8491342Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ian P. Colahan, Paul J. Thompson, Michael J. Webb
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Patent number: 8449336Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first connector end engageable with a portable device and a second connector end engageable with another device, the first and second connector ends coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ian P. Colahan, Paul J. Thompson, Michael J. Webb
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Publication number: 20120302936Abstract: Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchoring means that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20120271406Abstract: A stent for placement in a body lumen is fabricated by forming a tube having an un-deployed diameter sized for the tube to be placed on a deployment balloon and advanced through a body lumen to a deployment site. The tube is expandable upon inflation of the balloon to an enlarged diameter sized for the tube to be retained within the lumen at the site upon deflation and withdrawal of the balloon. The tube has a stent axis extending between first and second axial ends of the tube. The tube has an exterior surface and an interior surface. The tube is polished to polish the exterior surface to a smooth surface finish and with at least a portion of the interior surface having a rough surface finish rougher than the surface finish of the exterior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventor: Paul J. Thompson
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Patent number: 8282598Abstract: Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchors that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20120253259Abstract: A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20120253260Abstract: A system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Patent number: 8273054Abstract: A system for arterial access for delivery of treatment devices is provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises a guidewire and a catheter. The catheter comprises a handle and a shaft. The shaft may be a steerable/deflectable tip shaft with a lumen adapted to allow passage of the guidewire at least partially there through. A passive sheath may also be provided to be delivered over the shaft. The handle controls the steerable/deflectable tip shaft and may be used to deflect the distal tip of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, LLCInventors: Jon St. Germain, Scott A. Olson, Daniel J. Klima, John A. Roop, Paul J. Thompson
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Patent number: 8236047Abstract: A stent for placement in a body lumen is fabricated by forming a tube having an un-deployed diameter sized for the tube to be placed on a deployment balloon and advanced through a body lumen to a deployment site. The tube is expandable upon inflation of the balloon to an enlarged diameter sized for the tube to be retained within the lumen at the site upon deflation and withdrawal of the balloon. The tube has a stent axis extending between first and second axial ends of the tube. The tube has an exterior surface and an interior surface. The tube is polished to polish the exterior surface to a smooth surface finish and with at least a portion of the interior surface having a rough surface finish rougher than the surface finish of the exterior surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20120184893Abstract: A gastrointestinal device for implanting within a pylorus, a duodenal bulb, and a duodenum of a patient's gastrointestinal tract includes an expandable structure including a proximal portion having a plurality of spring arms and a distal portion having a plurality of spring arms, the proximal and distal portions coupled by a rigid central cylinder having a diameter capable of fitting within the pylorus and having a length greater than a width of the pylorus. An intestinal bypass sleeve is coupled to at least one of the proximal and distal portions of the expandable structure and having a length sufficient to extend at least partially into the duodenum. In the expanded configuration, the proximal portion has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus and further wherein, in the expanded configuration, the distal portion has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Thompson, Kedar R. Belhe, Alexander D. Grafov
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Publication number: 20120172971Abstract: A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: EV3 PERIPHERAL, INC.Inventors: Nathan T. Lee, Paul J. Thompson
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Patent number: 8211186Abstract: A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20120065571Abstract: A gastrointestinal device for implanting within a patient's gastrointestinal tract includes first and second expandable anchoring rings configured to be disposed on either side of a patient's pylorus. The first expandable anchoring ring has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration the first expandable anchoring ring has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus. The second expandable anchoring ring also has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration the second expandable anchoring ring has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus. An intestinal bypass sleeve couples the first expandable anchoring ring and the second expandable anchoring ring, so as to allow a distance between the anchoring rings to exceed a width of the pylorus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Thompson, Kedar R. Belhe, Alex Grafov
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Publication number: 20110288633Abstract: A intraluminal stent comprises a reticulated tube having an un-deployed diameter and expandable to an enlarged diameter. The tube includes a structural beam extending between first and second ends. The structural beam changes from a first geometry to a second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. The structural beam includes first and second longitudinal elements each extending at least partially between the first and second ends and with a spacing between the first and second elements. Each of said first and second elements changes from the first geometry to the second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter for the spacing to remain substantially unchanged as the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: EV3 PERIPHERAL, INC.Inventor: Paul J. THOMPSON
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Patent number: 8007527Abstract: A intraluminal stent comprises a reticulated tube having an un-deployed diameter and expandable to an enlarged diameter. The tube includes a structural beam extending between first and second ends. The structural beam changes from a first geometry to a second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. The structural beam includes first and second longitudinal elements each extending at least partially between the first and second ends and with a spacing between the first and second elements. Each of said first and second elements changes from the first geometry to the second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter for the spacing to remain substantially unchanged as the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: ev3 Peripheral, Inc.Inventor: Paul J. Thompson
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Patent number: 7993388Abstract: A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: ev3 Peripheral, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Lee, Paul J Thompson
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Publication number: 20110106273Abstract: A system of components may be used separately or in combination to create partial bypass of food, stomach and intestinal secretions and digestive enzymes. The systems are designed to be modular so as to allow the physicians to quickly replace certain elements to tailor the amount of material bypassed, the restriction applied to food passage, and the origin and destination of bypass according to the patient's individualized clinical needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20110009690Abstract: Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchoring means that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100256775Abstract: A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100228338Abstract: A stent may include a stent body having a stent axis. The stent body may include structural members defining openings through the stent body. The structural members are provided with regions having different widths. The relative sizes of the widths are selected to control the length of the stent body as the stent body is radially expanded from an undeployed orientation to a deployed orientation. In one embodiment, the regions having different widths are provided by tapering the widths of selected segments of the structural member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: EV3 INC.Inventor: Paul J. Thompson