Patents by Inventor Paula R. Limberg

Paula R. Limberg 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: 12342983
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Paula R. Limberg, Laura E. Richards, Rossana Zotti
  • Publication number: 20250057393
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Brian Luis, Kyle P. Moore, Laura E. Sabban
  • Publication number: 20250049296
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Brian Luis, Kyle P. Moore, Laura E. Sabban
  • Patent number: 12161291
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Brian Luis, Kyle P. Moore, Laura E. Richards
  • Patent number: 12161292
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Brian Luis, Kyle Patrick Moore, Laura E. Richards
  • Publication number: 20240298877
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Laura E. Sabban
  • Patent number: 12011144
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Laura E. Richards
  • Publication number: 20240032774
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Paula R. Limberg, Laura E. Richards, Rossana Zotti
  • Patent number: 11812927
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Paula R. Limberg, Laura E. Richards, Rossana Zotti
  • Publication number: 20210298569
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Brian Luis, Kyle P. Moore, Laura E. Richards
  • Publication number: 20210298572
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Laura E. Richards
  • Publication number: 20210298571
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Paula R. Limberg, Laura E. Richards, Rossana Zotti
  • Publication number: 20210298570
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Shaun D. Comee, Nathan T. Cummings, Paula R. Limberg, Brian Luis, Kyle Patrick Moore, Laura E. Richards