Patents by Inventor Peter J. Pereira

Peter J. Pereira 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: 12357150
    Abstract: Aspects of stone identification methods and systems are described. According to one aspect, an exemplary method comprises: transmitting to a processing unit, with an imaging element mounted on a distal end of a scope, image data about a stone object inside a body cavity; generating from the image data, with the processing unit, a visual representation of the stone object and the body cavity; establishing from a user input, with the processing unit, a scale for the visual representation; determining from the visual representation, with the processing unit, a size of the stone object on the scale; comparing, with the processing unit, the size of the stone object with a predetermined maximum size to determine a removal status; and augmenting, with the processing unit, the visual representation to include an indicator responsive to the removal status. Associated systems are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Michael S. H. Chu, Elizabeth Stokley, David Salto, Candace Rhodes
  • Patent number: 12318101
    Abstract: Aspects of a device are described. One aspect is a device comprising: a housing having a first portion engageable with a scope, and a second portion engageable with a handle of a retrieval device; a platform that is movable relative to the housing, and engageable with a slider of the retrieval device; and a link assembly that is coupled the housing and the platform, and operable to move the platform and slider relative to the housing and handle. Aspects of related devices and systems also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Tah, Brian MacLean, Mark Hera, Peter J. Pereira
  • Publication number: 20250161558
    Abstract: A fluid management and medical device system may include a fluid management system and a medical device. The fluid management system may include a pump configured to pump fluid to the medical device and a processing device configured to control the pump to maintain a target fluid flow range. The medical device may include an elongate shaft in fluid communication with the pump of the fluid management system, a pressure sensor, and a workstation in electronic communication with the pressure sensor and the processing device of the fluid management system. The processing device may be configured to adjust a fluid flow rate based on data received from the pressure sensor of the medical device and configured to verify the medical device is in a patient's body prior to adjusting the fluid flow rate based on the data received from the pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: VIVEK SHAH, PETER J. PEREIRA, NIRAJ PRASAD RAUNIYAR
  • Publication number: 20250152192
    Abstract: Aspects of a device are described. One aspect is a device comprising: a housing having a first portion engageable with a scope, and a second portion engageable with a handle of a retrieval device; a platform that is movable relative to the housing, and engageable with a slider of the retrieval device; and a link assembly that is coupled the housing and the platform, and operable to move the platform and slider relative to the housing and handle. Aspects of related devices and systems also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard TAH, Brian MacLEAN, Mark HERA, Peter J. PEREIRA
  • Publication number: 20250143553
    Abstract: A scope system includes a processor and a scope device. The scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. The working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. The shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. The shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Eric WONG, William STANHOPE, Timothy Paul HARRAH, Thomas Michael ZAPPIA, JR., Kimberly DEGRAAF, Adam Perry NODIFF
  • Publication number: 20250143897
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to medical devices that comprise a stent body having two ends, a central region therebetween, and comprising structural elements extending around the stent body and a covering material disposed over the stent body, the covering material covering only a portion of the stent body, in which the covering material is provided with a plurality of openings that provide areas where the stent body is not covered by the covering material. The present disclosure further pertains to medical apparatuses that comprise such medical devices and methods of treatment using such medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Claude O. Clerc, Gerald Fredrickson, Jonathan Zoll
  • Patent number: 12290429
    Abstract: The invention discloses an implant. The implant may include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap may further include a first portion, a second portion and a transition region. The first portion may be configured to be attached proximate a sacrum. The second portion may be configured to be attached to an anterior vaginal wall. The transition region lies between the first portion and the second portion. The second flap may be fabricated such that a portion of the second flap is configured to be attached to a posterior vaginal wall. The implant may be configured such that a value corresponding to a biomechanical parameter defining a biomechanical attribute of the portion of the first flap attaching to the anterior wall is different from a value of the biomechanical parameter defining the biomechanical attribute of the portion of the second flap attaching to the posterior wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, James M. Goddard, Michael S. H. Chu, Kenneth M. Flynn
  • Patent number: 12257136
    Abstract: The invention discloses an implant. The implant may include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap may further include a first portion, a second portion and a transition region. The first portion may be configured to be attached proximate a sacrum. The second portion may be configured to be attached to an anterior vaginal wall. The transition region lies between the first portion and the second portion. The second flap may be fabricated such that a portion of the second flap is configured to be attached to a posterior vaginal wall. The implant may be configured such that a value corresponding to a biomechanical parameter defining a biomechanical attribute of the portion of the first flap attaching to the anterior wall is different from a value of the biomechanical parameter defining the biomechanical attribute of the portion of the second flap attaching to the posterior wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, James M. Goddard, Michael S. H. Chu
  • Publication number: 20250082348
    Abstract: A debris removal system includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a shaft lumen, the shaft being configured to be inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site, a vibration motor coupled to the elongated shaft via a vibration collar, the vibration motor including a rotatable shaft and at least one weight coupled to the rotatable shaft, the weight being asymmetrically shaped about a central axis of the shaft such that rotation of the shaft creates vibrational energy along the length of the elongated shaft to dislodge debris within the target surgical site, and a vacuum pump connected to the elongated shaft and configured to vacuum dislodged debris from the target surgical site through the shaft lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Martin PHELAN, Vincent LAI
  • Patent number: 12226079
    Abstract: A scope system includes a processor and a scope device. The scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. The working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. The shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. The shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Eric Wong, William Stanhope, Timothy Paul Harrah, Thomas Michael Zappia, Jr., Kimberly Degraaf, Adam Perry Nodiff
  • Patent number: 12220334
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to medical devices that comprise a stent body having two ends, a central region therebetween, and comprising structural elements extending around the stent body and a covering material disposed over the stent body, the covering material covering only a portion of the stent body, in which the covering material is provided with a plurality of openings that provide areas where the stent body is not covered by the covering material. The present disclosure further pertains to medical apparatuses that comprise such medical devices and methods of treatment using such medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Claude O. Clerc, Gerald Fredrickson, Jonathan Zoll
  • Patent number: 12178457
    Abstract: A debris removal system includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a shaft lumen, the shaft being configured to be inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site, a vibration motor coupled to the elongated shaft via a vibration collar, the vibration motor including a rotatable shaft and at least one weight coupled to the rotatable shaft, the weight being asymmetrically shaped about a central axis of the shaft such that rotation of the shaft creates vibrational energy along the length of the elongated shaft to dislodge debris within the target surgical site, and a vacuum pump connected to the elongated shaft and configured to vacuum dislodged debris from the target surgical site through the shaft lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Martin Phelan, Vincent Lai
  • Patent number: 12161540
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first arm extending from the elongate member, a second arm extending from the elongate member, the second arm being configured to move with respect to the first arm, and a needle coupled to the elongate member, the needle being configured to move with respect to the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Aaron Kirkemo, James M. Goddard, Shane Siwinski, Ayan A. Bhandari
  • Publication number: 20240390073
    Abstract: A method for identifying material to be removed from a patient may use an imaging device, a display, a control unit, and an insertion device. The method may include obtaining a first set of image data from the imaging device, sending the first set of image data to the control unit from the imaging device, and analyzing the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation. The method may include generating a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display. The method may further include displaying the coded image on a first screen of the display, and indicating the material to be removed with the insertion device based on the displayed coded image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Chad SCHNEIDER, Brandon W. CRAFT, Kimberly DEGRAAF, Jozef SLANDA, James M. GODDARD, Christopher P. Gauvin
  • Patent number: 12082882
    Abstract: A method for identifying material to be removed from a patient may use an imaging device, a display, a control unit, and an insertion device. The method may include obtaining a first set of image data from the imaging device, sending the first set of image data to the control unit from the imaging device, and analyzing the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation. The method may include generating a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display. The method may further include displaying the coded image on a first screen of the display, and indicating the material to be removed with the insertion device based on the displayed coded image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Chad Schneider, Brandon W. Craft, Kimberly Degraaf, Jozef Slanda, James M. Goddard, Christopher P. Gauvin
  • Publication number: 20240293015
    Abstract: A scope system includes a processor and a scope device. The scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. The working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. The shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. The shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Eric WONG, William STANHOPE, Timothy Paul HARRAH, Thomas Michael ZAPPIA, JR., Kimberly DEGRAAF, Adam Perry NODIFF
  • Publication number: 20240285293
    Abstract: A system for retrieving material from a cavity in a patient may include a tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the scope configured to be inserted into the cavity, and a filter assembly disposed between the tube and a vacuum source configured to apply negative pressure through the tube to cause the material to flow through the tube from the distal end to the proximal end, the filter assembly including a filter configured to trap the material in the filter assembly, and allow liquid and gases to pass through the filter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Martin PHELAN
  • Publication number: 20240257962
    Abstract: An operation room system includes a processing unit configured to receive data associated with a patient; determine a treatment for the patient; identify a control setting associated with one or more treatment devices that are (i) in communication with the processing unit, and (ii) operable to perform the treatment; and generate a display including the control setting and at least one view of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Niraj RAUNIYAR, Timothy HARRAH, Peter J. PEREIRA, Eric WONG, William STANHOPE, Brian MACLEAN, Brandon CRAFT, Stuart PERRY, William GASTROCK
  • Patent number: 12048428
    Abstract: A medical device includes a filament having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the filament is coupled to a needle. The medical device also includes an energy delivery device. The energy delivery device has a first arm and a second arm. The energy delivery device is configured to delivery energy to a portion of the filament when the portion of the filament is disposed between the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Rebecca DeLegge, Lauren Eskew
  • Patent number: 12016529
    Abstract: A scope system includes a processor and a scope device. The scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. The working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. The shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. The shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Eric Wong, William Stanhope, Timothy Paul Harrah, Thomas Michael Zappia, Jr., Kimberly Degraaf, Adam Perry Nodiff