Patents by Inventor Robert E. Atkinson

Robert E. Atkinson 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).

  • Publication number: 20260108666
    Abstract: A cannula system includes: a tubular cannula shaft including an inner liner defining a blood flow lumen, an outer layer, and a metallic support structure positioned therebetween, where the inner liner includes an anticoagulant coating on an inner surface, and the outer layer includes a lubricious coating on an outer surface; a boot including a skin securement element for securing the cannula system to skin of a patient and a stepped distal ledge configurable to mitigate insertion into a blood vessel after insertion of the tubular cannula shaft into the blood vessel, where the tubular cannula shaft distal of the boot has a constant diameter configurable for insertion into the blood vessel; a transition section defining a clamp region; and a hub assembly including a blood infusion port, a blood reperfusion port, and an intervention port, each of the ports in fluid communication with the blood flow lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Applicant: Cultiv8 Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. MICHAEL, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 12576247
    Abstract: Introducer sheath systems including a pressure regulator operably coupled to a hemostatic valve, wherein the pressure regulator includes a chamber filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve. The introducer sheath systems may include a tubular sheath, a hub assembly, and a dilator disposed therein connected to a proximal end of the sheath; the hub assembly including a housing and a hemostatic valve disposed therein; a pressure regulator connected to the hub and in fluid communication with the hemostatic valve; and a sealed chamber defined by the pressure regulator, the chamber having an interior, wherein the interior of the chamber is filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Cultiv8 Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle P. Taylor, Michael Brenzel, David Matthew Costello, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20260054061
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system is adapted to send an electrical signal from an implanted neurostimulator through a stimulation lead to a patient's nerve at an appropriate phase of the respiratory cycle based on input from a respiration sensing lead. External components are adapted for wireless communication with the neurostimulator. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver therapeutic stimulation based on inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Applicant: LivaNova USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Bolea, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian D. Kuhnley, Dale G. Suilmann, Bruce J. Persson, John P. Beck, Sidney F. Hauschild, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Jason J. Skubitz, Mark R. Bosshard, Daniel A. Parrish, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 12551664
    Abstract: Introducer sheath systems including a pressure regulator operably coupled to a hemostatic valve, wherein the pressure regulator includes a chamber filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve. The introducer sheath systems may include a tubular sheath, a hub assembly, and a dilator disposed therein connected to a proximal end of the sheath; the hub assembly including a housing and a hemostatic valve disposed therein; a pressure regulator connected to the hub and in fluid communication with the hemostatic valve; and a sealed chamber defined by the pressure regulator, the chamber having an interior, wherein the interior of the chamber is filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Cultiv8 Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle P. Taylor, Michael Brenzel, David Matthew Costello, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 12478782
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system is adapted to send an electrical signal from an implanted neurostimulator through a stimulation lead to a patient's nerve at an appropriate phase of the respiratory cycle based on input from a respiration sensing lead. External components are adapted for wireless communication with the neurostimulator. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver therapeutic stimulation based on inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: LivaNova USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Bolea, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian D. Kuhnley, Dale G. Suilmann, Bruce J. Persson, John P. Beck, Sidney F. Hauschild, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Jason J. Skubitz, Mark R. Bosshard, Daniel A. Parrish, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 12458391
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a side port, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, directing the distal portion within the vascular wall such that the distal portion moves at least partially laterally, and directing the side port towards the vascular lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20250241677
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes inserting an intramural crossing device into the vascular lumen, positioning at least the distal tip of the crossing device in the vascular wall, advancing an orienting device over the crossing device such that an orienting element of the orienting device resides in the vascular wall, inserting a reentry device, and re-entering the true vascular lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON, MATTHEW J. OLSON
  • Publication number: 20250170369
    Abstract: Introducer sheath systems including a pressure regulator operably coupled to a hemostatic valve, wherein the pressure regulator includes a chamber filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve. The introducer sheath systems may include a tubular sheath, a hub assembly, and a dilator disposed therein connected to a proximal end of the sheath; the hub assembly including a housing and a hemostatic valve disposed therein; a pressure regulator connected to the hub and in fluid communication with the hemostatic valve; and a sealed chamber defined by the pressure regulator, the chamber having an interior, wherein the interior of the chamber is filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: Cultiv8 1, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle P. TAYLOR, Michael BRENZEL, David Matthew COSTELLO, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Publication number: 20250152334
    Abstract: Intraocular lenses (IOLs) that improve lens stability by, for example, increasing anterior-posterior stiffness of the IOL, increasing anterior-posterior dimensions of the IOL and/or increasing contact area with the equator of the bag to resist movement of the IOL as the bag collapses over time. These IOLs may be non-modular (single component) or modular (multiple component). In modular embodiments, the IOL system may include intraocular base and optic components, which, when combined, form a modular IOL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicants: Alcon Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Rudolph F. Zacher, Paul J. McLean, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 12295597
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing a first intravascular device having a distal portion with a concave side, inserting the first device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, and orienting the concave side of the distal portion toward the vascular lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Matthew J. Olson, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20250135162
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a lumen extending therein; inserting the device into the vascular lumen; positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall; and directing the distal portion within the vascular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 12251128
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes inserting an intramural crossing device into the vascular lumen, positioning at least the distal tip of the crossing device in the vascular wall, advancing an orienting device over the crossing device such that an orienting element of the orienting device resides in the vascular wall, inserting a reentry device, and re-entering the true vascular lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson, Matthew J. Olson
  • Publication number: 20250057564
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall to at least partially surround the occlusion, and removing at least a portion of the surrounded occlusion from the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 12214144
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a lumen extending therein; inserting the device into the vascular lumen; positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall; and directing the distal portion within the vascular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Patent number: 12161358
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall to at least partially surround the occlusion, and removing at least a portion of the surrounded occlusion from the lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20240358975
    Abstract: Introducer sheath systems including a pressure regulator operably coupled to a hemostatic valve, wherein the pressure regulator includes a chamber filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve. The introducer sheath systems may include a tubular sheath, a hub assembly, and a dilator disposed therein connected to a proximal end of the sheath; the hub assembly including a housing and a hemostatic valve disposed therein; a pressure regulator connected to the hub and in fluid communication with the hemostatic valve; and a sealed chamber defined by the pressure regulator, the chamber having an interior, wherein the interior of the chamber is filled with a gas that is fluidly isolated from the hemostatic valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Cultiv8 1, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle P. TAYLOR, Michael BRENZEL, David Matthew COSTELLO, Robert E. ATKINSON
  • Publication number: 20240058029
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a side port, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, directing the distal portion within the vascular wall such that the distal portion moves at least partially laterally, and directing the side port towards the vascular lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
  • Publication number: 20240001085
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a lumen extending therein; inserting the device into the vascular lumen; positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall; and directing the distal portion within the vascular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
  • Publication number: 20230414233
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing a first intravascular device having a distal portion with a concave side, inserting the first device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, and orienting the concave side of the distal portion toward the vascular lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, MATTHEW J. OLSON, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
  • Patent number: 11826070
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a side port, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, directing the distal portion within the vascular wall such that the distal portion moves at least partially laterally, and directing the side port towards the vascular lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson