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).
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Publication number: 20260108666Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Applicant: Cultiv8 Medical, LLCInventors: Stephen P. MICHAEL, Robert E. ATKINSON
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Patent number: 12576247Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2024Date of Patent: March 17, 2026Assignee: Cultiv8 Medical, LLCInventors: Kyle P. Taylor, Michael Brenzel, David Matthew Costello, Robert E. Atkinson
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Publication number: 20260054061Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2025Publication date: February 26, 2026Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 12551664Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2025Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: Cultiv8 Medical, LLCInventors: Kyle P. Taylor, Michael Brenzel, David Matthew Costello, Robert E. Atkinson
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Patent number: 12478782Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 25, 2025Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 12458391Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 17, 2023Date of Patent: November 4, 2025Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
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Publication number: 20250241677Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2025Publication date: July 31, 2025Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON, MATTHEW J. OLSON
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Publication number: 20250170369Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2025Publication date: May 29, 2025Applicant: Cultiv8 1, LLCInventors: Kyle P. TAYLOR, Michael BRENZEL, David Matthew COSTELLO, Robert E. ATKINSON
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Publication number: 20250152334Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2025Publication date: May 15, 2025Applicants: Alcon Inc., The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporateInventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Glenn SUSSMAN, Rudolph F. Zacher, Paul J. McLean, Robert E. ATKINSON
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Patent number: 12295597Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 7, 2023Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Matthew J. Olson, Robert E. Atkinson
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Publication number: 20250135162Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2025Publication date: May 1, 2025Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
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Patent number: 12251128Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson, Matthew J. Olson
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Publication number: 20250057564Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
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Patent number: 12214144Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
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Patent number: 12161358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson
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Publication number: 20240358975Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Applicant: Cultiv8 1, LLCInventors: Kyle P. TAYLOR, Michael BRENZEL, David Matthew COSTELLO, Robert E. ATKINSON
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Publication number: 20240058029Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
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Publication number: 20240001085Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
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Publication number: 20230414233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: CHAD J. KUGLER, MATTHEW J. OLSON, ROBERT E. ATKINSON
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Patent number: 11826070Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Robert E. Atkinson