Patents by Inventor Samuel L. Will
Samuel L. Will 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: 20230020066Abstract: According to an aspect, an implantable device for penile construction includes a penile implant having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion includes a shaft portion configured to be disposed in a neophallus. The proximal portion defines a first strut and a second strut, and the proximal portion is configured to be attached to a pelvis structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, Thomas Andrew Albrecht, Matthew Lee Nelson, Brian P. Watschke, James Ryan Mujwid, Samuel L. Will, Randall Paul Rowland, John Anders Bostrom, Julie Andreen, Grady Jensen, Nickolas Dalbec, Paden Reed
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Publication number: 20200397584Abstract: According to an aspect, an implantable device for penile construction includes a penile implant having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion includes a shaft portion configured to be disposed in a neophallus. The proximal portion defines a first strut and a second strut, and the proximal portion is configured to be attached to a pelvis structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, Thomas Andrew Albrecht, Matthew Lee Nelson, Brian P. Watschke, James Ryan Mujwid, Samuel L. Will, Randall Paul Rowland, John Anders Bostrom, Julie Andreen, Grady Jensen, Nickolas Dalbec, Paden Reed
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Patent number: 10105184Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a laser ablation system. In one embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon, a laser fiber and a viewing fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is within the balloon. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising a light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. The viewing fiber is configured to image an interior balloon. In accordance with another embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, which is within the balloon. The balloon includes an inflated state, in which the balloon is shaped to conform to a cavity of a patient. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Beck, Edouard A. Koullick, Robert E. Lund, Douglas L. Evans, Samuel L. Will, Stuart F. Watson, Hyun Wook Kang, Justin M. Crank, Somany Dy, Micah D. Thorson
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Publication number: 20170007326Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a laser ablation system. In one embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon, a laser fiber and a viewing fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is within the balloon. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising a light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. The viewing fiber is configured to image an interior balloon. In accordance with another embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, which is within the balloon. The balloon includes an inflated state, in which the balloon is shaped to conform to a cavity of a patient. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. BECK, Edouard A. KOULLICK, Robert E. LUND, Douglas L. EVANS, Samuel L. WILL, Stuart F. WATSON, Hyun Wook KANG, Justin M. CRANK, Somany DY, Micah D. THORSON
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Patent number: 9433467Abstract: Embodiments of a laser ablation system include a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is disposed within the balloon. A light dispenser at a distal end of the laser fiber is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. A central axis of the balloon is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The balloon has a variable transparency such that the transmission of laser light through the balloon is non-uniform along the central axis. Accordingly, an energy of laser light transmitted from the light dispenser through the balloon to the targeted tissue varies due to the variable transparency of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael T Beck, Edouard A. Koulick, Robert E. Lund, Douglas L. Evans, Samuel L. Will, Stuart F. Watson, Hyun Wook Kang, Justin M. Crank, Somany Dy, Micah D. Thorson
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Publication number: 20150356891Abstract: A surgical training system includes an anatomical training model, three or more telemetry sensors attached to the training model, a training tool, a display, and a controller. The anatomical training model physically simulates human anatomical features. The training tool comprises at least one transmitter configured to emit a signal. The controller includes one or more processors configured to determine a location of the training tool relative to the training model using the sensors in the signal, and produce a virtual image of the training tool and anatomical features simulated by the training model on the display based on the location of the training tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventor: Samuel L. Will
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Publication number: 20150045779Abstract: Embodiments of a laser ablation system include a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is disposed within the balloon. A light dispenser at a distal end of the laser fiber deliver laser light through the balloon. A central axis of the balloon is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The balloon has a variable transparency such that the transmission of laser light through the balloon is non-uniform along the central axis. Accordingly, an energy of laser light transmitted from the light dispenser through the balloon to the targeted tissue varies due to the variable transparency of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Michael T. Beck, Edouard A. Koulick, Robert E. Lund, Douglas L. Evans, Samuel L. Will, Stuart F. Watson, Hyun Wook Kang, Justin M. Crank, Somany Dy, Micah D. Thorson
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Patent number: 8936592Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a laser ablation system. In one embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon, a laser fiber and a viewing fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is within the balloon. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising a light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. The viewing fiber is configured to image an interior balloon. In accordance with another embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, which is within the balloon. The balloon includes an inflated state, in which the balloon is shaped to conform to a cavity of a patient. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Michael T. Beck, Edouard A. Koullick, Robert E. Lund, Douglas L. Evans, Samuel L. Will, Stuart F. Watson, Hyun Wook Kang, Justin M. Crank, Somany Dy, Micah D. Thorson
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Patent number: 8876804Abstract: An ablation device comprises a balloon having an open proximal end and a closed distal end. A cylindrical tube extends into the balloon through the proximal end. An end support member is positioned at the distal end of the balloon. The end support member comprises a cylindrical portion facing the proximal end of the balloon. The cylindrical portion is received within a bore at the distal end of the tube. A seal is formed between the proximal end of the balloon and the cylindrical tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Douglas L. Evans, Samuel L. Will, Michael T. Beck, Robert E. Lund, James B. Guest
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Publication number: 20120157981Abstract: An ablation device comprises a balloon having an open proximal end and a closed distal end. A cylindrical tube extends into the balloon through the proximal end. An end support member is positioned at the distal end of the balloon. The end support member comprises a cylindrical portion facing the proximal end of the balloon. The cylindrical portion is received within a bore at the distal end of the tube. A seal is formed between the proximal end of the balloon and the cylindrical tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Douglas L. Evans, Samuel L. Will, Michael T. Beck, Robert E. Lund, James B. Guest
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Publication number: 20110301584Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a laser ablation system. In one embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon, a laser fiber and a viewing fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is within the balloon. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising a light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. The viewing fiber is configured to image an interior balloon. In accordance with another embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, which is within the balloon. The balloon includes an inflated state, in which the balloon is shaped to conform to a cavity of a patient. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. Beck, Edouard A. Koullick, Robert E. Lund, Douglas L. Evans, Samuel L. Will, Stuart F. Watson, Hyun Wook Kang, Justin M. Crank, Somany Dy, Micah D. Thorson