Patents by Inventor Scott L. Sjoquist

Scott L. Sjoquist 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: 11191644
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes an inflatable member and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of a fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member. The inflatable member has a sidewall that defines a lumen and an elongate member disposed within the lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, James Ryan Mujwid, Scott L. Sjoquist, Joel T. Eggert, Ryan Earl Fredrick
  • Patent number: 10980637
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis having an inflatable member; a reservoir configured to hold fluid; and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when the prosthesis is in an inflation mode, and facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when the prosthesis is in a deflation mode, the pump assembly including a valve housing and a reinforced pump bulb member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, James Ryan Mujwid, Scott L. Sjoquist, Ryan Earl Fredrick, John Anders Bostrom
  • Patent number: 10874517
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes an inflatable member, the inflatable member having a reinforced portion; a reservoir configured to hold fluid; and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when the prosthesis is in an inflation mode, and facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when the prosthesis is in a deflation mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, James Ryan Mujwid, Scott L. Sjoquist
  • Patent number: 10736725
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott L. Sjoquist
  • Publication number: 20190307566
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant includes an inflatable member and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of a fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member. The inflatable member has a sidewall that defines a lumen and an elongate member disposed within the lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, James Ryan Mujwid, Scott L. Sjoquist, Joel T. Eggert, Ryan Earl Fredrick
  • Publication number: 20180318085
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis having an inflatable member; a reservoir configured to hold fluid; and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when the prosthesis is in an inflation mode, and facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when the prosthesis is in a deflation mode, the pump assembly including a valve housing and a reinforced pump bulb member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, James Ryan Mujwid, Scott L. Sjoquist, Ryan Earl Fredrick, John Anders Bostrom
  • Publication number: 20180318086
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes an inflatable member, the inflatable member having a reinforced portion; a reservoir configured to hold fluid; and a pump assembly configured to facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the reservoir to the inflatable member when the prosthesis is in an inflation mode, and facilitate a transfer of the fluid from the inflatable member to the reservoir when the prosthesis is in a deflation mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jessica Elizabeth Felton, James Ryan Mujwid, Scott L. Sjoquist
  • Patent number: 10034735
    Abstract: Described are devices, systems, and combinations useful for monitoring tension in an implant, which may be an implant useful to treat a pelvic condition, the device, system, or combination including an implant and a tension indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, James R. Mujwid, John E. Titus, Mark S. Bouchier, Karl A. Jagger, Jessica E. Felton, Scott L. Sjoquist, Danielle E. Steffens, James A. Alexander, Randall P. Rowland
  • Patent number: 9855126
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant system are provided. In certain embodiments, a tissue fixation device is included. The tissue fixation device can include an eyelet structure having an opening and one or more teeth adapted to grasp tissue to secure the implant in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott L. Sjoquist, Benjamin Y Arcand
  • Patent number: 9585786
    Abstract: A contraceptive or occlusion system for restricting and later opening up a reproductive tract or lumen of the vas deferens. The system is adapted to be reversible after implantation, including implantation on, around or within the vas deferens. A method and system to reconnect a severed body lumen, such as the vas deferens, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott L. Sjoquist, James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand
  • Publication number: 20160022403
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventor: Scott L. Sjoquist
  • Publication number: 20150305847
    Abstract: Described are devices, systems, and combinations useful for monitoring tension in an implant, which may be an implant useful to treat a pelvic condition, the device, system, or combination including an implant and a tension indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Jessica L. Roll, James R. Mujwid, John E. Titus, Mark S. Bouchier, Karl A. Jaggar, Jessica E. Felton, Scott L. Sjoquist, Danielle E. Steffens, Randall P. Rowland, James A. Alexander
  • Publication number: 20140261446
    Abstract: A contraceptive or occlusion system for restricting and later opening up a reproductive tract or lumen of the vas deferens. The system is adapted to be reversible after implantation, including implantation on, around or within the vas deferens. A method and system to reconnect a severed body lumen, such as the vas deferens, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Scott L. Sjoquist, James A. Alexander, Benjamin Y. Arcand
  • Publication number: 20140194679
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a mesh or implant system are provided. In certain embodiments, a tissue fixation device is included. The tissue fixation device can include an eyelet structure having an opening and one or more teeth adapted to grasp tissue to secure the implant in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Scott L. Sjoquist, Benjamin Y. Arcand
  • Patent number: 6444324
    Abstract: A dilatation balloon comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface having a lubricious material disposed thereon to reduce friction or prevent adherence of adjacent layers, and thus reduce the pressure required for inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dachuan Yang, Scott L. Sjoquist, Jan D. Seppala
  • Publication number: 20020068180
    Abstract: A dilatation balloon comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface having a lubricious material disposed thereon to reduce friction or prevent adherence of adjacent layers, and thus reduce the pressure required for inflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Dachuan Yang, Scott L. Sjoquist, Jan D. Seppala