Patents by Inventor Scott R. Smith
Scott R. Smith 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: 20140155950Abstract: Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrodes that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Each of the electrodes contains a source of electrical energy for pacing the myocardium and is adapted to receive electromagnetic energy from a source outside the myocardium. The system also includes a source adapted for placement outside the myocardium and that uses locally measured electrocardiograms to synchronize pacing of the heart by sending electromagnetic commands to the electrodes to pace the myocardium surrounding the electrodes. Also disclosed is various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, William J. Drasler, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Anupama Sadasiva, Scott R. Smith
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Publication number: 20140039591Abstract: Some embodiments of pacing systems employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy. The wireless electrode assemblies may wirelessly receive energy via an inductive coupling so as to provide electrical stimulation to the surrounding heart tissue. In certain embodiments, the wireless electrode assembly may include one or more biased tines that shift from a first position to a second position to secure the wireless electrode assembly into the inner wall of the heart chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: William J. Drasler, Michael J. Pikus, Roger Hastings, Scott R. Smith, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Douglas R. Saholt, Graig L. Kveen, Martin R. Willard
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Publication number: 20140012344Abstract: Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrodes that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Each of the electrodes contains a source of electrical energy for pacing the myocardium and is adapted to receive electromagnetic energy from a source outside the myocardium. The system also includes a source adapted for placement outside the myocardium and that uses locally measured electrocardiograms to synchronize pacing of the heart by sending electromagnetic commands to the electrodes to pace the myocardium surrounding the electrodes. Also disclosed is various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger Hastings, William J. Drasler, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Anupama Sadasiva, Scott R. Smith
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Patent number: 8620406Abstract: Medical devices that are visible by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and optionally, other imaging techniques, are described. In some embodiments, a medical device adapted for insertion into the body includes an elongated shaft and an electrically conductive path extending spirally about a portion of the shaft. The conductive path is capable of being connected to a current source. The medical device can further include one or more contrast agents (such as MRI contrast agents, radiopaque materials, and/or ultrasound visible materials), which can be arranged in a predetermined manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Smith, Steven E. Walak, Lixiao Wang, Jan Weber, Sheng-Ping Zhong
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Publication number: 20130253628Abstract: Medical devices as well as methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a system for nerve modulation. The system may include an elongate shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. A helical inflatable balloon may be coupled to the shaft. The balloon may have a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface. The balloon may be disposed adjacent to the distal end region of the elongate shaft. A first nerve modulation element may be attached to the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Scott R. Smith, Mark L. Jenson
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Patent number: 8535365Abstract: A moxa burning bowl is provided for application of heat treatment to body portions of a user, with the bowl having a flexible ring-shaped base member of a flexible cloth-like exterior and granular material therein, shaped in a ring-like or torus-like configuration, and having a generally concave shaped upper dish-like member and an open bottom, defining a zone therebetween when the bowl is placed on an exterior surface of a patient/user, for treatment. Moxa sticks or cones are carried by the dish-like member, projecting upwardly therefrom, and situated in sockets of the dish-like member, with the dish-like member having an upstanding periphery, enabling the dish-like member to catch fallen ash from burning moxa sticks or cones carried by the bowel.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Scott R. Smith
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Publication number: 20130237864Abstract: A high performance guide wire with a pressure sensor for measuring blood pressure, may utilize a single electrical lead connected to the guide wire. An integrated circuit, powered by the single electrical connection on the guide wire, may interface with the pressure sensor, and may convert pressure information to an encoded signal. The encoded signal may be detectable in the electrical circuit, and can be used to display a pressure waveform as detected by the pressure sensor. For example, when utilized for percutaneous coronary interventions, such a guide wire can provide high quality blood pressure measurements (e.g., for fractional flow reserve), while also possessing excellent steerability and handling characteristics for navigating tortuous anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Scott T. Mazar, Peter T. Keith, Jeffrey J. Peters, Scott R. Smith
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Patent number: 8485992Abstract: A medical device having a segmented construction. In at least some embodiments, a medical device including a plurality of conductive elongated members that are of such a length and are connected together in such a manner to impart a degree of MRI compatibility to the device. In some embodiments, the elongated members can include a series of solid elongate members and tubular elongate members, which construction provides one way to control at least some properties of the device, for example, stiffness, torque transmission, flexibility, shape retention, and the like. In yet some additional embodiments, at least one of the elongated members has a recess into which a protrusion of another elongated member may fit.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Griffin, Alain Cornil, Scott R. Smith, Lex Philip Jansen
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Patent number: 8478408Abstract: Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrodes that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Each of the electrodes contains a source of electrical energy for pacing the myocardium and is adapted to receive electromagnetic energy from a source outside the myocardium. The system also includes a source adapted for placement outside the myocardium and that uses locally measured electrocardiograms to synchronize pacing of the heart by sending electromagnetic commands to the electrodes to pace the myocardium surrounding the electrodes. Also disclosed is various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Roger N. Hastings, William J. Drassler, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Scott R. Smith, Anupama Sadasiva
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Patent number: 8377109Abstract: A medical device delivery system, having a rolling retractable sheath covering a medical device mounting region on the system is disclosed. The rolling retractable sheath comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and may be formed of one or more materials, optionally porous. Optionally, a lubricant may be applied selectively to the interior and exterior walls of the stent.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Anthony C. Vrba, Lance A. Monroe, Scott R. Smith, David J. Sogard
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Patent number: 8332036Abstract: Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrodes that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Each of the electrodes contains a source of electrical energy for pacing the myocardium and is adapted to receive electromagnetic energy from a source outside the myocardium. The system also includes a source adapted for placement outside the myocardium and that uses locally measured electrocardiograms to synchronize pacing of the heart by sending electromagnetic commands to the electrodes to pace the myocardium surrounding the electrodes. Also disclosed is various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Roger N. Hastings, William J. Drassler, Daniel M. Lafontaine, Scott R. Smith, Anupama Sadasiva
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Publication number: 20120296349Abstract: A plication clip comprises a first end portion; a second end portion; and a central portion connecting the first end portion to the second end portion. The first end portion is curved toward the second end portion, and the second end portion is curved toward the first end portion. The central portion has a curvilinear profile such that when the clip is deployed, a shorter length between the first end portion and the second end portion is formed. A delivery catheter and methods for deploying the plication clip are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Scott R. Smith, Mark L. Jenson
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Publication number: 20120296160Abstract: A positioning device and method of using are provided herein. The positioning device includes an expandable cage through which blood can flow. The expandable cage is insertable into a bodily organ, for example a heart, and expanded to temporarily secure the positioning device within the organ. Then, the cage can be used to steady the implantation of an annuloplasty device, for example. Alternatively, the expanded cage can be used to locate a desired area or feature of the body organ in which it is inserted by way of fluoroscopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jason Hill, Scott R. Smith
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Patent number: 8252048Abstract: A drug eluting stent comprising a multilayer tubular structure which includes at least one intermediate layer having reservoirs therein for deposition of a drug, the intermediate layer eluting drug in a lateral direction, and methods of making the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Scott R. Smith
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Publication number: 20120203057Abstract: A moxa burning bowl is provided for application of heat treatment to body portions of a user, with the bowl having a flexible ring-shaped base member of a flexible cloth-like exterior and granular material therein, shaped in a ring-like or torus-like configuration, and having a generally concave shaped upper dish-like member and an open bottom, defining a zone therebetween when the bowl is placed on an exterior surface of a patient/user, for treatment. Moxa sticks or cones are carried by the dish-like member, projecting upwardly therefrom, and situated in sockets of the dish-like member, with the dish-like member having an upstanding periphery, enabling the dish-like member to catch fallen ash from burning moxa sticks or cones carried by the bowel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Scott R. Smith
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Patent number: 8187322Abstract: A drug eluting stent comprising a multilayer tubular structure which includes at least one intermediate layer having reservoirs therein for deposition of a drug, the intermediate layer eluting drug in a lateral direction, and methods of making the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Scott R. Smith
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Patent number: 8152832Abstract: Anchoring mechanisms for releasably securing an intravascular device along an elongated member such as a guidewire or catheter. The anchoring mechanism may include an object that can be actuated between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the anchoring mechanism is slidably and rotationally disposed about the elongated member. In the locked position, the anchoring mechanism is releasably secured to the elongated member, preventing movement thereon. A placement mechanism such as a tubular member can be utilized to actuate the anchoring mechanism between the unlocked and locked positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Mel R. Beulke, Thomas E. Broome, Robert L. Cassell, John M. K. Daniel, Alan D. Eskuri, James G. Hansen, Gary R. Kostur, Douglas B. Molland, Scott R. Smith, Jeffrey H. Vogel, Anthony C. Vrba
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Patent number: 8147538Abstract: A covered stent comprises a coiled sheet stent having at least a portion with open cell geometry and a graft material covering at least a portion of the coiled sheet stent.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Brown, Scott R. Smith
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Patent number: 8116846Abstract: The present invention relates to an elongate intravascular device adapted to be advanced through a vessel of a subject. The present invention further includes an antenna which is disposed on an inflatable member such that the antenna can be increased or decreased in size to more accurately tune the system in which it is employed.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventor: Scott R. Smith
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Publication number: 20120022585Abstract: This disclosure pertains to controllably bioabsorbable devices, particularly anchors for vascular closure plugs and to methods of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, David J. Sogard, Robert W. Warner, Michael Root, Rajesh Radhakrishnan, Mourad Rahi, Scott R. Smith, Jan Weber, Eric Petersen