Patents by Inventor Sharmad S. Joshi

Sharmad S. Joshi 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: 20240138867
    Abstract: A retrieval device attachable to a scope includes a handle which has an attachment portion configured to couple the handle to the scope; a shaft coupled to the handle having a wire immovably coupled to the handle; and a sheath movable relative to the handle over the wire between a distal position and a proximal position via an actuator of the handle. The actuator actuates a slider assembly of the handle. The slider assembly is coupled to the sheath and movable relative to the attachment portion to move the sheath and an expandable end effector coupled to the distal end of the wire. The end effector is movable between a collapsed configuration when the sheath is moved distally to the distal position to cover the end effector and an expanded configuration when the sheath is moved proximally to the proximal position, uncovering the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. CHU, Kenneth W. ADAMS, Sharmad S. JOSHI, John SUBASIC
  • Patent number: 11903600
    Abstract: A retrieval device attachable to a scope includes a handle which has an attachment portion configured to couple the handle to the scope; a shaft coupled to the handle having a wire immovably coupled to the handle; and a sheath movable relative to the handle over the wire between a distal position and a proximal position via an actuator of the handle. The actuator actuates a slider assembly of the handle. The slider assembly is coupled to the sheath and movable relative to the attachment portion to move the sheath and an expandable end effector coupled to the distal end of the wire. The end effector is movable between a collapsed configuration when the sheath is moved distally to the distal position to cover the end effector and an expanded configuration when the sheath is moved proximally to the proximal position, uncovering the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Kenneth W. Adams, Sharmad S. Joshi, John Subasic
  • Publication number: 20230329526
    Abstract: An endoscopic deployment device includes a body mountable on an endoscopic device, the body having a movable carrier couplable to an end effector device, the end effector device having an end effector shaft covered by an outer sheath and an end effector extending from a distal end of the end effector shaft, the outer sheath being sized and shaped for insertion through a working channel of the endoscopic device, the body having a carrier channel for the carrier to slide therein, wherein the end effecter is actuatable between an open position and a closed position; and a motor having a drive shaft coupled to the carrier, rotation of the drive shaft sliding the carrier in the carrier channel and actuating the end effector in response to a signal from one or more actuation buttons; wherein at least one vibration motor generates vibrations as an angular position of the motor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: SHARMAD S. JOSHI, MICHAEL S. H. CHU
  • Patent number: 11723516
    Abstract: An endoscopic deployment device includes a body mountable on an endoscopic device, the body having a movable carrier couplable to an end effector device, the end effector device having an end effector shaft covered by an outer sheath and an end effector extending from a distal end of the end effector shaft, the outer sheath being sized and shaped for insertion through a working channel of the endoscopic device, the body having a carrier channel for the carrier to slide therein, wherein the end effecter is actuatable between an open position and a closed position; and a motor having a drive shaft coupled to the carrier, rotation of the drive shaft sliding the carrier in the carrier channel and actuating the end effector in response to a signal from one or more actuation buttons; wherein at least one vibration motor generates vibrations as an angular position of the motor changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.
    Inventors: Sharmad S. Joshi, Michael S. H. Chu
  • Publication number: 20220369919
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a patient may include accessing an anatomical structure with a single use visualization device, using the imaging capabilities of the single use visualization device within the anatomical structure, and in some cases, advancing the single use visualization device beyond the anatomical structure to and toward another anatomical structure within the patient. Disposable elements may be used with or added to the single use visualization device to accomplish tasks normally performed with reusable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL S. H. CHU, ERIC NOBLE LENT, NIRAJ PRASAD RAUNIYAR, JOHN SUBASIC, ELIZABETH A. STOKLEY, ANANT VAIDYANATHAN SUBRAMANIAM, WILLIAM STANHOPE, KIMBERLY DeGRAAF, SHARMAD S. JOSHI, ADAM PERRY NODIFF, RONGWEI JASON XUAN, LANE JACOBS
  • Publication number: 20220008092
    Abstract: A retrieval device attachable to a scope includes a handle which has an attachment portion configured to couple the handle to the scope; a shaft coupled to the handle having a wire immovably coupled to the handle; and a sheath movable relative to the handle over the wire between a distal position and a proximal position via an actuator of the handle. The actuator actuates a slider assembly of the handle. The slider assembly is coupled to the sheath and movable relative to the attachment portion to move the sheath and an expandable end effector coupled to the distal end of the wire. The end effector is movable between a collapsed configuration when the sheath is moved distally to the distal position to cover the end effector and an expanded configuration when the sheath is moved proximally to the proximal position, uncovering the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Michael S. H. CHU, Kenneth W. ADAMS, Sharmad S. JOSHI, John SUBASIC
  • Publication number: 20210378740
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to devices, assemblies, and methods for removing a bodily mass from a body cavity. In some embodiments, a medical device may include a scope including a working channel and a sheath having a wall defining a lumen, wherein the sheath extends beyond a distal end of the scope. The medical device may further include a laser extending through the working channel, adjacent the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S.H. Chu, Sacha Tang, Sharmad S. Joshi
  • Patent number: 11154315
    Abstract: A retrieval device attachable to a scope includes a handle which has an attachment portion configured to couple the handle to the scope; a shaft coupled to the handle having a wire immovably coupled to the handle; and a sheath movable relative to the handle over the wire between a distal position and a proximal position via an actuator of the handle. The actuator actuates a slider assembly of the handle. The slider assembly is coupled to the sheath and movable relative to the attachment portion to move the sheath and an expandable end effector coupled to the distal end of the wire. The end effector is movable between a collapsed configuration when the sheath is moved distally to the distal position to cover the end effector and an expanded configuration when the sheath is moved proximally to the proximal position, uncovering the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Kenneth W. Adams, Sharmad S. Joshi, John Subasic
  • Publication number: 20210186304
    Abstract: An endoscopic deployment device includes a body mountable on an endoscopic device, the body having a movable carrier couplable to an end effector device, the end effector device having an end effector shaft covered by an outer sheath and an end effector extending from a distal end of the end effector shaft, the outer sheath being sized and shaped for insertion through a working channel of the endoscopic device, the body having a carrier channel for the carrier to slide therein, wherein the end effecter is actuatable between an open position and a closed position; and a motor having a drive shaft coupled to the carrier, rotation of the drive shaft sliding the carrier in the carrier channel and actuating the end effector in response to a signal from one or more actuation buttons; wherein at least one vibration motor generates vibrations as an angular position of the motor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Sharmad S. Joshi, Michael S. H. Chu
  • Publication number: 20200038041
    Abstract: A retrieval device attachable to a scope includes a handle which has an attachment portion configured to couple the handle to the scope; a shaft coupled to the handle having a wire immovably coupled to the handle; and a sheath movable relative to the handle over the wire between a distal position and a proximal position via an actuator of the handle. The actuator actuates a slider assembly of the handle. The slider assembly is coupled to the sheath and movable relative to the attachment portion to move the sheath and an expandable end effector coupled to the distal end of the wire. The end effector is movable between a collapsed configuration when the sheath is moved distally to the distal position to cover the end effector and an expanded configuration when the sheath is moved proximally to the proximal position, uncovering the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michael S. H. CHU, Kenneth W. ADAMS, Sharmad S. JOSHI, John SUBASIC
  • Patent number: 10219829
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a medical device includes a needle member having a curved portion, a handle coupled to the needle member, and a pusher member including a sheath and an extension member. The sheath may be bendable. The extension member is configured to be slidably coupled to a track of the handle such that extension member slides within the track during a medical procedure. The sheath defines a lumen configured to receive a portion of the needle member. The extension member is configured to be de-coupled from the track of the handle after the medical procedure. The sheath is configured to be de-coupled from the needle member after the medical procedure. In some examples, the sheath of the pusher member is configured to bend to conform to the curved portion when the sheath of the pusher member is moved over the curved portion of the needle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Kenneth W. Adams, Michael S. H. Chu, John Goncalves, Sharmad S. Joshi
  • Patent number: 9980746
    Abstract: A medical assembly and method for the delivery of an implant inside a patient's body. The medical assembly includes an implant, a tubular member, and a delivery device. The tubular member includes a proximal portion defining a first locking feature. The delivery device includes a needle having a proximal portion and a handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion of the needle. The distal portion of the handle also includes a locking member that defines an opening, the opening being configured to allow at least a portion of the tubular member to pass through the locking member when the locking member is in an unlocked configuration and the locking member configured to engage the first locking feature of the tubular member to prevent the tubular member from being removed from the locking member when the locking member is in a locked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Sharmad S. Joshi
  • Patent number: 9554886
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a medical assembly including an implant, a first sleeve, a second sleeve and an elongate member. The implant has a first portion, a second portion and a mid portion. The first portion of the implant is configured to be enclosed by the first sleeve and the second portion of the implant is configured to be enclosed by the second sleeve. The elongate member is configured to couple the implant with the first sleeve and the second sleeve and is configured to respectively extend from the first portion to the mid portion of the implant and past the mid portion such that the elongate member exits the implant through the mid portion and forms a loop near the mid portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Kenneth M. Flynn, Sharmad S. Joshi, James M. Goddard
  • Publication number: 20160074147
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a medical device includes a needle member having a curved portion, a handle coupled to the needle member, and a pusher member including a sheath and an extension member. The sheath may be bendable. The extension member is configured to be slidably coupled to a track of the handle such that extension member slides within the track during a medical procedure. The sheath defines a lumen configured to receive a portion of the needle member. The extension member is configured to be de-coupled from the track of the handle after the medical procedure. The sheath is configured to be de-coupled from the needle member after the medical procedure. In some examples, the sheath of the pusher member is configured to bend to conform to the curved portion when the sheath of the pusher member is moved over the curved portion of the needle member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Kenneth W. Adams, Michael S.H. Chu, John Goncalves, Sharmad S. Joshi
  • Publication number: 20150342637
    Abstract: A medical assembly and method for the delivery of an implant inside a patient's body. The medical assembly includes an implant, a tubular member, and a delivery device. The tubular member includes a proximal portion defining a first locking feature. The delivery device includes a needle having a proximal portion and a handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion of the needle. The distal portion of the handle also includes a locking member that defines an opening, the opening being configured to allow at least a portion of the tubular member to pass through the locking member when the locking member is in an unlocked configuration and the locking member configured to engage the first locking feature of the tubular member to prevent the tubular member from being removed from the locking member when the locking member is in a locked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Sharmad S. Joshi
  • Publication number: 20150148591
    Abstract: The present invention discloses medical systems and related methods of use. One such medical system includes an implant assembly and an insertion device. The insertion device includes an elongate member and a hub member. The elongate member includes a needle portion and a handle portion. The hub member is movably coupled to the handle portion of the elongate member. The hub member is configured to be removably coupled to the implant assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Sharmad S. Joshi, Michael S.H. Chu, John Goncalves
  • Publication number: 20130282034
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a medical assembly including an implant, a first sleeve, a second sleeve and an elongate member. The implant has a first portion, a second portion and a mid portion. The first portion of the implant is configured to be enclosed by the first sleeve and the second portion of the implant is configured to be enclosed by the second sleeve. The elongate member is configured to couple the implant with the first sleeve and the second sleeve and is configured to respectively extend from the first portion to the mid portion of the implant and past the mid portion such that the elongate member exits the implant through the mid portion and forms a loop near the mid portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Kenneth M. Flynn, Sharmad S. Joshi, James M. Goddard