Patents by Inventor Steven M. Anderson
Steven M. Anderson 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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Patent number: 11925356Abstract: An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The medical device also includes a plurality of spine members coupled to the expandable member, the plurality of spine members spaced circumferentially around an outer surface of the expandable member. Additionally, the medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity, wherein the plurality of spine members are configured to position the medical device within an opening of the left atrial appendage and wherein the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James M. Anderson, John M. Edgell, Jose A. Meregotte, Steven R. Larsen, David Raab, Peter John Hoffman, David John Onushko
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Patent number: 9965810Abstract: Automatically mapping and importing accounting application data into to a tax preparation application. Account data including an account name is received from an accounting application. A tax category corresponding to the account name is determined automatically, and a tax line assignment or line of a form of the tax preparation application is automatically assigned to the account name such that the corresponding account data can be mapped to and imported into the appropriate section of a tax return. For this purpose, a table or spreadsheet of search terms may be used to correlate an account name selected by a user to a tax category, which is used to determine the appropriate tax line assignment or line of a tax form for that particular account.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: INTUIT INC.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Pitt, Steven M. Anderson, Sheri C. Dombrow, Patricia D. Hansen
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Patent number: 9283035Abstract: Polymer insulators and methods of using polymer insulators are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes separating a first portion of a subject's tissue from a second portion of the subject's tissue so that there is a space between the first and second portions of tissue. Deionized water, a buffered saline solution, liquid polymers, gels, particles, foams, and/or gases are disposed between the first and second portions of tissue, and the first portion of tissue is exposed to energy to treat the first portion of tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Janel L. Lanphere, Paul DiCarlo, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 8583516Abstract: Automatically mapping and importing accounting application data into to a tax preparation application. Account data including an account name is received from an accounting application. A tax category corresponding to the account name is determined automatically, and a tax line assignment or line of a form of the tax preparation application is automatically assigned to the account name such that the corresponding account data can be mapped to and imported into the appropriate section of a tax return. For this purpose, a table or spreadsheet of search terms may be used to correlate an account name selected by a user to a tax category, which is used to determine the appropriate tax line assignment or line of a tax form for that particular account.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Intuit Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Pitt, Steven M. Anderson, Sheri C. Dombrow, Patricia D. Hansen
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Publication number: 20130237981Abstract: Polymer insulators and methods of using polymer insulators are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes separating a first portion of a subject's tissue from a second portion of the subject's tissue so that there is a space between the first and second portions of tissue. Deionized water, a buffered saline solution, liquid polymers, gels, particles, foams, and/or gases are disposed between the first and second portions of tissue, and the first portion of tissue is exposed to energy to treat the first portion of tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Janel L. Lanphere, Paul DiCarlo, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 8507195Abstract: The invention provides methods of diagnosing and treating cancer in a subject. The inventors have identified a series of dysregulated miRNAs that are indicative of triple-negative breast cancer. In some embodiments, the invention further provides for the administration of a cancer therapy to the subject.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: The Regents of the University of ColoradoInventors: Jennifer Richer, Dawn Cochrane, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 8430105Abstract: Polymer insulators and methods of using polymer insulators are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes separating a first portion of a subject's tissue from a second portion of the subject's tissue so that there is a space between the first and second portions of tissue. Deionized water, a buffered saline solution, liquid polymers, gels, particles, foams, and/or gases are disposed between the first and second portions of tissue, and the first portion of tissue is exposed to energy to treat the first portion of tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Janel L. Lanphere, Paul DiCarlo, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 8318008Abstract: A modular, on-site, wastewater treatment system removes total nitrogen, phosphorus, BOD, and TSS. A flow equalization module provides a constant flow rate to the system eliminating the adverse effects from variations in flow rate throughout the day. Treatment modules are similarly sized to provide a compact, modular system. The nitrification module is a fixed-film, flooded packed bioreactor to facilitate bioconversion of ammonia to nitrate. Aeration of the module provides the oxygen needed for the bioconversion as well prevents clogging of the film. Solids from the nitrification process are removed in a first cone-shaped settling tank. De-nitrification where nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas takes place in an anaerobic fixed-film bioreactor. Carbon-based bio-film carriers provide a carbon source for de-nitrification. A final cone-shaped settling tank separates solids from the treated wastewater. Additional modules to address removal of phosphorous or other contaminants can be added to the modular system.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: SepticNet, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Anderson
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Publication number: 20120214864Abstract: The invention provides methods of diagnosing and treating cancer in a subject. The inventors have identified a series of dysregulated miRNAs that are indicative of triple-negative breast cancer. In some embodiments, the invention further provides for the administration of a cancer therapy to the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Jennifer Richer, Dawn Cochrane, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 8241717Abstract: A carbon-based biofilm carrier is formed of saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty alcohols. The carriers are shaped with a hollow center and have a length that ranges from bout 0.3 to about 1.5 times its outer diameter. The shape provides both maximum surface area and maximum protection during aerobic and anaerobic biological treatment of wastewater.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: SepticNet Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 7985214Abstract: An intravascular catheter that exhibits the combined features of superior flexibility, softness, radiopacity and oval/kink resistance. The catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal region, a distal region and a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal region of the shaft includes an inner lubricious polymer layer, a reinforcement layer and an outer layer. The reinforcement layer comprises a braid having one or more metallic members and a plurality of polymer members wherein each polymer member comprises a plurality of monofilaments, preferably formed of LCP. The polymer members of the braid provide improved flexibility and softness in addition to high burst pressure. The metallic member(s) of the braid provide improved radiopacity and oval/kink resistance. The catheter may also include a longitudinal member extending along the reinforcement layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Garabedian, John Griego, Earl Bardsley, Dean A. Schaefer, Cang D. Dao, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 7858183Abstract: A particle with a diameter of at most about 3,000 microns has an internal pressure of at least about 1.1 atmospheres at a temperature of less than about 25° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Anderson, Janel Lanphere
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Patent number: 7744596Abstract: A tissue ablation assembly comprises an elongate probe device, at least one ablation electrode element carried by the probe device for conveying ablation energy, and at least one magnetic element for substantially altering the path of the ablation energy conveyed by the electrode element(s). In one embodiment, the magnetic element substantially urges the ablation energy radially outward. In another embodiment, magnetic element takes the form of a ring magnet that exhibits at least four alternating magnetic poles circumferentially disposed around the probe device axis. A method of treating tissue (e.g., a tumor) is also provided. The method comprises introducing a probe device into the patient, conveying ablation energy from the probe device, and applying a magnetic field adjacent the probe device to substantially alter the path of the ablation energy, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kimbolt Young, Steven M. Anderson, John Spiridigliozzi, Paul DiCarlo
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Publication number: 20090286731Abstract: Methods for the treatment of xerostomia are described, hi particular, the present invention takes advantage of the inventors' observation that xerostomia is caused by induction of apoptosis, and can be inhibited by interfering with the cellular processes that trigger apoptosis in cells receiving chemo- and/or radiotherapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATEInventors: Steven M. Anderson, Kirsten H. Limesand
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Publication number: 20080156650Abstract: A method and system for controlling an electroless deposition process are provided. The system generally includes an electroless plating cell having a work piece to be plated positioned therein, the work piece also being positioned in communication with an electroless plating solution contained by the plating cell, and a voltage measurement device in communication with the work piece and the electroless plating solution, the voltage measurement device being configured to measure the electrical potential difference between the work piece and the plating solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: SURFECT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Solomon B. BASAME, Steven M. ANDERSON, Yixiang XIE
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Publication number: 20070088347Abstract: A tissue ablation assembly comprises an elongate probe device, at least one ablation electrode element carried by the probe device for conveying ablation energy, and at least one magnetic element for substantially altering the path of the ablation energy conveyed by the electrode element(s). In one embodiment, the magnetic element substantially urges the ablation energy radially outward. In another embodiment, magnetic element takes the form of a ring magnet that exhibits at least four alternating magnetic poles circumferentially disposed around the probe device axis. A method of treating tissue (e.g., a tumor) is also provided. The method comprises introducing a probe device into the patient, conveying ablation energy from the probe device, and applying a magnetic field adjacent the probe device to substantially alter the path of the ablation energy, e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2005Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Kimbolt Young, Steven M. Anderson, John Spiridigliozzi, Paul DiCarlo
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Patent number: 6942654Abstract: An intravascular catheter having a shaft, at least a portion of which includes a braid reinforcement with an axial wire or fiber disposed between the helical members that form the braid. The axial member prevents the elongation of the shaft of the catheter thereby maintaining one-to-one correspondence in axial manipulation of the catheter, even when the shaft is placed in tension. By positioning the axial member between the helical members, the axial member does not create a protrusion and does not become fixed to any adjacent polymer layer. Thus, the axial member limits axial strain of the catheter, without creating the undesirable effects of friction caused by an axial protrusion and without creating the undesirable effects of limited flexure caused by an adjacent polymer layer becoming fixed to the axial member.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2000Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dean A. Schaefer, David Paulk, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 6866660Abstract: An intravascular catheter that exhibits the combined features of superior flexibility, softness, radiopacity and oval/kink resistance. The catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal region, a distal region and a lumen extending therethrough. The proximal region of the shaft includes an inner lubricious polymer layer, a reinforcement layer and an outer layer. The reinforcement layer comprises a braid having one or more metallic members and a plurality of polymer members wherein each polymer member comprises a plurality of monofilaments, preferably formed of LCP. The polymer members of the braid provide improved flexibility and softness in addition to high burst pressure. The metallic member(s) of the braid provide improved radiopacity and oval/kink resistance. The catheter may also include a longitudinal member extending along the reinforcement layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Garabedian, John Griego, Earl Bardsley, Dean A. Schaefer, Cang D. Dao, Steven M. Anderson
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Publication number: 20040162543Abstract: An intravascular catheter having a shaft, at least a portion of which includes a braid reinforcement with a plurality of axial members disposed between the helical members that form the braid. The axial members provide a number of advantages including: maintaining one-to-one correspondence in axial manipulation; maintaining uniform flexibility in several planes of flexure; reducing the likelihood of causing a curling effect; increasing the strength of connections between shaft segments; uniformly increasing stiffness of the catheter; and increasing the burst strength of the catheter. By positioning the axial members between the helical members, the axial members do not create a protrusion and do not become fixed to any adjacent polymer layer. Thus, the benefits of axial members are retained, without creating the undesirable effects of friction caused by an axial protrusion and without creating the undesirable effects of limited flexure caused by an adjacent polymer layer becoming fixed to the axial member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dean A. Schaefer, David Paulk, Steven M. Anderson
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Patent number: 6709429Abstract: An intravascular catheter having a shaft, at least a portion of which includes a braid reinforcement with a plurality of axial members disposed between the helical members that form the braid. The axial members provide a number of advantages including: maintaining one-to-one correspondence in axial manipulation; maintaining uniform flexibility in several planes of flexure; reducing the likelihood of causing a curling effect; increasing the strength of connections between shaft segments; uniformly increasing stiffness of the catheter; and increasing the burst strength of the catheter. By positioning the axial members between the helical members, the axial members do not create a protrusion and do not become fixed to any adjacent polymer layer. Thus, the benefits of axial members are retained, without creating the undesirable effects of friction caused by an axial protrusion and without creating the undesirable effects of limited flexure caused by an adjacent polymer layer becoming fixed to the axial member.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2000Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dean A. Schaefer, David Paulk, Steven M. Anderson