Patents by Inventor Susan M. Shoemaker

Susan M. Shoemaker 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).

  • Venous valve, system and method
    Patent number: 11337812
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, Jaydeep Y. Kokate
  • Venous valve apparatus, system, and method
    Patent number: 10869764
    Abstract: A venous valve with a tubular frame that includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface and defining a lumen, and a cover over at least the outer surface of the tubular frame, where the cover includes surfaces defining a reversibly sealable opening for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the lumen. A system with the venous valve and a catheter including a proximal end and a distal end, the venous valve located between the proximal end and distal end of the catheter. A method including forming the venous valve and reversibly joining the venous valve and a catheter. A method including positioning at least part of the catheter including the venous valve at a predetermined location and deploying the venous valve from the catheter at the predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Shoemaker, Jason P. Hill, Paul F. Chouinard, Leonard B. Richardson
  • Venous valve, system, and method with sinus pocket
    Patent number: 10548734
    Abstract: A valve with a frame and valve leaflets that provide a sinus pocket. The valve provides for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Haverkost, Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker
  • Composite plug for arteriotomy closure and method of use
    Patent number: 10363020
    Abstract: A method for the use of a composite plug for arteriotomy closure which includes an elongate core member and one or more layers disposed at least in part about the elongate core member. The composite plug may include an outer member at least partially surrounding the elongate core member. The method of use of the composite plug results in a progression of radial swelling along the longitudinal axis of the composite plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, James G. Hansen
  • Synthetic composite structures
    Patent number: 10314700
    Abstract: A composite biomaterial having a continuous metal sheet with arcuate members that define a first fenestration pattern, and a polymer layer over at least one surface of the continuous metal sheet. The arcuate members elastically stretch to allow the continuous metal sheet to bend in more than one axis without buckling or wrinkling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Sogard, Scott R. Smith, Jason P. Hill, Patrick A. Haverkost, Susan M. Shoemaker
  • VENOUS VALVE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180078372
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, Jaydeep Y. Kokate
  • VALVE APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180028315
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, William J. Drasler
  • Valve apparatus, system and method
    Patent number: 9808341
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, William J. Drasler
  • VENOUS VALVE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH SINUS POCKET
    Publication number: 20170020672
    Abstract: A valve with a frame and valve leaflets that provide a sinus pocket. The valve provides for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Haverkost, Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker
  • SYNTHETIC COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20170007400
    Abstract: A composite biomaterial having a continuous metal sheet with arcuate members that define a first fenestration pattern, and a polymer layer over at least one surface of the continuous metal sheet. The arcuate members elastically stretch to allow the continuous metal sheet to bend in more than one axis without buckling or wrinkling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: David J. Sogard, Scott R. Smith, Jason P. Hill, Patrick A. Haverkost, Susan M. Shoemaker
  • Venous valve, system, and method with sinus pocket
    Patent number: 9474609
    Abstract: A valve with a frame and valve leaflets that provide a sinus pocket. The valve provides for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Haverkost, Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker
  • VALVE APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160250024
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, William J. Drasler
  • Valve apparatus, system and method
    Patent number: 9370419
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, William J. Drasler
  • VENOUS VALVE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH SINUS POCKET
    Publication number: 20160022421
    Abstract: A valve with a frame and valve leaflets that provide a sinus pocket. The valve provides for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Haverkost, Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker
  • Venous Valve, System, and Method
    Publication number: 20150209146
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Jason P Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, Jaydeep Y. Kokate
  • Venous valve, system, and method
    Patent number: 9028542
    Abstract: A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason P. Hill, Susan M. Shoemaker, Jaydeep Y. Kokate
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NERVE MODULATION
    Publication number: 20150105772
    Abstract: Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An illustrative system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including a catheter shaft, an expandable basket and one or more energy delivery regions. The one or more energy delivery regions may be defined by regions of the basket free from an insulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: JASON P. HILL, MARTIN R. WILLARD, JOEL N. GROFF, MARK L. JENSON, SUSAN M. SHOEMAKER, JOSEPH M. THIELEN
  • Venous Valve Apparatus, System, and Method
    Publication number: 20140207229
    Abstract: A venous valve with a tubular frame that includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface and defining a lumen, and a cover over at least the outer surface of the tubular frame, where the cover includes surfaces defining a reversibly sealable opening for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the lumen. A system with the venous valve and a catheter including a proximal end and a distal end, the venous valve located between the proximal end and distal end of the catheter. A method including forming the venous valve and reversibly joining the venous valve and a catheter. A method including positioning at least part of the catheter including the venous valve at a predetermined location and deploying the venous valve from the catheter at the predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Susan M. Shoemaker, Jason P. Hill, Paul F. Chouinard, Leonard B. Richardson
  • Venous valve apparatus, system, and method
    Patent number: 8721717
    Abstract: A venous valve with a tubular frame that includes an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface and defining a lumen, and a cover over at least the outer surface of the tubular frame, where the cover includes surfaces defining a reversibly sealable opening for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the lumen. A system with the venous valve and a catheter including a proximal end and a distal end, the venous valve located between the proximal end and distal end of the catheter. A method including forming the venous valve and reversibly joining the venous valve and a catheter. A method including positioning at least part of the catheter including the venous valve at a predetermined location and deploying the venous valve from the catheter at the predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Shoemaker, Leonard B. Richardson, Paul F. Chouinard, Jason P. Hill
  • Valve with sinus
    Patent number: 8672997
    Abstract: A valve with a structural member and valve leaflets that provide a sinus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Drasler, Mark L. Jensen, Jason P. Hill, David J. Sogard, Patrick A. Haverkost, Susan M. Shoemaker