Patents by Inventor Victor Shukhat
Victor Shukhat 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: 10130242Abstract: A steerable medical device is used to controllably introduce a guidewire or other medical instrument into a body of a patient and direct placement of the guidewire or other medical instrument in the body of the patient. The steerable medical device can include an elongated member, a steering mechanism, and an attachment member. The elongated member extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises a deflectable distal portion that is deflectable off of the longitudinal axis. The steering mechanism is adapted to control longitudinal and rotational movement of the elongated member and to control off-axis deflection of its deflectable portion. The attachment member is removably couplable to another medical device. The attachment member is moveably coupled to the steering mechanism and the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Jianmin Li, Jozef Slanda
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Patent number: 9878182Abstract: A device is for thermal treatment of tissue. The device includes (a) an elongated member extending from a proximal end to a distal end insertable to a target position within a body; (b) a housing coupled to the distal end of the elongated member sized and shaped for insertion to a target organ within a living body, the housing including an opening permitting fluid surrounding the housing to enter the housing, the housing further including first and second deflecting elements shaped to diffuse pulses of fluid directed thereagainst; and © a piezoelectric element mounted within the housing between the first and second deflecting elements. The piezoelectric element is oriented to generate pulses in liquid received within the housing toward the first and second deflecting elements.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Jamie Li
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Patent number: 9675821Abstract: A device for heating tissue, comprises a housing sized for insertion through a naturally occurring body orifice to a target location within a lumen and a heat generating element within the housing focusing thermal energy on a target area separated from an outside of the housing so that, when the housing is in the target location, the target area is within tissue surrounding the lumen at a predetermined depth from a lumenal wall in combination with a temperature sensing element sensing data corresponding to a temperature of tissue in the target area and a processor controlling the heat generating element in response to the data sensed by the sensing element.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jon T. McIntyre, Ty Fairneny
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Patent number: 9623265Abstract: A device for heating target tissue comprises a housing, an array of ultrasound transducers and a deflector member. The housing includes a tissue contacting surface. The array of ultrasound transducers is mounted within the housing on an array surface shaped so that ultrasound energy from the transducers converges on a target area a predetermined depth from the tissue contacting surface. The deflector member is located at a selected position within a field through which a portion of the ultrasound energy generated will pass on its way to the target area. The deflector member refracts a selected portion of the ultrasound energy to control a distance of separation between the array and a proximal edge of a region at which a level of ultrasound energy exceeds a predetermined threshold level.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Ty Fairneny, Victor Shukhat
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Patent number: 9533176Abstract: A device for treating tissue comprises an enlongate probe and a light delivery unit illuminating a target area with light within a first wavelength band selected to enhance identification of target tissue in combination with an ultrasound crystal mounted at a distal end of the probe, the crystal being stimulated to treat target tissue identified using the light delivery unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Jon T. McIntyre, Ty Fairneny, Victor Shukhat, Michael Madden
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Patent number: 9192285Abstract: A steerable medical device is used to controllably introduce a guidewire or other medical instrument into a body of a patient and direct placement of the guidewire or other medical instrument in the body of the patient. The steerable medical device can include an elongated member, a steering mechanism, and an attachment member. The elongated member extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises a deflectable distal portion that is deflectable off of the longitudinal axis. The steering mechanism is adapted to control longitudinal and rotational movement of the elongated member and to control off-axis deflection of its deflectable portion. The attachment member is removably couplable to another medical device. The attachment member is moveably coupled to the steering mechanism and the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Jianmin Li, Jozef Slauda
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Publication number: 20150119754Abstract: A steerable medical device is used to controllably introduce a guidewire or other medical instrument into a body of a patient and direct placement of the guidewire or other medical instrument in the body of the patient. The steerable medical device can include an elongated member, a steering mechanism, and an attachment member. The elongated member extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises a deflectable distal portion that is deflectable off of the longitudinal axis. The steering mechanism is adapted to control longitudinal and rotational movement of the elongated member and to control off-axis deflection of its deflectable portion. The attachment member is removably couplable to another medical device. The attachment member is moveably coupled to the steering mechanism and the elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Isaac OSTROVSKY, Victor SHUKHAT, Jianmin LI, Jozef SLANDA
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Patent number: 8888687Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may include an endoscopic housing defining an opening disposed along a plane substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the endoscopic housing. A rotatable member may be coupled to the endoscopic housing and may have a proximal portion configured to move from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration when the proximal portion of the rotatable member is rotated about an axis substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic housing. The proximal portion of the rotatable member may be disposed on a distal side of the plane when in the stowed configuration and disposed on a proximal side of the plane associated with the opening when in the deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Ty Fairneny, Victor Shukhat, Jozef Slanda
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Patent number: 8690760Abstract: In one embodiment, an endoscope includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is configured to be inserted into a body lumen. An electrical component is disposed within the distal end portion of the elongate member and configured to produce a signal. An elongate conductive mechanical component has a proximal end portion and a distal and portion. The distal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component is electrically coupled to the electrical component and configured to conduct the signal or electrical power from/to the electrical component to/from the proximal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David W. Robertson, Victor Shukhat
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Publication number: 20140066705Abstract: In one embodiment, an endoscope includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is configured to be inserted into a body lumen. An electrical component is disposed within the distal end portion of the elongate member and configured to produce a signal. An elongate conductive mechanical component has a proximal end portion and a distal and portion. The distal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component is electrically coupled to the electrical component and configured to conduct the signal or electrical power from/to the electrical component to/from the proximal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: David W. ROBERTSON, Victor SHUKHAT
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Patent number: 8597175Abstract: In one embodiment, an endoscope includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is configured to be inserted into a body lumen. An electrical component is disposed within the distal end portion of the elongate member and configured to produce a signal. An elongate conductive mechanical component has a proximal end portion and a distal and portion. The distal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component is electrically coupled to the electrical component and configured to conduct the signal or electrical power from/to the electrical component to/from the proximal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David W. Robertson, Victor Shukhat
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Publication number: 20130131449Abstract: In one embodiment, an endoscope includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is configured to be inserted into a body lumen. An electrical component is disposed within the distal end portion of the elongate member and configured to produce a signal. An elongate conductive mechanical component has a proximal end portion and a distal and portion. The distal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component is electrically coupled to the electrical component and configured to conduct the signal or electrical power from/to the electrical component to/from the proximal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David W. Robertson, Victor Shukhat
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Patent number: 8366603Abstract: In one embodiment, an endoscope includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is configured to be inserted into a body lumen. An electrical component is disposed within the distal end portion of the elongate member and configured to produce a signal. An elongate conductive mechanical component has a proximal end portion and a distal and portion. The distal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component is electrically coupled to the electrical component and configured to conduct the signal or electrical power from/to the electrical component to/from the proximal end portion of the elongate conductive mechanical component.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David W. Robertson, Victor Shukhat
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Publication number: 20130012843Abstract: A device is for thermal treatment of tissue. The device includes (a) an elongated member extending from a proximal end to a distal end insertable to a target position within a body; (b) a housing coupled to the distal end of the elongated member sized and shaped for insertion to a target organ within a living body, the housing including an opening permitting fluid surrounding the housing to enter the housing, the housing further including first and second deflecting elements shaped to diffuse pulses of fluid directed thereagainst; and (c) a piezoelectric element mounted within the housing between the first and second deflecting elements. The piezoelectric element is oriented to generate pulses in liquid received within the housing toward the first and second deflecting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Isaac OSTROVSKY, Victor Shukhat, Jamie Li
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Patent number: 8287472Abstract: A method and a device to deliver heat and mechanical agitation in a liquid with ultrasound.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Jamie Li
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Publication number: 20120191006Abstract: A steerable medical device is used to controllably introduce a guidewire or other medical instrument into a body of a patient and direct placement of the guidewire or other medical instrument in the body of the patient. The steerable medical device can include an elongated member, a steering mechanism, and an attachment member. The elongated member extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises a deflectable distal portion that is deflectable off of the longitudinal axis. The steering mechanism is adapted to control longitudinal and rotational movement of the elongated member and to control off-axis deflection of its deflectable portion. The attachment member is removably couplable to another medical device. The attachment member is moveably coupled to the steering mechanism and the elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Jianmin Li, Jozef Slanda
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Patent number: 8137336Abstract: A steerable medical device is used to controllably introduce a guidewire or other medical instrument into a body of a patient and direct placement of the guidewire or other medical instrument in the body of the patient. The steerable medical device can include an elongated member, a steering mechanism, and an attachment member. The elongated member extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises a deflectable distal portion that is deflectable off of the longitudinal axis. The steering mechanism is adapted to control longitudinal and rotational movement of the elongated member and to control off-axis deflection of its deflectable portion. The attachment member is removably couplable to another medical device. The attachment member is moveably coupled to the steering mechanism and the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Jianmin Li, Jozef Slanda
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Publication number: 20110098529Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may include an endoscopic housing defining an opening disposed along a plane substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the endoscopic housing. A rotatable member may be coupled to the endoscopic housing and may have a proximal portion configured to move from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration when the proximal portion of the rotatable member is rotated about an axis substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic housing. The proximal portion of the rotatable member may be disposed on a distal side of the plane when in the stowed configuration and disposed on a proximal side of the plane associated with the opening when in the deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Isaac OSTROVSKY, Ty Fairneny, Victor Shukhat, Jozef Slanda
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Patent number: 7837682Abstract: A system comprises a first signal handling unit sized and shaped for insertion to a reference distance within a first body cavity and a probe sized and shaped for insertion into a second body cavity the probe including an energy emitting head and a second signal handling unit, wherein one of the first and second signal handling units comprises a transmitter and the other of the first and second signal handling units comprises one of a receiver adapted to receive signals from the transmitter and a signal reflecting element, wherein, when the other of the first and second signal handling units comprises a signal reflecting element, the one of the first and second signal handling units comprises a receiver in combination with a controller operatively connected to the receiver, the controller generating an output varying as a distance between the first and second signal handling units varies.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Ty Fairneny, Victor Shukhat, Alfred Intoccia, Jon T. McIntyre
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Publication number: 20100280421Abstract: A method and a device to deliver heat and mechanical agitation in a liquid with ultrasound.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Isaac Ostrovsky, Victor Shukhat, Jamie Li