Patents by Inventor W. Belef
W. Belef 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: 20080015633Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus, devices for controlling delivery of the treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, and a proximal control device for controlling delivery of the implantable apparatus, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Rajiv Doshi, Richard Ginn, Ronald Jabba, William Gray, Dean Carson
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Publication number: 20070282352Abstract: A method for closing an opening in a wall of a body lumen using a clip can include advancing a distal end of an elongate member within the body lumen, the elongate member having a distal portion that assists in presenting the wall for receiving a clip having a plurality of tissue engaging portions having tips that point generally toward a central axis of the clip. The clip can be advanced relative to the elongate member and the wall of the body lumen until the plurality of tissue engaging portions penetrate the wall of the body lumen. Once the clip penetrates the wall, the elongate member can be withdrawn from the body lumen, leaving the clip to substantially close the opening in the wall of the body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventors: Michael Carley, Javier Sagastegui, Janinia Sagastegui, Richard Ginn, William Aldrich, W. Belef, Steven Roe, Ronald Jabba
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Publication number: 20070276416Abstract: A clip for engaging tissue includes a generally annular-shaped body defining a plane and disposed about a central axis extending normal to the plane. The body includes alternating inner and outer curved regions, defining a zigzag pattern about a periphery of the clip. The body is biased towards a planar configuration lying in the plane and deflectable towards a transverse configuration extending out of the plane. Tines extend from the inner curved regions, the tines being oriented towards the central axis in the planar configuration, and parallel to the central axis in the transverse configuration. The tines may include primary tines and secondary tines that are shorter than the primary tines. The primary tines may be disposed on opposing inner curved regions and oriented towards one another such that they overlap in the planar configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: Integrated Vascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Ginn, William Aldrich, W. Belef, Michael Carley, Javier Sagastegui, Ronald Jabba
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Publication number: 20070129755Abstract: Systems and methods for treating internal tissue defects, such as septal defects, with clip-based devices are provided. An exemplary clip-based device includes a tubular body having at least a first and a second deflectable member coupled thereto. The first and second members are coupled on opposite ends of the tubular body and configured to deflect between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, each member extends outwardly away from the tubular body in a position configured to abut a tissue surface. The first and second members are preferably configured to maintain a tissue wall therebetween and at least partially close any opening in the tissue wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Dean Carson, Peter Fitzgerald, Ronald Jabba, James Nielsen, Peter Thornton
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Publication number: 20070129756Abstract: Systems and methods for treating internal tissue defects, such as septal defects, with clip-based devices are provided. An exemplary clip-based device includes a tubular body having at least a first and a second deflectable member coupled thereto. The first and second members are coupled on opposite ends of the tubular body and configured to deflect between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, each member extends outwardly away from the tubular body in a position configured to abut a tissue surface. The first and second members are preferably configured to maintain a tissue wall therebetween and at least partially close any opening in the tissue wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Dean Carson, Peter Fitzgerald, Ronald Jabba, James Nielsen, Peter Thornton
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Publication number: 20070112358Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus, devices for controlling delivery of the treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member, a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location, and a proximal control device for controlling delivery of the implantable apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Dean Carson, Rajiv Doshi, Richard Ginn, Ronald Jabba, William Gray
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Publication number: 20070083216Abstract: A rapid exchange sheath comprising an elongate tubular member, a guidewire, and support wire having an expandable filter at a distal end. The guidewire passes through a first opening at a distal end of the tubular member and a second opening a short distance proximal from the distal end. The support wire is received in a lumen of the tubular member, or, in certain embodiments, extends proximally through a third opening a short distance proximal from the distal end. Methods of using the sheaths for deploying and/or exchanging medical device(s) in a patient's vessel are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: W. Belef, Ross Tsugita
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Publication number: 20070073337Abstract: Systems and methods for treating internal tissue defects, such as septal defects, with clip-based devices are provided. An exemplary clip-based device includes a tubular body having at least a first and a second deflectable member coupled thereto. The first and second members are coupled on opposite ends of the tubular body and configured to deflect between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, each member extends outwardly away from the tubular body in a position configured to abut a tissue surface. The first and second members are preferably configured to maintain a tissue wall therebetween and at least partially close any opening in the tissue wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Dean Carson, Peter Fitzgerald, Ronald Jabba, James Nielsen, Peter Thornton
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Publication number: 20070049970Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having a suture-like implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The suture-like apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the suture-like apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the delivery device and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location. The suture-like device can include a suture body coupled with one or more lock devices or anchor devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: W. Belef, Dean Carson, Richard Ginn, Ronald Jabba
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Publication number: 20070010853Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an introducer sheath includes a sheath having a distal end including first and second ports, the second port being located distally from the first port. An obturator is slidable within the sheath that includes a distal region that sealingly engages an interior surface of the sheath. The obturator includes first and second openings in the distal region that are alignable with the first and second ports in the sheath. A housing is slidable on the exterior of the sheath that releasably holds a closure element. The sheath may be inserted into an incision communicating with a blood vessel, the first and second ports providing backbleed indication of the depth of the insertion of the sheath into the vessel. The housing is actuated to deploy the closure element to engage and close the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Applicant: INTEGRATED VASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Richard Ginn, W. Belef
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Publication number: 20060287674Abstract: A closure system and methods of use are provided for use in sealing an opening in a body tissue, such as a vascular puncture site. A method of closing the opening in the body tissue can be performed with the closure system having a closure clip. The method can include positioning the closure clip in a first closure clip position adjacent to the opening in the body tissue such that a plurality of spikes of the closure clip are inserted into the tissue at a location outward from a central axis of the opening. Subsequently, the closure clip can be positioned in a second closure clip position such that the plurality of spikes are pulled inward toward the central axis of the opening so as to pull the tissue between the opening and each of the spikes together and close the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Richard Ginn, William Aldrich, W. Belef, Steven Roe, Michael Carley, Ronald Jabba, Stephen Salmon, Anthony Pantages, Javier Sagastegui, Janina Sagastegui
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Publication number: 20060217763Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Dean Carson, Rajiv Doshi, Richard Ginn, Ronald Jabba, William Gray
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Publication number: 20060217764Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Dean Carson, Rajiv Doshi, Richard Ginn, Ronald Jabba, William Gray
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Publication number: 20060212047Abstract: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Ryan Abbott, W. Belef, Dean Carson, Rajiv Doshi, Richard Ginn, Ronald Jabba, William Gray
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Publication number: 20060190037Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for use in sealing a vascular puncture site. The invention comprises an integrated vascular device having a sheath with a closure component and puncture sealant. The closure component is disposed on and advanceable over the exterior of the sheath and may comprise any of a variety of apparatus suited for closing a vascular puncture. Once the closure component has been actuated to close the puncture, sealant is introduced to seal the puncture. The sheath and closure component are then removed from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Richard Ginn, W. Belef
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Publication number: 20060190038Abstract: A clip for engaging tissue includes a generally annular-shaped body defining a plane and disposed about a central axis extending normal to the plane. The body includes alternating inner and outer curved regions, defining a zigzag pattern about a periphery of the clip. The body is biased towards a planar configuration lying in the plane and deflectable towards a transverse configuration extending out of the plane. Tines extend from the inner curved regions, the tines being oriented towards the central axis in the planar configuration, and parallel to the central axis in the transverse configuration. The tines may include primary tines and secondary tines that are shorter than the primary tines. The primary tines may be disposed on opposing inner curved regions and oriented towards one another such that they overlap in the planar configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Michael Carley, Richard Ginn, Javier Sagasegui, Ronald Jabba, William Aldrich, W. Belef
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Publication number: 20060190014Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for use in sealing a vascular puncture site. The invention comprises an integrated vascular device having a sheath with a closure component and puncture sealant. The closure component is disposed on and advanceable over the exterior of the sheath and may comprise any of a variety of apparatus suited for closing a vascular puncture. Once the closure component has been actuated to close the puncture, sealant is introduced to seal the puncture. The sheath and closure component are then removed from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Richard Ginn, W. Belef
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Publication number: 20060167484Abstract: A clip for engaging tissue includes a generally annular-shaped body defining a plane and disposed about a central axis extending normal to the plane. The body includes alternating inner and outer curved regions, defining a zigzag pattern about a periphery of the clip. The body is biased towards a planar configuration lying in the plane and deflectable towards a transverse configuration extending out of the plane. Tines extend from the inner curved regions, the tines being oriented towards the central axis in the planar configuration, and parallel to the central axis in the transverse configuration. The tines may include primary tines and secondary tines that are shorter than the primary tines. The primary tines may be disposed on opposing inner curved regions and oriented towards one another such that they overlap in the planar configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: Michael Carley, Richard Ginn, Javier Sagastegui, Ronald Jabba, William Aldrich, W. Belef
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Publication number: 20060135989Abstract: A clip for engaging tissue includes a generally annular-shaped body defining a plane and disposed about a central axis extending normal to the plane. The body includes alternating inner and outer curved regions, defining a zigzag pattern about a periphery of the clip. The body is biased towards a planar configuration lying in the plane and deflectable towards a transverse configuration extending out of the plane. Tines extend from the inner curved regions, the tines being oriented towards the central axis in the planar configuration, and parallel to the central axis in the transverse configuration. The tines include primary tines and secondary tines that are shorter than the primary tines. The primary tines may be disposed on opposing inner curved regions and oriented towards one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Michael Carley, Richard Ginn, Javier Sagastegui, US Sagastegui, Ronald Jabba, William Aldrich, W. Belef
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Publication number: 20060084911Abstract: The system (2) includes a catheter drive unit (22) and a catheter (24) extending therefrom movably mounted to a catheter drive sled (26). The catheter drive unit rotates and translates the catheter core (34) within the catheter sheath (36). The sled has a serrated, conical drive unit interface (82), with a bag-piercing tip (86) mateable with a translator drive output (92) so that a sterile drape (112) enclosing the catheter drive unit is automatically pierced when the catheter drive unit is mounted to the sled. A control unit (6) is spaced apart from the catheter drive unit and provides power and commands to the catheter drive unit and receives information and data from the catheter drive unit. The rotator and translator drive motors (54, 90) are operated from both the control unit and the catheter drive unit. Both the control unit and catheter drive unit have translation displacement displays (10, 30).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.Inventors: W. Belef, John Ream, Thomas Moore, Steven Roe, Jeffrey Jones, Niyazi Beyhan, Arcadi Elbert