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  • 7449 Shenandoah Ln, Osseo, MN 55311
  • Maple Grove, MN
  • Minneapolis, MN

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Us Patents

Composite Guidewire

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US Patent:
7074197, Jul 11, 2006
Filed:
Feb 28, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/086992
Inventors:
Brian Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US
Peter Skujins - Minneapolis MN, US
Brice Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Bruce H. Asmus - Minnetonka MN, US
Ron Tanaka - Bloomington MN, US
Michael Swee - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
A61M 25/00
US Classification:
600585, 600434
Abstract:
Alternative designs, materials and manufacturing methods for guidewires. Some embodiments pertain to a composite guidewire having proximal and distal section, and a connector adapted and configured for permanently joining the proximal section to the distal section. In some embodiments, at least one of the sections is made of a linear-elastic nickel-titanium alloy. Several alternative guidewire tip designs including coiled safety/shaping structures are also disclosed.

Guidewire Tip Construction

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US Patent:
7077811, Jul 18, 2006
Filed:
Dec 23, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/328371
Inventors:
Anthony Vrba - Maple Grove MN, US
Brian R. Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US
Brice Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
A61M 25/00
US Classification:
600585
Abstract:
Guidewire with an improved distal end. A guidewire with an improved distal end may include a core wire, a solder tip disposed at a distal end of the core wire, a radiopaque inner coil coupled to the distal end of the core wire, an outer coil disposed along the length of the core wire, and a distal hub coupled to the core wire and disposed proximate a distal end of the inner coil.

Elongated Intracorporal Medical Device

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US Patent:
7182735, Feb 27, 2007
Filed:
Feb 26, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/376068
Inventors:
Brice L. Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Brian R. Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US
Dave B. Johnson - Hopkins MN, US
Alan D. Eskuri - Hanover MN, US
Virgil F. Voeller - St. Louis Park MN, US
Jeffrey A. Miller - Albertville MN, US
Assignee:
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
A61M 25/00
US Classification:
600585
Abstract:
Alternative designs, materials and manufacturing methods for guidewires. Some embodiments pertain to a composite guidewire having proximal and distal section, and a connector adapted and configured for permanently joining the proximal section to the distal section. In some embodiments, at least one of the sections is made of a linear-elastic nickel-titanium alloy. Several alternative guidewire tip constructions and/or designs including methods and techniques of construction are also disclosed.

Elongated Intracorporal Medical Device

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US Patent:
7316656, Jan 8, 2008
Filed:
Dec 10, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/732328
Inventors:
Brice L. Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Brian R. Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US
Dave B. Johnson - Hopkins MN, US
Alan D. Eskuri - Hanover MN, US
Virgil F. Voeller - St. Louis Park MN, US
Jeffrey A. Miller - Albertville MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
A61M 25/00
US Classification:
600585
Abstract:
Alternative designs, materials and manufacturing methods for guidewires. Some embodiments pertain to a composite guidewire having proximal and distal section, and a connector adapted and configured for permanently joining the proximal section to the distal section. In some embodiments, at least one of the sections is made of a linear-elastic nickel-titanium alloy. Several alternative guidewire tip constructions and/or designs including methods and techniques of construction are also disclosed.

Composite Guidewire

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US Patent:
7618379, Nov 17, 2009
Filed:
Dec 30, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/323278
Inventors:
Brian Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US
Peter Skujins - Minneapolis MN, US
Brice Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Bruce H. Asmus - Minnetonka MN, US
Ron Tanaka - Bloomington MN, US
Michael Swee - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61M 25/00
A61M 5/178
US Classification:
600585, 600433, 600435, 60416413, 604523, 604524
Abstract:
Alternative designs, materials and manufacturing methods for guidewires. Some embodiments pertain to a composite guidewire having proximal and distal section, and a connector adapted and configured for permanently joining the proximal section to the distal section. In some embodiments, at least one of the sections is made of a linear-elastic nickel-titanium alloy. Several alternative guidewire tip designs including coiled safety/shaping structures are also disclosed.

Guidewire Tip Construction

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US Patent:
7998088, Aug 16, 2011
Filed:
Jun 26, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/426506
Inventors:
Anthony Vrba - Maple Grove MN, US
Brian R. Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US
Brice Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientifc Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
A61M 25/00
US Classification:
600585
Abstract:
Guidewire with an improved distal end. A guidewire with an improved distal end may include a core wire, a solder tip disposed at a distal end of the core wire, a radiopaque inner coil coupled to the distal end of the core wire, an outer coil disposed along the length of the core wire, and a distal hub coupled to the core wire and disposed proximate a distal end of the inner coil.

Medical Device Including A Polymer Sleeve And A Coil Wound Into The Polymer Sleeve

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US Patent:
8002715, Aug 23, 2011
Filed:
May 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/130900
Inventors:
Brice L. Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61M 25/00
US Classification:
600585
Abstract:
Medical devices and methods for making and using the same. An example medical device may include an elongate core member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A polymer jacket may be disposed about at least a portion of the core member. The jacket may include an outer surface. A lubricious coating may be disposed on the outer surface of the jacket. A coil may be disposed about at least a portion of the jacket. The coil may have an outer surface and may include a first section and a second section. At least a portion of the outer surface of the coil along the first section may be flush with or recessed below the outer surface of the polymer jacket. At least a portion of the outer surface of the coil along the second section may protrude from the outer surface of the polymer jacket, may be free of the coating, and may define a region of decreased lubricity.

Elongated Intracorporal Medical Device

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US Patent:
8222566, Jul 17, 2012
Filed:
Feb 15, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/058393
Inventors:
Brice L. Shireman - Maple Grove MN, US
Brian R. Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US
Dave B. Johnson - Hopkins MN, US
Alan D. Eskuri - Hanover MN, US
Virgil F. Voeller - St. Louis Park MN, US
Jeffrey A. Miller - Albertville MN, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
B23K 26/00
US Classification:
21912185, 21912165, 21912166
Abstract:
Alternative designs, materials and manufacturing methods for guidewires. Some embodiments pertain to a composite guidewire having proximal and distal section, and a connector adapted and configured for permanently joining the proximal section to the distal section. In some embodiments, at least one of the sections is made of a linear-elastic nickel-titanium alloy. Several alternative guidewire tip constructions and/or designs including methods and techniques of construction are also disclosed.
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