Gary R Kostur

US Patent:

7875051, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Nov 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/556017

Inventors:

Mel R. Beulke - Bloomington MN, US
Gary R. Kostur - Golden Valley MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606200

Abstract:

An embolic protection filter having an improved filter frame and method of making the same. In at least some embodiments, the present invention includes an embolic protection filter coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter may include a filter frame assembly having one or more frame members. The frame members may include a filter mouth defining portion.

US Patent:

8152832, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Jan 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/621921

Inventors:

Mel R. Beulke - Bloomington MN, US
Thomas E. Broome - Shakopee MN, US
Robert L. Cassell - Otsego MN, US
John M. K. Daniel - Fremont CA, US
Alan D. Eskuri - Hanover MN, US
James G. Hansen - Coon Rapids MN, US
Gary R. Kostur - Golden Valley MN, US
Douglas B. Molland - Tonka Bay MN, US
Scott R. Smith - Chaska MN, US
Jeffrey H. Vogel - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Anthony C. Vrba - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606200, 606191, 606194, 606198

Abstract:

Anchoring mechanisms for releasably securing an intravascular device along an elongated member such as a guidewire or catheter. The anchoring mechanism may include an object that can be actuated between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the anchoring mechanism is slidably and rotationally disposed about the elongated member. In the locked position, the anchoring mechanism is releasably secured to the elongated member, preventing movement thereon. A placement mechanism such as a tubular member can be utilized to actuate the anchoring mechanism between the unlocked and locked positions.

US Patent:

20040147955, Jul 29, 2004

Filed:

Jan 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/352409

Inventors:

Mel Beulke - Bloomington MN, US
Gary Kostur - Golden Valley MN, US

Assignee:

SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.

International Classification:

A61M029/00

US Classification:

606/200000

Abstract:

An embolic protection filter having an improved filter frame and method of making the same. In at least some embodiments, the present invention includes an embolic protection filter coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter may include a filter frame assembly having one or more frame members. The frame members may include a filter mouth defining portion.

US Patent:

20040167566, Aug 26, 2004

Filed:

Feb 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/373481

Inventors:

Mel Beulke - Bloomington MN, US
Thomas Broome - Shakopee MN, US
Robert Cassell - Otsego MN, US
John Daniel - Fremont CA, US
Alan Eskuri - Hanover MN, US
James Hansen - Coon Rapids MN, US
Gary Kostur - Golden Valley MN, US
Douglas Molland - Tonka Bay MN, US
Scott Smith - Chaska MN, US
Jeffrey Vogel - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Anthony Vrba - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.

International Classification:

A61F002/06

US Classification:

606/200000

Abstract:

Anchoring mechanisms for releasably securing an intravascular device along an elongated member such as a guidewire or catheter. The anchoring mechanism may include an object that can be actuated between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the anchoring mechanism is slidably and rotationally disposed about the elongated member. In the locked position, the anchoring mechanism is releasably secured to the elongated member, preventing movement thereon. A placement mechanism such as a tubular member can be utilized to actuate the anchoring mechanism between the unlocked and locked positions.

US Patent:

54493722, Sep 12, 1995

Filed:

Jun 14, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/715164

Inventors:

Dale F. Schmaltz - St. Paul MN
Larry Walter - Maple Grove MN
Thomas Holman - Minneapolis MN
Gary Kostur - New Hope MN

Assignee:

SCIMED Lifesystems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

606198

Abstract:

A temporary stent for supporting a region of a vessel in a body comprising a composite stent portion and an actuator portion and methods for the use and manufacture thereof. The composite stent portion is comprised of an elongate perfusable vessel supporting portion adapted to be configurable between a reduced size for placement in the vessel and removal therefrom and an expanded size for structurally supporting the vessel and perfusable end portions connected to and forming ends of the vessel supporting portion and adapted to allow fluid flow therethrough. The composite stent portion is comprised of a plurality of resilient metallic wires coated with a polymeric material to provide stability for both lifting and maintaining a vessel. A method is disclosed for deployment of the composite stent to maintain vessel patency during occurrence of an intimal flap, vasoconstriction or vasospasm.