Susan M Shoemaker

US Patent:

6342066, Jan 29, 2002

Filed:

Jul 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/629639

Inventors:

Connie Del Toro - Plymouth MN
Dean A Peterson - Minneapolis MN
Susan M. Shoemaker - Elk River MN

Assignee:

Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 1100

US Classification:

623 111, 606108

Abstract:

A stent delivery system for delivering a stent comprising, a stent disposed on the distal end of the catheter, and an inner core, wherein the inner core is resistant to appreciable compression or accordion. The catheter further comprising a first sheath covering a portion of the inner core, wherein at least a portion of the distal end of the inner core is left uncovered by the first sheath, a retractable sheath which covers at least a portion of the stent and a portion of the distal end of the inner core and a retracting means for retracting the distal sheath to release the stent.

US Patent:

6562063, May 13, 2003

Filed:

Nov 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/451405

Inventors:

Charles L. Euteneuer - St. Michael MN
Phlayne M. Fraser - Eagan MN
Paul H Burmeister - Maple Grove MN
Dean A. Peterson - Minneapolis MN
Andrew W. Buirge - Minneapolis MN
Susan M. Shoemaker - Elk River MN

Assignee:

Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

623 112, 623 113, 606198

Abstract:

A constrained stet has a plurality of stent retaining bands disposed about the stent which maintains the stent in a reduced diameter configuration. The stent is capable of being expanded from a reduced diameter configuration to a fully expanded configuration.

US Patent:

6699276, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Feb 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/505158

Inventors:

David Sogard - Edina MN
Susan Shoemaker - Elk River MN
Scott R. Smith - Chaska MN

Assignee:

SciMed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 206

US Classification:

623 113, 623 144, 156547, 156294

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a support structure/membrane composite device which includes a support structure, such as a radially expandable stent, a porous non-textile polymeric membrane adjacent to said stent and a thermoplastic anchor means attaching said stent to said porous non-textile polymeric membrane. The porous non-textile polymeric membrane is preferably made from expandable fluoropolymer materials. The anchoring means is a thermoplastic material which is dissolvable at the interface between the support structure and membrane by a suitable solvent which wets the membrane surface and deposits the thermoplastic material within the pores of the membrane. Methods of preparing the device are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7001423, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

May 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/437162

Inventors:

Charles L. Euteneuer - St. Michael MN, US
Phlayne M. Fraser - Eagan MN, US
Paul H Burmeister - Maple Grove MN, US
Dean A. Peterson - Minneapolis MN, US
Andrew W. Buirge - Minneapolis MN, US
Susan M. Shoemaker - Elk River MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 25/00

US Classification:

623 112, 623 113, 606198

Abstract:

A stent has a tubular body with end regions and a middle region. The tubular body has a plurality of openings in it, the number of openings greater in the middle region than in the end regions. The tubular members also comprise an inner component and an outer component, the outer component disposed about the inner component. The inner component comprises a woven braid.

US Patent:

7550003, Jun 23, 2009

Filed:

Jul 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/200997

Inventors:

David Sogard - Edina MN, US
Susan Shoemaker - Elk River MN, US
Jason Hill - Cottage Grove MN, US
Bruce A. Parsons - Pompano Beach FL, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/06

US Classification:

623 113

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for forming a covered endoprosthesis employs a conformed polymeric coating about an expandable stent. The expandable stent has an open tubular construction. A first polymeric liner is positioned about an inner surface of the tubular stent and a second polymeric liner is positioned about an outer surface of the tubular stent. The first and second polymeric liners are conformed to the tubular stent and laminated together through the open construction of the stent at a location coextensive with the inner surface of the tubular stent.

US Patent:

7569071, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Sep 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/232403

Inventors:

Patrick A. Haverkost - Brooklyn Center MN, US
Jason P. Hill - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Susan M. Shoemaker - Elk River MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/06

US Classification:

623 124

Abstract:

A venous valve with a frame and valve leaflets that provide a sinus pocket. The venous valve provides for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.

US Patent:

7867274, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

Feb 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/063681

Inventors:

Jason P. Hill - Cottage Grove MN, US
Susan M. Shoemaker - Elk River MN, US
William J. Drasler - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/06
A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 124, 623 126, 623 21, 623 212

Abstract:

A venous valve with a frame and a cover on the frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.

US Patent:

7951189, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Jul 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/509604

Inventors:

Patrick A. Haverkost - Brooklyn Center MN, US
Jason P. Hill - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Susan M. Shoemaker - Elk River MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/06

US Classification:

623 124, 623 13, 623 126, 623 214, 623 217, 623 218

Abstract:

A venous valve with a frame and valve leaflets that provide a sinus pocket. The venous valve provides for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.