Kristi M Flury

US Patent:

7678223, Mar 16, 2010

Filed:

Apr 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/279985

Inventors:

Jeffrey John Strong - Coon Rapids MN, US
Kristi Flury - Maple Grove MN, US
Chrismar L. Scribner - Bloomington MN, US
Melissa Sjoquist - Galway, IE
Craig C. Belton - Eden Prairie MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

B32B 37/00

US Classification:

1562728, 156 84, 156158, 156293

Abstract:

A multi-section tubular member including a sleeve surrounding and bridging a joint between a first section and a second section of the tubular member, and a method of forming a multi-section tubular member are disclosed. A polymeric sleeve may extend over a portion of the first section and an adjoining portion of the second section. A length of heat shrink tubing may be placed over the sleeve and heated, thereby compressing the heat shrink tubing around the sleeve. The sleeve may then be thermally bonded to each of the first section and the second section. The heat shrink tubing may then be removed, leaving the sleeve securely joining the first section and the second section to form a multi-section tubular member.

US Patent:

7820937, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Oct 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/974300

Inventors:

Daniel Perreault - Bellevue WA, US
Kristi Flury - Maple Grove MN, US
Roger McGowan - Oakdale MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

B23K 26/24
B29C 65/16
A61M 25/16

US Classification:

21912164, 21912176

Abstract:

A process and apparatus is provided for forming a fusion bond between two materials. The process begins by forming a bond site by positioning a portion of a first body with respect to a portion of a second body. The first and second bodies may be components of a medical device such as a catheter, for example. At least one collimated beam of electromagnetic energy is generated and directed onto portions of the first and second bodies within the bond site so that at least one fusion zone having an increased temperature is formed.

US Patent:

20020068966, Jun 6, 2002

Filed:

Aug 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/939276

Inventors:

Thomas Holman - Minneapolis MN, US
Kristi Flury - Maple Grove MN, US
Scott Olson - Zimmerman MN, US
Jan Seppala - Maple Grove MN, US
Richard Dunn - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Gina Sandvick - Eden Prairie MN, US
Fernando DiCaprio - St. Paul MN, US
Justin Plessel - Fridley MN, US

International Classification:

A61F002/06

US Classification:

623/001110

Abstract:

A medical device comprising a support member adjacent to a first member and a second member, the first and second members may be laser welded to one another by directing radiation absorbable by the first and second members at the first and second members. The support member is provided adjacent to the first member and is constructed and arranged to substantially reflect or substantially transmit radiation at one or more frequencies absorbable by at least one of the first member and the second member.

US Patent:

20100170619, Jul 8, 2010

Filed:

Mar 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/724264

Inventors:

Jeffery John Strong - Coon Rapids MN, US
Kristi Flury - Maple Grove MN, US
Chrismar L. Scribner - Bloomington MN, US
Melissa Sjoquist - Galway, IE
Craig C. Belton - Eden Prairie MN, US

Assignee:

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

B32B 38/10
B29C 65/02

US Classification:

156 86

Abstract:

A multi-section tubular member including a sleeve surrounding and bridging a joint between a first section and a second section of the tubular member, and a method of forming a multi-section tubular member are disclosed. A polymeric sleeve may extend over a portion of the first section and an adjoining portion of the second section. A length of heat shrink tubing may be placed over the sleeve and heated, thereby compressing the heat shrink tubing around the sleeve. The sleeve may then be thermally bonded to each of the first section and the second section. The heat shrink tubing may then be removed, leaving the sleeve securely joining the first section and the second section to form a multi-section tubular member.

US Patent:

20170209670, Jul 27, 2017

Filed:

Apr 10, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/483191

Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Kristi Flury - Maple Grove MN, US
Chrismar Lynneanne Scribner - Bloomington MN, US
Melissa Sjoquist - Hopkins MN, US
Craig C. Belton - Shakopee MN, US

Assignee:

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 25/00
A61M 25/10

Abstract:

A multi-section tubular member including a sleeve surrounding and bridging a joint between a first section and a second section of the tubular member, and a method of forming a multi-section tubular member are disclosed. A polymeric sleeve may extend over a portion of the first section and an adjoining portion of the second section. A length of heat shrink tubing may be placed over the sleeve and heated, thereby compressing the heat shrink tubing around the sleeve. The sleeve may then be thermally bonded to each of the first section and the second section. The heat shrink tubing may then be removed, leaving the sleeve securely joining the first section and the second section to form a multi-section tubular member.

US Patent:

20150196733, Jul 16, 2015

Filed:

Oct 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/523860

Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Kristi Flury - Maple Grove MN, US
Chrismar L. Scribner - Bloomington MN, US
Melissa Sjoquist - Hopkins MN, US
Craig C. Belton - Shakopee MN, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/00
B32B 38/10
B32B 37/06
B32B 37/18
B32B 37/10

Abstract:

A multi-section tubular member including a sleeve surrounding and bridging a joint between a first section and a second section of the tubular member, and a method of forming a multi-section tubular member are disclosed. A polymeric sleeve may extend over a portion of the first section and an adjoining portion of the second section. A length of heat shrink tubing may be placed over the sleeve and heated, thereby compressing the heat shrink tubing around the sleeve. The sleeve may then be thermally bonded to each of the first section and the second section. The heat shrink tubing may then be removed, leaving the sleeve securely joining the first section and the second section to form a multi-section tubular member.