Matthew J Mccarthy

US Patent:

6436077, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Aug 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/633543

Inventors:

Christopher T. Davey - Boston MA
Matthew N. McCarthy - Randolph MA

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Corporation - Natick MA

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604247, 604 30, 604236, 137848

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a slit valve catheter has a generally tubular catheter body with an exterior surface exposed to an environment and an interior surface defining a lumen. The catheter further includes a valve which has a protuberance projecting radially from the catheter body.

US Patent:

6595966, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/859090

Inventors:

Christopher T. Davey - Boston MA
Michael R. Sansoucy - Ayer MA
Matthew N. McCarthy - Waltham MA

Assignee:

Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604264, 604 43, 604525

Abstract:

High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.

US Patent:

6723075, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Jul 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/186834

Inventors:

Christopher T. Davey - Boston MA 02130
Matthew N. McCarthy - Randolph MA 02368

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604247, 604 30, 604236, 137848

Abstract:

In an embodiment, a slit valve catheter has a generally tubular catheter body with an exterior surface exposed to an environment and an interior surface defining a lumen. The catheter further includes a valve which has a protuberance projecting radially from the catheter body.

US Patent:

6835072, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Jan 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/339180

Inventors:

Everett Simons - Mansfield MA
Roger E. Weiss - Foxboro MA
Matthew McCarthy - Taunton MA
Glenn M. Amber - Bridgewater MA

Assignee:

Paricon Technologies Corporation - Fall River MA

International Classification:

H01R 1200

US Classification:

439 66

Abstract:

An apparatus for applying a mechanically-releasable balanced compressive load to a compliant anisotropic conductive elastomer (ACE) electrical connector that electrically connects an electrical device to a first side of a two-sided substrate. The apparatus includes a backup plate against the second side of the substrate, a rocker plate against the backup plate, the rocker plate touching the backup plate only at the center of the backup plate, and a rigid member on the electrical device. A plurality of pins are mechanically coupled to the rocker plate and the rigid member, and there is at least one spring member mechanically coupled to at least one pin. The spring applies a variable force coupled through the at least one pin to the rocker plate, to urge the backup plate and rigid member together and thereby compress the ACE between the electrical device and the substrate.

US Patent:

7017260, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Jan 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/338804

Inventors:

Roger E. Weiss - Foxboro MA, US
Christopher Cornell - South Dartmouth MA, US
Matthew McCarthy - Taunton MA, US

International Classification:

H01R 43/00

US Classification:

29825, 29830, 29832, 29833, 439 91

Abstract:

Devices and methods of stressing anisotropic conductive elastomer (ACE) sheet material that defines a plurality of electrical pathways through its thickness. The perimeter of the sheet is mechanically gripped, while leaving an interior portion of the sheet free. A surface over which the interior portion of the sheet is to be stretched is provided, and the sheet and the surface are contacted. The sheet and the surface are then relatively moved, to stretch the sheet over the surface, and thereby stress the interior portion of the sheet.

US Patent:

7410602, Aug 12, 2008

Filed:

Apr 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/420277

Inventors:

Christopher T. Davey - Boston MA, US
Michael R. Sansoucy - Ayer MA, US
Matthew N. McCarthy - Waltham MA, US

Assignee:

Namic/VA, Inc. - Marlborough MA

International Classification:

B29C 47/92
B29C 47/00
D01D 5/20
D01D 5/24

US Classification:

264 407, 264514, 264515, 264167, 26417126, 2642091, 2642092, 2642093, 2642094, 2642095, 2642101

Abstract:

High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.

US Patent:

8540663, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/166962

Inventors:

Christopher T. Davey - Boston MA, US
Michael R. Sansoucy - Ayer MA, US
Matthew N. McCarthy - Waltham MA, US

Assignee:

Navilyst Medical, Inc. - Marlborough MA

International Classification:

A61M 3/00

US Classification:

604 43, 604523, 60416401, 604264, 604 9301

Abstract:

High flow rate catheters, and related methods, are useful in dialysis and other procedures. A catheter according to the invention comprises a hub and a generally elongated conduit. The conduit has a substantially continuous and smooth wall. The conduit also defines at least one lumen and has a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the conduit. The proximal end is coupled to a hub and the distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen. The conduit has a conical shape which tapers along the length.

US Patent:

20100170660, Jul 8, 2010

Filed:

Dec 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/628331

Inventors:

Evelyn N. Wang - Cambridge MA, US
John G. Brisson - Rockport MA, US
Stuart A. Jacobson - Lexington MA, US
Jeffrey H. Lang - Sudbury MA, US
Matthew McCarthy - Arlington MA, US

Assignee:

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

F28D 15/00
F28F 13/12

US Classification:

16510426, 16510433, 165122

Abstract:

Heat exchangers and related methods, e.g., methods of reducing heat from a load, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a device includes a stationary element defining a cavity, a movable element, and a first heat pipe in fluid communication with the cavity defined by the stationary element.