Richard D Olson

US Patent:

7662328, Feb 16, 2010

Filed:

Sep 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/653375

Inventors:

Mark S. Holzapfel - Cedar MN, US
Martin J. Plantenberg - Rogers MN, US
Daniel K. Tomaschko - Savage MN, US
Richard J. Olson - Blaine MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

B29C 65/02
A61M 25/16
A61M 25/09
A61M 25/10

US Classification:

264248, 604 9601

Abstract:

Methods and devices incorporating a guidewire entry port subassembly for use in rapid exchange catheters. The use of a subassembly allows for stronger quality control and simpler fabrication of a rapid exchange device. In several embodiments, methods of making a molded guidewire entry port using a mold, often in conjunction with one or more mandrels, are disclosed. Several device embodiments include a separate molded guidewire port as well as molded guidewire ports which are attached, during a molding step, to segments of a catheter.

US Patent:

7766896, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Apr 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/411360

Inventors:

Angela Kornkven Volk - Rogers MN, US
Tracee Eidenschink - Wayzata MN, US
Derek Sutermeister - Eden Prairie MN, US
Derek Wise - New Brighton MN, US
Richard C. Gunderson - Maple Grove MN, US
Jan Weber - Maple Grove MN, US
John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US
Richard Olson - Blaine MN, US
Karl A. Jagger - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 25/00

US Classification:

604527, 604523, 604525, 604526

Abstract:

A catheter comprising an outer shaft comprising a first section of electroactive polymer. The first section of electroactive polymer affecting either the flexibility of the catheter or the steerability of the catheter.

US Patent:

8123994, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/644898

Inventors:

Mark S. Holzapfel - Cedar MN, US
Martin J. Plantenberg - Rogers MN, US
Daniel K. Tomaschko - Savage MN, US
Richard J. Olson - Blaine MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

B29C 65/02
A61M 25/16
A61M 25/09
A61M 25/10

US Classification:

264248, 604 9601

Abstract:

Methods and devices incorporating a guidewire entry port subassembly for use in rapid exchange catheters. The use of a subassembly allows for stronger quality control and simpler fabrication of a rapid exchange device. In several embodiments, methods of making a molded guidewire entry port using a mold, often in conjunction with one or more mandrels, are disclosed. Several device embodiments include a separate molded guidewire port as well as molded guidewire ports which are attached, during a molding step, to segments of a catheter.

US Patent:

8292940, Oct 23, 2012

Filed:

Feb 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/369711

Inventors:

Richard Olson - Blaine MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/06

US Classification:

623 111

Abstract:

The invention provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example medical device includes a first elongated member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween and a second elongated member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The proximal end of the second elongated member may be disposed adjacent to the distal end of the first elongated member forming an actuatable junction. In some cases, the actuatable junction may be actuatable between a first state and a second state. When in the first state, the first elongated member may be rotatable relative to the second elongated member and, when in the second state, the first elongated member may be fluidly sealed to the second elongated member.

US Patent:

8414632, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Mar 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/368927

Inventors:

Angela Kornkven Volk - Rogers MN, US
Karl A. Jagger - Deephaven MN, US
Tracee Eidenschink - Wayzata MN, US
Richard Olson - Blaine MN, US
John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US
Derek Sutermeister - Eden Prairie MN, US
Jay Rassat - Buffalo MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/06
A61M 29/00

US Classification:

623 111, 606192, 606194

Abstract:

A catheter tip has an outer surface section, an inner surface section, a spatial configuration and at least one segment of electroactive polymer. The inner surface section defines a guide wire lumen. The electroactive polymer has an actuated state and a non-actuated state. In an actuated state, the electroactive polymer alters the spatial configuration of the catheter tip.

US Patent:

20030139795, Jul 24, 2003

Filed:

Jan 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/055836

Inventors:

Richard Olson - Blaine MN, US

Assignee:

SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F002/06

US Classification:

623/001110

Abstract:

A removable loading tool for use with a catheter assembly wherein the loading tool comprises a body which defines a substantially hollow chamber. The substantially hollow chamber has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first diameter sized to contain at least a portion of the catheter assembly having a stent mounted thereon. The second portion has a second diameter less than that of the first diameter. The body constructed and arranged to protect the at least a portion of the catheter assembly and the stent from undesired contact or damage during loading of a guide wire into the catheter assembly.

US Patent:

20060064152, Mar 23, 2006

Filed:

Nov 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/267421

Inventors:

Richard Olson - Blaine MN, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/06

US Classification:

623001110

Abstract:

A removable loading tool for use with a catheter assembly wherein the loading tool comprises a body which defines a substantially hollow chamber. The substantially hollow chamber has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first diameter sized to contain at least a portion of the catheter assembly having a stent mounted thereon. The second portion has a second diameter less than that of the first diameter. The body constructed and arranged to protect the at least a portion of the catheter assembly and the stent from undesired contact or damage during loading of a guide wire into the catheter assembly.

US Patent:

20070249909, Oct 25, 2007

Filed:

Apr 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/411690

Inventors:

Angela Volk - Rogers MN, US
John Blix - Maple Grove MN, US
Richard Olson - Blaine MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/00

US Classification:

600184000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to variations of catheter configurations, wherein the outer shafts have been supplemented with electroactive polymer (EAP) material to modify the performance characteristics of the catheter.

Address:

1010 345 Ave NW, Cambridge, MN 55008

VIN:

1FMCU03Z58KC83681

Make:

FORD

Model:

ESCAPE

Year:

2008