Katie L Krueger

US Patent:

7615041, Nov 10, 2009

Filed:

Jul 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/909692

Inventors:

Roy H. Sullivan - Millville MA, US
Katie L. Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Joseph A. Levendusky - Groton MA, US
Timothy C. Wech - Roslindale MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

604411, 604403

Abstract:

A vial adapter suitable for use in transferring fluid from a vial to a needleless syringe, the vial having a top end sealed with a septum. According to one embodiment, the vial adapter comprises (a) a body, the body having a top end, a bottom end and an inner cavity, the inner cavity being dimensioned to receive the vial, with the bottom end of the body extending below the bottom end of the vial; (b) a needle-bearing member mounted within the body, the needle-bearing member comprising a hollow needle extending downwardly into the inner cavity of the body for puncturing the septum of a vial disposed in the inner cavity; (c) a luer-lock-bearing member mounted on the top end of the body, the luer-lock-bearing member comprising a top portion and a bottom portion separated by a radial wall, the top portion being a female luer-lock, the bottom portion including a tubular structure in fluid communication with the hollow needle; and (d) a valve disposed within the luer-lock-bearing member for controlling fluid flow from the bottom portion to the top portion, the valve being opened by attachment of the needleless syringe to the vial adapter.

US Patent:

7867283, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

May 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/443516

Inventors:

Katie Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/04

US Classification:

623 2365, 604 8

Abstract:

The anti-obesity diverter structure includes a laminate structure having papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied surfaces. The laminate structure is sized to fit longitudinally within a duodenum such that a transverse clearance is provided between the papilla-supplied surface and papilla of Vater. The laminate structure is secured within the duodenum to define papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied lumens therein. The papilla-supplied lumen receives the digestive fluid from the papilla of Vater, and provides a conduit for the digestive fluid therein. The pylorus-supplied lumen receives the chyme from the pylorus and provides a conduit for the chyme therein. The laminate structure is impervious or semi-permeable to the chyme and digestive fluid.

US Patent:

7922684, Apr 12, 2011

Filed:

May 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/443402

Inventors:

Barry Weitzner - Acton MA, US
Katie Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Claude Clerc - Marlboro MA, US
William Bertolino - Framingham MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
A61F 2/04
A61F 2/06

US Classification:

604 8, 623 2365, 623 237, 623 2364, 623 115

Abstract:

The anti-obesity dual stent includes a tubular outer structure within which is located a coaxial tubular inner structure. The outer structure is sized to fit within a duodenum in substantially coaxial relation therewith. The outer and inner structures communicate with the pylorus and papilla of Vater to provide conduits for the chyme and digestive fluid. Alternatively, the anti-obesity dual stent may include a tubular papilla-supplied structure which has a lateral orientation relative to a tubular pylorus-supplied structure. The papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied structures each are sized to fit longitudinally within the duodenum. The pylorus-supplied and papilla-supplied structures communicate with the pylorus and papilla of Vater to provide conduits for the chyme and digestive fluid.

US Patent:

8002731, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

May 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/443537

Inventors:

Barry Weitzner - Acton MA, US
Taryn Deneault - Worcester MA, US
Katie Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Claude Clerc - Marlboro MA, US
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA, US
William Bertolino - Framingham MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
A61F 2/04

US Classification:

604 8, 623 2365, 623 237

Abstract:

The anti-obesity stent includes a tubular structure having outer and inner surfaces and proximal and distal ends. The tubular structure is sized to fit within a duodenum in substantially coaxial relation therewith. The tubular structure is impervious or semi-permeable to digestive substances and chyme within the duodenum. The anti-obesity stent includes a transport structure at least a part of which is coincident with or connected to the outer surface. The transport structure extends to the distal end of the tubular structure. At least one retainer structure is connected to the tubular structure. The retainer structure secures the tubular structure within the duodenum such that the transport structure is positioned to receive digestive fluids from a papilla of Vater on an inner surface of the duodenum. The transport structure provides a conduit for the digestive fluids therein to flow to the distal end.

US Patent:

8262626, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Oct 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/257061

Inventors:

Joseph A. Levendusky - Groton MA, US
Kurt A. E. Geitz - Sudbury MA, US
Katie L. Krueger - Merrimack NH, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 5/32

US Classification:

604198, 604197

Abstract:

An apparatus for treating tissue of a mammalian body. In one embodiment, a spring mechanism is carried by first and second tubular members and actuatable for moving a needle from a first position disposed within the distal extremity of the first tubular member to a second position extending distally of the first tubular member. In another embodiment, a nozzle is coupled to the distal extremity of an elongate tubular member for delivering a material into tissue of the mammalian body. In a further embodiment, a flexible elongate member provided with a recess is introduced into a cavity of the body to capture tissue in the recess and electrical energy is applied to such tissue in the recess so as to change the compliance of the tissue.

US Patent:

8308813, Nov 13, 2012

Filed:

Dec 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/959870

Inventors:

Katie Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Harold M. Martins - Newton MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/04

US Classification:

623 2365

Abstract:

The anti-obesity diverter structure includes a laminate structure having papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied surfaces. The laminate structure is sized to fit longitudinally within a duodenum such that a transverse clearance is provided between the papilla-supplied surface and papilla of Vater. The laminate structure is secured within the duodenum to define papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied lumens therein. The papilla-supplied lumen receives the digestive fluid from the papilla of Vater, and provides a conduit for the digestive fluid therein. The pylorus-supplied lumen receives the chyme from the pylorus and provides a conduit for the chyme therein. The laminate structure is impervious or semi-permeable to the chyme and digestive fluid.

US Patent:

8425406, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Dec 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/640424

Inventors:

Paul J. Smith - Smithfield RI, US
Katie Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Barry Weitzner - Acton MA, US
Andy Campbell - Reading MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 1/00

US Classification:

600114, 600153

Abstract:

Described herein are various systems and methods for directing endoscopy instruments to varying positions at a target site. In one aspect, at least one instrument channel has multiple exit points at the distal end of the guide tube, and the position of an instrument delivered through the channel may be switched between the different exit points. In another aspect, an instrument channel splits into multiple branches at the distal end of the guide tube, and the position of an instrument at the target site may be changed by selectively directing the instrument into a different channel branch. In yet another aspect, the guide tube, or a portion thereof, may be rotated to reposition an instrument at the target site. The capability of changing the instrument positions during a procedure would enable a physician to examine or treat multiple target sites within an operative field, without necessitating the full retraction of the instruments or the guide tube from the operative field.

US Patent:

8453864, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Jan 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/023165

Inventors:

Brad D. Krueger - Millbrae CA, US
Brett A. Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Katie L. Krueger - Merrimack NH, US
Thomas A. Krueger - Warrenville IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 51/00

US Classification:

220229, 220370, 220719

Abstract:

A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container.