Patents Assigned to Providence Health System- Oregon an Oregon Corporation
  • Automated tissue welding system and method
    Publication number: 20030204182
    Abstract: An automated energy irradiator guidance system is disclosed which reduces the potential for human error and improves the consistency and repeatability of tissue welding techniques. The system includes a mapper, a patternizer, an energy director and can additionally include an energy regulator. An interface is included, allowing pattern creation, selection and editing by a user. The system further provides control of energy irradiator parameters for use in tissue welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Providence Health System- Oregon an Oregon Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Marie Ahle, Brooke C. Basinger, Jason De Camp, Kenton W. Gregory, Elizabeth Whitney Johansen, Benjamin Charles Martin, Cynthia A. Sweet