Patents by Inventor Denyse Collins

Denyse Collins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and methods for mapping and ablation in electrophysiology procedures
    Publication number: 20080058800
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Collins, Gary Falwell, Eric Bene, Steven Burns, Denyse Collins, Charles Gibson, Ding He, Paul LeClair, Donald Patterson, Stephen Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Apparatus and methods for mapping and ablation in electrophysiology procedures
    Publication number: 20050065420
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Collins, Gary Falwell, Eric Bene, Steven Burns, Denyse Collins, Charles Gibson, Ding He, Paul LeClair, Donald Patterson, Stephen Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Dilatation catheter with stiffening wire
    Patent number: 6368302
    Abstract: A Balloon dilation catheter comprising an elongated tubular shaft and an inner tube defining inflation and guide wire lumens. A dilation balloon is mounted on the distal end of the tubular shaft and communicates with the inflation lumen. The guide wire lumen extends through the balloon. A stiffening wire is positioned within the tubular shaft and has a proximal end secured in the proximal portion of the catheter. The distal end of the stiffening wire is anchored within the inner tube in an area adjacent the guide wire entrance port. The stiffening wire maximizes strength to the proximal portion of the catheter while maintaining flexibility in the distal end of the catheter as well as the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic AVE, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Fitzmaurice, Patrick J. E. Duane, Denyse Collins