Patents by Inventor Elliott R. McVeigh

Elliott R. McVeigh 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).

  • System and method for magnetic-resonance-guided electrophysiologic and ablation procedures
    Patent number: 9301705
    Abstract: A system and method for using magnetic resonance imaging to increase the accuracy of electrophysiologic procedures includes an invasive combined electrophysiology and imaging antenna catheter which includes an RF antenna for receiving magnetic resonance signals and diagnostic electrodes for receiving electrical potentials. The combined electrophysiology and imaging antenna catheter is used in combination with a magnetic resonance imaging scanner to guide and provide visualization during electrophysiologic diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, such as ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. The combined electrophysiology and imaging antenna catheter may further include an ablation tip, and be used as an intracardiac device to deliver energy to selected areas of tissue and visualize the resulting ablation lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Henry R. Halperin, Ronald D. Berger, Ergin Atalar, Elliott R. McVeigh, Albert Lardo, Hugh Caikins, Joao Lima
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-GUIDED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC AND ABLATION PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20120101364
    Abstract: A system and method for using magnetic resonance imaging to increase the accuracy of electrophysiologic procedures includes an invasive combined electrophysiology and imaging antenna catheter which includes an RF antenna for receiving magnetic resonance signals and diagnostic electrodes for receiving electrical potentials. The combined electrophysiology and imaging antenna catheter is used in combination with a magnetic resonance imaging scanner to guide and provide visualization during electrophysiologic diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, such as ablation of cardiac arrhythmias. The combined electrophysiology and imaging antenna catheter may further include an ablation tip, and be used as an intracardiac device to deliver energy to selected areas of tissue and visualize the resulting ablation lesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: SURGI-VISION, INC.
    Inventors: Henry R. HALPERIN, Ronald D. Berger, Ergin ATALAR, Elliott R. McVeigh, Albert LARDO, Hugh CAIKINS, Joao LIMA
  • Magnetic resonance imaging needle antennas
    Patent number: 7551953
    Abstract: The invention describes a system, method, and means for an MRI transseptal needle that can be visible on an MRI, can act as an antenna and receive MRI signals from surrounding subject matter to generate high-resolution images and can enable real-time active needle tracking during MRI guided transseptal puncture procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: SurgiVision, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert C. Lardo, Elliott R. McVeigh, Henry R. Halperin
  • Magnetic resonance imaging transseptal needle antenna
    Publication number: 20040199071
    Abstract: The invention describes a system, method, and means for an MRI transseptal needle that can be visible on an MRI, can act as an antenna and receive MRI signals from surrounding subject matter to generate high-resolution images and can enable real-time active needle tracking during MRI guided transseptal puncture procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Albert C. Lardo, Elliott R. McVeigh, Henry R. Halperin
  • Magnetic resonance imaging guidewire probe
    Patent number: 6675033
    Abstract: The invention describes a system, method, and means for an MRI guidewire that can be visible on an MRI, can act as an antenna and receive MRI signals from surrounding subject matter, and can allow the use of multiple interventional tools without removal of the guidewire from a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignees: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Surgi-Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert C. Lardo, Xiaoming Yang, Ergin Atalar, Parag Karmarkar, Elliott R. McVeigh, Henry R. Halperin, Christine Enger McNamara, Paul A. Bottomley
  • Magnetic resonance imaging transseptal needle antenna
    Patent number: 6606513
    Abstract: The invention describes a system, method, and means for an MRI transseptal needle that can be visible on an MRI, can act as an antenna and receive MRI signals from surrounding subject matter to generate high-resolution images and can enable real-time active needle tracking during MRI guided transseptal puncture procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Surgi-Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert C. Lardo, Elliott R. McVeigh, Henry R. Halperin
  • Magnetic resonance imaging transseptal needle antenna
    Publication number: 20010056232
    Abstract: The invention describes a system, method, and means for an MRI transseptal needle that can be visible on an MRI, can act as an antenna and receive MRI signals from surrounding subject matter to generate high-resolution images and can enable real-time active needle tracking during MRI guided transseptal puncture procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Albert C. Lardo, Elliott R. McVeigh, Henry R. Halperin