Patents by Inventor Sidney D. Fleischman

Sidney D. Fleischman 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).

  • VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES
    Publication number: 20230380898
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue with at least one diagnostic element coupled to an energy transfer element of the device. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, Chris DILLON
  • Vacuum coagulation probes
    Patent number: 11759253
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue with at least one diagnostic element coupled to an energy transfer element of the device. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Chris Dillon
  • Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
    Patent number: 11690646
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Rebecca Schlieman, Earl W. Rogers
  • METHODS TO PREVENT STRESS REMODELING OF ATRIAL TISSUE
    Publication number: 20230030148
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed herein for therapeutically treating atrial tissue to lessen the effects of mechanical stress on atrial tissue, where reducing mechanical stress in the portion of atrial tissue reduces formation of at least one arrhythmia substrate. In one example, the devices and methods are suitable for minimally invasive surgery. More particularly, methods and devices described herein permit creating an ablation pattern on an organ while reducing excessive trauma to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN
  • Subxyphoid epicardial ablation
    Patent number: 11497482
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate ablation patterns on the heart within a pericardial sac and without opening or deflating the lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman
  • DIAPHRAGM ENTRY FOR POSTERIOR SURGICAL ACCESS
    Publication number: 20220287735
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate diaphragm entry for posterior access of body organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy C. KISER, James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, Earl W. ROGERS
  • Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
    Patent number: 11439423
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate diaphragm entry for posterior access of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy C. Kiser, James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Earl W. Rogers, Rebecca Schlieman
  • Vacuum coagulation probes
    Patent number: 11364074
    Abstract: A surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism is provided for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source. A fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface may be provided in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Sidney D. Fleischman, James G. Whayne, Earl W. Rogers
  • Methods to prevent stress remodeling of atrial tissue
    Patent number: 11331139
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed herein for therapeutically treating atrial tissue to lessen the effects of mechanical stress on atrial tissue, where reducing mechanical stress in the portion of atrial tissue reduces formation of at least one arrhythmia substrate. In one example, the devices and methods are suitable for minimally invasive surgery. More particularly, methods and devices described herein permit creating an ablation pattern on an organ while reducing excessive trauma to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman
  • ABLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20220133400
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Atricure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN
  • Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
    Patent number: 11311308
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate diaphragm entry for posterior access of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy C. Kiser, James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Earl W. Rogers
  • Ablation devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 11179192
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman
  • Vacuum coagulation probes
    Patent number: 10758305
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Earl W. Rogers
  • DIAPHRAGM ENTRY FOR POSTERIOR SURGICAL ACCESS
    Publication number: 20200261103
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate diaphragm entry for posterior access of body organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy C. KISER, James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, Earl W. ROGERS, Rebecca SCHLIEMAN
  • Method and devices for coagulation of tissue
    Patent number: 10722304
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Christopher W. Sicvol
  • Vacuum coagulation probes
    Patent number: 10702330
    Abstract: A surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism is provided for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source. A fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface may be provided in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Earl W. Rogers
  • SUBXYPHOID EPICARDIAL ABLATION
    Publication number: 20200205797
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate ablation patterns on the heart within a pericardial sac and without opening or deflating the lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN
  • Subxyphoid epicardial ablation
    Patent number: 10610208
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate ablation patterns on the heart within a pericardial sac and without opening or deflating the lungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman
  • Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
    Patent number: 10537237
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Rebecca Schlieman, Earl W. Rogers
  • VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES
    Publication number: 20200015886
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue with at least one diagnostic element coupled to an energy transfer element of the device. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, Chris DILLON