Patents by Inventor William G. O'Neill
William G. O'Neill 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).
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Patent number: 8292839Abstract: A switch comprises a rotating switch member which provides fluid communication in three modes; infusion, recirculation and priming The switch is located between the oxygenator and drug bag and the cardioplegia pump raceway. The switch has three channels molded into the rotating manifold which either direct blood and cardioplegia into the coronary arteries of the patient or into a recirculation line. When the switch is rotated into the recirculation line, a hose is in fluid connection through the switch and connects the recirculation line with the pump blood and drug inlet lines thereby allowing cooling of the cardioplegic mixture during the time between infusions.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: William G. O'Neill
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Patent number: 8012163Abstract: A method for occluding a blood vessel at a compression site is provided. Suction is applied to stabilize a surgical location adjacent the compression site. A first compressor is positioned proximal the surgical location and adjacent the blood vessel. The blood vessel is occluded with the first compressor in response to the positioning. Systems and apparatuses for using the method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: William G. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20100262063Abstract: A switch comprises a rotating switch member which provides fluid communication in three modes; infusion, recirculation and priming The switch is located between the oxygenator and drug bag and the cardioplegia pump raceway. The switch has three channels molded into the rotating manifold which either direct blood and cardioplegia into the coronary arteries of the patient or into a recirculation line. When the switch is rotated into the recirculation line, a hose is in fluid connection through the switch and connects the recirculation line with the pump blood and drug inlet lines thereby allowing cooling of the cardioplegic mixture during the time between infusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: William G. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20090143638Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart including one or more tissue-engaging devices, one or more suction sources, one or more fluid sources, one or more energy sources, one or more sensors and one or more processors. The system and method may include an indifferent electrode, a drug delivery device and an illumination device. The system's tissue-engaging device may comprise a tissue-engaging head, a support apparatus and a clamping mechanism for attaching the tissue-engaging device to a stable object. The system may be used during various medical procedures including the deployment of an anastomotic device, intermittently stopping and starting of the heart, ablation of cardiac tissues and the placement of cardiac leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James R. Keogh, Scott E. Jahns, Michael A. Colson, Karen Montpetit, Thomas Daigle, Douglas H. Gubbin, Gary W. Guenst, Christopher Olig, Paul A. Pignato, William G. O'Neill, Katherine Jolly
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Patent number: 7507235Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart including one or more tissue-engaging devices, one or more suction sources, one or more fluid sources, one or more energy sources, one or more sensors and one or more processors. The system and method may include an indifferent electrode, a drug delivery device and an illumination device. The system's tissue-engaging device may comprise a tissue-engaging head, a support apparatus and a clamping mechanism for attaching the tissue-engaging device to a stable object. The system may be used during various medical procedures including the deployment of an anastomotic device, intermittently stopping and starting of the heart, ablation of cardiac tissues and the placement of cardiac leads.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James R. Keogh, Scott E Jahns, Michael A. Colson, Gary W. Guenst, Christopher Olig, Paul A. Pignato, Karen Montpetit, Thomas Daigle, Douglas H. Gubbin, William G. O'Neill, Katherine Jolly
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Patent number: 7201716Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Eric Boone, Jack Goodman, John D. Hall, Vincent J. Testa, Eric Vroegop, William G. O'Neill, Cornelius Borst, Hendricus J. Mansvelt-Beck, Paul F. Grundeman
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Patent number: 7083620Abstract: A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. A swiveling head assembly can allow the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and roll. Malleable jaws can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. An illuminated indicator provides confirmation that the device is operating. A fluid delivery system simplifies irrigated ablation procedures.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Jahns, David E. Francischelli, Alison A. Lutterman, James R. Keogh, Roderick E. Briscoe, William G. O'Neill, Jack Goodman, Tom P. Daigle, Paul T. Rothstein, Adam A. Podbelski, Stephen J Roddy, David J. S. Kim, Mark R. Bilitz
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Publication number: 20040167549Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Eric Boone, Jack Goodman, John D. Hall, Vincent J. Testa, Eric Vroegop, William G. O'Neill, Cornelius Borst, Hendricus J. Mansvelt-Beck, Paul F. Grundeman
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Patent number: 6740028Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Eric Boone, Jack Goodman, John D. Hall, Vincent J. Testa, Eric Vroegop, William G. O'Neill, Cornelius Borst, Hendricus J. Mansvelt-Beck, Paul F. GrĂ¼ndeman
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Publication number: 20040087940Abstract: A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. A swiveling head assembly can allow the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and roll. Malleable jaws can permit curved lesion shapes. A locking detent can secure the jaws in a closed position during the procedure. An illuminated indicator provides confirmation that the device is operating. A fluid delivery system simplifies irrigated ablation procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Scott E. Jahns, David E. Francischelli, Alison A. Lutterman, James R. Keogh, Roderick E. Briscoe, William G. O'Neill, Jack Goodman, Tom P. Daigle, Paul T. Rothstein, Adam A. Podbelski, Stephen J. Roddy, David J.S. Kim, Mark R. Bilitz
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Patent number: 6723087Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for performing surgery on a patient. The surgical apparatus includes an input device, at least one hydraulic amplifier operably attached to the input device, and an actuator operably attached to the hydraulic amplifier. Input to the input device is hydraulically modulated via the hydraulic amplifier to manipulate the actuator. The surgical method includes receiving a mechanical input for an action. The mechanical input is hydraulically modulated. The action is controlled based on the hydraulically modulated input.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: William G. O'Neill, William Steele
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Publication number: 20030158461Abstract: A method for occluding a blood vessel at a compression site is provided. Suction is applied to stabilize a surgical location adjacent the compression site. A first compressor is positioned proximal the surgical location and adjacent the blood vessel. The blood vessel is occluded with the first compressor in response to the positioning. Systems and apparatuses for using the method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: William G. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20030114838Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for performing surgery on a patient. The surgical apparatus includes an input device, at least one hydraulic amplifier operably attached to the input device, and an actuator operably attached to the hydraulic amplifier. Input to the input device is hydraulically modulated via the hydraulic amplifier to manipulate the actuator. The surgical method includes receiving a mechanical input for an action. The mechanical input is hydraulically modulated. The action is controlled based on the hydraulically modulated input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: William G. O'Neill, William Steele
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Publication number: 20020161277Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Eric Boone, Jack Goodman, John D. Hall, Vincent J. Testa, Eric Vroegop, William G. O'Neill, Cornelius Borst, Hendricus J. Mansvelt-Beck, Paul F. Grundeman
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Patent number: 6464629Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for performing beating heart surgery, in which a single articulating arm supports multiple suction pods. Once the suction pods are applied to the heart surface, tightening a cable fixes the arm in place. Then, the suction pods may be spread apart from each other to tighten the surface of the cardiac tissue lying between the suction pods. In one embodiment, fixation of the arm as well as the spreading apart of the suction pods may occur concurrently or almost concurrently through the tensioning of a single cable. Additional embodiments of the method, system and its components are shown.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Eric Boone, Jack Goodman, John D. Hall, William G. O'Neill, Vincent J. Testa, Eric Vroegop, Cornelius Borst, Hendricus J. Mansvelt-Beck, Paul F. GrĂ¼ndeman
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Publication number: 20020138109Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart including one or more tissue-engaging devices, one or more suction sources, one or more fluid sources, one or more energy sources, one or more sensors and one or more processors. The system and method may include an indifferent electrode, a drug delivery device and an illumination device. The system's tissue-engaging device may comprise a tissue-engaging head, a support apparatus and a clamping mechanism for attaching the tissue-engaging device to a stable object. The system may be used during various medical procedures including the deployment of an anastomotic device, intermittently stopping and starting of the heart, ablation of cardiac tissues and the placement of cardiac leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James R. Keogh, Scott E. Jahns, Michael A. Colson, Gary W. Guenst, Christopher Olig, Paul A. Pignato, Karen Montpetit, Thomas Daigle, Douglas H. Gubbin, William G. O'Neill, Katherine Jolly
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Patent number: 6447443Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart including one or more tissue-engaging devices, one or more suction sources, one or more fluid sources, one or more energy sources, one or more sensors and one or more processors. The system and method may include an indifferent electrode, a drug delivery device and an illumination device. The system's tissue-engaging device may comprise a tissue-engaging head, a support apparatus and a clamping mechanism for attaching the tissue-engaging device to a stable object. The system may be used during various medical procedures including the deployment of an anastomotic device, intermittently stopping and starting of the heart, ablation of cardiac tissues and the placement of cardiac leads.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James R. Keogh, Scott E. Jahns, Michael A. Colson, Gary W. Guenst, Christopher Olig, Paul A. Pignato, Karen Montpetit, Thomas Daigle, Douglas H. Gubbin, William G. O'Neill, Katherine Jolly
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Publication number: 20020095139Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart including one or more tissue-engaging devices, one or more suction sources, one or more fluid sources, one or more energy sources, one or more sensors and one or more processors. The system and method may include an indifferent electrode, a drug delivery device and an illumination device. The system's tissue-engaging device may comprise a tissue-engaging head, a support apparatus and a clamping mechanism for attaching the tissue-engaging device to a stable object. The system may be used during various medical procedures including the deployment of an anastomotic device, intermittently stopping and starting of the heart, ablation of cardiac tissues and the placement of cardiac leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: James R. Keogh, Scott E. Jahns, Michael A. Colson, Gary W. Guenst, Christopher Olig, Paul A. Pignato, Karen Montpetit, Thomas Daigle, Douglas H. Gubbin, William G. O'Neill, Katherine Jolly
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Patent number: 5807326Abstract: A coronary sinus catheter assembly for the retrograde infusion of cardioplegia solutions into the coronary sinus. The assembly comprises a catheter having a balloon with a plurality of segmented annular ribs, and a stylet having a relatively stiff proximal sleeve and a relatively flexible malleable wire extending distally from the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: William G. O'Neill, Christopher M. Boykin, Nelson L. Huldin, Sheila J. Hanson, Walter L. Carpenter, Thomas T. Vaalburg
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Patent number: 5755686Abstract: A switch for selectively directing fluid to either one of two catheters and for inflating a "manually" inflatable balloon of one of the catheters when fluid is directed to that catheter. The switch includes a valve mechanism that is operatively linked with a balloon inflation mechanism such that the balloon is inflated when fluid is directed to that catheter, and the balloon is deflated when fluid is directed to the other catheter. The switch is particularly adapted for use in administering cardioplegia solution to a patient's heart alternatively via an antegrade cardioplegia catheter and a retrograde cardioplegia catheter. A method of use of the switch is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1997Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: William G. O'Neill, Nelson L. Huldin, Lawrence R. Jones