Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Beth McMahon
  • Apparatus for R-F ablation
    Patent number: 6356790
    Abstract: An improved system and method for ablating a tissue site is provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises an ablation catheter employing one or more electrodes and multiple temperature sensors located along the catheter distal end. The temperature sensors control the power applied to the one or more electrodes. A deflection mechanism may be included to provide directional control to the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Maguire, Kevin C. Ladd, John W. Gaiser, Le T. Le
  • Selectively activated shape memory device
    Patent number: 6323459
    Abstract: A shape memory device includes a shape memory alloy member configured to have at least a portion of the shape memory alloy member be selectively activated. A heating device is coupled to the member and configured to provide heat to a selected section of the member and activate at least a portion of the selected section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald S. Maynard