Patents Assigned to Neuwave Medical, Inc.
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Patent number: 11944376Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, the present invention relates to systems and devices for the delivery of energy with heat transfer ability. In some embodiments, the systems and devices also have variable characteristic impedance as a result of the use of heat transfer materials. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy with the systems and devices of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher L Brace
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Patent number: 11832880Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy using energy delivery devices having a conductive permanent tip encapsulated in a biocompatible material.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Louie Mingione, Mark Thom
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Patent number: 11832879Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible sheath assemblies capable of maintaining a desired positioning at a desired tissue region during medical procedures involving use insertion and withdrawal of medical tools through the flexible sheath, and related systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Schaning, Nicholas Katrana, Matthew Thiel, Louis Mingione, Mark Thom, Richard Schefelker
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Patent number: 11678935Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, devices, systems, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. central or peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Neuwave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Richard W. Schefelker, Jeff Bissing, Yaniv Lazimy, Matt Schaning, Dave Anderson
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Patent number: 11672596Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy using energy delivery devices with flexible and adjustable tips.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark Thom, Richard Schefelker
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Patent number: 11638607Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
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Patent number: 11596474Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
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Patent number: 11576723Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
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Patent number: 11576722Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
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Patent number: 11490960Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
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Patent number: 11395699Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems and methods are provided for identifying and treating a target tissue region adjusting for ablation-related anatomical changes (e.g., tissue contraction).Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott Johnson, Patrick Moran, David Anderson, Richard W. Schefelker, Christopher L. Brace
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Patent number: 11389235Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, the present invention relates to systems and devices for the delivery of energy with a linear array of antenna components having optimized energy delivery characteristics. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy with the systems and devices of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
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Patent number: 11013557Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Paul F. Laeseke, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace
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Patent number: 10952792Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, devices, systems, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. central or peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Neuwave Medical, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Richard W. Schefelker, Jeff Bissing, Yaniv Lazimy, Matt Schaning, Dave Anderson
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Patent number: 10667860Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
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Patent number: 10603106Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
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Patent number: 10531917Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems and methods are provided for identifying and treating a target tissue region adjusting for ablation-related anatomical changes (e.g., tissue contraction).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott Johnson, Patrick Moran, David Anderson, Richard W. Schefelker, Christopher L. Brace
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Patent number: 10524862Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
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Patent number: 10376314Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
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Patent number: 10363092Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, the present invention relates to systems and devices for the delivery of energy with heat transfer ability. In some embodiments, the systems and devices also have variable characteristic impedance as a result of the use of heat transfer materials. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy with the systems and devices of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace