Patents Assigned to Sinus Rhythm Technologies, Inc.
  • Electrical block positioning devices and methods of use therefor
    Patent number: 7097643
    Abstract: The present invention provides positioning mechanisms for devices that cause conduction blocks or ablation in desired areas of tissue. The positioning mechanisms allow for variable geometry of the target sites and enable more accurate therapy at the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Sinus Rhythm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Cornelius, William Swanson
  • Methods and devices for creating electrical block at specific targeted sites in cardiac tissue
    Publication number: 20040254597
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanical injury device having cutting elements for injuring tissue and thereby creating electrical block that can prevent atrial fibrillation. These cutting elements may preferably be removable, breakaway, or simply integral to the injury device and may be delivered, for example, by catheter or hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Sinus Rhythm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Schwartz, Richard Cornelius, William Swanson
  • Electrical conduction block implant device
    Publication number: 20040220655
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical block implant sized and shaped for securement at the perimeter of the pulmonary ostium of the left atrium. By utilizing various expandable ring designs and optional anchoring mechanisms, the present invention causes even, circular scarring around the perimeter of the pulmonary ostium, achieving reliable blocking of aberrant electrical signals responsible for atrial fibrillation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Sinus Rhythm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William Swanson, Richard Cornelius, Robert S. Schwartz
  • Electrical block positioning devices and methods of use therefor
    Publication number: 20040215186
    Abstract: The present invention provides positioning mechanisms for devices that cause conduction blocks or ablation in desired areas of tissue. The positioning mechanisms allow for variable geometry of the target sites and enable more accurate therapy at the tissue site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Sinus Rhythm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Cornelius, William Swanson