Patents by Inventor Alison A. Lutterman

Alison A. Lutterman 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).

  • Electrosurgical hemostat
    Patent number: 7083620
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: 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
  • Electrosurgical hemostat
    Publication number: 20040087940
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    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