Patents by Inventor Andre Faure
Andre Faure 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: 9901396Abstract: The present invention relates to a Radiofrequency surgical instrument comprising at least two dry electrodes (3 and 4, or 3 and 5) and a electrode guiding device (6) comprising a main body (7), having a proximal end (73) and a distal end (74), and at least two insertion holes (8 and 81 or 82) guiding said electrodes (3 and 4, or 3 and 5), said insertion holes (8 and 81 or 82) extending through the body (7).Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Trod MedicalInventor: André Faure
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Patent number: 9655676Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of realizing percutaneous (transperineal) ablation of prostate tumor regions, using a radio frequency based coiled device. A bipolar electrode assembly comprising an outer helical electrode and an inner electrode arranged concentric with the outer helical electrode, wherein prior to applying radio frequency energy, at least the outer helical electrode is inserted percutaneously into the prostate. An image of the prostate and of the outer helical electrode as inserted is acquired, such that the outer helical electrode is visualized on the image. A graphical representation of a target position of the bipolar electrode assembly is superposed on the image.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Trod MedicalInventor: Andre Faure
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Publication number: 20160361110Abstract: The present invention relates to a Radiofrequency surgical instrument comprising at least two dry electrodes (3 and 4, or 3 and 5) and a electrode guiding device (6) comprising a main body (7), having a proximal end (73) and a distal end (74), and at least two insertion holes (8 and 81 or 82) guiding said electrodes (3 and 4, or 3 and 5), said insertion holes (8 and 81 or 82) extending through the body (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Trod MedicalInventor: André Faure
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Patent number: 9445866Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing a tumor by radiofrequency ablation, comprising providing a guiding device (6) having at least two first concentric through holes (8, 81, 82) and a plurality of second through holes (10, 11) at a periphery of the guiding device (6). The method further comprising placing the guiding device against the skin of a patient and inserting two first electrodes (3, 4, 5) into the first through holes (8, 81, 82) of the guiding device and into a patient's skin and then applying a first radiofrequency current between the two first electrodes (3, 4, 5). The method further comprising inserting a second electrode (5) through a second through hole (10, 11) and into the patient's skin and then applying a second radiofrequency current between a first electrode (3, 4) and the second electrode (5).Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Trod MedicalInventor: André Faure
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Publication number: 20160074113Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing a tumor by radiofrequency ablation, comprising providing a guiding device (6) having at least two first concentric through holes (8, 81, 82) and a plurality of second through holes (10, 11) at a periphery of the guiding device (6). The method further comprising placing the guiding device against the skin of a patient and inserting two first electrodes (3, 4, 5) into the first through holes (8, 81, 82) of the guiding device and into a patient's skin and then applying a first radiofrequency current between the two first electrodes (3, 4, 5). The method further comprising inserting a second electrode (5) through a second through hole (10, 11) and into the patient's skin and then applying a second radiofrequency current between a first electrode (3, 4) and the second electrode (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: Trod MedicalInventor: André Faure
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Patent number: 9220892Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical system. Specifically, the surgical system comprises a percutaneous and laparoscopic surgical instrument and an electrode-guiding device. The percutaneous and laparoscopic surgical instrument having at least two dry rigid electrodes that are capable of percutaneous insertion to provide non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) therapy on a selected region of organ or tissue. For example, the percutaneous and laparoscopic surgical instrument may be used to ablate tumors from different organs, e.g., breast, colon, lungs, pancreas, prostate, kidney. The percutaneous and laparoscopic surgical instrument can be used in concert with an electrode-guiding device having a main body with insertion holes that correspond to the shape and size of the dry rigid electrodes. The dry rigid electrodes are removably engageable in the insertion holes, which allow the user to manipulate the dry rigid electrodes via the electrode-guiding device during percutaneous insertion and RF therapy.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Trod MedicalInventors: Andre Faure, Virgile Cirier
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Patent number: 8317785Abstract: The present invention is related to a medical device (1) adapted for the ablation of a target volume inside an anatomical organ, said medical device (1) comprising as elements a main body (2), stabilizing means (3) for stabilizing the device relatively to the organ and heating means in the form of a bipolar electrode (10) comprising parts activable by an external radiofrequency generator for heating said target volume, wherein said bipolar electrode comprises a first element having the form of a central anchoring member (5), and a second element having the form of at least two concentric rigid helices or coils (4?,4?,) of predetermined diameter (D) and length (L), said helices surrounding the central anchoring member (5). The present invention also concerns a surgical assembly comprising said medical device and controlling means as well as a process for the specific destruction a target volume inside an organ by means of said medical device or surgical assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Trod MedicalInventor: André Faure
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Publication number: 20110288541Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of realizing percutaneous (transperineal) ablation of prostate tumor regions, using a radio frequency based coiled device. A bipolar electrode assembly comprising an outer helical electrode and an inner electrode arranged concentric with the outer helical electrode, wherein prior to applying radio frequency energy, at least the outer helical electrode is inserted percutaneously into the prostate. An image of the prostate and of the outer helical electrode as inserted is acquired, such that the outer helical electrode is visualized on the image. A graphical representation of a target position of the bipolar electrode assembly is superposed on the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: TROD MEDICALInventor: André Faure
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Publication number: 20110071515Abstract: The present invention relates to a Radiofrequency surgical instrument comprising at least two dry electrodes (3 and 4, or 3 and 5) and a electrode guiding device (6) comprising a main body (7), having a proximal end (73) and a distal end (74), and at least two insertion holes (8 and 81 or 82) guiding said electrodes (3 and 4, or 3 and 5), said insertion holes (8 and 81 or 82) extending through the body (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: TROD MedicalInventors: André Faure, Virgile Cirier
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Publication number: 20070179494Abstract: The present invention is related to a medical device (1) adapted for the ablation of a target volume inside an anatomical organ, said medical device (1) comprising as elements a main body (2), stabilising means (3) for stabilising the device relatively to the organ and heating means in the form of a bipolar electrode (10) comprising parts activable by an external radiofrequency generator for heating said target volume, wherein said bipolar electrode comprises a first element having the form of a central anchoring member (5), and a second element having the form of at least two concentric rigid helices or coils (4?,4?, ) of predetermined diameter (D) and length (L), said helices surrounding the central anchoring member (5). The present invention also concerns a surgical assembly comprising said medical device and controlling means as well as a process for the specific destruction a target volume inside an organ by means of said medical device or surgical assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2004Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicants: Andre Faure, Universite de Franche-Comte Directioin de la ValorisationInventor: Andre Faure
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Publication number: 20060069383Abstract: The present invention is related to a guiding member for guiding surgical instruments to a target volume inside a patient. The present invention also concerns surgical instruments specifically adapted for cardiac or hepatic surgery as well as a surgical assembly coupling said guiding member and said surgical instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Georges Bogaerts, Andre Faure
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Patent number: 5205873Abstract: A low pressure carburization process for metal alloy parts uses a fuel mixture consisting of hydrogen with 2 to 60% by volume ethylene. The fuel mixture is heated to a temperature between 820.degree. and 1100.degree. C. A furnace installation for carrying out the process includes a double vacuum tank or vessel arrangement with internal carburizing gas distribution, an annular space surrounding the vessel, a cover, thermocouples and a microcomputer control arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1991Date of Patent: April 27, 1993Assignee: Acieries Aubert & DuvalInventors: Andre Faure, Jacques Frey
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Patent number: 4481264Abstract: The invention relates to a method for chromizing metallic pieces such as steel pieces and to chromized metallic pieces obtained thereby, said metallic pieces, particularly steel, comprising a chromized surface layer with a hardness at least equal to 1200 Vickers degrees and a thickness at least equal to 12 microns as well as an adjacent sub-layer with a hardness less than that of the core of said piece. The chromized surface layer has a depth preferably at least equal to 20 microns, more preferably 30 microns, and the hardness of the sublayer presents a maximum variation of 25 Vickers degrees with respect to that of the core of said piece.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1981Date of Patent: November 6, 1984Assignee: Societe Anonyme Dite: Aubert & DuvalInventor: Andre Faure