Patents by Inventor Brian Warne

Brian Warne 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).

  • Patent number: 9254167
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for sterilizing chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in proximity to the chronic wound tissue; delivering an electrically conductive fluid proximate the active electrode; and applying a high frequency voltage between the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of the electrically conductive liquid sufficient to generate an ionized vapor layer at the active electrode, wherein the ionized vapor layer sterilizes at least a portion of the chronic wound tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne, Martin Kwende
  • Patent number: 9168087
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for sterilizing chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in proximity to the chronic wound tissue; delivering an electrically conductive fluid proximate the active electrode; and applying a high frequency voltage between the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of the electrically conductive liquid sufficient to generate an ionized vapor layer at the active electrode, wherein the ionized vapor layer sterilizes at least a portion of the chronic wound tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne, Martin Kwende
  • Patent number: 8876746
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the chronic wound, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode sufficient to develop a high electric field intensity associated with a vapor layer proximate the active electrode and in close proximity to the wound tissue; and stimulating an expression of at least one healing mediator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne, Martin Kwende
  • Patent number: 8663152
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Patent number: 8663154
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Patent number: 8663153
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Patent number: 8636685
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20100318088
    Abstract: Methods and devices for deploying biological implants are disclosed. The biological implants can include orthopedic, multi-component ankle implants. The target site can be prepared by fixing a rigid, alignable guide or jig with saw holes to the bone(s). Saws configured to fit through the saw holes can then be inserted through the saw holes to cut the bone(s). The jig can then be removed. Slidable implants can be positioned. Implants needing to be forced into place can be attached to elongated members to gently hold the implant and to provide a non-implant surface on which to apply the force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Talus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Brian Warne, Kirk Davis, Craig J. Corey, Roderick James Pimlott, George Yoseung Choi
  • Publication number: 20100318083
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for sterilizing chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in proximity to the chronic wound tissue; delivering an electrically conductive fluid proximate the active electrode; and applying a high frequency voltage between the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of the electrically conductive liquid sufficient to generate an ionized vapor layer at the active electrode, wherein the ionized vapor layer sterilizes at least a portion of the chronic wound tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne, Martin Kwende
  • Publication number: 20100292689
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the chronic wound, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode sufficient to debride and sterilize at least a portion of the chronic wound tissue; and applying a skin graft in the vicinity of the chronic wound tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne, Martin Kwende
  • Publication number: 20100087812
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for sterilizing chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in proximity to the chronic wound tissue; delivering an electrically conductive fluid proximate the active electrode; and applying a high frequency voltage between the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of the electrically conductive liquid sufficient to generate an ionized vapor layer at the active electrode, wherein the ionized vapor layer sterilizes at least a portion of the chronic wound tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne, Martin Kwende
  • Patent number: 7691101
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20090222004
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20090216227
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20090216226
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20090216224
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20090216222
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20090216223
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating foot ulcer, including diabetic foot ulcer, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the ulcer, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid, the voltage potential being sufficient to generate plasma at the active electrode; and stimulating the ulcer with the active electrode to increase blood flow, remove unhealthy tissue and induce the body's natural healing response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne
  • Publication number: 20090209958
    Abstract: An electrosurgical method for treating chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in close proximity to the chronic wound, the active electrode being disposed on a distal end of an electrosurgical shaft; applying a high-frequency voltage potential difference across the active electrode and a return electrode sufficient to develop a high electric field intensity associated with a vapor layer proximate the active electrode and in close proximity to the wound tissue; and stimulating an expression of at least one healing mediator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroCare Corporation
    Inventors: Terry S. Davison, Brian Warne, Martin Kwende
  • Publication number: 20090198341
    Abstract: A partial bone prosthesis and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The partial bone prosthesis can be configured for use, for example, on the superior side of the talus or an end of a long bone, such as the tibia. The partial bone prosthesis can anchor to the perimeter of the contact patch between the bone and the prosthesis. For example, the prosthesis can be attached to the talus without drilling holes through the talus, preserving structural integrity and blood flow within the talus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Talus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: George Y. CHOI, James Brian WARNE