Patents by Inventor Chris J. Diederich
Chris J. Diederich 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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Publication number: 20210339054Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 11052267Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 10898254Abstract: A long-term implantable ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly effected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, William H. Nau, David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 10603522Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 10589131Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 10272271Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Publication number: 20190118005Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Publication number: 20190118004Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Publication number: 20190118003Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 10232195Abstract: Transurethral ultrasound treatment system and methods that provide targeted treatment zones outside urethra via an applicator with multiple sectors, a urethral cooling balloon, and bladder positioning balloon for directed application in muscle tissue. In one embodiment, the system and methods are configured to generate thermal lesions via simultaneous sonication or activation of two separate sectors from a tubular device, with an inactive zone directed toward vaginal wall or nerves.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: ACOUSTIC MEDSYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Chris J. Diederich, Everette C. Burdette, Jeffery H. Wootton
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Patent number: 10035009Abstract: A method of treating pancreatic cancer includes: inserting a device into a stomach or a duodenum; securing at least a portion of the device in position relative to the stomach or the duodenum; and delivering ultrasonic energy from the device to treat a target site in a pancreas.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Frank Graham Sommer, Chris J. Diederich
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Publication number: 20180064484Abstract: A long-term implantable ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly effected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, William H. Nau, David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 9770280Abstract: A long-term implantable ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, William H. Nau, Jr., David S. Bradford
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Publication number: 20150202467Abstract: Transurethral ultrasound treatment system and methods that provide targeted treatment zones outside urethra via an applicator with multiple sectors, a urethral cooling balloon, and bladder positioning balloon for directed application in muscle tissue. In one embodiment, the system and methods are configured to generate thermal lesions via simultaneous sonication or activation of two separate sectors from a tubular device, with an inactive zone directed toward vaginal wall or nerves.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicants: ACOUSTIC MEDSYSTEMS, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Everette C. Burdette, Jeffery H. Wootton
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Publication number: 20150196743Abstract: An apparatus and method for shielding non-target tissues and organs during thermotherapy, brachytherapy or other treatment of a diseased target tissue. The apparatus includes a catheter shaft having input and output lumens and at least one inflatable balloon. A plurality of input lumens within the catheter shaft allows the passage of liquid or gas through an input port and into the interior of the balloon thereby inflating the balloon. The gas or liquid can then be cycled through the inflated balloon through an output port and output lumen and out of the catheter shaft. Temperature sensors or other sensors may be attached to the balloon or catheter to monitor temperature or other conditions at the treatment site. The catheter is positioned between the target tissue or organ and sensitive non-target tissues in proximity to the target tissue and inflated causing a physical separation of tissues as well as a physical shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicants: ACOUSTIC MEDSYSTEMS, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Dana Deardorff
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Publication number: 20150141876Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Publication number: 20150018727Abstract: A high-power ultrasound heating applicator for minimally-invasive thermal treatment of uterine fibroids or myomas. High-Intensity interstitial ultrasound, applied with minimally-invasive laparoscopic or hysteroscopic procedures, is used to effectively treat fibroids within the myometrium in lieu of major surgery. The applicators are configured with high-power capabilities and thermal penetration to treat large volumes of fibroid tissue (>70 cm3) in short treatment times (3-20 minutes), while maintaining three-dimensional control of energy delivery to thermally destroy the target volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicants: ACOUSTIC MEDSYSTEMS, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Will H. Nau, Alison F. Jacoby, Dana L. Deardorff, Everette C. Burdette
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Patent number: 8915949Abstract: An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly affected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, Will Nau, David S. Bradford
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Publication number: 20140288544Abstract: A long-term implantable ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the joint and heats the target region of tissue associated with the joint from the location. Such locations for ultrasound transducer placement may include for example in or around the intervertebral discs, or the bony structures such as vertebral bodies or posterior vertebral elements such as facet joints. Various modes of operation provide for selective, controlled heating at different temperature ranges to provide different intended results in the target tissue, which ranges are significantly effected by pre-stressed tissues such as in-vivo intervertebral discs. In particular, treatments above 70 degrees C., and in particular 75 degrees C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Chris J. Diederich, Jeffrey C. Lotz, William H. Nau, JR., David S. Bradford
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Patent number: 8790281Abstract: A high-power ultrasound heating applicator for minimally-invasive thermal treatment of uterine fibroids or myomas. High-intensity interstitial ultrasound, applied with minimally-invasive laparoscopic or hysteroscopic procedures, is used to effectively treat fibroids within the myometrium in lieu of major surgery. The applicators are configured with high-power capabilities and thermal penetration to treat large volumes of fibroid tissue (>70 cm3) in short treatment times (3-20 minutes), while maintaining three-dimensional control of energy delivery to thermally destroy the target volume.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Acoustic Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Chris J. Diederich, Will Nau, Alison Jacoby, Dana Deardorff, Everette C. Burdette