Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Lee
Christopher B. Lee 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: 11754694Abstract: A medical device and its method of use includes a catheter, at least two electromagnetic sensing coils located within the distal tip of the catheter, and a multi-element planar ultrasound transducer array located within the distal tip of the catheter and configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic energy. The device also includes an imaging system coupled to the ultrasound transducer and is used for creating an image of tissue in a first target plane that extends orthogonally from the catheter body. The medical device also includes a backscatter evaluation system for use in receiving and evaluating the acoustic spectral characteristics of tissues within a second target area within the first target plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Hunter, Troy L. Holsing, Christopher B. Lee
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Publication number: 20220268907Abstract: A percutaneously delivered medical device and its method of use includes a catheter, at least two electromagnetic sensing coils located within the distal tip of the catheter, and at least one within the proximal handle, and a multi-element planar ultrasound transducer array located within the distal tip of the catheter and configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic energy in at least two imaging modes. The device also includes an imaging system coupled to the ultrasound transducer and is used for creating an image of tissue in a first target plane that extends orthogonally from the catheter body. The medical device also includes a backscatter evaluation system for use in receiving and evaluating the acoustic spectral characteristics of tissues within a second target area within the first target plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Veran Medical Technologies, IncInventors: Mark HUNTER, Troy L. HOLSING, Christopher B. Lee
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Patent number: 11304629Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome R. Edwards, Troy L. Holsing, Torsten M. Lyon, Evan Austill, Jr., Christopher B. Lee
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Patent number: 11304630Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome R. Edwards, Troy L. Holsing, Torsten M. Lyon, Evan Austill, Jr., Christopher B. Lee
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Publication number: 20200178931Abstract: A percutaneously delivered medical device and its method of use includes a catheter, at least two electromagnetic sensing coils located within the distal tip of the catheter, and at least one within the proximal handle, and a multi-element planar ultrasound transducer array located within the distal tip of the catheter and configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic energy in at least two imaging modes. The device also includes an imaging system coupled to the ultrasound transducer and is used for creating an image of tissue in a first target plane that extends orthogonally from the catheter body. The medical device also includes a backscatter evaluation system for use in receiving and evaluating the acoustic spectral characteristics of tissues within a second target area within the first target plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark HUNTER, Troy L. HOLSING, Christopher B. Lee
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Publication number: 20200179062Abstract: A medical device and its method of use includes a catheter, at least two electromagnetic sensing coils located within the distal tip of the catheter, and a multi-element planar ultrasound transducer array located within the distal tip of the catheter and configured to transmit and receive ultrasonic energy. The device also includes an imaging system coupled to the ultrasound transducer and is used for creating an image of tissue in a first target plane that extends orthogonally from the catheter body. The medical device also includes a backscatter evaluation system for use in receiving and evaluating the acoustic spectral characteristics of tissues within a second target area within the first target plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark HUNTER, Troy L. HOLSING, Christopher B. Lee
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Patent number: 10617332Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome R Edwards, Troy L. Holsing, Torsten M. Lyon, Evan Austill, Christopher B. Lee
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Publication number: 20200037928Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome R. EDWARDS, Troy L. HOLSING, Torsten M. LYON, Evan AUSTILL, JR., Christopher B. Lee
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Publication number: 20200015714Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome R. Edwards, Troy L. Holsing, Torsten M. Lyon, Evan Austill, JR., Christopher B. Lee
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Patent number: 9218663Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Torsten M. Lyon, Troy L. Holsing, Jerome R. Edwards, Christopher B. Lee, Evan Austill, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120158047Abstract: Generally, systems, methods, and apparatus related to the use of a dynamic imaging modality in an image guided intervention are disclosed herein. More specifically, the use of such modalities in sealing a bodily opening, such as those that may be formed during an invasive medical procedure are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes viewing a representation of an instrument within a body of a patient, adjusting a position of the instrument based on the viewing such that a portion of the instrument is at a location within the body of the patient, and delivering a sealant via the instrument to the location within the body of the patient. The sealant is configured to seal an opening in the body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Jerome R. Edwards, Christopher B. Lee, Troy L. Holsing, Torsten M. Lyon
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Patent number: 8150495Abstract: Generally, systems, methods, and apparatus related to the use of a dynamic imaging modality in an image guided intervention are disclosed herein. More specifically, the use of such modalities in sealing a bodily opening, such as those that may be formed during an invasive medical procedure are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes viewing a representation of an instrument within a body of a patient, adjusting a position of the instrument based on the viewing such that a portion of the instrument is at a location within the body of the patient, and delivering a sealant via the instrument to the location within the body of the patient. The sealant is configured to seal an opening in the body part.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerome R. Edwards, Christopher B. Lee, Troy L. Holsing, Torsten M. Lyon
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Publication number: 20110184276Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Torsten M. Lyon, Troy L. Holsing, Jerome R. Edwards, Christopher B. Lee, Evan Austill, JR.
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Patent number: 7920909Abstract: A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Torsten M. Lyon, Troy L. Holsing, Jerome R. Edwards, Christopher B. Lee, Evan Austill, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090281566Abstract: Generally, systems, methods, and apparatus related to the use of a dynamic imaging modality in an image guided intervention are disclosed herein. More specifically, the use of such modalities in sealing a bodily opening, such as those that may be formed during an invasive medical procedure are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes viewing a representation of an instrument within a body of a patient, adjusting a position of the instrument based on the viewing such that a portion of the instrument is at a location within the body of the patient, and delivering a sealant via the instrument to the location within the body of the patient. The sealant is configured to seal an opening in the body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Jerome R. Edwards, Christopher B. Lee, Troy L. Holsing, Torsten M. Lyon