Patents by Inventor Christopher Klecher

Christopher Klecher 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: 9962108
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: GIVEN IMAGING LTD.
    Inventors: John T Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M Johnson, Christopher Klecher
  • Publication number: 20150297116
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: John T. KILCOYNE, Ross TSUKASHIMA, George M. JOHNSON, Christopher KLECHER
  • Patent number: 8323192
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher
  • Publication number: 20050043601
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: John Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George Johnson, Christopher Klecher
  • Publication number: 20040260164
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher
  • Publication number: 20040158138
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher
  • Publication number: 20040133089
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher
  • Patent number: 6689056
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher
  • Patent number: 6285897
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ambulatory system for detecting, recording, and analyzing gastroesophageal reflux or intraesophageal pressure. The system includes an implantable sensor and radiofrequency transmitter, an external receiver and recorder, and an analysis software package. This system provides for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Endonetics, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher