Patents by Inventor Darion Peterson

Darion Peterson 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).

  • Publication number: 20230355322
    Abstract: The visualization method includes displaying three-dimensional image data of at least one anatomical feature of a patient, receiving user input of the target for placing an ablation needle in the at least one anatomical feature of the patient, determining the position and orientation of the ablation needle based on the user input, displaying an image of a virtual ablation needle in the three-dimensional image data of the at least one anatomical feature of the patient according to the determined position and orientation, receiving user input of parameters of operating the ablation needle, and displaying a three-dimensional representation of the result of operating the ablation needle according to the input parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion Peterson, Darren G. Girotto, Matthew Hemstreet, Ryan S. Goss, David W. Blue, Ryan Sohlden
  • Publication number: 20190216536
    Abstract: An ablation probe fixation apparatus for securing an ablation probe to tissue includes a base having a top surface and a skin-contacting bottom surface, wherein the base includes an adhesive layer disposed on the skin-contacting bottom surface. The fixation apparatus also includes a fixation member coupled to the top surface of the base. The base and the fixation member include an aperture defined therein for insertion of the ablation probe therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: DARION PETERSON, JOSEPH D. BRANNAN, KENLYN S. BONN, RICHARD W. WETZ, FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, IAN SMITH
  • Publication number: 20180235694
    Abstract: A microwave ablation device for treating tissue includes an inner conductor having a length and a distal end and configured to deliver energy, a wire extending adjacent the inner conductor and axially translatable relative thereto, the wire including a length and a distal end, a distal tip disposed in mechanical cooperation with the distal end of the inner conductor and the distal end of the wire, and an outer conductor including a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis, the outer conductor at least partially surrounding the inner conductor and the wire at least partially along their lengths. The distal tip is movable substantially along the longitudinal axis with respect to the outer conductor and relative movement of the distal tip towards the distal end of the outer conductor causes at least a portion of the inner conductor to move away from the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher T. Rusin, Darion Peterson, Tao D. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9949794
    Abstract: A microwave ablation device for treating tissue includes an inner conductor having a length and a distal end and configured to deliver energy, a wire extending adjacent the inner conductor and axially translatable relative thereto, the wire including a length and a distal end, a distal tip disposed in mechanical cooperation with the distal end of the inner conductor and the distal end of the wire; and an outer conductor including a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis, the outer conductor at least partially surrounding the inner conductor and the wire at least partially along their lengths. The distal tip is movable substantially along the longitudinal axis with respect to the outer conductor and relative movement of the distal tip towards the distal end of the outer conductor causes at least a portion of the inner conductor to move away from the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Christopher T. Rusin, Darion Peterson, Tao D. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20170202618
    Abstract: A directional reflector assembly includes a tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and adapted to operably engage an electrosurgical ablation probe, and a conical aperture having a proximal open apex joined to a distal end of the tubular shaft, and a distal open base, wherein an interior volume of the tubular shaft is open to the conical aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: KENLYN S. BONN, DARION PETERSON, JOSEPH D. BRANNAN, KYLE R. RICK
  • Patent number: 9622816
    Abstract: A directional reflector assembly includes a tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and adapted to operably engage an electrosurgical ablation probe, and a conical aperture having a proximal open apex joined to a distal end of the tubular shaft, and a distal open base, wherein an interior volume of the tubular shaft is open to the conical aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Kenlyn S. Bonn, Darion Peterson, Joseph D. Brannan, Kyle R. Rick
  • Patent number: 9375273
    Abstract: A microwave ablation system includes a generator operable to output energy and an ablation probe coupled to the generator that delivers the energy to a tissue region. The ablation system also includes a controller operable to control the generator and at least one sensor coupled to the ablation probe and the controller that detects an operating parameter of the ablation probe. The controller performs a system check by ramping up an energy output of the generator from a low energy level to a high energy level and monitors an output from the sensor at predetermined intervals of time during the system check to determine an abnormal state. The controller controls the generator to cease the energy output when the controller determines an abnormal state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Jeffrey L. Jensen, Darion Peterson, Kyle R. Rick
  • Publication number: 20150320489
    Abstract: An ablation probe fixation apparatus for securing an ablation probe to tissue includes a base having a top surface and a skin-contacting bottom surface, wherein the base includes an adhesive layer disposed on the skin-contacting bottom surface. The fixation apparatus also includes a fixation member coupled to the top surface of the base. The base and the fixation member include an aperture defined therein for insertion of the ablation probe therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: DARION PETERSON, JOSEPH D. BRANNAN, KENLYN S. BONN, RICHARD W. WETZ, FRANCESCA ROSSETTO, IAN SMITH
  • Patent number: 9113925
    Abstract: A method of performing an ablation procedure includes the initial step of supplying a fluid to a cooling chamber defined within an antenna assembly. The method also includes the steps of decreasing the temperature of the fluid to form a solid material and inserting the antenna assembly into tissue. The method also includes the step of supplying energy to the antenna assembly to treat tissue. Residual heat from the antenna assembly transitions the solid material back to the fluid. The method also includes the step of circulating the fluid within the antenna assembly to dissipate heat emanating from the antenna assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Ian S. Smith, Darion Peterson, Kenlyn S. Bonn
  • Patent number: 9023024
    Abstract: A system and method for supplying microwave energy to tissue for microwave therapy includes an electrosurgical generator having an output for coupling to a surgical instrument. The electrosurgical generator includes a microwave energy source and a controller for controlling the operation of the electrosurgical generator. The surgical instrument, coupled to the electrosurgical generator, includes a microwave antenna for delivering microwave energy from the microwave energy source. The controller of the electrosurgical generator is operable for causing the electrosurgical generator to apply at least two pulses of microwave energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kyle R. Rick, Joseph A. Paulus, Darion Peterson, Mani N. Prakash, Francesca Rossetto
  • Publication number: 20150100051
    Abstract: A directional reflector assembly includes a tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and adapted to operably engage an electrosurgical ablation probe, and a conical aperture having a proximal open apex joined to a distal end of the tubular shaft, and a distal open base, wherein an interior volume of the tubular shaft is open to the conical aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: KENLYN S. BONN, DARION PETERSON, JOSEPH D. BRANNAN, KYLE R. RICK
  • Patent number: 8906007
    Abstract: A directional reflector assembly includes a tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and adapted to operably engage an electrosurgical ablation probe, and a conical aperture having a proximal open apex joined to a distal end of the tubular shaft, and a distal open base, wherein an interior volume of the tubular shaft is open to the conical aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kenlyn S. Bonn, Darion Peterson, Joseph D. Brannan, Kyle R. Rick
  • Patent number: 8834460
    Abstract: A microwave ablation safety pad includes a base layer, an electromagnetic shielding layer and a physical protection layer. The base layer is configured to support a cooling medium designed to absorb thermal energy. The electromagnetic shielding layer, adjacent the base layer, includes a faraday shield configured to prevent the generation of electromagnetic fields. The physical protection layer, adjacent the electromagnetic shielding layer, is configured to resist penetration therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Darion Peterson
  • Patent number: 8651146
    Abstract: The different embodiments of the cable stand-off serve as a thermally inslutative protector. In one embodiment, the cable stand-off includes an elongated member defining a lumen therethrough, and a plurality of fins extending from an outer surface of the elongated member, wherein the plurality of fins includes sets of fins, each set of fins being spaced a longitudinal distance from one another and being positioned around a circumference of the elongated member. Another embodiment of the cable stand-off comprises an elongated member having a helical shape and surrounding at least a portion of a length of at least one energy transmission conduit. In yet another embodiment, a cable stand-off comprises an elongated surrounding at least a portion of a length of an energy transmission conduit, wherein the elongated member is made of a non-flammable, low particulate, flexible fiber material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kristin D. Johnson, Joseph E. Hendricks, Darion Peterson, Christopher T. Rusin, Kevin J. Seifert, Arnold V. DeCarlo
  • Patent number: 8647341
    Abstract: An endoscopic bipolar forceps includes a housing and a shaft affixed to the housing. The shaft includes a longitudinal axis defined therethrough and a pair of jaw members attached to a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes a drive assembly for moving one of the jaw members relative to the other jaw member from a first position wherein the movable jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to each other to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer one another for manipulating tissue. A movable handle is included which is rotatable about a pivot to force a drive flange of the movable handle into mechanical cooperation with the drive assembly to move the jaw members from the open and closed positions. The pivot is located a fixed distance from the longitudinal axis and the drive flange is located generally along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Sean T. Dycus, Duane E. Kerr, Darion Peterson
  • Patent number: 8545493
    Abstract: A microwave ablation system includes a generator operable to output energy and an ablation probe coupled to the generator that delivers the energy to a tissue region. The ablation system also includes a controller operable to control the generator and at least one sensor coupled to the ablation probe and the controller that detects an operating parameter of the ablation probe. The controller performs a system check by ramping up an energy output of the generator from a low energy level to a high energy level and monitors an output from the sensor at predetermined intervals of time during the system check to determine an abnormal state. The controller controls the generator to cease the energy output when the controller determines an abnormal state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Darion Peterson, Kenlyn S. Bonn, Richard A. Willyard
  • Patent number: 8540711
    Abstract: An endoscopic bipolar forceps includes an elongated shaft having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof. The jaw members are movable relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The forceps also includes a source of electrical energy connected to each jaw member such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a seal. A generally tube-like cutter is included which is slidably engaged about the elongated shaft and which is selectively movable about the elongated shaft to engage and cut tissue on at least one side of the jaw members while the tissue is engaged between jaw members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: Sean T. Dycus, Darion Peterson
  • Patent number: 8093500
    Abstract: A cable cooling apparatus, for dissipating heat generated by a cable, includes a housing disposed on a portion of a cable and defining a fluid-tight cavity therewithin. The housing is configured to cool at least a portion of the cable. The housing also includes one or more inlets, configured to receive fluid in the housing, and one or more outlets in fluid communication with an inlet for discharging the fluid from the housing. The fluid enters the housing through an inlet, circulates through a portion of the housing and absorbs thermal energy from a portion of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Vivant Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Deborski, Darion Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110077633
    Abstract: A directional reflector assembly includes a tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and adapted to operably engage an electrosurgical ablation probe, and a conical aperture having a proximal open apex joined to a distal end of the tubular shaft, and a distal open base, wherein an interior volume of the tubular shaft is open to the conical aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Kenlyn S. Bonn, Darion Peterson, Joseph D. Brannan, Kyle R. Rick
  • Publication number: 20110077639
    Abstract: A microwave ablation system includes a generator operable to output energy and an ablation probe coupled to the generator that delivers the energy to a tissue region. The ablation system also includes a controller operable to control the generator and at least one sensor coupled to the ablation probe and the controller that detects an operating parameter of the ablation probe. The controller performs a system check by ramping up an energy output of the generator from a low energy level to a high energy level and monitors an output from the sensor at predetermined intervals of time during the system check to determine an abnormal state. The controller controls the generator to cease the energy output when the controller determines an abnormal state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Darion Peterson, Kenlyn S. Bonn, Richard A. Willyard