Patents by Inventor Earl W. Rogers

Earl W. Rogers 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).

  • Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
    Patent number: 9561044
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate diaphragm entry for posterior access of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Atricure, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy C. Kiser, James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Earl W. Rogers
  • Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
    Patent number: 9498113
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Atricure, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Rebecca Neubert, Earl W. Rogers
  • VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES
    Publication number: 20160220306
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, Earl W. ROGERS
  • Vacuum coagulation probes
    Patent number: 9308042
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: nContact Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Earl W. Rogers
  • VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES
    Publication number: 20150265338
    Abstract: A surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism is provided for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source. A fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface may be provided in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: nContact Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, James G. WHAYNE, Earl W. ROGERS
  • DIAPHRAGM ENTRY FOR POSTERIOR SURGICAL ACCESS
    Publication number: 20150112145
    Abstract: Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved treatment of body organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: NCONTACT SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, Rebecca NEUBERT, Earl W. Rogers
  • VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES
    Publication number: 20130261618
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: James G. WHAYNE, Sidney D. FLEISCHMAN, Earl W. ROGERS
  • Vacuum coagulation probes
    Patent number: 8454598
    Abstract: Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: nContact Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Whayne, Sidney D. Fleischman, Earl W. Rogers