Patents by Inventor Eric A. Bene

Eric A. Bene 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: 9028486
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member. One embodiment relates to a method for treating a condition of a patient that involves contacting an exterior wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member. Another embodiment relates to a method that involves contacting a wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member and controlling energy delivery to the braided conductive member based on at least one sensed temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Publication number: 20120165815
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member. One embodiment relates to a method for treating a condition of a patient that involves contacting an exterior wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member. Another embodiment relates to a method that involves contacting a wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member and controlling energy delivery to the braided conductive member based on at least one sensed temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Patent number: 8157796
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Publication number: 20090043242
    Abstract: A method of implanting a transcorneal shunt into a cornea, the shunt having a head and a foot, each having a hole therein, the method including the operations of engaging an insertion tool with a foot hole of the shunt; making an entry incision in the cornea; inserting the shunt, while still engaged with the insertion tool, through the entry incision; making an implant incision in the cornea; inserting the head of the shunt through the implant incision to position and seat the shunt; and releasing the shunt from the insertion tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Eric A. Bene, Michael J. McGraw, Margaret Taylor, Mark Bowen, Ed Lee
  • Publication number: 20080215062
    Abstract: Packaging for holding an ophthalmic shunt, the ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head, and a body connecting the foot and head, the packaging having an elastomeric membrane with an aperture for receiving the shunt in the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Bowen, Eric A. Bene, Michael McGraw
  • Publication number: 20080200923
    Abstract: An insertion tool and method are provided for implanting an ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head and a body connecting the foot and head. The insertion tool has a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end and a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end. The second arm is movable with respect to the first arm between an open position and a closed position. A means to grip a shunt is disposed on the distal ends of the first and second arms. In use, the insertion tool is employed to selectively grip the shunt for placement in the tissue of the eye and, as desired, to orient the shunt after placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Beckman, Dana Cote, Mark Bowen, Eric A. Bene, Michael McGraw
  • Publication number: 20080161741
    Abstract: An ocular implant device that is insertable into either the anterior or posterior chamber of the eye to drain aqueous humor and/or to introduce medications. The implant can include a substantially cylindrical body with a channel member that regulates the flow rate of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber or introduces medications into the posterior chamber, and simultaneously minimizes the ingress of microorganisms into the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Eric A. Bene, Tim J. Morrill, Margaret B. Mulhern, Thaddeus L. Wandel, Jon B. Taylor, Leon Mir
  • Patent number: 7306594
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Patent number: 6837886
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Publication number: 20020107511
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais