Patents by Inventor Eric W. Larson

Eric W. Larson 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: 12257105
    Abstract: A system includes a treatment probe, a first tracking sensor configured to track a location of the treatment probe, an ultrasound imager, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imager, and a tracking system. The ultrasound imager generates real-time ultrasound images. The tracking system receives location information from the first and second tracking sensors, tracks the location of the treatment probe and the location of the ultrasound imager, and displays the real-time ultrasound images and a representation of the treatment probe in one or more pre-stored images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Eric W. Larson, Casey M. Ladtkow, Nikhil P. Mankar, Arlen J. Reschke, Jeetendra Bharadwaj, Robert J. Behnke, II, William J. Dickhans
  • Publication number: 20250082403
    Abstract: A microwave ablation device including a cable assembly configured to connect a microwave ablation device to an energy source and a feedline in electrical communication with the cable assembly. The microwave ablation device further includes a balun on an outer conductor of the feedline, and a temperature sensor on the balun sensing the temperature of the balun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson, Eric W. Larson, William J. Dickhans, Richard A. Willyard, Jason A. Case
  • Publication number: 20250031992
    Abstract: A system includes an energy source configured to generate therapeutic energy, a treatment probe, an ultrasound imaging device configured to generate ultrasound images, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imaging device, and a tracking system configured to receive location information from the first and second tracking sensors and to overlay the ultrasound images with a graphical representation of the treatment probe on a display based on the location information. The treatment probe includes an antenna configured to treat tissue with the therapeutic energy and a first tracking sensor integrated in the antenna and configured to track a location of a distal tip of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Morgan L. Britton, Jeetendra S. Bharadwaj, Flor De Maria R. Nonalaya, Eric W. Larson, Kathy E. Mc Cluskey, Richard A. Willyard, Robert J. Behnke, II, Nikhil P. Mankar, Darren G. Girotto
  • Patent number: 12150704
    Abstract: A microwave ablation device including a cable assembly configured to connect a microwave ablation device to an energy source and a feedline in electrical communication with the cable assembly. The microwave ablation device further includes a balun on an outer conductor of the feedline, and a temperature sensor on the balun sensing the temperature of the balun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson, Eric W. Larson, William J. Dickhans, Richard A. Willyard, Jason A. Case
  • Patent number: 12121341
    Abstract: A system includes an energy source configured to generate therapeutic energy, a treatment probe, an ultrasound imaging device configured to generate ultrasound images, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imaging device, and a tracking system configured to receive location information from the first and second tracking sensors and to overlay the ultrasound images with a graphical representation of the treatment probe on a display based on the location information. The treatment probe includes an antenna configured to treat tissue with the therapeutic energy and a first tracking sensor integrated in the antenna and configured to track a location of a distal tip of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Jeetendra S. Bharadwaj, Flor De Maria R. Nonalaya, Eric W. Larson, Kathy E. Rooks, Richard A. Willyard, Robert J. Behnke, II, Nikhil P. Mankar, Darren G. Girotto
  • Publication number: 20240008846
    Abstract: A system includes a treatment probe, a first tracking sensor configured to track a location of the treatment probe, an ultrasound imager, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imager, and a tracking system. The ultrasound imager generates real-time ultrasound images. The tracking system receives location information from the first and second tracking sensors, tracks the location of the treatment probe and the location of the ultrasound imager, and displays the real-time ultrasound images and a representation of the treatment probe in one or more pre-stored images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Eric W. Larson, Casey M. Ladtkow, Nikhil P. Mankar, Arlen J. Reschke, Jeetendra Bharadwaj, Robert J. Behnke, II, William J. Dickhans
  • Publication number: 20230320783
    Abstract: A method for treating tissue through a branched luminal network of a patient is provided. A pathway to a point of interest in branched luminal network of a patient is generated. An extended working channel is advanced transorally into the branched luminal network and along the pathway to the point of interest. The extended working channel may be positioned in a substantially fixed orientation at the point interest. A tool is advanced though the extended working channel to the point of interest. Tissue at the point of interest is treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Casey M. Ladtkow, Joseph D. Brannan, Darion R. Peterson, Eric W. Larson, Kaylen J. Haley, William J. Dickhans, Jason A. Case
  • Patent number: 11771401
    Abstract: A system includes a treatment probe, a first tracking sensor configured to track a location of the treatment probe, an ultrasound imager, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imager, and a tracking system. The ultrasound imager generates real-time ultrasound images. The tracking system receives location information from the first and second tracking sensors, tracks the location of the treatment probe and the location of the ultrasound imager, and displays the real-time ultrasound images and a representation of the treatment probe in one or more pre-stored images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Eric W. Larson, Casey M. Ladtkow, Nikhil P. Mankar, Arlen J. Reschke, Jeetendra Bharadwaj, Robert J. Behnke, II, William J. Dickhans
  • Patent number: 11678934
    Abstract: A method for treating tissue through a branched luminal network of a patient is provided. A pathway to a point of interest in branched luminal network of a patient is generated. An extended working channel is advanced transorally into the branched luminal network and along the pathway to the point of interest. The extended working channel may be positioned in a substantially fixed orientation at the point interest. A tool is advanced though the extended working channel to the point of interest. Tissue at the point of interest is treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Casey M. Ladtkow, Joseph D. Brannan, Darion R. Peterson, Eric W. Larson, Kaylen J. Haley, William J. Dickhans, Jason A. Case
  • Patent number: 11337757
    Abstract: A microwave ablation device including a cable assembly configured to connect a microwave ablation device to an energy source and a feedline in electrical communication with the cable assembly. The microwave ablation device further includes a balun on an outer conductor of the feedline, and a temperature sensor on the balun sensing the temperature of the balun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson, Eric W. Larson, William J. Dickhans, Richard A. Willyard, Jason A. Case
  • Publication number: 20220151697
    Abstract: A microwave ablation device including a cable assembly configured to connect a microwave ablation device to an energy source and a feedline in electrical communication with the cable assembly. The microwave ablation device further includes a balun on an outer conductor of the feedline, and a temperature sensor on the balun sensing the temperature of the balun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson, Eric W. Larson, William J. Dickhans, Richard A. Willyard, Jason A. Case
  • Publication number: 20210100477
    Abstract: A system includes an energy source configured to generate therapeutic energy, a treatment probe, an ultrasound imaging device configured to generate ultrasound images, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imaging device, and a tracking system configured to receive location information from the first and second tracking sensors and to overlay the ultrasound images with a graphical representation of the treatment probe on a display based on the location information. The treatment probe includes an antenna configured to treat tissue with the therapeutic energy and a first tracking sensor integrated in the antenna and configured to track a location of a distal tip of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Jeetendra S. Bharadwaj, Flor De Maria R. Nonalaya, Eric W. Larson, Kathy E. Rooks, Richard A. Willyard, Robert J. Behnke, II, Nikhil P. Mankar, Darren G. Girotto
  • Patent number: 10966774
    Abstract: An energy delivery device cooling system includes a reservoir connector assembly and an elongate member. The elongate member has first and second lumens in fluid communication with the reservoir. The first lumen includes an outflow port and the second lumen includes a return port each in fluid communication with the reservoir. The device further includes a tubing system having a first end and a second end. The first end connected in fluid communication with the outflow port and the second end in fluid communication with the return port. The second end configured to return a fluid to the reservoir. The tubing system connects to an energy delivery device to cool the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Eric W. Larson, Darion R. Peterson, Joseph D. Brannan
  • Publication number: 20210068784
    Abstract: A system includes a treatment probe, a first tracking sensor configured to track a location of the treatment probe, an ultrasound imager, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imager, and a tracking system. The ultrasound imager generates real-time ultrasound images. The tracking system receives location information from the first and second tracking sensors, tracks the location of the treatment probe and the location of the ultrasound imager, and displays the real-time ultrasound images and a representation of the treatment probe in one or more pre-stored images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Eric W. Larson, Casey M. Ladtkow, Nikhil P. Mankar, Arlen J. Reschke, Jeetendra Bharadwaj, Robert J. Behnke, II, William J. Dickhans
  • Publication number: 20210007802
    Abstract: A microwave ablation system includes a first cannula, a trocar insertable through the first cannula and configured to facilitate insertion of the first cannula into a target tissue, and a microwave antenna assembly configured to interlock with the first cannula, the microwave antenna assembly including a coaxial feedline having a radiating section formed thereon, the microwave antenna configured to be inserted into the first cannula. The microwave ablation system further includes an actuator operatively connected to one of the first cannula or microwave antenna assembly. Operation of the actuator between a first position and a second position exposes the radiating section of the microwave antenna assembly from a distal portion of the first cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Eric W. Larson
  • Patent number: 10874327
    Abstract: A system includes an energy source configured to generate therapeutic energy, a treatment probe, an ultrasound imaging device configured to generate ultrasound images, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imaging device, and a tracking system configured to receive location information from the first and second tracking sensors and to overlay the ultrasound images with a graphical representation of the treatment probe on a display based on the location information. The treatment probe includes an antenna configured to treat tissue with the therapeutic energy and a first tracking sensor integrated in the antenna and configured to track a location of a distal tip of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Jeetendra S. Bharadwaj, Flor De Maria R. Nonalaya, Eric W. Larson, Kathy E. Rooks, Richard A. Willyard, Robert J. Behnke, II, Nikhil P. Mankar, Darren G. Girotto
  • Patent number: 10869650
    Abstract: A system includes a treatment probe, a first tracking sensor configured to track a location of the treatment probe, an ultrasound imager, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imager, and a tracking system. The ultrasound imager generates real-time ultrasound images. The tracking system receives location information from the first and second tracking sensors, tracks the location of the treatment probe and the location of the ultrasound imager, and displays the real-time ultrasound images and a representation of the treatment probe in one or more pre-stored images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Morgan L. Hill, Eric W. Larson, Jeetendra Bharadwaj, Nikhil P. Mankar, Robert J. Behnke, II, Casey M. Ladtkow, William J. Dickhans, Arlen J. Reschke
  • Patent number: 10828102
    Abstract: An ablation probe is provided. The ablation probe includes a housing that is configured to couple to a microwave energy source. A shaft extends distally from the housing and includes a radiating section at a distal end thereof. A sensor assembly is operably disposed on the housing and includes a pair of sensor contacts. One or more sensors are positioned adjacent the radiating section and extend along the shaft. The sensor(s) have a pair of sensor contact pads that are positioned on the shaft for contact with the pair of sensors such that during transmission of microwave from the radiating section into target tissue at least one electrical parameter is induced into the at least one sensor and detected by the pair of sensor contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: James E. Dunning, Eric W. Larson, Jennifer McHenry
  • Patent number: 10813692
    Abstract: A microwave ablation system includes a first cannula, a trocar insertable through the first cannula and configured to facilitate insertion of the first cannula into a target tissue, and a microwave antenna assembly configured to interlock with the first cannula, the microwave antenna assembly including a coaxial feedline having a radiating section formed thereon, the microwave antenna configured to be inserted into the first cannula. The microwave ablation system further includes an actuator operatively connected to one of the first cannula or microwave antenna assembly. Operation of the actuator between a first position and a second position exposes the radiating section of the microwave antenna assembly from a distal portion of the first cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Eric W. Larson
  • Publication number: 20200289200
    Abstract: A microwave ablation device including a cable assembly configured to connect a microwave ablation device to an energy source and a feedline in electrical communication with the cable assembly. The microwave ablation device further includes a balun on an outer conductor of the feedline, and a temperature sensor on the balun sensing the temperature of the balun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph D. Brannan, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson, Eric W. Larson, William J. Dickhans, Richard A. Willyard, Jason A. Case