Patents by Inventor Fred T. Lee

Fred T. Lee 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: 20240131302
    Abstract: An introducer tube/stylet needle assembly provides for an interfacial channel between the stylet and introducer tube to allowing the flow of anesthetic through the introducer tube from a syringe or the like without removal of the stylet from an introducer tube. A valve structure may automatically block gas flow through the introducer tube when the stylet is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Annie M. Zlevor, Fred T. Lee, JR., Timothy Szczyykutowicz, J. Louis Hinshaw
  • Patent number: 11944376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, the present invention relates to systems and devices for the delivery of energy with heat transfer ability. In some embodiments, the systems and devices also have variable characteristic impedance as a result of the use of heat transfer materials. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy with the systems and devices of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher L Brace
  • Publication number: 20230181253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
  • Publication number: 20230138004
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
  • Patent number: 11596474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
  • Patent number: 11576722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
  • Patent number: 11576723
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
  • Patent number: 11490960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
  • Publication number: 20220346873
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, the present invention relates to systems and devices for the delivery of energy with a linear array of antenna components having optimized energy delivery characteristics. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy with the systems and devices of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
  • Publication number: 20220257335
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods comprising localization agents. For example, provided herein are systems and methods for the placement of localization devices within biological systems and the detection of such localization devices for targeted surgeries or other medical procedures. For example, provided herein are systems comprising one or more miniature detectable devices that are placed into a target location and activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Laura G. KING, Daniel W. VAN DER WEIDE, Fred T. LEE, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11389235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, the present invention relates to systems and devices for the delivery of energy with a linear array of antenna components having optimized energy delivery characteristics. In certain embodiments, methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy with the systems and devices of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Paul F. Laeseke, Christopher Lee Brace
  • Publication number: 20220183585
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Noah van der Weide, Eric N. Rudie, David Miel, Lee G. Wilke, Fred T. Lee, JR.
  • Patent number: 11344382
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods comprising localization agents. For example, provided herein are systems and methods for the placement of localization devices within biological systems and the detection of such localization devices for targeted surgeries or other medical procedures. For example, provided herein are systems comprising one or more miniature detectable devices that are placed into a target location and activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: ELUCENT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Laura G King, Daniel W. Van Der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11298044
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Elucent Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Noah van der Weide, Eric N. Rudie, David Miel, Lee G. Wilke, Fred T. Lee, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220015859
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • Patent number: 11135034
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Elucent Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • Publication number: 20210282851
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Paul F. Laeseke, Fred T. Lee, JR., Christopher Lee Brace
  • Patent number: 11013557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Paul F. Laeseke, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace
  • Publication number: 20200197090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
  • Patent number: 10603106
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel