Patents by Inventor Greg P. Werness

Greg P. Werness 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).

  • Suction stabilized epicardial ablation devices
    Patent number: 6887238
    Abstract: A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate target tissue and aid in ablation. A method for ablating tissue using suction is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Jahns, Greg P. Werness, Jon M. Ocel, David Lipson, Donald N. Jensen, David E. Francischelli, James R. Keogh
  • Suction stabilized epicardial ablation devices
    Publication number: 20030167056
    Abstract: A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate target tissue and aid in ablation. A method for ablating tissue using suction is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Scott E. Jahns, Greg P. Werness, Jon M. Ocel, David Lipson, Donald N. Jensen, David E. Francischelli, James R. Keogh
  • Suction stabilized epicardial ablation devices
    Patent number: 6558382
    Abstract: A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate target tissue and aid in ablation. A method for ablating tissue using suction is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Jahns, Greg P. Werness, Jon M. Ocel, David Lipson, Donald N. Jensen, David E. Francischelli, James R. Keogh
  • Suction stabilized epicardial ablation devices
    Publication number: 20020002372
    Abstract: A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate target tissue and aid in ablation. A method for ablating tissue using suction is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Jahns, Greg P. Werness, Jon M. Ocel, David Lipson, Donald N. Jensen, David E. Francischelli, James R. Keogh