Patents by Inventor Harm TenHoff
Harm TenHoff 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).
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Publication number: 20170224986Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A submucosal gastric implant device is placed within the submucosal layer of a patient's stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall and may use multiple electrode pairs for sequential stimulation. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a therapeutic delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible outside the stomach wall for removal and replacement. An endoscopic delivery system prepares and delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is placed through an opening in the mucosa into the submucosal layer of the stomach wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Harm TenHoff, Kevin Nason, Ted W. Layman
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Patent number: 9668690Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating gastric disorders is provided. A submucosal gastric implant device is placed within the submucosal layer of a patient's stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall and may use multiple electrode pairs for sequential stimulation. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a therapeutic delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible outside the stomach wall for removal and replacement. An endoscopic delivery system prepares and delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is placed through an opening in the mucosa into the submucosal layer of the stomach wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: IntraPace, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Harm TenHoff, Kevin Nason, Ted W. Layman
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Publication number: 20170050006Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 9456774Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Publication number: 20150196745Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 8915867Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Publication number: 20140058317Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: ENTRACK, INC.Inventors: Mir Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 8517961Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Publication number: 20110046479Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 7824347Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Oliver K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm Tenhoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 7371215Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating a patient is provided where a functional device is attached to a stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a substance delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible for removal and replacement. In one embodiment, an endoscopic delivery system delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall with the assistance of a suction used to stabilize the tissue of the stomach wall. The device includes a chamber for receiving tissue of the stomach wall for attachment where a vacuum pressure is applied through the chamber to draw the tissue into the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Intrapace, Inc.Inventors: Olivier Colliou, Kevin Nason, Harm TenHoff, Mir A. Imran, Ted Layman
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Publication number: 20080065169Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating a patient is provided where a functional device is attached to a stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a substance delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible for removal and replacement. In one embodiment, an endoscopic delivery system delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall with the assistance of a suction used to stabilize the tissue of the stomach wall. The device includes a chamber for receiving tissue of the stomach wall for attachment where a vacuum pressure is applied through the chamber to draw the tissue into the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: INTRAPACE, INC.Inventors: Olivier Colliou, Kevin Nason, Harm TenHoff, Mir Imran
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Patent number: 7160258Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2001Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Entrack, Inc.Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 7020531Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating a patient is provided where a functional device is attached to a stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a substance delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible for removal and replacement. In one embodiment, an endoscopic delivery system delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall with the assistance of a suction used to stabilize the tissue of the stomach wall. The device includes a chamber for receiving tissue of the stomach wall for attachment where a vacuum pressure is applied through the chamber to draw the tissue into the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Intrapace, Inc.Inventors: Olivier Colliou, Kevin Nason, Harm TenHoff, Mir A. Imran, Ted Layman
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Publication number: 20040243211Abstract: A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating a patient is provided where a functional device is attached to a stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall. The device may also have other functional aspects such as a sensor for sensing various parameters of the stomach or stomach environment, or a substance delivery device. The implant may be programmed to respond to sensed information or signals. The device may be modular with a portion of the device accessible for removal and replacement. In one embodiment, an endoscopic delivery system delivers the functional device through the esophagus and into the stomach where it is attached the stomach wall with the assistance of a suction used to stabilize the tissue of the stomach wall. The device includes a chamber for receiving tissue of the stomach wall for attachment where a vacuum pressure is applied through the chamber to draw the tissue into the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Olivier Colliou, Kevin Nason, Harm TenHoff, Mir A. Imran, Ted Layman
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Patent number: 6824515Abstract: The present invention provides ultrasound-guided ablation catheters and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a tissue ablation apparatus (2) includes a flexible elongate body (12) having proximal (14) and distal (12) ends. A plurality of spaced-apart electrodes (24) are operably attached to the flexible body near the distal end. A plurality of transducer elements (28) are disposed between at least some of the electrodes. Transducers assist the physician in determining whether or not the ablation elements are in contact with the tissue to be ablated.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Veijo T. Suorsa, David K. Swanson, Dorin Panescu, Harm TenHoff, James G. Whayne
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Publication number: 20040068204Abstract: A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Olivier K. Colliou, Ted W. Layman, Sharon L. Lake, Harm TenHoff, Timothy J. Hughes
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Patent number: 6658279Abstract: A catheter for ablating and imaging tissue includes a porous electrode structure comprising an interior region for receiving a conductive medium, an elongate tube having a distal tube end that extends within the interior region, and an ultrasonic transducer assembly housed within the distal tube end.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: EP Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David K. Swanson, David McGee, Dorin Panescu, James G. Whayne, Harm TenHoff
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Publication number: 20030153907Abstract: The present invention provides ultrasound-guided ablation catheters and methods for their use. In one embodiment, a tissue ablation apparatus (2) includes a flexible elongate body (12) having proximal (14) and distal (12) ends. A plurality of spaced-apart electrodes (24) are operably attached to the flexible body near the distal end. A plurality of transducer elements (28) are disposed between at least some of the electrodes. Transducers assist the physician in determining whether or not the ablation elements are in contact with the tissue to be ablated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Veijo T. Suorsa, David K. Swanson, Dorin Panescu, Harm TenHoff, James G. Whayne
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Patent number: 6522913Abstract: A catheter tube carries an imaging element for visualizing tissue. The catheter tube also carries a support structure, which extends beyond the imaging element for contacting surrounding tissue away from the imaging elements, the imaging element being movable with the support structure. The support element stabilizes the imaging element, while the imaging element visualizes tissue in the interior body region. The support structure also carries a diagnostic or therapeutic component to contact surrounding tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1999Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: EP Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David K. Swanson, David McGee, Dorin Panescu, James G. Whayne, Harm TenHoff