Patents by Inventor Jacob R. Ballard

Jacob R. Ballard 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).

  • CONTROL OF IVL SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240156477
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing electrical energy to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within fluid-fillable member are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: John R. Ballard, Jason W. Staab, Austin P. Petronack, J. Samuel Batchelder, Jacob T. Williams, Donald D. Hanson, Thomas D. Brindley, Scott P. Boeshart, Jeffrey T. Moriarty
  • CONTROL OF IVL SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240156476
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing electrical energy to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled member configured to contain a conductive fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Jason W. Staab, Austin P. Petronack, John R. Ballard, J. Samuel Batchelder, Jacob T. Williams, Donald D. Hanson, Thomas D. Brindley, Scott P. Boeshart, Jeffrey T. Moriarty
  • CONTROL OF IVL SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240156478
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy (“IVL”) system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing and/or assessing the electrical energy needed to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-fillable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: John R. Ballard, Jason W. Staab, Austin P. Petronack, J. Samuel Batchelder, Jacob T. Williams, Donald D. Hanson, Thomas D. Brindley, Scott P. Boeshart, Jeffrey T. Moriarty
  • Pegboard-attached merchandise display holder
    Patent number: D313916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Vermont American Corporation
    Inventor: Jacob R. Ballard
  • Telescoping display card holder
    Patent number: D352413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Vermont American Corporation
    Inventor: Jacob R. Ballard