Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Schultz

Jeffrey Schultz 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: 11007007
    Abstract: A catheter for ablating tissue is disclosed that has a self-centering multiray electrode assembly. The self-centering multiray electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, each of which a preshaped, expanded configuration that curves to change an orientation of the spine from being directed towards the distal end of catheter body to being directed towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The ablation electrodes engage ostial tissue when a maximal outer diameter of the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged with an inner diameter of a vessel. The compliance of each spine may vary along its length. When the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged within a vessel, the ablation electrodes are brought into contact with tissue and may be used to form lesions in a circumferential path around the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Clark, John Ashton, Ryan Hoitink, Jeffrey Schultz
  • Patent number: 10758302
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing and using an irrigated ablation catheter. The catheter may include a distal shell electrode having irrigation apertures. A sensor array formed on a flexible substrate conforms to an inner surface of the electrode and an insert disposed within the interior space engages the sensor array to position sensors of the sensor array in desired locations relative to the electrode. A support seals the proximal end of the electrode and engages the insert. The plurality of sensors may be used to measure electrical and thermal characteristics surrounding the electrode and may help assess contact between the electrode and tissue and/or determine movement of the electrode during ablation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schultz, Kelvin Chuu, Daniele Ghidoli
  • Patent number: 10532187
    Abstract: A steerable catheter is disclosed, having an elongated, tubular catheter body with at least one deflection member slidably disposed within a lumen, secured at a distal end to a tip section and terminating in an interconnect at a proximal end and a handle releasably attached to the proximal end of the catheter body. The handle has at least one sliding member coupled to an actuator, such that manipulation of the actuator causes relative longitudinal movement with respect to the handle, wherein the interconnect and the sliding member engage when the handle is attached to the catheter body so that the relative longitudinal movement of the sliding member is transmitted to the deflection member and wherein the interconnect and the sliding member disengage when the handle is released from the catheter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schultz, Corey Rousu, Daniele Ghidoli, Simon Jung, Jeffrey Clark
  • Patent number: 10463425
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for performing an ablation procedure by obtaining a signal from an acoustic sensor used to detect occurrence of a steam pop and adjust the ablation in response to the steam pop detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryan A. Hoitink, John Hardy Ashton, Jeffrey L. Clark, Kelvin Chuu, Jeffrey Schultz
  • Publication number: 20190111238
    Abstract: A steerable catheter is disclosed, having an elongated, tubular catheter body with at least one deflection member slidably disposed within a lumen, secured at a distal end to a tip section and terminating in an interconnect at a proximal end and a handle releasably attached to the proximal end of the catheter body. The handle has at least one sliding member coupled to an actuator, such that manipulation of the actuator causes relative longitudinal movement with respect to the handle, wherein the interconnect and the sliding member engage when the handle is attached to the catheter body so that the relative longitudinal movement of the sliding member is transmitted to the deflection member and wherein the interconnect and the sliding member disengage when the handle is released from the catheter body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schultz, Corey Rousu, Daniele Ghidoli, Simon Jung, Jeffrey Clark
  • Patent number: 9724154
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing and using an irrigated ablation catheter. The catheter may include a distal shell electrode having irrigation apertures. An insert disposed within the electrode has protrusions that mate with orifices in the shell of the electrode. Each protrusion has a port communicating with at least one interior lumen in the insert and a sensor is disposed in each port. A support seals the proximal end of the electrode and engages the insert. The plurality of sensors may be used to measure electrical and thermal characteristics surrounding the electrode and may help assess contact between the electrode and tissue and/or determine movement of the electrode during ablation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schultz, Maria J. Duarte, Daniele Ghidoli, Kelvin Chuu, Meir Bar-Tal, Jeffrey Clark, Avri Hazan, Abraham Berger
  • Publication number: 20170100189
    Abstract: A catheter for ablating tissue is disclosed that has a self-centering multiray electrode assembly. The self-centering multiray electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, each of which a preshaped, expanded configuration that curves to change an orientation of the spine from being directed towards the distal end of catheter body to being directed towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The ablation electrodes engage ostial tissue when a maximal outer diameter of the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged with an inner diameter of a vessel. The compliance of each spine may vary along its length. When the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged within a vessel, the ablation electrodes are brought into contact with tissue and may be used to form lesions in a circumferential path around the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey CLARK, John ASHTON, Ryan HOITINK, Jeffrey SCHULTZ
  • Publication number: 20160324569
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for performing an ablation procedure by obtaining a signal from an acoustic sensor used to detect occurrence of a steam pop and adjust the ablation in response to the steam pop detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Ryan A. Hoitink, John Hardy Ashton, Jeffrey L. Clark, Kelvin Chuu, Jeffrey Schultz
  • Publication number: 20160143690
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing and using an irrigated ablation catheter. The catheter may include a distal shell electrode having irrigation apertures. An insert disposed within the electrode has protrusions that mate with orifices in the shell of the electrode. Each protrusion has a port communicating with at least one interior lumen in the insert and a sensor is disposed in each port. A support seals the proximal end of the electrode and engages the insert. The plurality of sensors may be used to measure electrical and thermal characteristics surrounding the electrode and may help assess contact between the electrode and tissue and/or determine movement of the electrode during ablation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schultz, Maria J. Duarte, Daniele Ghidoli, Kelvin Chuu, Meir Bar-Tal, Jeffrey Clark, Avri Hazan, Abraham Berger
  • Publication number: 20160128765
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing and using an irrigated ablation catheter. The catheter may include a distal shell electrode having irrigation apertures. A sensor array formed on a flexible substrate conforms to an inner surface of the electrode and an insert disposed within the interior space engages the sensor array to position sensors of the sensor array in desired locations relative to the electrode. A support seals the proximal end of the electrode and engages the insert. The plurality of sensors may be used to measure electrical and thermal characteristics surrounding the electrode and may help assess contact between the electrode and tissue and/or determine movement of the electrode during ablation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schultz, Kelvin CHUU, Daniele GHIDOLI
  • Patent number: 9014778
    Abstract: An patch and sensor assembly for use in an EP mapping system has two portions: a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion houses the biosensors used in magnetic based location and mapping systems and the electrical lead necessary to communicate between the biosensor and the mapping system. The reusable portion may also contain a portion of the electrode necessary to receive electrical signals from the body of the patient. The disposable portion of the patch and sensor assembly contains an adhesive covered flexible patch having at least a portion of the electrode used to receive electrical signals form the body of the patient and may contain the electrical lead necessary to communicate such an electrical signal to the mapping system. The disposable portion contains a receptacle adapted to receive and mechanically secure the reusable portion to the disposable portion of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Keshava Datta, Eduardo Jimenez, Rajesh Pendekanti, Jeffrey Schultz
  • Publication number: 20130172322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 1-substituted-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-3-benzazepine derivatives of Formula (I), that are modulators of the 5HT2C receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of 5HT2C receptor associated diseases, conditions or disorders, such as, obesity and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Smith Brian, Charles A. Gilson, III, Jeffrey Schultz, Jeffrey Smith
  • Patent number: 8404675
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 1-substituted-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-3-benzazepine derivatives of Formula (I), that are modulators of the 5HT2C receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of 5HT2C receptor associated diseases, conditions or disorders, such as, obesity and related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Smith, Charles A. Gilson, III, Jeffrey Schultz, Jeffrey Smith
  • Publication number: 20100173894
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 1-substituted-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-3-benzazepine derivatives of Formula (I), that are modulators of the 5HT2C receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of 5HT2C receptor associated diseases, conditions or disorders, such as, obesity and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Smith Brian, Charles A. Gilson, III, Jeffrey Schultz, Jeffrey Smith
  • Patent number: 7704993
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 1-substituted-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-3-benzazepine derivatives of Formula (I), that are modulators of the 5HT2C receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of 5HT2C receptor associated diseases, conditions or disorders, such as, obesity and related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Smith, Charles A. Gilson, III, Jeffrey Schultz, Jeffrey Smith
  • Publication number: 20090318793
    Abstract: An patch and sensor assembly for use in an EP mapping system has two portions: a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion houses the biosensors used in magnetic based location and mapping systems and the electrical lead necessary to communicate between the biosensor and the mapping system. The reusable portion may also contain a portion of the electrode necessary to receive electrical signals from the body of the patient. The disposable portion of the patch and sensor assembly contains an adhesive covered flexible patch having at least a portion of the electrode used to receive electrical signals form the body of the patient and may contain the electrical lead necessary to communicate such an electrical signal to the mapping system. The disposable portion contains a receptacle adapted to receive and mechanically secure the reusable portion to the disposable portion of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Keshava Datta, Eduardo Jimenez, Rajesh Pendekanti, Jeffrey Schultz
  • Publication number: 20080041921
    Abstract: A low-temperature friction-based coating method termed friction stir fabrication (FSF) is disclosed, in which material is deposited onto a substrate and subsequently stirred into the substrate using friction stir processing to homogenize and refine the microstructure. This solid-state process is capable of depositing coatings, including nanocrystalline aluminum and/or metal matrix composites and the like, onto substrates such as aluminum at relatively low temperatures. A method of making rod stock for use in the FSF process is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin Creehan, Jeffrey Schultz
  • Publication number: 20070275949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-3-benzazepine derivatives that are modulators of the 5HT2C receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the prophylaxis treatment of 5HT2C receptor associated diseases, conditions or disorders, such as, obesity and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Smith, Jeffrey Schultz, Charles Gilson III, Scott Estrada
  • Publication number: 20070142357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 1-substituted-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-3-benzazepine derivatives of Formula (I), that are modulators of the 5HT2C receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of 5HT2C receptor associated diseases, conditions or disorders, such as, obesity and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Smith, Charles Gilson, Jeffrey Schultz, Jeffrey Smith
  • Publication number: 20070138917
    Abstract: Composite materials comprising ferroelastic ceramic particulates dispersed in a metal matrix are capable of vibration damping. When the ferroelastic ceramic particulates are subjected to stress, such as the cyclic stress experienced during vibration of the material, internal stresses in the ceramic cause the material to deform via twinning, domain rotation or domain motion thereby dissipating the vibrational energy. The ferroelastic ceramic particulates may also act as reinforcements to improve the mechanical properties of the composites. The composite materials may be used in various structural components in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, buildings and tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schultz, Ted Asare, Ben Poquette, Stephen Kampe