Patents by Inventor Jennifer Hodor
Jennifer Hodor 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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Patent number: 10856939Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20190231422Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellengberger
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Patent number: 10278776Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20160354145Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: ROGER A. STERN, JEROME JACKSON, VINCENT N. SULLIVAN, GEORGE H. SMITH, ROY D. CORBITT, JENNIFER A. HODOR, CARSON J. SHELLENGBERGER
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Patent number: 9393069Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20130274791Abstract: A luminal occlusion device comprises a tension member, an elongate shaft, and a flat film having an axial receptacle which is received over a distal portion of the tension member. The flat film has proximal and distal ends which are attached to the distal ends of the tension member and the elongate shaft, respectively. Thus, distal advancement of the tension member relative to the shaft will cause the flat film to assume a low profile configuration, while proximal retraction of the tension member relative to the elongate shaft will cause the flat film to assume a foreshortened, compacted configuration. The film usually includes one or more radioopaque markers which help shape the compacted film.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Percutaneous Systems, Inc.Inventors: Rupesh DESAI, Alexander L. HUANG, Steven YEE, Jennifer HODOR
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Patent number: 8475489Abstract: A luminal occlusion device comprises a tension member, an elongate shaft, and a flat film having an axial receptacle which is received over a distal portion of the tension member. The flat film has proximal and distal ends which are attached to the distal ends of the tension member and the elongate shaft, respectively. Thus, distal advancement of the tension member relative to the shaft will cause the flat film to assume a low profile configuration, while proximal retraction of the tension member relative to the elongate shaft will cause the flat film to assume a foreshortened, compacted configuration. The film usually includes one or more radioopaque markers which help shape the compacted film.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Percutaneous Systems, Inc.Inventors: Rupesh Desai, Alexander L. Huang, Steven Yee, Jennifer Hodor
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Publication number: 20120220996Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: TYCO Healthcare Group LPInventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellengberger
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Patent number: 8192426Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: TYCO Healthcare Group LPInventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellenberger
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Publication number: 20090018569Abstract: A luminal occlusion device comprises a tension member, an elongate shaft, and a flat film having an axial receptacle which is received over a distal portion of the tension member. The flat film has proximal and distal ends which are attached to the distal ends of the tension member and the elongate shaft, respectively. Thus, distal advancement of the tension member relative to the shaft will cause the flat film to assume a low profile configuration, while proximal retraction of the tension member relative to the elongate shaft will cause the flat film to assume a foreshortened, compacted configuration. The film usually includes one or more radioopaque markers which help shape the compacted film.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Percutaneous Systems, Inc.Inventors: Rupesh Desai, Alexander L. Huang, Steven Yee, Jennifer Hodor
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Publication number: 20080262308Abstract: A fluid irrigation system comprises a small, flexible endoscope and a flexible sheath which is positioned coaxially over the endoscope. A working channel of the endoscope provides a path for introducing an irrigant fluid into a target body lumen or cavity. The irrigant and other fluids may then be removed from the target body lumen or cavity through an axial passage of the sheath. The volume or pressure of the irrigant fluid introduced into the body lumen or cavity is controlled by adjusting the outflow of fluid drained through the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Percutaneaus Systems, Inc.Inventors: ANNA PRESTEZOG, JENNIFER HODOR
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Publication number: 20080097427Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: BARRX MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
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Patent number: 7344535Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Barrx Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20070066973Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger
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Patent number: 7150745Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member suach as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: BARRx Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent N. Sullivan, George H. Smith, Roy D. Corbitt, Jennifer A. Hodor, Carson J. Shellengberger
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Publication number: 20050171524Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is spirally furled about an axis and coupled to an expansion member such as an inflatable elastic balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon is inflated to selectively expose a portion of the electrode surface while maintaining the electrode density.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: BARRx, Inc.Inventors: Roger Stern, Jerome Jackson, Vincent Sullivan, George Smith, Roy Corbitt, Jennifer Hodor, Carson Shellengberger