Patents by Inventor Jerome Jackson
Jerome Jackson 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: 20160216067Abstract: Sighting devices and cartridges for a firearm comprising an internal sighting and aiming system which incorporates and leverages electromagnetic radiation as the means for aiming the firearm. The sighting and aiming system must first be placed in the chamber of a firearm to be functional. It is activated and deactivated by the angle at which the firearm is held.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Charles Jerome Jackson
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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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Patent number: 9377476Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Xinri Cong, Jerome Jackson, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
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Publication number: 20160135876Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Jonathan B. PARMER, Ian F. SMITH, Chun-Chih CHENG, Patrick Karl HOWE, Sean Yasuo SULLIVAN, Jerome JACKSON, Stanley LEVY, JR., Sherree Leigh LUCAS, Steven Marc LOPEZ
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Publication number: 20160074112Abstract: An ablation device for denervation including a catheter delivery mechanism including an elongated tube with a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being emplaceable within a body lumen at a target nerve region. A guide wire, at least one radiofrequency electrode, a plurality of positioning elements, and a plurality of pressing elements initially located within the tube. The electrode being deployable from the tube at the target nerve region and forming a ring-shaped structure adjacent the distal tube end. The positioning elements being deployable from the tube at the target nerve region from a position of the tube further distal than the electrode. The pressing elements being deployable from the tube more proximal than the electrode for use in pressing the deployed electrode against tissue to be ablated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: Tidal Wave Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stevan Irwin Himmelstein, Michael C. Sherman, Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson
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Patent number: 9271785Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for tightening tissue of the female genitalia by heating targeted connective tissue with radiant energy, while cooling the mucosal epithelial surface over the target tissue to protect it from the heat. Embodiments include a handle and treatment tip that has both an energy delivery element and a cooling mechanism. The handle may be a two-handed handle allowing control even while rotating and maneuvering the treatment around the genital opening. The apparatus or system may also include an integrated controller, which may confirm tissue contact without applying RF energy, based only on the temperature of the applicator and the time since the last application of energy from the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Viveve, Inc.Inventors: Ian F. Smith, Chun-Chih Cheng, Patrick Karl Howe, Sean Yasuo Sullivan, Jerome Jackson, Stanley Levy, Jr., Sherree Leigh Lucas, Steven Marc Lopez
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Patent number: 9173702Abstract: An ablation apparatus places electrodes at the perimeter of a cavity. In an embodiment, the alternating electric field is used to expose the cavity to enough energy to ablate the cavity. In an embodiment, two modes are used to expose different regions of the cavity to different amounts of power for so that the thermal effect is more uniform. In an embodiment, the electrodes have a relatively large surface area so as to avoid charring the cavity, but are shaped so as to fit within a body orifice. For example, the diameter of the sheathed housing the electrodes during penetration may be only 5.5 mm.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Cardea Medsystems (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Roger Alan Stern, Jia Hua Xiao, Jerome Jackson, Grant Michael Glaze
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Publication number: 20150305805Abstract: An ablation apparatus places electrodes at the perimeter of a cavity. In an embodiment, the alternating electric field is used to expose the cavity to enough energy to ablate the cavity. In an embodiment, two modes are used to expose different regions of the cavity to different amounts of power so that the thermal effect is more uniform. In an embodiment, the electrodes have a relatively large surface area so as to avoid charring the cavity, but are shaped so as to fit within a body orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Jia Hua Xiao, Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Grant Michael Glaze
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Publication number: 20150297293Abstract: A system for measuring physiologic characteristics or treating tissue in a body lumen. The system may be used for treating abnormal mucosa in the esophagus. The system comprises an energy delivery device, such as an ablation device including an electrode support and an electrode pattern on the support. The ablation device may expand in size from a pre-deployed state to a deployed state. The system may include a sizing device having an inflatable balloon on a distal end of a catheter that is inflated with an expansion medium to expand the balloon to engage the wall of the esophagus so that the internal cross-section can be calculated or measured. The sizing device may also a controller for delivering an expansion medium and measuring the amount and pressure of the expansion medium inside the catheter. Methods of treating or diagnosing tissue are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: JEROME JACKSON, ROGER A. STERN
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Publication number: 20150272670Abstract: An ablation apparatus places electrodes at the perimeter of a cavity. In an embodiment, the alternating electric field is used to expose the cavity to enough energy to ablate the cavity. In an embodiment, two modes are used to expose different regions of the cavity to different amounts of power for so that the thermal effect is more uniform. In an embodiment, the electrodes have a relatively large surface area so as to avoid charring the cavity, but are shaped so as to fit within a body orifice. For example, the diameter of the sheathed housing the electrodes during penetration may be only 5.5 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Jia Hua Xiao, Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson, Grant Michael Glaze
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Publication number: 20150253347Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Xinri Cong, Jerome Jackson, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
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Patent number: 9039699Abstract: A system for measuring physiologic characteristics or treating tissue in a body lumen. The system may be used for treating abnormal mucosa in the esophagus. The system comprises an energy delivery device, such as an ablation device including an electrode support and an electrode pattern on the support. The ablation device may expand in size from a pre-deployed state to a deployed state. The system may include a sizing device having an inflatable balloon on a distal end of a catheter that is inflated with an expansion medium to expand the balloon to engage the wall of the esophagus so that the internal cross-section can be calculated or measured. The sizing device may also a controller for delivering an expansion medium and measuring the amount and pressure of the expansion medium inside the catheter. Methods of treating or diagnosing tissue are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jerome Jackson, Roger A. Stern
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Publication number: 20150038958Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating abnormal mucosa in the esophagus is disclosed, such that the depth of the treated tissue is controlled. The depth of ablation is controlled by monitoring the tissue impedance and/or the tissue temperature. A desired ablation depth is also achieved by controlling the energy density or power density, and the amount of time required for energy delivery. A method and apparatus is disclosed for measuring an inner diameter of a body lumen, where a balloon is inflated inside the body lumen at a fixed pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Jerome Jackson, Roger A. Stern, David S. Utley
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Patent number: 8876818Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating abnormal mucosa in the esophagus is disclosed, such that the depth of the treated tissue is controlled. The depth of ablation is controlled by monitoring the tissue impedance and/or the tissue temperature. A desired ablation depth is also achieved by controlling the energy density or power density, and the amount of time required for energy delivery. A method and apparatus is disclosed for measuring an inner diameter of a body lumen, where a balloon is inflated inside the body lumen at a fixed pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jerome Jackson, Roger A. Stern, David S. Utley
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Publication number: 20140252088Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Xinri Cong, Jerome Jackson, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
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Patent number: 8770471Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Xinri Cong, Jerome Jackson, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
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Publication number: 20140012251Abstract: An ablation device for denervation including a catheter delivery mechanism including an elongated tube with a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being emplaceable within a body lumen at a target nerve region. A guide wire, at least one radiofrequency electrode, a plurality of positioning elements, and a plurality of pressing elements initially located within the tube. The electrode being deployable from the tube at the target nerve region and forming a ring-shaped structure adjacent the distal tube end. The positioning elements being deployable from the tube at the target nerve region from a position of the tube further distal than the electrode. The pressing elements being deployable from the tube more proximal than the electrode for use in pressing the deployed electrode against tissue to be ablated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Tidal Wave Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stevan Irwin Himmelstein, Michael C. Sherman, Roger A. Stern, Jerome Jackson
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Patent number: 8544203Abstract: A projectile cartridge device designed with internal sighting and aiming system, which incorporates and leverages electromagnetic radiation as the means for aiming the projectile.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Dotshot Ammo, LLCInventor: Charles Jerome Jackson
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Publication number: 20130245728Abstract: This invention provides devices and methods for remodeling the female genital tissue, the device comprising a treatment tip, wherein the distal end of the treatment tip is conical, spherical, hemispherical, oval or circular in shape. The device further comprises one or more energy delivery elements for simultaneous cooling of the vaginal epithelium and transmission of energy for heating the tissues underneath the epithelium. In one embodiment, said device may further comprise one or more of the following: one or more temperature sensors for measuring the temperature at or below the epithelium; one or more directional sensors mounted on the hand piece or treatment tip; and one or more depth markers to show the depth of penetration of the treatment tip into the vagina. In another embodiment, this invention provides a device having a finger holder with electrodes for remodeling the female genital tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: VIVEVE, INC.Inventors: Donald I. GALEN, Jerome JACKSON, Steven Marc LOPEZ, Russell MEIROSE, Ian F. SMITH, Srihari YAMANOOR
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Publication number: 20130123888Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating vapor within a catheter are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is generating vapor with a fiber optic, laser fiber optic, or fiber optic bundle within a catheter. Another feature is sensing a temperature of the fiber optic, and adjusting the power delivered to the electrode array to fully generate vapor within the catheter. Another feature is delivering the vapor to a vein of a patient for vein reduction therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Wilfred J Samson, Joseph M. Tartaglia, Jerome Jackson, Steven H. Trebotich, Grant Michael Glaze, Chun-Chih Cheng