Patents by Inventor John E. Hampton

John E. Hampton 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).

  • CATHETER TIP ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING SAME
    Publication number: 20090177070
    Abstract: An electrode assembly for a sensor catheter tip includes a first electrode and a second electrode each having a central axis. The two electrodes are axially aligned and spaced apart along the axis. Each of the first and second electrodes comprises a contact aperture spaced from the center axis, and a contact. element positioned within each of the contact apertures. The center axis of each of the first and second electrodes is substantially aligned, and the contact elements corresponding to each of the first and second electrodes are offset, thereby providing staggered contact points for each respective electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: WILLIAM HENRY BERNHART, JOHN PHILIP THOMPSON, JOHN RAYMOND PENICA, PAUL STEVEN SREMCICH, JOHN E. HAMPTON, BRENT DAVID YOHN, KEITH MILLER
  • Catheter tip electrode assembly and method for fabricating same
    Patent number: 7512433
    Abstract: An electrode assembly for a sensor catheter tip includes a first electrode and a second electrode each having a central axis. The two electrodes are axially aligned and spaced apart along the axis. Each of the first and second electrodes comprises a contact aperture spaced from the center axis, and a contact element positioned within each of the contact apertures. The center axis of each of the first and second electrodes is substantially aligned, and the contact elements corresponding to each of the first and second electrodes are offset, thereby providing staggered contact points for each respective electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: William Henry Bernhart, John Philip Thompson, John Raymond Penica, Paul Steven Sremcich, John E. Hampton, Brent David Yohn, Keith Miller
  • Method of manufacturing jaw assembly for vessel sealer and divider
    Patent number: 7150097
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a jaw member for use with a jaw assembly includes the step of: providing a jaw housing, an electrically conductive plate and an insulated wire for conducting a first electrical potential. The method also includes the step of: molding a first plastic onto a surface of the jaw housing such that the plastic forms a datum for receiving the electrically conductive plate and forms an elongated slot therein for receiving the insulated wire therealong. The method also includes the steps of: engaging a lead end of the wire with the electrically conductive plate such that the first electrical potential is conducted to the electrically conductive plate; aligning the electrically conductive plate atop the jaw housing and within the plastic datum such that the insulated wire aligns within the elongated slot; and molding a second plastic to secure the electrically conductive plate and the insulated wire atop the jaw housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: Paul R. Sremcich, Navin K. Patel, Keith E. Miller, John E. Hampton, Darion Peterson
  • Catheter tip electrode assembly and method for fabricating same
    Patent number: 7062310
    Abstract: An electrode assembly for a sensor catheter tip includes a first electrode and a second electrode each having a central axis. The two electrodes are axially aligned and spaced apart along the axis. Each of the first and second electrodes comprises a contact aperture spaced from the center axis, and a contact element positioned within each of the contact apertures. The center axis of each of the first and second electrodes is substantially aligned, and the contact elements corresponding to each of the first and second electrodes are offset, thereby providing staggered contact points for each respective electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: William Henry Bernhart, John Philip Thompson, John Raymond Penica, Paul Steven Sremcich, John E. Hampton, Brent David Yohn, Keith Miller
  • Method of manufacturing jaw assembly for vessel sealer and divider
    Publication number: 20040250419
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a jaw member for use with a jaw assembly includes the step of: providing a jaw housing, an electrically conductive plate and an insulated wire for conducting a first electrical potential. The method also includes the step of: molding a first plastic onto a surface of the jaw housing such that the plastic forms a datum for receiving the electrically conductive plate and forms an elongated slot therein for receiving the insulated wire therealong. The method also includes the steps of: engaging a lead end of the wire with the electrically conductive plate such that the first electrical potential is conducted to the electrically conductive plate; aligning the electrically conductive plate atop the jaw housing and within the plastic datum such that the insulated wire aligns within the elongated slot; and molding a second plastic to secure the electrically conductive plate and the insulated wire atop the jaw housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Paul S. Sremcich, Navin K. Patel, Keith E. Miller, John E. Hampton, Darion Peterson