Patents by Inventor Lee G. Wilke

Lee G. Wilke 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).

  • SURGICAL DEVICE GUIDANCE AND MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220183585
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Noah van der Weide, Eric N. Rudie, David Miel, Lee G. Wilke, Fred T. Lee, JR.
  • Surgical device guidance and monitoring devices, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 11298044
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Elucent Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Noah van der Weide, Eric N. Rudie, David Miel, Lee G. Wilke, Fred T. Lee, Jr.
  • SIGNAL TAG DETECTION COMPONENTS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220015859
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • Signal tag detection components, devices, and systems
    Patent number: 11135034
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Elucent Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • SIGNAL TAG DETECTION COMPONENTS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20190239980
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • Signal tag detection components, devices, and systems
    Patent number: 10245118
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Elucent Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • SURGICAL DEVICE GUIDANCE AND MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190090779
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Noah van der Weide, Eric N. Rudie, David Miel, Lee G. Wilke, Fred T. Lee, Jr.
  • Surgical device guidance and monitoring devices, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 10154799
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Elucent Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Noah van der Weide, Eric N. Rudie, David Miel, Lee G. Wilke, Fred T. Lee, Jr.
  • SURGICAL DEVICE GUIDANCE AND MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180042517
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of one or more tags in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Noah van der Weide, Eric N. Rudie, David Miel, Lee G. Wilke, Fred T. Lee, JR.
  • Microfluidic device for multiplexed point source administration of compounds
    Patent number: 9867974
    Abstract: A device is provided for the administration of a compound in a body. The device includes a capsule having a reservoir therein for receiving the compound therein and a delivery instrument for positioning the capsule within the body. The delivery instrument includes a barrel having an interior adapted to receive the capsule therein and a dispersal element interacting with the barrel to selectively expel the capsule therefrom and into the body. A diffusion regulator communicates with the reservoir and controls the diffusion of the compound from the reservoir into the body. A retention structure projects from capsule and is configured to retain the capsule at a desired location within the body. Multiple devices may be used in conjunction to provide a multiplexed point source to administer multiple compounds simultaneously in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: David J. Beebe, Mark E. Burkard, Jay W. Warrick, David J Guckenberger, Lee G. Wilke
  • SIGNAL TAG DETECTION COMPONENTS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170312046
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • Signal tag detection components, devices, and systems
    Patent number: 9730764
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Elucent Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • SIGNAL TAG DETECTON COMPONENTS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170095313
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device, where the detection component detects a signal from a tag in a patient, where the tag is activated by remote introduction of a magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel W. van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Robert C. Stewart, Lee G. Wilke
  • Microfluidic Device For Multiplexed Point Source Administration Of Compounds
    Publication number: 20160346524
    Abstract: A device is provided for the administration of a compound in a body. The device includes a capsule having a reservoir therein for receiving the compound therein and a delivery instrument for positioning the capsule within the body. The delivery instrument includes a barrel having an interior adapted to receive the capsule therein and a dispersal element interacting with the barrel to selectively expel the capsule therefrom and into the body. A diffusion regulator communicates with the reservoir and controls the diffusion of the compound from the reservoir into the body. A retention structure projects from capsule and is configured to retain the capsule at a desired location within the body. Multiple devices may be used in conjunction to provide a multiplexed point source to administer multiple compounds simultaneously in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: David J. Beebe, Mark E. Burkard, Jay W. Warrick, David J. Guckenberger, Lee G. Wilke
  • Optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins
    Patent number: 7952704
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a biological sample containment and illumination apparatus for holding a biological sample for illumination by a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The biological sample containment and illumination apparatus includes a plurality of frame members positioned with respect to each other to form an interior space for receiving a biological sample. At least one of the plurality of frame members includes a plurality of probe receiving locations for receiving a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The probe receiving locations position the probes with respect to the biological sample to allow illumination of plural locations of the biological sample by the probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Nirmala Ramanujam, Lee G. Wilke
  • OPTICAL ASSAY SYSTEM FOR INTRAOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF TUMOR MARGINS
    Publication number: 20100301229
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a biological sample containment and illumination apparatus for holding a biological sample for illumination by a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The biological sample containment and illumination apparatus includes a plurality of frame members positioned with respect to each other to form an interior space for receiving a biological sample. At least one of the plurality of frame members includes a plurality of probe receiving locations for receiving a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The probe receiving locations position the probes with respect to the biological sample to allow illumination of plural locations of the biological sample by the probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Nirmala Ramanujam, Lee G. Wilke
  • Optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins
    Patent number: 7751039
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a biological sample containment and illumination apparatus for holding a biological sample for illumination by a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The biological sample containment and illumination apparatus includes a plurality of frame members positioned with respect to each other to form an interior space for receiving a biological sample. At least one of the plurality of frame members includes a plurality of probe receiving locations for receiving a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The probe receiving locations position the probes with respect to the biological sample to allow illumination of plural locations of the biological sample by the probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Nirmala Ramanujam, Lee G. Wilke
  • Optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins
    Publication number: 20090015826
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an optical assay system for intraoperative assessment of tumor margins. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a biological sample containment and illumination apparatus for holding a biological sample for illumination by a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The biological sample containment and illumination apparatus includes a plurality of frame members positioned with respect to each other to form an interior space for receiving a biological sample. At least one of the plurality of frame members includes a plurality of probe receiving locations for receiving a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes. The probe receiving locations position the probes with respect to the biological sample to allow illumination of plural locations of the biological sample by the probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Nirmala Ramanujam, Lee G. Wilke