Patents by Inventor Mark Thom

Mark Thom 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).

  • Publication number: 20260123988
    Abstract: A system is disclosed including an ablation probe that includes an antenna, a controller in communication with the ablation probe, and a holster device. The holster device is configured to removably receive the ablation probe, wherein the holster device further comprises a switch and, when the ablation probe is mounted in the holster device, the controller is operable to activate the ablation probe upon activation of the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason BRUNKOW, Mark THOM, Christopher UNSETH
  • Publication number: 20260114917
    Abstract: An energy delivery device is disclosed that includes an antenna that is operable in a first mode in which the antenna provides microwave energy to tissue and a second mode in which the antenna provides radiofrequency (RF) energy to tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2024
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Applicant: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark THOM, Matthew J. THIEL
  • Publication number: 20260041483
    Abstract: A surgical system is disclosed including a probe and a balloon operatively coupled to the probe. The probe includes a shaft, an antenna extending from the shaft, and a conductor extending through the antenna and operable to deliver energy to tissue of a patient. The balloon is transitionable between an inflated state and a deflated state. In the inflated state, the balloon maintains a position of the antenna relative to the tissue and enhances energy delivery from the conductor to the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Applicant: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark THOM, Kevin ROYALTY, Katie M. TRUTTSCHEL, Matthew J. THIEL
  • Publication number: 20260033893
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, devices, systems, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. central or peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Applicant: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew THIEL, Mark THOM, Richard W. SCHEFELKER, Jeff BISSING, Yaniv LAZIMY, Matt SCHANING, Dave ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20260013937
    Abstract: An energy delivery device is disclosed including a cannula extendable through skin of a patient, an antenna extending from the cannula and operable to deliver energy to tissue of the patient, and a temperature regulator movable along a length of the cannula and operable to control a temperature of the skin as the antenna provides energy to the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Applicant: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan DUFF, Jason BRUNKOW, Mark THOM, Christopher UNSETH, Emily FORAN
  • Publication number: 20260000449
    Abstract: An energy delivery device includes an inner conductor, and a dielectric surrounding the inner conductor. The dielectric defines a coolant channel and a coolant is flowable through the coolant channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Applicant: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren VAN DER WEIDE, Fred T. LEE, JR., Christopher Lee BRACE, Richard W. SCHEFELKER, Laura G. KING, Mark THOM, Matthew THIEL
  • Patent number: 12458441
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, devices, systems, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. central or peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Richard W. Schefelker, Jeff Bissing, Yaniv Lazimy, Matt Schaning, Dave Anderson
  • Patent number: 12376903
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
  • Patent number: 12343078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
  • Publication number: 20250152264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling device capable of simultaneously a) attaching onto a robotically controlled endoscope system, and b) securing a cable connected with a generator (e.g., capable of providing microwave energy) and a medical procedure device (e.g., microwave energy delivery device), and related systems and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Louis MINGIONE, Mark THOM, Jeff BISSING, David JAEKEL
  • Publication number: 20250143788
    Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes cutting an outer conductor of an ablation probe to expose a portion of an inner conductor of the ablation probe, the inner conductor extending within the outer conductor, sliding a dielectric along the portion of the inner conductor, distal to the outer conductor, coupling a fitting to the portion of the inner conductor, distal to the dielectric, and sliding a trocar about the outer conductor, the dielectric, and the fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Neuwave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew THIEL, Mark THOM, Christopher Lee BRACE, Richard W. SCHEFELKER
  • Publication number: 20250127561
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices configured for tissue ablation having hollow inner conductors for distal tip sensing access. In particular, energy delivery devices are provided having one or more sensors (e.g., positioning sensors, temperature sensors) positioned outside the distal end of a hollow inner conductor (e.g., within a region configured for ablation energy emission). In certain embodiments, such devices are utilized in systems and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
  • Patent number: 12171490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In particular, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy using energy delivery devices with flexible and adjustable tips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Thom, Richard Schefelker
  • Publication number: 20240285332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices capable of a) measuring a temperature at or near the device (e.g., a tissue region in contact with the device), and b) regulating the temperature (e.g., increasing, maintaining, or reducing) at or near the device, and related systems and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan Duff, Jason Brunkow, Christopher Unseth, Emily Foran, Mark Thom
  • Publication number: 20240225727
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
  • Publication number: 20240130782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
  • Publication number: 20240081906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible sheath assemblies capable of maintaining a desired positioning at a desired tissue region during medical procedures involving use insertion and withdrawal of medical tools through the flexible sheath, and related systems and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Schaning, Nicholas Katrana, Matthew Thiel, Louis Mingione, Mark Thom, Richard Schefelker
  • Patent number: 11832879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible sheath assemblies capable of maintaining a desired positioning at a desired tissue region during medical procedures involving use insertion and withdrawal of medical tools through the flexible sheath, and related systems and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: NeuWave Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Schaning, Nicholas Katrana, Matthew Thiel, Louis Mingione, Mark Thom, Richard Schefelker
  • Patent number: D1071197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Mingione, Jeff Bissing, Mark Thom, Dave Jaekel
  • Patent number: D1076525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Mingione, Jeff Bissing, Mark Thom, Dave Jaekel