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).
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Publication number: 20190262071Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Mark Thom, Richard Schefelker
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Publication number: 20190201093Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive 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 comprising microwave ablation probes having flexible and rigid sections are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventor: Mark Thom
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Publication number: 20180125579Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
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Publication number: 20180078309Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
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Patent number: 9872729Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 9861440Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20170303528Abstract: A device for sealing an opening in a structure. The device includes a covering placed over the opening, and an anchor located at an interface between the structure and the covering. The covering is readily penetrable by a bullet or an arrow. Air intake from an environment surrounding the structure is provided into the structure through the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey Raymond Goulet, Christopher Mark Thom, David Harold Dillon, JR., Lisa Renee Spencer, Joseph Edward Gamache
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Patent number: 9788537Abstract: A device for sealing an opening in a structure. The device includes a covering placed over the opening, and an anchor located at an interface between the structure and the covering. The covering is readily penetrable by a bullet or an arrow. Air intake from an environment surrounding the structure is provided into the structure through the interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: LLINK TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Jeffrey Raymond Goulet, Christopher Mark Thom, David Harold Dillon, Jr., Lisa Renee Spencer, Joseph Edward Gamache
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Publication number: 20170112571Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Richard W. Schefelker, Jeff Bissing, Yaniv Lazimy, Matt Schaning, Dave Anderson
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Publication number: 20170112588Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for securing a medical device. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatuses for securing medical devices in a desired manner, wherein the apparatuses having an elongated main body, an anchoring region, a medical device attachment region, and a connection region. Such apparatuses are useful for securing a particular medical device (e.g., a microwave energy delivery device) in a favorable position while conducting a medical procedure with such a medical device (e.g., ablation of peripheral lung tissue).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Jeff Bissing, Mark Thom, Richard W. Schefelker, Matthew Thiel, Matt Schaning, J. Scott Ferguson
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Publication number: 20160081747Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
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Publication number: 20160015453Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
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Patent number: 9192438Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
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Patent number: 6929041Abstract: A system for facilitating the delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent from an anesthetic bottle to an anesthetic vaporizer. The system includes a bottle adapter, an anesthetic bottle and a filler arrangement positioned on the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter and filler arrangement each include a keyed configuration such that only the correct type of anesthetic agent can be emptied into the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter includes an adapter valve assembly that engages a filler valve assembly contained within the filler. The dimensions and arrangement of the adapter valve assembly and the filler valve assembly insure anesthetic agent is delivered to the anesthetic vaporizer only when the anesthetic agent can safely flow from the anesthetic bottle to the anesthetic vaporizer.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.Inventors: John C. Falligant, Mark A. Thom, Gordon George Sansom
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Patent number: 6817390Abstract: A system for facilitating the delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent from an anesthetic bottle to an anesthetic vaporizer. The system includes a bottle adapter, an anesthetic bottle and a filler arrangement positioned on the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter and filler arrangement each include a keyed configuration such that only the correct type of anesthetic agent can be emptied into the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter includes an adapter valve assembly that engages a filler valve assembly contained within the filler. The dimensions and arrangement of the adapter valve assembly and the filler valve assembly insure anesthetic agent is delivered to the anesthetic vaporizer only when the anesthetic agent can safely flow from the anesthetic bottle to the anesthetic vaporizer.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.Inventors: John C. Falligant, Mark A. Thom, Gordon George Sansom
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Publication number: 20040206417Abstract: A system for facilitating the delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent from an anesthetic bottle to an anesthetic vaporizer. The system includes a bottle adapter, an anesthetic bottle and a filler arrangement positioned on the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter and filler arrangement each include a keyed configuration such that only the correct type of anesthetic agent can be emptied into the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter includes an adapter valve assembly that engages a filler valve assembly contained within the filler. The dimensions and arrangement of the adapter valve assembly and the filler valve assembly insure anesthetic agent is delivered to the anesthetic vaporizer only when the anesthetic agent can safely flow from the anesthetic bottle to the anesthetic vaporizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: John C. Falligant, Mark A. Thom, Gordon George Sansom
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Publication number: 20040089375Abstract: A system for facilitating the delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent from an anesthetic bottle to an anesthetic vaporizer. The system includes a bottle adapter, an anesthetic bottle and a filler arrangement positioned on the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter and filler arrangement each include a keyed configuration such that only the correct type of anesthetic agent can be emptied into the anesthetic vaporizer. The bottle adapter includes an adapter valve assembly that engages a filler valve assembly contained within the filler. The dimensions and arrangement of the adapter valve assembly and the filler valve assembly insure anesthetic agent is delivered to the anesthetic vaporizer only when the anesthetic agent can safely flow from the anesthetic bottle to the anesthetic vaporizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.Inventors: John C. Falligant, Mark A. Thom, Gordon George Sansom
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Patent number: 6517908Abstract: Provided is a test wafer and a process for making the same that includes a plurality of peaks on a surface thereof that have a cross-section sufficient to reduce the stress of a refractory metal layer deposited thereon. The present invention is based upon the discovery that by fracturing a refractory metal layer on a test wafer reduces the stress to which the test wafer is subjected. The test includes a substrate having a surface with a plurality of peaks and troughs formed therein defining a roughness. Typically, the roughness Ra is in the range of 500 to 1200 micrometers.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: NEC Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Thom