Patents by Inventor Martin G. Donofrio
Martin G. Donofrio 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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Patent number: 9352124Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin G. Donofrio, Oscar R. Carillo, Jr., Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Robert G. Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
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Patent number: 9078678Abstract: An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Zerfas, Steve Pickett, James A. Teague, Martin G. Donofrio
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Publication number: 20140058426Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin G. Donofrio, Oscar R. Carillo, Jr., Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Robert G. Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
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Patent number: 8579895Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, inc.Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin G. Donofrio, Oscar R. Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
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Publication number: 20130283607Abstract: An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Jeff W. Zerfas, Steve Pickett, James A. Teague, Martin G. Donofrio
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Patent number: 8418362Abstract: An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jeff W. Zerfas, Steve Pickett, James A. Teague, Martin G. Donofrio
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Patent number: 8231621Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John E. Hutchins, Mark L. Adams, Mark Mallaby, Scott E. Swaffar, Martin G. Donofrio, Oscar R. Carrillo, Tracy Gandolfi, Mike Mangano, Bob Reynolds, Russell F. Durgin
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Publication number: 20100280514Abstract: An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jeff W. Zerfas, Steve Pickett, James A. Teague, Martin G. Donofrio
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Patent number: 7779537Abstract: An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Jeff W. Zerfas, Steve Pickett, James A. Teague, Martin G. Donofrio
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Publication number: 20090064492Abstract: An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jeff W. Zerfas, Steve Pickett, James A. Teague, Martin G. Donofrio