Patents by Inventor Michael Hoey

Michael Hoey 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROSTATE TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20140107637
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the needle can ablate a continuous lobe region in the prostate parallel to the urethral wall. Another feature of the vapor delivery needle is that it can introduce a cooling fluid into the urethra during treatment. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Mark Schrom, Stephanos Paulos, Randall Beyreis
  • LUBRICANT COMPOSITION COMPRISING UNHINDERED ALKYL AMINES
    Publication number: 20140051621
    Abstract: A lubricant composition including a base oil and from 0.01 to 10 wt. % of an amine compound based on a total weight of the lubricant composition. The amine compound has the formula R1(R2)NH, where R1 and R2 are each independently straight or branched chain acyclic alkyl groups having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The alpha carbon of R1 or R2 is primary if R1 or R2 is an alkyl group having more than one carbon atom respectively. At least 90 wt. % of the amine compound remains unreacted in the lubricant composition based on a total weight of the amine compound prior to any reaction in the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Kevin J. DeSantis, Michael Hoey
  • MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20140025057
    Abstract: An instrument and method for applying thermal energy to targeted tissue. An instrument and method for tissue thermotherapy. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a vapor source comprising a pump configured for providing a flow of liquid media from a liquid media source into a vaporization chamber having a heating mechanism, actuating the pump to provide the liquid into the vaporization chamber, applying energy from the heating mechanism to convert a substantially water liquid media into a minimum water vapor level for causing an intended effect in tissue. For examples such levels can comprise at least 60% water vapor, at least 70% water vapor, at least 80% water vapor or at least 90% water vapor for causing an intended effect in tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, John H. SHADDUCK
  • Systems and methods for prostate treatment
    Patent number: 8632530
    Abstract: A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the needle can ablate a continuous lobe region in the prostate parallel to the urethral wall. Another feature of the vapor delivery needle is that it can introduce a cooling fluid into the urethra during treatment. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: NxThera, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, Mark Schrom, Stephanos Paulos, Randall Beyreis
  • MEDICAL PROBES FOR THE TREATMENT OF BLOOD VESSELS
    Publication number: 20140018890
    Abstract: Devices and methods for thermally-mediated treatment of blood vessels to elicit an immune response to cause rapid endothelial growth over at least portions of an implant or stent to prevent adverse events such as restenosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: TSUNAMI MEDTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Michael HOEY, John H. SHADDUCK
  • Treatment with high temperature vapor
    Patent number: 8585645
    Abstract: Methods are describe for treating intraluminal locations such as in a patient's lung. The device is a catheter which has an elongated shaft with an inner lumen, preferably defined by an inner tubular member, formed of heat resistant polymeric materials such as polyimide and high temperature vapor is directed through the inner lumen into the intraluminal location to treat tissue at and/or distal to the location. The outer surface of the catheter is also formed of heat resistant material. An enlarged or enlargeable member, such as a balloon, is provided on a distal portion of the catheter shaft to prevent proximal flow of the high temperature vapor upon discharge from the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Uptake Medical Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Barry, Dean Corcoran, Brian Cran, Michael Hoey, Sheldon Lee, Peter Lyons
  • Systems and methods for treatment of prostatic tissue
    Patent number: 8585692
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can aspirate tissue from the prostate. Yet another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can rotate during delivery of vapor and aspiration of tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: NxThera, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Shadduck, Michael Hoey
  • Medical probes for the treatment of blood vessels
    Patent number: 8579888
    Abstract: Devices and methods for thermally-mediated treatment of blood vessels to elicit an immune response to cause rapid endothelial growth over at least portions of an implant or stent to prevent adverse events such as restenosis. Devices and methods for thermally-mediated treatment to inhibit contraction of vessels to elicit an immune response to cause rapid endothelial growth over at least portions of a stent to prevent adverse events such as restenosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • Medical system and method of use
    Patent number: 8579893
    Abstract: A tissue evacuation device may be designed to provide a high-energy fluid (e.g., a heated vapor) to targeted tissue for breaking down the targeted tissue, such as the nucleus of an intervertebral disc. An inner tube positioned within an outer tube, having a nozzle coupled to distal ends of the tubes, having a heating element positioned between the inner and outer tubes, delivers a heated vapor through a port to the nozzle to break down tissue. After the nucleus or other targeted tissue is broken down, the tissue evacuation device may also remove some or all of the broken down tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Hoey
  • Medical system and method of use
    Patent number: 8579892
    Abstract: An instrument and method for applying thermal energy to targeted tissue. An instrument and method for tissue thermotherapy. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a vapor source comprising a pump configured for providing a flow of liquid media from a liquid media source into a vaporization chamber having a heating mechanism, actuating the pump to provide the liquid into the vaporization chamber, applying energy from the heating mechanism to convert a substantially water liquid media into a minimum water vapor level for causing an intended effect in tissue. For examples such levels can comprise at least 60% water vapor, at least 70% water vapor, at least 80% water vapor or at least 90% water vapor for causing an intended effect in tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • MEDICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20130237978
    Abstract: An instrument for thermally-mediated therapies in targeted tissue volumes or for volumetric removal of tissue. In one embodiment, the instrument has an interior chamber that includes a diffuser structure for diffusing a biocompatible conductive fluid that is introduced under high pressure. The interior chamber further includes surfaces of opposing polarity electrodes for vaporizing the small cross-section diffused fluid flows created within a diffuser structure. In one embodiment, the diffuser structure includes a negative temperature coefficient of resistance material between the opposing polarity surfaces. The NTCR structure can self-adjust the lengths of current paths between the opposing polarities to insure complete vaporization of the volume of flow of conductive fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: John H. SHADDUCK, Michael HOEY
  • Systems and Methods for Treatment of Prostatic Tissue
    Publication number: 20130226164
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can aspirate tissue from the prostate. Yet another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can rotate during delivery of vapor and aspiration of tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: John H. Shadduck, Michael Hoey
  • Systems and Methods for Treatment of Prostatic Tissue
    Publication number: 20130172867
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can aspirate tissue from the prostate. Yet another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it includes a cutter that can rotate during delivery of vapor and aspiration of tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: John H. Shadduck, Michael Hoey
  • Systems and Methods for Treatment of BPH
    Publication number: 20130158534
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe from the urethra. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can aspirate tissue from the prostate. Yet another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can rotate during delivery of vapor and aspiration of tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck
  • Medical instrument and method of use
    Patent number: 8444636
    Abstract: An instrument for thermally-mediated therapies in targeted tissue volumes or for volumetric removal of tissue. In one embodiment, the instrument has an interior chamber that includes a diffuser structure for diffusing a biocompatible conductive fluid that is introduced under high pressure. The interior chamber further includes surfaces of opposing polarity electrodes for vaporizing the small cross-section diffused fluid flows created within a diffuser structure. In one embodiment, the diffuser structure includes a negative temperature coefficient of resistance material between the opposing polarity surfaces. The NTCR structure can self-adjust the lengths of current paths between the opposing polarities to insure complete vaporization of the volume of flow of conductive fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Tsunami MedTech, LLC
    Inventors: John H. Shadduck, Michael Hoey
  • MEDICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20130116683
    Abstract: Medical instruments and systems for applying energy to tissue, and more particularly relates to systems for ablating or damaging structures in a body or vessel wall to alter electrical conduction therein to cause an intended therapeutic effect. Variations include devices and methods for generating a high pressure flow of a liquid media and/or a vapor media to treat the targeted tissue by the application of mechanical energy, thermal energy or chemical energy to such targeted tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: TSUNAMI MEDTECH, LLC
    Inventors: John H. SHADDUCK, Michael HOEY
  • Methods for treatment of prostatic tissue
    Patent number: 8419723
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can aspirate tissue from the prostate. Yet another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can rotate during delivery of vapor and aspiration of tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: NxThera, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Shadduck, Michael Hoey
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SUB CLINICAL DETECTING MASTITIS
    Publication number: 20130087468
    Abstract: Mastitis in a milking animal is detected through sensing the capacitance effects in milk. Using frequencies of greater than 60 megahertz applied by a capacitance probe to milk as it streams through otherwise conventional milking equipment during milking, yields a reliably discernable shift in the phase angle, indicating the presence of mastitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Hoey
  • Systems and methods for treatment of prostatic tissue
    Patent number: 8388611
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can aspirate tissue from the prostate. Yet another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it includes a cutter that can rotate during delivery of vapor and aspiration of tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: NxThera, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Shadduck, Michael Hoey
  • Systems and methods for treatment of BPH
    Patent number: 8372065
    Abstract: A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe from the urethra. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can aspirate tissue from the prostate. Yet another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can rotate during delivery of vapor and aspiration of tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: NxThera, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hoey, John H. Shadduck