Patents by Inventor Michael John Hammond

Michael John Hammond 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).

  • Apparatus for tissue ablation using radiofrequency energy and method of use
    Patent number: 11419662
    Abstract: An apparatus for tissue ablation using radiofrequency energy comprises a housing extending from a first end to a second end. One or more pipes extend from the first end and each of the one or more pipes terminates at a tip. Each tip includes a light source operable to provide light. The apparatus further comprises a probe extending from some of the one or more pipes. Each probe is operable to deliver RF energy and to extend from or retract into the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: VIVE SCIENTIFIC LLC
    Inventors: Peter Axel Holst, Michael John Hammond, James Angus Boonzaier
  • APPARATUS FOR TISSUE ABLATION USING RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20200305953
    Abstract: An apparatus for tissue ablation using radiofrequency energy comprises a housing extending from a first end to a second end. One or more pipes extend from the first end and each of the one or more pipes terminates at a tip. Each tip includes a light source operable to provide light. The apparatus further comprises a probe extending from some of the one or more pipes. Each probe is operable to deliver RF energy and to extend from or retract into the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Vive Scientific LLC
    Inventors: Peter Axel Holst, Michael John Hammond, James Angus Boonzaier
  • Optical instruments
    Patent number: 6396649
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel housing for an optical instrument such as a microscope. The housing is provided with a number of channel means which are positioned having regard to the optical axis of the instrument and adapted to accommodate a plurality of optical components so as to facilitate the alignment of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: AOTI Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Hammond, Nigel Stuart Bland