Patents by Inventor Michael P. Fusaro

Michael P. Fusaro 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).

  • Patent number: 9226789
    Abstract: A thermal ablation system comprises a fluid handling unit receiving fluid from a fluid source at a first pressure, the fluid handling unit including a heater heating the fluid to a desired temperature and a pump and an introducer including a sheath which, when in an operative position, is received within a hollow organ, the sheath including a delivery lumen introducing fluid heated by the heater to the hollow organ and a return lumen withdrawing fluid from the hollow organ and returning the withdrawn fluid to the console via a return lumen, wherein the pump increases a pressure of the fluid between the fluid source and the delivery lumen of the introducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Bouthillier, Michael P. Fusaro, Joseph M. Gordon, Stephen S. Keaney, Brian Maclean, Andrew W. Marsella, David Robson, Boris Shapeton
  • Publication number: 20140309630
    Abstract: A thermal ablation system comprises a fluid handling unit receiving fluid from a fluid source at a first pressure, the fluid handling unit including a heater heating the fluid to a desired temperature and a pump and an introducer including a sheath which, when in an operative position, is received within a hollow organ, the sheath including a delivery lumen introducing fluid heated by the heater to the hollow organ and a return lumen withdrawing fluid from the hollow organ and returning the withdrawn fluid to the console via a return lumen, wherein the pump increases a pressure of the fluid between the fluid source and the delivery lumen of the introducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Robert J. BOUTHILLIER, Michael P. Fusaro, Joseph M. Gordon, Stephen S. Keaney, Brian Maclean, Andrew W. Marsella, David Robson, Boris Shapeton
  • Patent number: 8814851
    Abstract: A thermal ablation system comprises a fluid handling unit receiving fluid from a fluid source at a first pressure, the fluid handling unit including a heater heating the fluid to a desired temperature and a pump and an introducer including a sheath which, when in an operative position, is received within a hollow organ, the sheath including a delivery lumen introducing fluid heated by the heater to the hollow organ and a return lumen withdrawing fluid from the hollow organ and returning the withdrawn fluid to the console via a return lumen, wherein the pump increases a pressure of the fluid between the fluid source and the delivery lumen of the introducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Bouthillier, Michael P. Fusaro, Joseph M. Gordon, Stephen S. Keaney, Brian MacLean, Andrew W. Marsella, David Robson, Boris Shapeton
  • Patent number: 8596118
    Abstract: Apparatus for measuring an amount of ablation fluid circulating in a system for ablating tissue comprises a plurality of electrical contacts located within an ablation fluid receiving chamber of the system, the contacts being located at various heights and a data processing arrangement coupled to the contacts to receive data corresponding to electrical conductance between pairs of the contacts, the data processing arrangement determining a height of fluid in the chamber based on the measured conductance levels and determining based on the determined height, whether an amount of fluid circulating through the system is within a desired range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Fusaro, Greg Johnston, Stephen S. Keaney, Boris Shapeton
  • Publication number: 20120167678
    Abstract: Apparatus for measuring an amount of ablation fluid circulating in a system for ablating tissue comprises a plurality of electrical contacts located within an ablation fluid receiving chamber of the system, the contacts being located at various heights and a data processing arrangement coupled to the contacts to receive data corresponding to electrical conductance between pairs of the contacts, the data processing arrangement determining a height of fluid in the chamber based on the measured conductance levels and determining based on the determined height, whether an amount of fluid circulating through the system is within a desired range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Michael P. Fusaro, Greg Johnston, Stephen S. Keaney, Boris Shapeton
  • Publication number: 20120157983
    Abstract: A thermal ablation system comprises a fluid handling unit receiving fluid from a fluid source at a first pressure, the fluid handling unit including a heater heating the fluid to a desired temperature and a pump and an introducer including a sheath which, when in an operative position, is received within a hollow organ, the sheath including a delivery lumen introducing fluid heated by the heater to the hollow organ and a return lumen withdrawing fluid from the hollow organ and returning the withdrawn fluid to the console via a return lumen, wherein the pump increases a pressure of the fluid between the fluid source and the delivery lumen of the introducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Robert J. Bouthillier, Michael P. Fusaro, Joseph M. Gordon, Stephen S. Keaney, Brain MacLean, Andrew W. Marsella, David Robson, Boris Shapeton
  • Patent number: 8146420
    Abstract: Apparatus for measuring an amount of ablation fluid circulating in a system for ablating tissue comprises a plurality of electrical contacts located within an ablation fluid receiving chamber of the system, the contacts being located at various heights and a data processing arrangement coupled to the contacts to receive data corresponding to electrical conductance between pairs of the contacts, the data processing arrangement determining a height of fluid in the chamber based on the measured conductance levels and determining based on the determined height, whether an amount of fluid circulating through the system is within a desired range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Fusaro, Greg Johnston, Stephen S. Keaney, Boris Shapeton
  • Publication number: 20110264500
    Abstract: An apparatus for registering deeds for media that includes an electronic database that may be accessed by account holders and merchants, retailers and others, and with whom account holders may interact. The electronic database contains information to authenticate the account holder and record the transaction. Means are provided for of ensuring secure access to the electronic database, as well as means for identifying one or more enrolled member accounts in the electronic database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: DESIGN NET TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Bouthillier, Michael P. Fusaro
  • Publication number: 20090158842
    Abstract: Apparatus for measuring an amount of ablation fluid circulating in a system for ablating tissue comprises a plurality of electrical contacts located within an ablation fluid receiving chamber of the system, the contacts being located at various heights and a data processing arrangement coupled to the contacts to receive data corresponding to electrical conductance between pairs of the contacts, the data processing arrangement determining a height of fluid in the chamber based on the measured conductance levels and determining based on the determined height, whether an amount of fluid circulating through the system is within a desired range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Michael P. Fusaro, Greg Johnston, Stephen S. Keaney, Boris Shapeton
  • Publication number: 20090125014
    Abstract: A thermal ablation system comprises a fluid handling unit receiving fluid from a fluid source at a first pressure, the fluid handling unit including a heater heating the fluid to a desired temperature and a pump and an introducer including a sheath which, when in an operative position, is received within a hollow organ, the sheath including a delivery lumen introducing fluid heated by the heater to the hollow organ and a return lumen withdrawing fluid from the hollow organ and returning the withdrawn fluid to the console via a return lumen, wherein the pump increases a pressure of the fluid between the fluid source and the delivery lumen of the introducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Robert J. Bouthillier, Michael P. Fusaro, Joseph M. Gordon, Stephen S. Keaney, Brian MacLean, Andrew W. Marsella, David Robson, Boris Shapeton