Patents by Inventor Norman H. Hossack
Norman H. Hossack 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: 20240000426Abstract: A rotational intravascular ultrasound probe for insertion into a vasculature and a method of manufacturing the same. The rotational intravascular ultrasound probe comprises an elongate catheter having a flexible body and an elongate transducer shaft disposed within the flexible body. The transducer shaft comprises a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a drive shaft extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion, an ultrasonic transducer disposed near the distal end portion for obtaining a circumferential image through rotation, and a transducer housing molded to the drive shaft and the ultrasonic transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Stephen Charles DAVIES, Norman H. HOSSACK, Peter SMITH
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Patent number: 11759172Abstract: A rotational intravascular ultrasound probe for insertion into a vasculature and a method of manufacturing the same. The rotational intravascular ultrasound probe comprises an elongate catheter having a flexible body and an elongate transducer shaft disposed within the flexible body. The transducer shaft comprises a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a drive shaft extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion, an ultrasonic transducer disposed near the distal end portion for obtaining a circumferential image through rotation, and a transducer housing molded to the drive shaft and the ultrasonic transducer.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen Charles Davies, Norman H. Hossack, Peter Smith
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Publication number: 20230031859Abstract: A rotational intravascular ultrasound probe for insertion into a vasculature and a method of manufacturing the same. The rotational intravascular ultrasound probe comprises an elongate catheter having a flexible body and an elongate transducer shaft disposed within the flexible body. The transducer shaft comprises a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a drive shaft extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion, an ultrasonic transducer disposed near the distal end portion for obtaining a circumferential image through rotation, and a transducer housing molded to the drive shaft and the ultrasonic transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Stephen Charles DAVIES, Norman H. HOSSACK, Peter SMITH
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Patent number: 11464481Abstract: An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate shaft including a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the flexible elongate shaft is configured for insertion into a patient body; a distal tip that comprises an imaging element and is operably associated with the distal portion of the flexible elongate shaft; and a control handle coupled to the proximal portion of the flexible elongate shaft, wherein the control handle includes: a first actuator configured to position the imaging element within the patient body; and a first frictional member coupled to the first actuator and arranged to contact the first actuator to control positioning of the imaging element. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Princeton Saroha, Norman H. Hossack, Jeremy Stigall, Maritess Minas
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Publication number: 20220296211Abstract: An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate shaft including a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the flexible elongate shaft is configured for insertion into a patient body; a distal tip that comprises an imaging element and is operably associated with the distal portion of the flexible elongate shaft; and a control handle coupled to the proximal portion of the flexible elongate shaft, wherein the control handle includes: a first actuator configured to position the imaging element within the patient body; and a first frictional member coupled to the first actuator and arranged to contact the first actuator to control positioning of the imaging element. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Princeton SAROHA, Norman H. HOSSACK, Jeremy STIGALL, Maritess MINAS
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Publication number: 20210298718Abstract: An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate shaft including a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the flexible elongate shaft is configured for insertion into a patient body; a distal tip that comprises an imaging element and is operably associated with the distal portion of the flexible elongate shaft; and a control handle coupled to the proximal portion of the flexible elongate shaft, wherein the control handle includes: a first actuator configured to position the imaging element within the patient body; and a first frictional member coupled to the first actuator and arranged to contact the first actuator to control positioning of the imaging element. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Princeton Saroha, Norman H. Hossack, Jeremy Stigall, Maritess Minas
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Publication number: 20200187904Abstract: A rotational intravascular ultrasound probe for insertion into a vasculature and a method of manufacturing the same. The rotational intravascular ultrasound probe comprises an elongate catheter having a flexible body and an elongate transducer shaft disposed within the flexible body. The transducer shaft comprises a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a drive shaft extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion, an ultrasonic transducer disposed near the distal end portion for obtaining a circumferential image through rotation, and a transducer housing molded to the drive shaft and the ultrasonic transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Stephen Charles DAVIES, Norman H. HOSSACK, Peter SMITH
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Patent number: 9492140Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for forward looking imaging are provided. A system for imaging a vessel of a patient comprises an elongated sheath having a proximal and a distal end. The sheath includes a flexible body with a first lumen in communication with a distal opening at the distal end. The system further comprises an imaging core disposed within the first lumen. The imaging core includes a transducer subassembly sized to extend within the first lumen. The transducer subassembly is adapted to transmit a beam, distally of the elongated sheath, through the distal opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Norman H. Hossack, Andy Gerhardt
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Publication number: 20140276054Abstract: Minimally invasive therapeutic fluid delivery devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the devices include at least a flexible elongate member with a chamber situated in the distal portion thereof, the chamber having an inlet and an outlet and a piezoelectric actuator that alters a volume of the chamber to eject a portion of the therapeutic fluid. In one embodiment, the device includes an array of piezoelectrically actuatable chambers that can eject a droplet of a drug orthogonally to the length of the flexible elongate member. In another embodiment, the device includes a piezoelectrically actuatable chamber that ejects along the length of the flexible elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Volcano CorporationInventors: Norman H. Hossack, Stephen Davies
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Publication number: 20140257102Abstract: A system for imaging a vessel of a patient comprises an elongated sheath with proximal and distal ends. The elongated sheath includes a flexible body with a first lumen in communication with a distal opening at the distal end. The system further includes an imaging core disposed within the first lumen and rotatable about an axis of rotation. The imaging core includes a first transducer subassembly adapted to transmit a first beam, distally of the flexible body, through the distal opening. The imaging core also includes a second transducer subassembly adapted to transmit a second beam through the flexible body in a transverse direction to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Volcano CorporationInventor: Norman H. Hossack
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Publication number: 20140180120Abstract: In one embodiment, a catheter imaging device includes an elongated catheter shaft having a forward looking ultrasonic transducer disposed at a distal end thereof. A first device is coupled to the transducer for sweeping an ultrasonic beam produced by the transducer in a first plane and through a first angle therein, and a second device is coupled to the transducer for sweeping the ultrasonic beam in a second plane and through a second angle therein, the second plane being disposed orthogonal to the first plane. In one aspect, the ultrasonic transducer includes a plurality of transducer elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Volcano CorporationInventor: Norman H. Hossack
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Publication number: 20130331706Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for forward looking imaging are provided. A system for imaging a vessel of a patient comprises an elongated sheath having a proximal and a distal end. The sheath includes a flexible body with a first lumen in communication with a distal opening at the distal end. The system further comprises an imaging core disposed within the first lumen. The imaging core includes a transducer subassembly sized to extend within the first lumen. The transducer subassembly is adapted to transmit a beam, distally of the elongated sheath, through the distal opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Norman H. Hossack, Andy Gerhart
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Patent number: 8459266Abstract: The present invention provides for pleated bags used with interventional pullback systems, including imaging catheters such as IVUS catheters, as well as for use with other catheters. An exemplary pleated bag of the present invention may be an elongate, sterile bag, having a plurality of pleats near the distal end, and including an orifice proximal to the pleats designed to allow passage of a catheter into the bag. The present invention also provides for a system that includes a pullback device, catheter, and pleated bag. The present invention allows for improved imaging catheter procedures at reduced costs.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Timothy K. Glynn, Ernest W. Heflin, Norman H. Hossack, Julie A. Riolo, Blair D. Walker
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Patent number: 8317713Abstract: An ultrasound catheter assembly having a rotatable transducer assembly is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter assembly includes an elongate flexible shaft having a lumen and a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter assembly further includes a drive member that engages the transducer assembly at a distal end of the catheter. Rotation of the drive member in a first direction causes the transducer assembly to rotate in an oscillatory fashion in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Stephen Charles Davies, Norman H. Hossack
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Publication number: 20120130250Abstract: The present invention provides for pleated bags used with interventional pullback systems, including imaging catheters such as IVUS catheters, as well as for use with other catheters. An exemplary pleated bag of the present invention may be an elongate, sterile bag, having a plurality of pleats near the distal end, and including an orifice proximal to the pleats designed to allow passage of a catheter into the bag. The present invention also provides for a system that includes a pullback device, catheter, and pleated bag. The present invention allows for improved imaging catheter procedures at reduced costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: VOLCANO CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy K. Glynn, Ernest W. Heflin, Norman H. Hossack, Julie A. Riolo, Blair D. Walker
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Patent number: 8104479Abstract: The present invention provides for pleated bags used with interventional pullback systems, including imaging catheters such as IVUS catheters, as well as for use with other catheters. An exemplary pleated bag of the present invention may be an elongate, sterile bag, having a plurality of pleats near the distal end, and including an orifice proximal to the pleats designed to allow passage of a catheter into the bag. The present invention also provides for a system that includes a pullback device, catheter, and pleated bag. The present invention allows for improved imaging catheter procedures at reduced costs.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Timothy K. Glynn, Ernest W. Heflin, Norman H. Hossack, Julie A. Riolo, Blair D. Walker
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Publication number: 20100179426Abstract: An ultrasound catheter assembly having a rotatable transducer assembly is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter assembly includes an elongate flexible shaft having a lumen and a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter assembly further includes a drive member that engages the transducer assembly at a distal end of the catheter. Rotation of the drive member in a first direction causes the transducer assembly to rotate in an oscillatory fashion in a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Volcano CorporationInventors: Stephen Charles Davies, Norman H. Hossack
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Patent number: 7641480Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed for coupling a signal wire bundle from a controller console to a hand-operated catheter assembly. The connector includes a female connector component having a cylindrical cavity, wire fingers disposed within the cylindrical cavity, a guide peg disposed on a surface of the cylindrical cavity at a point proximate an opening of the cylindrical cavity, and a central pin disposed on a base surface at a closed end of the cylindrical cavity. The connector also includes a male connector component having a substantially cylindrical shape having a non-uniform transverse cross-section radius. The male connector component comprises a set of signal leads disposed along arcs of a cylindrical surface of the male connector, a slot defined within the male connector's surface is arranged to accept the guide peg of the female connector component and constrain the relative positions of the male connector and female connector during engagement.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Volcano CorporationInventors: Norman H. Hossack, Stephen Davies