Patents by Inventor Richard W. Schefelker

Richard W. Schefelker 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: 9861440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
  • Publication number: 20170296268
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems and methods are provided for identifying and treating a target tissue region adjusting for ablation-related anatomical changes (e.g., tissue contraction).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Johnson, Patrick Moran, David Anderson, Richard W. Schefelker, Christopher L. Brace
  • Publication number: 20170112571
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, devices, systems, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. central or peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Richard W. Schefelker, Jeff Bissing, Yaniv Lazimy, Matt Schaning, Dave Anderson
  • Publication number: 20170112588
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for securing a medical device. In particular, the present invention relates to apparatuses for securing medical devices in a desired manner, wherein the apparatuses having an elongated main body, an anchoring region, a medical device attachment region, and a connection region. Such apparatuses are useful for securing a particular medical device (e.g., a microwave energy delivery device) in a favorable position while conducting a medical procedure with such a medical device (e.g., ablation of peripheral lung tissue).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jeff Bissing, Mark Thom, Richard W. Schefelker, Matthew Thiel, Matt Schaning, J. Scott Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20160081747
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
  • Publication number: 20160015453
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Warren van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, JR., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker, Laura G. King, Mark Thom, Matthew Thiel
  • Patent number: 9192438
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Thiel, Mark Thom, Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
  • Publication number: 20130116679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Warren Van der Weide, Fred T. Lee, Jr., Christopher Lee Brace, Richard W. Schefelker
  • Publication number: 20120053577
    Abstract: The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for treating a tissue region (e.g., a tumor) through application of energy. In certain embodiments, systems and devices of the present invention find use in combination with other medical devices (e.g., surgical devices, surgical tools; e.g., hemostats, blades, scalpels). In certain embodiments, more than one energy delivery system or device of the present invention may be employed simultaneously or sequentially (e.g., for cutting and coagulation procedures).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: NEUWAVE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Fred T. Lee, Richard W. Schefelker, Christopher Lee Brace
  • Patent number: 7837628
    Abstract: An electrical-mechanical system may be used in electrophysiology and hemodynamic studies. The system may include a mounting arrangement couplable to a support surface for supporting a patient. At least one catheter input module may be electrically and mechanically coupled to the mounting arrangement, the catheter input module being connectable to catheters for use in the patient. A central processing device may be attached to the support surface and placed in communication with the mounting arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: The General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary J. Secora, Sachin Vadodaria, Richard W. Schefelker, Claudio P. Mejia, Michael McOlash, Rodger F. Schmit, Daniel R. Schneidewend, James M. Peschke, Pat T. Moran
  • Publication number: 20080027417
    Abstract: An electrical-mechanical system may be used in electrophysiology and hemodynamic studies. The system may include a mounting arrangement couplable to a support surface for supporting a, patient. At least one catheter input module may be electrically and mechanically coupled to the mounting arrangement, the catheter input module being connectable to catheters for use in the patient. A central processing device may be attached to the support surface and placed in communication with the mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Gary J. Secora, Sachin Vadodaria, Richard W. Schefelker, Claudio P. Mejia, Michael McOlash, Rodger F. Schmit, Daniel R. Schneidewend, James M. Peschke, Pat T. Moran
  • Publication number: 20080009723
    Abstract: A system and device for obtaining and reviewing patient data and ultrasound images from a patient such that the patient data and ultrasound images can be viewed simultaneously. The ultrasound images are obtained by an ultrasound system in real-time during a procedure carried out on the patient. The physiology workstation receives patient data as well as the ultrasound images and stores both the patient data and the ultrasound images within the physiological recording system. The ultrasound images and patient data are also communicated to a central data storage device where the ultrasound images and patient data are stored and can be accessed by a remotely located reviewing station. A display contained on the physiology workstation allows both the ultrasound images and the patient data to be viewed at the physiology workstation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Richard W. Schefelker, Claudio P. Mejia, Scott R. Kosloske, Aaron J. Hill, Gregory Rachvalsky