Patents by Inventor Rob Van Buskirk

Rob Van Buskirk 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).

  • Publication number: 20120059364
    Abstract: A cryogenic medical device for delivery of subcooled liquid cryogen to various configurations of cryoprobes is designed for the treatment of damaged, diseased, cancerous or other unwanted tissues, particularly as utilized for the ablation of cardiac tissue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The device is a closed or semi-closed system in which the liquid cryogen is nitrogen contained in both the supply and return stages. The device is capable of generating cryogen to a supercritical state, specifically supercritical nitrogen, and may be utilized in any rapid cooling systems. As designed, the device also integrates endocardial catheters and epicardial probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: John M. Baust, John G. Baust, Roy Cheeks, Melissa K. Dobson, Anthony T. Robilotto, Kristi K. Snyder, Rob Van Buskirk