Patents by Inventor Robert Ginsburg
Robert Ginsburg 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: 20150272777Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling the operation of endovascular heat exchange devices and/or body surface heat exchange devices such as blankets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 9056004Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating or deterring injuries to or disorders of the brain or spinal cord of a subject. A heat exchange catheter device is inserted into the subject's body and used to cause heating or cooling the subject's cerebrospinal fluid. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger may be positioned within the subject's vasculature so as to heat or cool the flowing blood, thereby resulting in heating or cooling of the cerebrobpinal fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 8968378Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20140214140Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired. The method and system further provide for the cooling of initially hypothermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been warmed above the desired target level and the warming of initially hyperthermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been cooled below the desired target temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventor: Robert Ginsburg
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Patent number: 8506494Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired. The method and system further provide for the cooling of initially hypothermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been warmed above the desired target level and the warming of initially hyperthermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been cooled below the desired target temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventor: Robert Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20120283562Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: ZOLL Circulation Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20120203201Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Arlene S. Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Publication number: 20110313496Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION, INC.Inventor: Robert Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20110275935Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating or deterring injuries to or disorders of the brain or spinal cord of a subject. A heat exchange catheter device is inserted into the subject's body and used to cause heating or cooling the subject's cerebrospinal fluid. In some embodiments, the heat exchanger may be positioned within the subject's vasculature so as to heat or cool the flowing blood, thereby resulting in heating or cooling of the cerebrobpinal fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20110270368Abstract: Closed loop heat exchange catheter systems and methods for preparing and using such systems wherein a reservoir or fluid bag is connected to the catheter system and used for at least priming of the system with a heat exchange fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Arlene S. Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 8007525Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventor: Robert Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20110054575Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: ZOLL CIRCULATION INC.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Ariene S. Ginsburg
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Patent number: 7771460Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Arlene S. Ginsburg, legal representative, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen
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Patent number: 7494504Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Arlene S. Ginsburg, legal representative, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Robert Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20080228141Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Radiant Medical Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Arlene S. Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20080114431Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired. The method and system further provide for the cooling of initially hypothermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been warmed above the desired target level and the warming of initially hyperthermic patients whose blood or body temperature has been cooled below the desired target temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: Radiant Medical, Inc.Inventor: Robert Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20080046046Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Robert Ginsburg
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Patent number: 7311724Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. According to the present invention, a catheter is inserted through an incision into a large blood vessel of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within the blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel and the patient's body temperature may thereby be increased or decreased as desired. The invention will find use in treating undesirable conditions of hypothermia and hyperthermia, or for inducing a condition of artificial hypothermia when desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Radiant Medical, Inc.Inventor: Robert Ginsburg
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Publication number: 20070233212Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Radiant Medical Inc.Inventors: Robert Ginsburg, Arlene Ginsburg, Timothy Machold, Michael Dineen
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Patent number: 7217282Abstract: Methods and apparatus for temperature modification of selected body regions including an induced state of local hypothermia of the brain region for neuroprotection. A heat exchange catheter is provided with heat transfer fins projecting or extending outward from the catheter which may be inserted into selected blood vessels or body regions to transfer heat with blood or fluid in the selected blood vessels or body regions. Another aspect of the invention further provides methods and apparatus for controlling the internal body temperature of a patient. By selectively heating or cooling a portion of the catheter lying within a blood vessel, heat may be transferred to or from blood flowing within the vessel to increase or decrease whole body temperature or the temperature of a target region. Feed back from temperature sensors located within the patient's body allow for control of the heat transfer from the catheter to automatically control the temperature of the patient or of the target region within the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Radiant Medical, Inc.Inventors: Arlene S. Ginsburg, legal representative, Timothy R. Machold, Michael T. Dineen, Robert Ginsburg