Patents by Inventor Russell F. Collins

Russell F. Collins 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).

  • Methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member
    Patent number: 9028486
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member. One embodiment relates to a method for treating a condition of a patient that involves contacting an exterior wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member. Another embodiment relates to a method that involves contacting a wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member and controlling energy delivery to the braided conductive member based on at least one sensed temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • METHODS OF USING A CATHETER HAVING A BRAIDED CONDUCTIVE MEMBER
    Publication number: 20120165815
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods of using a catheter having a braided conductive member. One embodiment relates to a method for treating a condition of a patient that involves contacting an exterior wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member. Another embodiment relates to a method that involves contacting a wall of a blood vessel with the braided conductive member and controlling energy delivery to the braided conductive member based on at least one sensed temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Apparatus and methods for mapping and ablation in electrophysiology procedures
    Patent number: 8157796
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Apparatus and methods for mapping and ablation in electrophysiology procedures
    Patent number: 7306594
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Apparatus and methods for mapping and ablation in electrophysiology procedures
    Patent number: 6837886
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Apparatus and methods for mapping and ablation in electrophysiology procedures
    Publication number: 20020107511
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter and method of use for mapping and ablation procedures. The catheter includes a braided conductive member at its distal end that can be radially expanded. The catheter can be used in endocardial and epicardial mapping and ablation procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Russell F. Collins, Gary S. Falwell, Eric A. Bene, Steven J. Burns, Denyse M. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, Ding Sheng He, Paul E. LeClair, Donald F. Patterson, Stephen W. Sagon, Pierre Jais
  • Snap fit distal assembly for an ablation catheter
    Patent number: 5685878
    Abstract: A snap-fit assembly for the distal tip of a catheter is provided. The assembly includes a thermally insulative core and a thermally conductive ablation electrode arranged to interlock with one another by snapping the two together. The core has a proximal end which is shaped to readily fit within the distal tip of an ablation catheter and includes a head which temporarily compresses as it is inserted into the ablation electrode. A method of making the distal tip assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary S. Falwell, Russell F. Collins, Charles A. Gibson, III
  • Method and apparatus for removal of a wire mandrel from a catheter
    Patent number: 4898702
    Abstract: A catheter fabrication method and apparatus. Two rotating contact rollers define a nip to engage a mandrel used in fabricating an elongated tubular catheter. The rollers pull the mandrel from the catheter as a retaining block prevents the catheter from moving with the mandrel. The rollers rotate in opposite directions and are driven by a variable speed direct current motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Elkins, Russell F. Collins