Patents by Inventor Russell G. Hodge

Russell G. Hodge 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).

  • Use of low-dose PDT to inhibit restenosis
    Patent number: 7122568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of low-dose photodynamic therapy (PDT) to prevent, treat, inhibit or reduce restenosis in blood vessels. The present invention may be used in combination with any angioplastic procedure to prevent restenosis or to decrease the intima thickness, and thus luminal narrowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: QLT, Inc.
    Inventors: Beth Anne Allison, Philippe Maria Clotaire Margaron, Valery Rubinchik, Russell G. Hodge, Michael David Leslie Stonefield
  • Apparatus and method for treatment of malignant tumors
    Patent number: 6866624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for simultaneously treating a tumor or cancerous growth with both hyperthermia and X-ray radiation using brachytherapy. The device includes a needle-like introducer serving as a microwave antenna. Microwaves are emitted from the introducer to increase the temperature of cancerous body tissue. The introducer is an inner conductor of a coaxial cable. The introducer contains a hollow core which houses an X-ray emitter. The X-ray emitter is connected to a high voltage miniature cable which extends from the X-ray emitter to a high voltage power source. The X-ray emitter emits ionizing radiation to irradiate cancerous tissue. A cooling system is included to control the temperature of the introducer. Temperature sensors placed around the periphery of the tumor monitor the temperature of the treated tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Medtronic AVE,Inc.
    Inventors: Victor I. Chornenky, Vance Swanson, Russell G. Hodge, Peter G. Davis
  • Hyperthermia radiation apparatus and method for treatment of malignant tumors
    Publication number: 20020072645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for simultaneously treating a tumor or cancerous growth with both hyperthermia and X-ray radiation using brachytherapy. The device includes a needle-like introducer serving as a microwave antenna. Microwaves are emitted from the introducer to increase the temperature of cancerous body tissue. The introducer is an inner conductor of a coaxial cable. The introducer contains a hollow core which houses an X-ray emitter. The X-ray emitter is connected to a high voltage miniature cable which extends from the X-ray emitter to a high voltage power source. The X-ray emitter emits ionizing radiation to irradiate cancerous tissue. A cooling system is included to control the temperature of the introducer. Temperature sensors placed around the periphery of the tumor monitor the temperature of the treated tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Victor I. Chornenky, Vance Swanson, Russell G. Hodge, Peter G. Davis