Patents by Inventor Ryan Hoitink
Ryan Hoitink 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: 20230404425Abstract: An apparatus includes a handle, a catheter, extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the catheter, a deflection assembly, and a load limiting assembly. The deflection assembly is configured to deflect the end effector away from a longitudinal axis of the catheter. The deflection assembly includes an input member and a translating assembly. The input member is configured to drive the translating assembly to deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis. The load limiting assembly is configured to decouple the input member from the translating assembly at a predetermined load such that the input member is inhibited from driving the translating assembly when the input member is decoupled by the load limiting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, Ricardo Padilla, JR., Frank H. Truong
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Patent number: 11744480Abstract: An apparatus includes a handle, a catheter, extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the catheter, a deflection assembly, and a load limiting assembly. The deflection assembly is configured to deflect the end effector away from a longitudinal axis of the catheter. The deflection assembly includes an input member and a translating assembly. The input member is configured to drive the translating assembly to deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis. The load limiting assembly is configured to decouple the input member from the translating assembly at a predetermined load such that the input member is inhibited from driving the translating assembly when the input member is decoupled by the load limiting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, Ricardo Padilla, Jr., Frank H. Truong
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Publication number: 20210361216Abstract: A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode matrix having a plurality of spines arranged in parallel configuration on which a multitude of electrodes are carried in a grid formation for providing uniformity and predictability in electrode placement on the tissue surface. The matrix can be dragged against the tissue surface upon deflection (and/or release of the deflection) of the catheter. The spines generally maintain their parallel configuration and the multitude of electrodes generally maintain their predetermined relative spacing in the grid formation as the matrix is dragged across the tissue surface in providing very high density mapping signals. The spines may have free distal ends, or distal ends that are joined to form loops for maintaining the spines in parallel configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Ryan HOITINK, Curt R. EYSTER, Stuart WILLIAMS, Meir BAR-TAL, Shubhayu BASU, Shamim QUTUBUDDIN
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Patent number: 11083400Abstract: A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode matrix having a plurality of spines arranged in parallel configuration on which a multitude of electrodes are carried in a grid formation for providing uniformity and predictability in electrode placement on the tissue surface. The matrix can be dragged against the tissue surface upon deflection (and/or release of the deflection) of the catheter. The spines generally maintain their parallel configuration and the multitude of electrodes generally maintain their predetermined relative spacing in the grid formation as the matrix is dragged across the tissue surface in providing very high density mapping signals. The spines may have free distal ends, or distal ends that are joined to form loops for maintaining the spines in parallel configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, Curt R. Eyster, Stuart Williams, Meir Bar-Tal, Shubhayu Basu, Shamim Qutubuddin
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Patent number: 11007007Abstract: A catheter for ablating tissue is disclosed that has a self-centering multiray electrode assembly. The self-centering multiray electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, each of which a preshaped, expanded configuration that curves to change an orientation of the spine from being directed towards the distal end of catheter body to being directed towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The ablation electrodes engage ostial tissue when a maximal outer diameter of the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged with an inner diameter of a vessel. The compliance of each spine may vary along its length. When the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged within a vessel, the ablation electrodes are brought into contact with tissue and may be used to form lesions in a circumferential path around the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey Clark, John Ashton, Ryan Hoitink, Jeffrey Schultz
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Publication number: 20200405182Abstract: An apparatus includes a handle, a catheter, extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the catheter, a deflection assembly, and a load limiting assembly. The deflection assembly is configured to deflect the end effector away from a longitudinal axis of the catheter. The deflection assembly includes an input member and a translating assembly. The input member is configured to drive the translating assembly to deflect the end effector away from the longitudinal axis. The load limiting assembly is configured to decouple the input member from the translating assembly at a predetermined load such that the input member is inhibited from driving the translating assembly when the input member is decoupled by the load limiting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, Ricardo Padilla, JR., Frank H. Truong
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Patent number: 10729377Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a catheter having a basket-shaped electrode assembly with a high electrode density. The basket-shaped electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, such as up to twelve, each with a plurality of electrodes, such as up to sixteen. The distal ends of the plurality of spines are joined at a distal hub, all of which are fashioned from a single piece of superelastic material.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Steven Wu, Sungwoo Min, Vishav Aujla, Neil Merchant, Shubhayu Basu, Stuart Williams, Ryan Hoitink
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Publication number: 20200229727Abstract: A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode matrix having a plurality of spines arranged in parallel configuration on which a multitude of electrodes are carried in a grid formation for providing uniformity and predictability in electrode placement on the tissue surface. The matrix can be dragged against the tissue surface upon deflection (and/or release of the deflection) of the catheter. The spines generally maintain their parallel configuration and the multitude of electrodes generally maintain their predetermined relative spacing in the grid formation as the matrix is dragged across the tissue surface in providing very high density mapping signals. The spines may have free distal ends, or distal ends that are joined to form loops for maintaining the spines in parallel configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Ryan HOITINK, Curt R. EYSTER, Stuart WILLIAMS, Meir BAR-TAL, Shubhayu BASU, Shamim QUTUBUDDIN
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Publication number: 20200155074Abstract: A catheter having a distal assembly with multiple spines with proximal ends affixed to the catheter and free distal ends. The spines have different lengths so distal ends of the spines trace different circumferences along an inner tissue surface of a tubular region to minimize risk of vein stenosis. The spine lengths can be configured so that the distal ends trace a helical pattern. The distal assembly may have a plunger which deflects the spines when moved longitudinally relative to the distal assembly. The catheter may include a second distal assembly distal of a first distal assembly wherein the first and second distal assemblies are separated by a fixed distanced or an adjustable distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Nhut DIEP, Tom Allen DITTER, Raymond ESTRADA, Kristine FUIMAONO, Debby GRUNEWALD, Ryan HOITINK, Eduardo JIMENEZ, Armida MANRIQUEZ
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Patent number: 10595740Abstract: A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode matrix having a plurality of spines arranged in parallel configuration on which a multitude of electrodes are carried in a grid formation for providing uniformity and predictability in electrode placement on the tissue surface. The matrix can be dragged against the tissue surface upon deflection (and/or release of the deflection) of the catheter. The spines generally maintain their parallel configuration and the multitude of electrodes generally maintain their predetermined relative spacing in the grid formation as the matrix is dragged across the tissue surface in providing very high density mapping signals. The spines may have free distal ends, or distal ends that are joined to form loops for maintaining the spines in parallel configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTDInventors: Ryan Hoitink, Curt R. Eyster, Stuart Williams, Meir Bar-Tal, Shubhayu Basu, Shamim Qutubuddin
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Patent number: 10537286Abstract: A catheter having a distal assembly with multiple spines with proximal ends affixed to the catheter and free distal ends. The spines have different lengths so distal ends of the spines trace different circumferences along an inner tissue surface of a tubular region to minimize risk of vein stenosis. The spine lengths can be configured so that the distal ends trace a helical pattern. The distal assembly may have a plunger which deflects the spines when moved longitudinally relative to the distal assembly. The catheter may include a second distal assembly distal of a first distal assembly wherein the first and second distal assemblies are separated by a fixed distanced or an adjustable distance.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.Inventors: Nhut Diep, Tom Allen Ditter, Raymond Estrada, Kristine Fuimaono, Debby Grunewald, Ryan Hoitink, Eduardo Jimenez, Armida Manriquez
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Patent number: 10524857Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a catheter having a dual node multiray electrode assembly at the distal end of the catheter body. The dual node multiray electrode assembly includes a proximal multiray array with a plurality of spines connected at one end, each spine having at least one ablation electrode, and a distal node. The dual node multiray electrode assembly may have an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration wherein the spines are arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body. The distal node may be configured to be deployed within a vessel and the proximal multiray array may be configured to engage tissue forming an ostium of the vessel with the ablation electrodes. In some embodiments, the relative distance between the proximal multiray array and the distal node is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, John Hardy Ashton, Jeffrey L. Clark, Mario A. Solis, Shubhayu Basu
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Patent number: 10524858Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a catheter having a dual node multiray electrode assembly at the distal end of the catheter body. The dual node multiray electrode assembly includes a proximal multiray array with a plurality of spines connected at one end, each spine having at least one ablation electrode, and a distal node. The dual node multiray electrode assembly may have an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration wherein the spines are arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body. The distal node may be configured to be deployed within a vessel and the proximal multiray array may be configured to engage tissue forming an ostium of the vessel with the ablation electrodes. In some embodiments, the relative distance between the proximal multiray array and the distal node is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, John Hardy Ashton, Jeffrey L. Clark, Mario A. Solis, Shubhayu Basu
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Patent number: 10517668Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a catheter having a dual node multiray electrode assembly at the distal end of the catheter body. The dual node multiray electrode assembly includes a proximal multiray array with a plurality of spines connected at one end, each spine having at least one ablation electrode, and a distal node. The dual node multiray electrode assembly may have an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration wherein the spines are arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body. The distal node may be configured to be deployed within a vessel and the proximal multiray array may be configured to engage tissue forming an ostium of the vessel with the ablation electrodes. In some embodiments, the relative distance between the proximal multiray array and the distal node is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Boisense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, John Hardy Ashton, Jeffrey L. Clark, Mario A. Solis, Shubhayu Basu
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Patent number: 10463425Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for performing an ablation procedure by obtaining a signal from an acoustic sensor used to detect occurrence of a steam pop and adjust the ablation in response to the steam pop detection.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Ryan A. Hoitink, John Hardy Ashton, Jeffrey L. Clark, Kelvin Chuu, Jeffrey Schultz
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Publication number: 20190133680Abstract: The catheter allows mapping and/or ablation of the area around two or more PV ostia at the same time, with a single placement of a distal section of the catheter having a 2D configuration resembling an infinity or lazy 8 symbol. The catheter has an elongated catheter body, a distal section having at least a flexible elongated member with shape memory, the member being configured to assume a 2D configuration resembling an infinity symbol, and at least one electrode mounted on the member. The 2D configuration resembles a first loop and a second loop, wherein the first and second loops are side-by-side, generally extending in a common plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, Shubhayu Basu
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Patent number: 10143518Abstract: The catheter allows mapping and/or ablation of the area around two or more PV ostia at the same time, with a single placement of a distal section of the catheter having a 2D configuration resembling an infinity or lazy 8 symbol. The catheter has an elongated catheter body, a distal section having at least a flexible elongated member with shape memory, the member being configured to assume a 2D configuration resembling an infinity symbol, and at least one electrode mounted on the member. The 2D configuration resembles a first loop and a second loop, wherein the first and second loops are side-by-side, generally extending in a common plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, Shubhayu Basu
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Publication number: 20180228439Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a catheter having a basket-shaped electrode assembly with a high electrode density. The basket-shaped electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, such as up to twelve, each with a plurality of electrodes, such as up to sixteen. The distal ends of the plurality of spines are joined at a distal hub, all of which are fashioned from a single piece of superelastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Steven Wu, Sungwoo Min, Vishav Aujla, Neil Merchant, Shubhayu Basu, Stuart Williams, Ryan Hoitink
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Patent number: 9974460Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a catheter having a basket-shaped electrode assembly with a high electrode density. The basket-shaped electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, such as up to twelve, each with a plurality of electrodes, such as up to sixteen. The distal ends of the plurality of spines are joined at a distal hub, all of which are fashioned from a single piece of superelastic material.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.Inventors: Steven Wu, Sungwoo Min, Vishav Aujla, Neil Merchant, Shubhayu Basu, Stuart Williams, Ryan Hoitink
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Publication number: 20180070845Abstract: A catheter adapted or high density mapping and/or ablation of tissue surface has a distal electrode matrix having a plurality of spines arranged in parallel configuration on which a multitude of electrodes are carried in a grid formation for providing uniformity and predictability in electrode placement on the tissue surface. The matrix can be dragged against the tissue surface upon deflection (and/or release of the deflection) of the catheter. The spines generally maintain their parallel configuration and the multitude of electrodes generally maintain their predetermined relative spacing in the grid formation as the matrix is dragged across the tissue surface in providing very high density mapping signals. The spines may have free distal ends, or distal ends that are joined to form loops for maintaining the spines in parallel configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Ryan Hoitink, Curt R. Eyster, Stuart Williams, Meir Bar-Tal, Shubhayu Basu, Shamim Qutubuddin