Patents by Inventor Salome Gonzalez
Salome Gonzalez 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).
-
Patent number: 11844910Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
-
Publication number: 20220175445Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to flexible catheters for both electrophysiology mapping and ablation using a high-density array of electrodes. These catheters may be used to detect electrophysiological characteristics of tissue in contact with the electrodes, and conduct monopolar and bipolar ablations of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Derek C. Sutermeister, Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez
-
Publication number: 20210268234Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
-
Publication number: 20210177484Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to electrophysiology catheter for tissue ablation. In particular, the instant disclosure relates to a system controller for facilitating an ablation therapy at a cryogenic ablation balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez, Derek C. Sutermeister
-
Publication number: 20210177505Abstract: An elongate medical device having a device longitudinal axis and a device distal region, the medical device comprising a balloon at the device distal region and having a balloon longitudinal axis, the balloon comprising a balloon inflatable portion with a first length configured to transition from a deflated state to an inflated state and includes a portion of the balloon proximal portion and a portion of the balloon distal portion, a balloon proximal portion with a second length, a balloon distal portion with a third length, wherein, in the inflated state, the balloon is symmetrical about the balloon longitudinal axis and the balloon comprises a first profile shape with a second length and a second profile shape with a third length, and wherein the balloon distal portion comprising the second profile shape comprises a tissue contacting surface where a substantial portion of the tissue contacting surface is concave.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez, Derek C. Sutermeister
-
Publication number: 20210177482Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure can include a medical device for providing therapy to heart tissue. The medical device can comprise a balloon, a movable manifold, wherein the movable manifold comprises a first plurality of openings and the movable manifold is inside the balloon and the movable manifold is configured to distribute a fluid within the balloon, an elongate shaft with a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, wherein the distal end portion of the elongate shaft is coupled with the balloon, a central lumen, wherein the movable manifold is movably coupled with the central lumen, and a supply lumen comprising a supply lumen proximal end and a supply lumen distal end, wherein the supply lumen is longitudinally movable and in fluid communication with the movable manifold, wherein the movable manifold is configured to move longitudinally in response to an actuation of the supply lumen proximal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez, Derek C. Sutermeister
-
Publication number: 20210177483Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to electrophysiology catheters for tissue ablation. In particular, the instant disclosure relates to a cryogenic ablation balloon with a catheter handle that interfaces with capital equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez, Derek C. Sutermeister
-
Patent number: 10967150Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
-
Patent number: 10646692Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a distal end and a proximal end; and a plurality of lumens extending along the longitudinal axis of the elongated body, wherein at least one of the lumens is abutting at least another one of the lumens. A catheter comprising the deflectable catheter shaft section and a method of manufacturing the deflectable catheter shaft section are also disclosed. A catheter incorporating a deflectable catheter shaft section can further comprise first and second compression coils disposed over pull wires located within the catheter, wherein the compression coils are unattached to the catheter or components thereof, but can be constrained by a shaft coupler at a distal end of each of the compression coils and by at least a portion of a handle assembly at a proximal end of each of the compression coils.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez
-
Publication number: 20200085484Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to electrophysiology catheters for tissue ablation. In particular, the instant disclosure relates to a cryogenic ablation balloon with safety features that facilitate identification of a leak into an interstitial space between inner and outer balloons as part of the ablation balloon catheter assembly, and prevents egress of cryogenic fluid out of the ablation balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez, Derek Sutermeister
-
Publication number: 20190350649Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to flexible catheters for both electrophysiology mapping and ablation using a high-density array of electrodes. These catheters may be used to detect electrophysiological characteristics of tissue in contact with the electrodes, and conduct monopolar and bipolar ablations of the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Derek C. Sutermeister, Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez
-
Publication number: 20190105469Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
-
Publication number: 20190060002Abstract: A distal tip assembly for an elongate medical device having an axis comprises a shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a wall, and a central lumen extending axially between said proximal end portion and said distal end portion. The distal tip assembly further comprises a position sensor disposed in an outer sleeve such that the sensor can shift relative to the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed at least in part in the wall and is substantially fixed thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Salome A. Gonzalez, James V. Kauphusman, Sacha C. Hall
-
Patent number: 10118022Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
-
Patent number: 10070927Abstract: A distal tip assembly for an elongate medical device having an axis comprises a shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a wall, and a central lumen extending axially between said proximal end portion and said distal end portion. The distal tip assembly further comprises a position sensor disposed in an outer sleeve such that the sensor can shift relative to the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed at least in part in the wall and is substantially fixed thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Salome A. Gonzalez, James V. Kauphusman, Sacha C. Hall
-
Publication number: 20180221626Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a distal end and a proximal end; and a plurality of lumens extending along the longitudinal axis of the elongated body, wherein at least one of the lumens is abutting at least another one of the lumens. A catheter comprising the deflectable catheter shaft section and a method of manufacturing the deflectable catheter shaft section are also disclosed. A catheter incorporating a deflectable catheter shaft section can further comprise first and second compression coils disposed over pull wires located within the catheter, wherein the compression coils are unattached to the catheter or components thereof, but can be constrained by a shaft coupler at a distal end of each of the compression coils and by at least a portion of a handle assembly at a proximal end of each of the compression coils.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez
-
Patent number: 9919132Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a distal end and a proximal end; and a plurality of lumens extending along the longitudinal axis of the elongated body, wherein at least one of the lumens is abutting at least another one of the lumens. A catheter comprising the deflectable catheter shaft section and a method of manufacturing the deflectable catheter shaft section are also disclosed. A catheter incorporating a deflectable catheter shaft section can further comprise first and second compression coils disposed over pull wires located within the catheter, wherein the compression coils are unattached to the catheter or components thereof, but can be constrained by a shaft coupler at a distal end of each of the compression coils and by at least a portion of a handle assembly at a proximal end of each of the compression coils.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Salome A. Gonzalez
-
Publication number: 20160346038Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Ye Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
-
Publication number: 20150352327Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
-
Publication number: 20150107766Abstract: A distal tip assembly for an elongate medical device having an axis comprises a shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a wall, and a central lumen extending axially between said proximal end portion and said distal end portion. The distal tip assembly further comprises a position sensor disposed in an outer sleeve such that the sensor can shift relative to the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed at least in part in the wall and is substantially fixed thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Salome A. Gonzalez, James V. Kauphusman, Sacha C. Hall