Patents by Inventor Sean N. Finson

Sean N. Finson 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: 12251554
    Abstract: A handheld, therapeutic electrode and connector that are compatible with high voltages from a pulse generator are disclosed. The electrode includes therapeutic terminals on a tip configured to deliver high voltage pulses safely to a patient. The electrode includes sleeves, bosses, wiring channels, and other features that maximize a minimum clearance distance (across non-conductive surfaces) and air clearance between conductive connectors themselves or the connectors and a user, thus preventing dangerous arcing. Internal surfaces and seams are taken into account. The connector and its mating outlet can include similar features to maximize clearance distance. Skirts, skirt holes, and finger stops are also employed, and they can be on either the connector or outlet, or the tip or handle of the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kreis, David J. Danitz, Cameron D. Hinman, Sean N. Finson
  • Publication number: 20240216092
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a proximal elongate portion, a distal elongate portion, a coupler, a proximal tendon assembly, and a distal tendon assembly. The proximal and distal elongate portions share a central longitudinal axis. The coupler is longitudinally interposed between the proximal elongate portion and the distal elongate portion. The coupler includes a first channel. The proximal tendon assembly extends through the proximal elongate portion. The proximal tendon assembly includes a proximal portion of a tendon positioned at a first radial distance from the central longitudinal axis. The distal tendon assembly extends through the distal elongate portion. The distal tendon assembly includes a distal portion of the tendon positioned at a second radial distance from the central longitudinal axis. The tendon passes through the channel of the coupler, which accommodates repositioning of the tendon from the first radial distance to the second radial distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Taylor E. Furtado, Sean N. Finson
  • Publication number: 20240216093
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongate body and a tendon assembly. The elongate body includes a sidewall comprising a flexible material, a proximal portion, and a distal portion. The tendon assembly is operable to drive deflection of a portion of the elongate body away from the central longitudinal axis. The tendon assembly includes a tendon housing and a tendon. The tendon extends through the sidewall. The tendon housing has a distal end secured at a longitudinal position along the elongate body. The tendon is slidably disposed in the tendon housing. The tendon has a distal portion extending distally from the distal end of the tendon housing. The distal portion of the tendon is fixedly secured relative to the elongate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Taylor E. Furtado, James Hayes, Justin M. Gilbert, Sean N. Finson
  • Publication number: 20240216084
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongate body, first and second tendons, and first and second stiffening members. The tendons extend through the elongate body and have respective distal ends that are fixedly secured relative to the distal end of the elongate body. The tendons are operable to drive articulation of the distal portion of the elongate body. The stiffening members have respective distal ends that are fixedly secured relative to the distal end of the elongate body. The first tendon and the first stiffening member are positioned adjacent to each other along the proximal portion; and are angularly offset from each other along the distal portion. The second tendon and the second stiffening member are positioned adjacent to each other along the proximal portion; and are angularly offset from each other along the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Sean N. Finson, Taylor E. Furtado, James Hayes
  • Publication number: 20220134087
    Abstract: A handheld, therapeutic electrode and connector that are compatible with high voltages from a pulse generator are disclosed. The electrode includes therapeutic terminals on a tip configured to deliver high voltage pulses safely to a patient. The electrode includes sleeves, bosses, wiring channels, and other features that maximize a minimum clearance distance (across non-conductive surfaces) and air clearance between conductive connectors themselves or the connectors and a user, thus preventing dangerous arcing. Internal surfaces and seams are taken into account. The connector and its mating outlet can include similar features to maximize clearance distance. Skirts, skirt holes, and finger stops are also employed, and they can be on either the connector or outlet, or the tip or handle of the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Pulse Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kreis, David J. Danitz, Cameron D. Hinman, Sean N. Finson
  • Patent number: 11253695
    Abstract: A handheld, therapeutic electrode and connector that are compatible with high voltages from a pulse generator are disclosed. The electrode includes therapeutic terminals on a tip configured to deliver high voltage pulses safely to a patient. The electrode includes sleeves, bosses, wiring channels, and other features that maximize a minimum clearance distance (across non-conductive surfaces) and air clearance between conductive connectors themselves or the connectors and a user, thus preventing dangerous arcing. Internal surfaces and seams are taken into account. The connector and its mating outlet can include similar features to maximize clearance distance. Skirts, skirt holes, and finger stops are also employed, and they can be on either the connector or outlet, or the tip or handle of the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kreis, David J. Danitz, Cameron D. Hinman, Sean N. Finson
  • Publication number: 20190269904
    Abstract: A handheld, therapeutic electrode and connector that are compatible with high voltages from a pulse generator are disclosed. The electrode includes therapeutic terminals on a tip configured to deliver high voltage pulses safely to a patient. The electrode includes sleeves, bosses, wiring channels, and other features that maximize a minimum clearance distance (across non-conductive surfaces) and air clearance between conductive connectors themselves or the connectors and a user, thus preventing dangerous arcing. Internal surfaces and seams are taken into account. The connector and its mating outlet can include similar features to maximize clearance distance. Skirts, skirt holes, and finger stops are also employed, and they can be on either the connector or outlet, or the tip or handle of the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark P. Kreis, David J. Danitz, Cameron D. Hinman, Sean N. Finson