Patents by Inventor Suresh K. Wadhwani

Suresh K. Wadhwani 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: 8285393
    Abstract: A device and method for treating an infarct scar on a heart comprising an electric cable with proximal and distal ends; a handle with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end connected to the distal end of the cable; a stem with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end of the stem connected to the distal end of the handle; a heating element with a first surface for contacting infarct scar tissue connected to the distal end of the stem wherein the heating element comprises at least two electrodes and at least one temperature sensor positioned on the first surface for sensing a temperature of infarct scar tissue adjacent to the sensor; an energy source connected to the electrodes via the electric cable; and a regulator connected to the energy source and the temperature sensor of the infarct scar tissue, for controlling the temperature of the infarct scar tissue from about 60 degrees C. to about 99 degrees C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Edward J. Nance, Payam Adlparvar, Thomas F. Kordis
  • Patent number: 8052672
    Abstract: A fat removal device includes a screen which includes passages through which fat can be extruded, to be cut or melted away from the surface of an internal organ. The device includes a blade to cut the fat or radiofrequency monopolar or bipolar electrodes to melt the fat, aspiration to remove the fat away from the screen and blade, irrigation to irrigate the screen and blade, and an electrocautery member to cauterize the capillary bed of the fat. Methods of using removing the fat layer from the surface of an internal body organ are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Hien Nguyen, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Payam Adlparvar, Bruce Stambaugh, Tony R. Brown
  • Patent number: 7039469
    Abstract: A device and method for treating an infarct scar on a heart comprising an electric cable with proximal and distal ends; a handle with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end connected to the distal end of the cable; a stem with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end of the stem connected to the distal end of the handle; a heating element with a first surface for contacting infarct scar tissue connected to the distal end of the stem wherein the heating element comprises at least two electrodes and at least one temperature sensor positioned on the first surface for sensing a temperature of infarct scar tissue adjacent to the sensor; an energy source connected to the electrodes via the electric cable; and a regulator connected to the energy source and the temperature sensor of the infarct scar tissue, for controlling the temperature of the infarct scar tissue from about 60 degrees C. to about 99 degrees C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Edward J. Nance, Payam Adlparvar, Thomas F. Kordis
  • Publication number: 20030191511
    Abstract: A device and method for treating an infarct scar on a heart comprising an electric cable with proximal and distal ends; a handle with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end connected to the distal end of the cable; a stem with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end of the stem connected to the distal end of the handle; a heating element with a first surface for contacting infarct scar tissue connected to the distal end of the stem wherein the heating element comprises at least two electrodes and at least one temperature sensor positioned on the first surface for sensing a temperature of infarct scar tissue adjacent to the sensor; an energy source connected to the electrodes via the electric cable; and a regulator connected to the energy source and the temperature sensor of the infarct scar tissue, for controlling the temperature of the infarct scar tissue from about 60 degrees C. to about 99 degrees C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicants: Tony R. Brown, Michael D. Laufer
    Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Edward J. Nance, Payam Adlparvar, Thomas F. Kordis
  • Patent number: 6626890
    Abstract: A fat removal device includes a screen which includes passages through which fat can be extruded, to be cut or melted away from the surface of an internal organ. The device includes a blade to cut the fat or radiofrequency monopolar or bipolar electrodes to melt the fat, aspiration to remove the fat away from the screen and blade, irrigation to irrigate the screen and blade, and an electrocautery member to cauterize the capillary bed of the fat. Methods of using removing the fat layer from the surface of an internal body organ are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Jeffrey P. Wall, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Payam Adlparvar, Bruce Stambaugh, Tony R. Brown
  • Patent number: 6577902
    Abstract: A device and method for treating an infarct scar on a heart comprising an electric cable with proximal and distal ends; a handle with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end connected to the distal end of the cable; a stem with proximal and distal ends with the proximal end of the stem connected to the distal end of the handle; a heating element with a first surface for contacting infarct scar tissue connected to the distal end of the stem wherein the heating element comprises at least two electrodes and at least one temperature sensor positioned on the first surface for sensing a temperature of infarct scar tissue adjacent to the sensor; an energy source connected to the electrodes via the electric cable; and a regulator connected to the energy source and the temperature sensor of the infarct scar tissue, for controlling the temperature of the infarct scar tissue from about 60 degrees C. to about 99 degrees C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Laufer, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Edward J. Nance, Payam Adlparvar, Thomas F. Kordis
  • Publication number: 20020188280
    Abstract: A fat removal device includes a screen which includes passages through which fat can be extruded, to be cut or melted away from the surface of an internal organ. The device includes a blade to cut the fat or radiofrequency monopolar or bipolar electrodes to melt the fat, aspiration to remove the fat away from the screen and blade, irrigation to irrigate the screen and blade, and an electrocautery member to cauterize the capillary bed of the fat. Methods of using removing the fat layer from the surface of an internal body organ are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Hien Nguyen, Jeffrey P. Wall, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Payam Adlparvar, Bruce Stambaugh, Tony R. Brown
  • Patent number: 4846249
    Abstract: The window shade track hook carrier includes a body of plastic, metal, ceramic or the like which is adapted to slide or roll freely in a shade track and bear a depending shade hook which is adapted to extend out of an opening in the bottom or side of the track. The carrier body has a window shade cord passageway extending longitudinally therethrough for holding such cord in the track. The track passageway is preferably lined with slippery plastic, smooth metal or the like low friction material to reduce abrasion of the cord and facilitate relative movement of the carrier and cord in the track. In one embodiment the body has a pair of body-centering rotatable wheels of plastic or the like disposed on opposite sides of the body. In another embodiment, the body has a pair of low friction skids on opposite sides of the body. In a third embodiment, the body is cylindrical and solid, with a low friction exterior, curved sidewalls and flat front and rear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Castec, Inc.
    Inventors: David Cooper, Suresh K. Wadhwani, Michael Praamsma