Patents by Inventor Terence Cheong

Terence Cheong 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).

  • Electrosurgical mapping tools and methods
    Patent number: 11576716
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating tissue are disclosed, including intra-operative mapping of a probe ablation zone. The method uses a system that maps the proximal and distal margins of the probe ablation zone using tools that access the ablation target. In some embodiments, the tools comprise a bone drill, and an introducer assembly, including a cannula and a stylet. The tools have features or markings that cooperate to indicate which probe to use to achieve the desired ablation. The method further facilitates planning probe placement for delivering energy to treat (ablate) a desired ablation volume of a target tissue by using a system that maps both the target tissue and possible probe ablation zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
    Inventors: Neil Godara, Jason Woo, Terence Cheong
  • ELECTROSURGICAL MAPPING TOOLS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200330152
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating tissue are disclosed, including intra-operative mapping of a probe ablation zone. The method uses a system that maps the proximal and distal margins of the probe ablation zone using tools that access the ablation target. In some embodiments, the tools comprise a bone drill, and an introducer assembly, including a cannula and a stylet. The tools have features or markings that cooperate to indicate which probe to use to achieve the desired ablation. The method further facilitates planning probe placement for delivering energy to treat (ablate) a desired ablation volume of a target tissue by using a system that maps both the target tissue and possible probe ablation zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Neil Godara, Jason Woo, Terence Cheong
  • Electrosurgical mapping tools and methods
    Patent number: 10729490
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating tissue are disclosed, including intra-operative mapping of a probe ablation zone. The method uses a system that maps the proximal and distal margins of the probe ablation zone using tools that access the ablation target. In some embodiments, the tools comprise a bone drill, and an introducer assembly, including a cannula and a stylet. The tools have features or markings that cooperate to indicate which probe to use to achieve the desired ablation. The method further facilitates planning probe placement for delivering energy to treat (ablate) a desired ablation volume of a target tissue by using a system that maps both the target tissue and possible probe ablation zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company Sàrl
    Inventors: Neil Godara, Jason Woo, Terence Cheong
  • Electrosurgical mapping tools and methods
    Publication number: 20150374432
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating tissue are disclosed, including intra-operative mapping of a probe ablation zone. The method uses a system that maps the proximal and distal margins of the probe ablation zone using tools that access the ablation target. In some embodiments, the tools comprise a bone drill, and an introducer assembly, including a cannula and a stylet. The tools have features or markings that cooperate to indicate which probe to use to achieve the desired ablation. The method further facilitates planning probe placement for delivering energy to treat (ablate) a desired ablation volume of a target tissue by using a system that maps both the target tissue and possible probe ablation zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Neil Godara, Jason Woo, Terence Cheong