Patents by Inventor Theodore P. Dale

Theodore P. Dale 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for tissue gathering and securing
    Patent number: 8114123
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided that gather a patient's body tissue and then secure the gathered tissue in a reduced area utilizing a securing structure. The securing structure mainly resides on one side of the tissue to minimize or eliminate both foreign material and the amount of manipulation or activity on the other side of the tissue. The securing device is matched to the desired amount of tissue manipulation to minimize the structure. The gathered and secured tissue can surround a septal defect to obstruct or close the defect itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Brenzel, Paul J. Hindrichs, Theodore P. Dale, Todd A. Krinke, Steven D. Kruse, David M. Costello, Todd A. Berg, John A. Roop
  • Single sided backbone strut for air data sensor
    Patent number: 5601254
    Abstract: An air data sensor strut made of a single block of material has one side finished in a smooth contour, and has grooves in an opposite side of the strut for receiving pressure carrying conduits or other elongated members such as a heater. The heater and conduits are secured in place with a filling of potting material and the open sides of the grooves are finished after filling so that the desired contour is provided for the opposite side of the strut. The strut has a thin cross-section because of the elimination of hollow interior spaces formed by spaced walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael A. Ortiz, Theodore P. Dale
  • Actuation handle
    Patent number: D658026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Richard J. Olson
  • Tissue clamping member
    Patent number: D659826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore P. Dale, Richard J. Olson