Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Wisted

Thomas J. Wisted 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).

  • Sinus illumination lightwire device
    Patent number: 9820688
    Abstract: An illuminating wire medical device may include an elongate flexible housing and an illuminating fiber and a core wire extending through at least part of the housing, the core wire providing desired pushability and torquability. The illuminating device may further include a connector assembly cooperating with the illuminating fiber to accommodate changes in length and to absorb forces applied during use of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jenkins, Eric Goldfarb, Tom Thanh Vo, Thomas J. Wisted
  • Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
    Patent number: 9554691
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Goldfarb, Thomas R. Jenkins, Isaac J. Kim, Tom T. Vo, Thomas J. Wisted, Daniel T. Harfe
  • Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
    Patent number: 9468362
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Goldfarb, Thomas R. Jenkins, Isaac J. Kim, Tom T. Vo, Thomas J. Wisted, Daniel T. Harfe
  • Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
    Patent number: 9089258
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Goldfarb, Thomas R. Jenkins, Isaac J. Kim, Tom T. Vo, Thomas J. Wisted
  • Endoscopic Methods and Devices for Transnasal Procedures
    Publication number: 20120265094
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Goldfarb, Thomas R. Jenkins, Isaac J. Kim, Tom T. Vo, Thomas J. Wisted, Daniel T. Harfe
  • Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
    Patent number: 8146400
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Acclarent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Goldfarb, Thomas R. Jenkins, Isaac J. Kim, Tom T. Vo, Thomas J. Wisted, Daniel T. Harfe
  • ENDOSCOPIC METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TRANSNASAL PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20090030274
    Abstract: Medical devices, systems and methods that are useable to facilitate transnasal insertion and positioning of guidewires and various other devices and instruments at desired locations within the ear, nose, throat, paranasal sinuses or cranium. Direct viewing of such placements via an endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: ACCLARENT, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Goldfarb, Thomas R. Jenkins, Isaac J. Kim, Tom T. Vo, Thomas J. Wisted
  • SINUS ILLUMINATION LIGHTWIRE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080228085
    Abstract: An illuminating wire medical device may include an elongate flexible housing and an illuminating fiber and a core wire extending through at least part of the housing, the core wire providing desired pushability and torquability. The illuminating device may further include a connector assembly cooperating with the illuminating fiber to accommodate changes in length and to absorb forces applied during use of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ACCLARENT, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Jenkins, Eric Goldfarb, Tom Thanh Vo, Thomas J. Wisted