Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Jenkins

Thomas R. Jenkins 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).

  • Tissue Removal in The Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity
    Publication number: 20110160740
    Abstract: Sinusitis, tumors, infections, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches. Access devices may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices such catheters, balloon catheters, dilation catheters, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, suction or irrigation devices and biopsy devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: ACCLARENT, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Makower, John Y. Chang, Eric Goldfarb, Bernard H. Andreas, Thomas R. Jenkins, Nicholas Sherman, Ronda M. Heiser, Hung V. Ha, John H. Morriss
  • Loop structure including inflatable therapeutic device
    Patent number: 7785323
    Abstract: A probe including an elongate body defining a distal region adapted to be bent into a loop and an inflatable tissue coagulation body supported on the elongate body distal region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Jeffrey S. Jones
  • 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
  • Apparatus for mapping and coagulating soft tissue in or around body orifices
    Patent number: 7474909
    Abstract: A probe that may be used to create circumferential lesions in body tissue and, in some implementations, may also be used to perform mapping functions. The probe includes a collapsible/expandable structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Huy D. Phan, David K. Swanson, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, Thomas R. Jenkins
  • Apparatus for mapping and coagulating soft tissue in or around body orifices
    Patent number: 7184811
    Abstract: A probe that may be used to create circumferential lesions in body tissue and, in some implementations, may also be used to perform mapping functions. The probe includes a collapsible/expandable structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Huy D. Phan, David K. Swanson, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, Thomas R. Jenkins
  • Steerable loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue
    Patent number: 7182764
    Abstract: A probe that includes a elongate body and a steerable loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, David K. Swanson
  • Loop structure including inflatable therapeutic device
    Patent number: 7104990
    Abstract: A probe including an elongate body defining a distal region adapted to be bent into a loop and an inflatable tissue coagulation body supported on the elongate body distal region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Jeffrey S. Jones
  • Surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body
    Patent number: 7052492
    Abstract: A surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body. The apparatus may be catheter-based or a probe including a relatively short shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: EP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Swanson, Sidney D. Fleischman, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, James G. Whayne, Thomas R. Jenkins, Edward J. Snyder
  • Steerable loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue
    Patent number: 6916306
    Abstract: A probe that includes a elongate body and a steerable loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, David K. Swanson
  • Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue and expandable push devices for use with same
    Patent number: 6908464
    Abstract: An apparatus that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The apparatus includes a first probe having a loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue and a second probe with an expandable push structure that may be used to urge the loop structure against body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Russell B. Thompson, Robert Burnside, Anant V. Hegde, David K. Swanson
  • Apparatus for mapping and coagulating soft tissue in or around body orifices
    Patent number: 6904303
    Abstract: A probe that may be used to create circumferential lesions in body tissue and, in some implementations, may also be used to perform mapping functions. The probe includes a collapsible/expandable structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Huy D. Phan, David K. Swanson, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, Thomas R. Jenkins
  • Surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body
    Patent number: 6786905
    Abstract: A surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body. The apparatus may be catheter-based or a probe including a relatively short shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: EP Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Swanson, Sidney D. Fleischman, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, James G. Whayne, Thomas R. Jenkins, Edward J. Snyder
  • Loop structure including inflatable therapeutic device
    Publication number: 20040106920
    Abstract: A probe including an elongate body defining a distal region adapted to be bent into a loop and an inflatable tissue coagulation body supported on the elongate body distal region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Jeffrey S. Jones
  • Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue and expandable push devices for use with same
    Publication number: 20040059327
    Abstract: An apparatus that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The apparatus includes a first probe having a loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue and a second probe with an expandable push structure that may be used to urge the loop structure against body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Russell B. Thompson, Robert Burnside, Anant V. Hegde, David K. Swanson
  • Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements contact with body tissue and expandable push devices for use with same
    Patent number: 6645199
    Abstract: An apparatus that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The apparatus includes a first probe having a loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue and a second probe with an expandable push structure that may be used to urge the loop structure against body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Russell B. Thompson, Robert Burnside, Anant V. Hegde, David K. Swanson
  • Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue
    Publication number: 20030195406
    Abstract: A probe that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The probe includes a elongate body and a loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, David K. Swanson
  • Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue
    Patent number: 6613046
    Abstract: A probe that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The probe includes a elongate body and a loop structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jenkins, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, David K. Swanson
  • Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue
    Publication number: 20030153967
    Abstract: A probe that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The probe includes a elongate body and a loop structure, in the form of a helical structure or other loop structure, that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, Thomas R. Jenkins, Anant V. Hegde
  • Apparatus for mapping and coagulating soft tissue in or around body orifices
    Publication number: 20030130572
    Abstract: A probe that may be used to create circumferential lesions in body tissue and, in some implementations, may also be used to perform mapping functions. The probe includes a collapsible/expandable structure that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Huy D. Phan, David K. Swanson, Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, Thomas R. Jenkins
  • Loop structures for supporting diagnostic and therapeutic elements in contact with body tissue
    Patent number: 6542781
    Abstract: A probe that facilitates the creation of circumferential lesions in body tissue. The probe includes a elongate body and a loop structure, in the form of a helical structure or other loop structure, that supports electrodes or other operative elements against the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef V. Koblish, Russell B. Thompson, Thomas R. Jenkins, Anant V. Hegde