Patents by Inventor Thomas Simopoulos

Thomas Simopoulos 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).

  • Introducer for radiofrequency needle
    Patent number: 9125684
    Abstract: An introducer for a radiofrequency needle includes a hollow tube. An introducer for a radiofrequency needle may also include a radiofrequency needle that extends through the hollow tube. The hollow tube includes a first portion that includes a longitudinal axis and a second portion that includes a longitudinal axis, that extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the first portion and has a distal tissue piercing tip segment and a bevel. The bevel has a heel segment in which the inner edge is rounded. The inner edge is rounded substantially continuously along the heel segment in an amount sufficient to prevent snagging of a radiofrequency needle on the inner edge as the radiofrequency needle is moved during placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Spectra Medical Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Arrigo, Thomas Simopoulos, Raymond T. Charbonneau
  • INTRODUCER FOR RADIOFREQUENCY NEEDLE
    Publication number: 20130046294
    Abstract: An introducer for a radiofrequency needle includes a hollow tube. An introducer for a radiofrequency needle may also include a radiofrequency needle that extends through the hollow tube. The hollow tube includes a first portion that includes a longitudinal axis and a second portion that includes a longitudinal axis, that extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the first portion and has a distal tissue piercing tip segment and a bevel. The bevel has a heel segment in which the inner edge is rounded. The inner edge is rounded substantially continuously along the heel segment in an amount sufficient to prevent snagging of a radiofrequency needle on the inner edge as the radiofrequency needle is moved during placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Anthony C. Arrigo, Thomas Simopoulos, Raymond T. Charbonneau