Patents by Inventor Tim Abrahamson
Tim Abrahamson 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).
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Publication number: 20210178140Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: RICHARD R. WILSON, ROBERT L. WILCOX, CURTIS GENSTLER, TIM ABRAHAMSON, WM. GERRIT BARRERE, AMY COHEN, GEORGE KEILMAN, LEONARD R. OLIVER, NATALYA PESKIN
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Patent number: 10926074Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, WM. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20190091458Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: RICHARD R. WILSON, ROBERT L. WILCOX, CURTIS GENSTLER, TIM ABRAHAMSON, WM. GERRIT BARRERE, AMY COHEN, GEORGE KEILMAN, LEONARD R. OLIVER, NATALYA PESKIN
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Patent number: 10080878Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20170007815Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: RICHARD R. WILSON, ROBERT L. WILCOX, CURTIS GENSTLER, TIM ABRAHAMSON, WM. GERRIT BARRERE, AMY COHEN, GEORGE KEILMAN, LEONARD R. OLIVER, NATALYA PESKIN
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Patent number: 9415242Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20140249453Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: RICHARD R. WILSON, ROBERT L. WILCOX, CURTIS GENSTLER, TIM ABRAHAMSON, WM. GERRIT BARRERE, AMY COHEN, GEORGE KEILMAN, LEONARD R. OLIVER, NATALYA PESKIN
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Patent number: 8696612Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20120253237Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Patent number: 8167831Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The method comprises providing a catheter with a plurality of ultrasound radiating members, wherein the plurality of ultrasound radiating members are allocated into electrical groups comprising more than one ultrasound radiating member. The method further comprises independently driving each group of ultrasonic radiating members, and delivering the therapeutic compound through the catheter to the treatment site.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20100331763Abstract: An ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body is disclosed. The elongate tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The tubular body defines a central lumen having a central lumen surface that is electrically conductive. The ultrasound catheter further comprises an elongate, hollow inner core extending through the central lumen and has an inner core outer surface that is electrically conductive. The ultrasound catheter further comprises an ultrasound radiating member positioned within the distal region of the tubular body and between the tubular body and the inner core, such that the tubular body conductive surface and the inner core conductive surface are both in electrical contact with the ultrasound radiating member. The ultrasound catheter further comprises an insulating sleeve positioned between the tubular body and the inner core in a region proximal to the ultrasound radiating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: RICHARD R. WILSON, TIM ABRAHAMSON, LEONARD R. OLIVER
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Patent number: 7828762Abstract: A catheter for delivering ultrasonic energy and therapeutic compounds to a treatment site within a patient's vasculature comprises a tubular body. The tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The catheter further comprises a plurality of fluid delivery lumens formed into the tubular body. The catheter further comprises an inner core configured for insertion into the tubular body. The inner core comprises an elongate electrical conductor having a plurality of flattened regions, each flattened region having a first flat side and a second flat side opposite the first flat side. The inner core further comprises a plurality of ultrasound radiating members mounted in pairs to the flattened regions of the elongate electrical conductor. A first ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the first flat side of the elongate electrical conductor, and a second ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the second flat side of the elongate electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Patent number: 7774933Abstract: An ultrasonic catheter is manufactured by providing an inner tube having an inner diameter sufficient to accommodate a guidewire, and mounting a tubular ultrasound radiating member around a distal region of the inner tube. Two electrical conductors are positioned along the inner tube, such that one of the electrical conductors contacts an inner side of the ultrasound radiating member while the other electrical conductor contacts an outer side of the ultrasound radiating member. An outer tube is then concentrically translated over the inner tube and the ultrasound radiating member, and radially shrunken onto the inner tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Tim Abrahamson, Leonard R. Oliver
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Publication number: 20100204642Abstract: A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The method comprises providing a catheter with a plurality of ultrasound radiating members, wherein the plurality of ultrasound radiating members are allocated into electrical groups comprising more than one ultrasound radiating member. The method further comprises independently driving each group of ultrasonic radiating members, and delivering the therapeutic compound through the catheter to the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: RICHARD R. WILSON, ROBERT L. WILCOX, CURTIS GENSTLER, TIM ABRAHAMSON, WM. GERRIT BARRERE, AMY COHEN, GEORGE KEILMAN, LEONARD R. OLIVER, NATALYA PESKIN
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Patent number: 7727178Abstract: A catheter for delivering ultrasonic energy and therapeutic compounds to a treatment site within a patient's vasculature comprises a tubular body. The tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The catheter further comprises a plurality of fluid delivery lumens formed into the tubular body. The catheter further comprises an inner core configured for insertion into the tubular body. The inner core comprises an elongate electrical conductor having a plurality of flattened regions, each flattened region having a first flat side and a second flat side opposite the first flat side. The inner core further comprises a plurality of ultrasound radiating members mounted in pairs to the flattened regions of the elongate electrical conductor. A first ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the first flat side of the elongate electrical conductor, and a second ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the second flat side of the elongate electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20080221506Abstract: An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Oscar E. Rodriguez, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Frederick J. Bennett, George Keilman, Richard R. Wilson, Perry Todd Thompson
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Patent number: 7384407Abstract: An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Oscar Rodriguez, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Frederick J. Bennett, George Keilman, Richard R. Wilson, Perry Todd Thompson
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Patent number: 7220239Abstract: A catheter for delivering ultrasonic energy and therapeutic compounds to a treatment site within a patient's vasculature comprises a tubular body. The tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The catheter further comprises a plurality of fluid delivery lumens formed into the tubular body. The catheter further comprises an inner core configured for insertion into the tubular body. The inner core comprises an elongate electrical conductor having a plurality of flattened regions, each flattened region having a first flat side and a second flat side opposite the first flat side. The inner core further comprises a plurality of ultrasound radiating members mounted in pairs to the flattened regions of the elongate electrical conductor. A first ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the first flat side of the elongate electrical conductor, and a second ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the second flat side of the elongate electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2002Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Robert L. Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard R. Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20070112296Abstract: A catheter for delivering ultrasonic energy and therapeutic compounds to a treatment site within a patient's vasculature comprises a tubular body. The tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The catheter further comprises a plurality of fluid delivery lumens formed into the tubular body. The catheter further comprises an inner core configured for insertion into the tubular body. The inner core comprises an elongate electrical conductor having a plurality of flattened regions, each flattened region having a first flat side and a second flat side opposite the first flat side. The inner core further comprises a plurality of ultrasound radiating members mounted in pairs to the flattened regions of the elongate electrical conductor. A first ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the first flat side of the elongate electrical conductor, and a second ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the second flat side of the elongate electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Richard Wilson, Robert Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard Oliver, Natalya Peskin
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Publication number: 20070106203Abstract: A catheter for delivering ultrasonic energy and therapeutic compounds to a treatment site within a patient's vasculature comprises a tubular body. The tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The catheter further comprises a plurality of fluid delivery lumens formed into the tubular body. The catheter further comprises an inner core configured for insertion into the tubular body. The inner core comprises an elongate electrical conductor having a plurality of flattened regions, each flattened region having a first flat side and a second flat side opposite the first flat side. The inner core further comprises a plurality of ultrasound radiating members mounted in pairs to the flattened regions of the elongate electrical conductor. A first ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the first flat side of the elongate electrical conductor, and a second ultrasound radiating member is mounted to the second flat side of the elongate electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Richard Wilson, Robert Wilcox, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Barrere, Amy Cohen, George Keilman, Leonard Oliver, Natalya Peskin