Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Noda

Wayne A. Noda 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).

  • INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20110130812
    Abstract: A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: WAYNE A. NODA, Mike L. Jones, Scott M. Evans, Blair D. Walker, William J. Worchen, Yves Pierre Gobin
  • INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20110125236
    Abstract: A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: WAYNE A. NODA, Mike L. Jones, Scott M. Evans, Blair D. Walker, William J. Worthen, Yves Pierre Gobin
  • INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20110125237
    Abstract: A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: WAYNE A. NODA, Mike L. Jones, Scott M. Evans, Blair D. Walker, William J. Worthen, Yves Pierre Gobin
  • INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20110125235
    Abstract: A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: WAYNE A. NODA, Mike L. Jones, Scott M. Evans, Blair D. Walker, William J. Worthen, Yves Pierre Gobin
  • Indwelling heat exchange catheter and method of using same
    Patent number: 7857781
    Abstract: A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Noda, Mike L. Jones, Scott M. Evans, Blair D. Walker, William J. Worthen, Yves Pierre Gobin
  • TISSUE RETRACTOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100286481
    Abstract: A tissue retractor is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Bradley J. Sharp, Wayne A. Noda, Stephen G. Bell
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOSCOPIC INVERSION AND REMOVAL OF DIVERTICULA
    Publication number: 20100280313
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the inversion of gastro intestinal diverticula and repair of associated intestinal wall tissue by means of endoscopy through a natural orifice such as the mouth or anus without making incisions in the abdominal wall or opening the peritoneal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Christoph Gasche, Stephen Graham Bell, Wayne A. Noda, Bradley J. Sharp
  • INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20100241201
    Abstract: A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Wayne A. Noda, Mike L. Jones, Scott M. Evans, Blair D. Walker, William J. Worthen, Yves Pierre Gobin
  • System and method for controlling rate of heat exchange with patient
    Patent number: 7641632
    Abstract: A patient control system uses a patient-implanted catheter in thermal communication with a fluid bath via a circulating fluid circuit. A controller automatically controls the temperature of the fluid bath as required for selectively cooling or heating the patient in accordance with patient temperature measurements. The controller thermally decouples the catheter and patient from the fluid bath during changes in fluid bath temperatures in order to overcome the effects of system thermal mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A Noda, Scott M Evans, Mark Evan Whitebook, David P Balding
  • Heating/cooling system for indwelling heat exchange catheter
    Patent number: 7640768
    Abstract: A cooling system for an indwelling heat exchange catheter includes a heat exchange bath that is configured to receive a conduit that carries saline to and from the catheter. A heating/cooling fluid is in the bath and exchanges heat with the saline. The heating/cooling fluid flows through a heat exchanger that includes a refrigerant and two variable speed DC compressor for removing heat from the refrigerant. A gear pump circulates the working fluid to and from the catheter and is removably engaged with a pump support platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Zoll Circulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Noda, Stelica Stelea
  • Wireless communication protocol for a medical sensor system
    Patent number: 7595723
    Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention provides a wireless communication system for medical sensor data. This communications system includes a portable unit that connects to a wireless sensor and a monitor unit that connects to a sensor monitor. Once activated, the units will self organize into a wireless communication structure controlled by the portable unit. As other pairs of units activate, they can self-organize their transmissions by joining an existing network or by creating new networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Harold A. Heitzmann, John A. Frazier, Morgan T. McKeown, Wayne A. Noda, George Francis Sutton, III, Ann B. Yadlowsky, Michael LeRoy Gelvin, John T. Armstrong, John D. Richert
  • Methods and Apparatus for Treating Ventral Wall Hernia
    Publication number: 20090216253
    Abstract: This invention relates to a surgical implant system for repairing abdominal hernias and is particularly useful for repairing ventral hernias. In particular, the present invention relates to an implant, a delivery device and a method for implanting the implant. The implant is implanted in a substantially slackened condition relative to the ventral wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen G. Bell, Wayne A. Noda, Giuseppe Amato
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER REPAIR
    Publication number: 20090138093
    Abstract: An arcuate nitinol splint with a rounded cross-section has two ends facing each other and spaced from each other. The splint is advanced through the mouth into the esophagus by an introducer device. By means of the device the splint is implanted completely into the wall of the esophageal sphincter to strengthen the sphincter. Materials other than Nitinol may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: STEPHEN GRAHAM BELL, Wayne A. Noda
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SECURING TISSUE
    Publication number: 20090105728
    Abstract: A compression ring to grip and compress body structure such as diverticulum, hemorrhoids, and tissue adjacent a hole. A resilient ring-shaped body defines a compression channel, and one or more axially rigid elongated spikes extend from the body into the channel. The body defines a first axial segment surrounding the compression channel and a second axial segment surrounding the compression channel, with the spike being engaged only with the second axial segment. The first axial segment more tightly compresses the body structure than the second axial segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Wayne A. Noda, Stephen Graham Bell
  • TRANSLUMENAL PERITONEAL ACCESS AND CATHETER THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20090088678
    Abstract: A working cannula is advanced through the urethra into the bladder. Gas is infused through the cannula into the bladder, pressurizing the bladder. A fenestrating shunt catheter is then advanced through the urethra into the bladder and against the wall of the bladder, fenestrating it. A distal segment of the shunt catheter is then advanced through the wall into the peritoneal space, while a more proximal segment of the shunt catheter remains in the bladder. Shunt holes are formed in both the distal segment and more proximal segment so that gas from the pressurized bladder flows through the shunt holes into the peritoneal space, insufflating the peritoneal space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: WAYNE A. NODA, ELBERT Y. TZENG, STEPHEN GRAHAM BELL
  • CLOSURES FOR OUTER TUBE FOR NATURAL ORIFICE SURGERY
    Publication number: 20090062614
    Abstract: A plug is closely received in the open distal end of an outer tube for natural orifice surgery and is proximally removable from the tube. Various means are provided for deforming the plug to permit the plug to be retrieved through the outer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: VASO ADZICH, Wayne A. Noda, Stephen Graham Bell, Elbert Y. Tzeng
  • OUTER TUBE FOR NATURAL ORIFICE SURGERY
    Publication number: 20090062837
    Abstract: An outer tube for natural orifice surgery. The outer tube can have interchangeable inserts to establish a desired size and number of lumens. A distal tapered soft plastic plug may be provided to cover the distal end of the tube. Different segments of the tube may have different stiffness characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Christoph Gasche, Stephen Graham Bell, Wayne A. Noda, Bradley J. Sharp
  • BRUSH DEVICE FOR GRASPING AND MANIPULATING TISSUE
    Publication number: 20090048585
    Abstract: A brush-like element can be housed within a vacuum sleeve for advancement through a natural orifice to tissue, such as an appendix or gall bladder or diverticulum, to be inverted pursuant to resolution of a malady associated with the tissue. The brush is advanced out of the sleeve into the tissue and if desired rotated, and vacuum may also be drawn through the sleeve to further grip the tissue. The brush is then retracted into the sleeve to clamp or trap the tissue for inversion or other manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Wayne A. Noda, Stephen Graham Bell
  • Reverse Sealing And Dissection Instrument
    Publication number: 20080312652
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and related method for sealing and/or dissecting body tissue using a reverse action instrument. The devices and methods described permit laparoscopic or natural body orifice access to an anatomical space and facilitate sealing portions of tissue together, dissecting tissue or combinations thereof. A surgical instrument for sealing and dissecting body tissue is described having distal and proximal ends with an elongated body. The body includes a jaw member positioned at the distal end that is defined by a stationary arm and a pivotable arm. A moveable closure sleeve is disposed at least partially about the body and the closure sleeve is configured such that coaxial movement of the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the body causes the jaw member to open or close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen G. Bell, Wayne A. Noda
  • Systems and methods for endoscopic treatment of diverticula
    Publication number: 20080262514
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the inversion of gastro intestinal diverticula and repair of associated intestinal wall tissue by means of endoscopy through a natural orifice such as the mouth or anus without making incisions in the abdominal wall or opening the peritoneal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Christoph Gasche, Stephen Graham Bell, Wayne A. Noda, Bradley J. Sharp