Patents by Inventor William Bowers

William Bowers 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).

  • Publication number: 20260115462
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a pulse waveform signal generator for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform in a predetermined sequence where the signal generator may independently configure a set of electrodes of an ablation device. The signal generator may further perform active monitoring of a set of electrode channels and discharge excess energy using the set of electrode channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2025
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Inventors: William Bowers, Raju Viswanathan, Gary L. Long
  • Publication number: 20250255556
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with a protection device for protecting electronic circuitry, devices, and/or other components from induced currents and voltages generated during a cardiac ablation procedure. A system can include an ablation device near cardiac tissue of a heart. The system can further include a signal generator configured to generate a pulse waveform, where the signal generator coupled to the ablation device and configured to repeatedly deliver the pulse waveform to the ablation device in synchrony with a set of cardiac cycles of the heart. The system can further include a protection device configured to suppress induced current and voltage in an electronic device coupled to the protection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Raju Viswanathan, William Bowers
  • Publication number: 20250221762
    Abstract: Methods and devices for non-thermal treatment of endometriosis. The non-thermal treatment of endometrial lesions results in electroporation of the endometrial cells, and ultimately necrosis of the lesion. Lesions are identified and electric field parameters determined to substantially remove all of the endometrial cells in the target lesion. Application of the electric field to the lesion creates a treatment zone where the cells necrose, leaving the cellular matrix mostly undisturbed. Devices include a generator capable of applying an electric field to an endometrial lesion through one or more electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: J3 MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Gary LONG, William BOWERS
  • Patent number: 12257080
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with a protection device for protecting electronic circuitry, devices, and/or other components from induced currents and voltages generated during a cardiac ablation procedure. A system can include an ablation device near cardiac tissue of a heart. The system can further include a signal generator configured to generate a pulse waveform, where the signal generator coupled to the ablation device and configured to repeatedly deliver the pulse waveform to the ablation device in synchrony with a set of cardiac cycles of the heart. The system can further include a protection device configured to suppress induced current and voltage in an electronic device coupled to the protection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Viswanathan, William Bowers
  • Publication number: 20250065116
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a pulse waveform signal generator for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform in a predetermined sequence where the signal generator may independently configure a set of electrodes of an ablation device. The signal generator may further perform active monitoring of a set of electrode channels and discharge excess energy using the set of electrode channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: William Bowers, Raju Viswanathan, Gary L. Long
  • Patent number: 12121720
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a pulse waveform signal generator for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform in a predetermined sequence where the signal generator may independently configure a set of electrodes of an ablation device. The signal generator may further perform active monitoring of a set of electrode channels and discharge excess energy using the set of electrode channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William Bowers, Raju Viswanathan, Gary Long
  • Patent number: 11763241
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, machine learning is utilized to automatically identify pain points of an entity. More particularly, a random forest search algorithm receives inputs from a number of different outside-in data engines. These inputs are segregated in terms of key performance indexes (KPIs), which is then fed to a random forest decision tree. The random forest search algorithm calculates a p-value for each KPI. This p-value may then be used to identify the most relevant KPIs (such as by ranking the KPIs by their respective p-values). Rules are utilized not to identify the pain points themselves, but instead to define sorting preferences (refine the ranking). Based on a combination of the p-values and the evaluation of the rules, the top-N pain points may be identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SAP SE
    Inventors: Saurabh Suman Choudhuri, William Bowers, Mohammad Nabeel Siddiqui
  • Publication number: 20230000547
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a signal generator for generating pre-ablation signals and pulse waveforms for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and delivery pre-ablation signals to subsets of electrodes of the ablation device and measure currents associated with the delivery to determine whether the currents meet one or more predetermined criteria. The signal generator may also generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform after determining that the currents meet the one or more predetermined criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Raju Viswanathan, William Bowers, Colt Joseph Wilkins, Michael Alan Paré
  • Publication number: 20220335356
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, machine learning is utilized to automatically identify pain points of an entity. More particularly, a random forest search algorithm receives inputs from a number of different outside-in data engines. These inputs are segregated in terms of key performance indexes (KPIs), which is then fed to a random forest decision tree. The random forest search algorithm calculates a p-value for each KPI. This p-value may then be used to identify the most relevant KPIs (such as by ranking the KPIs by their respective p-values). Rules are utilized not to identify the pain points themselves, but instead to define sorting preferences (refine the ranking). Based on a combination of the p-values and the evaluation of the rules, the top-N pain points may be identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Saurabh Suman Choudhuri, William Bowers, Mohammad Nabeel Siddiqui
  • Publication number: 20220273945
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a pulse waveform signal generator for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform in a predetermined sequence where the signal generator may independently configure a set of electrodes of an ablation device. The signal generator may further perform active monitoring of a set of electrode channels and discharge excess energy using the set of electrode channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: William Bowers, Raju Viswanathan, Gary Long
  • Publication number: 20220249157
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a signal generator for generating pre-ablation signals and pulse waveforms for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and delivery pre-ablation signals to subsets of electrodes of the ablation device and measure currents associated with the delivery to determine whether the currents meet one or more predetermined criteria. The signal generator may also generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform after determining that the currents meet the one or more predetermined criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Farapulse, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju VISWANATHAN, William BOWERS, Colt Joseph WILKINS, Michael Alan PARÉ
  • Patent number: 11389234
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a signal generator for generating pre-ablation signals and pulse waveforms for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and delivery pre-ablation signals to subsets of electrodes of the ablation device and measure currents associated with the delivery to determine whether the currents meet one or more predetermined criteria. The signal generator may also generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform after determining that the currents meet the one or more predetermined criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Viswanathan, William Bowers, Colt Joseph Wilkins, Michael Alan Paré
  • Patent number: 11357978
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a pulse waveform signal generator for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform in a predetermined sequence where the signal generator may independently configure a set of electrodes of an ablation device. The signal generator may further perform active monitoring of a set of electrode channels and discharge excess energy using the set of electrode channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William Bowers, Raju Viswanathan, Gary Long
  • Publication number: 20210290172
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with a protection device for protecting electronic circuitry, devices, and/or other components from induced currents and voltages generated during a cardiac ablation procedure. A system can include an ablation device near cardiac tissue of a heart. The system can further include a signal generator configured to generate a pulse waveform, where the signal generator coupled to the ablation device and configured to repeatedly deliver the pulse waveform to the ablation device in synchrony with a set of cardiac cycles of the heart. The system can further include a protection device configured to suppress induced current and voltage in an electronic device coupled to the protection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Farapulse, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju VISWANATHAN, William BOWERS
  • Patent number: 11033236
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with a protection device for protecting electronic circuitry, devices, and/or other components from induced currents and voltages generated during a cardiac ablation procedure. A system can include an ablation device near cardiac tissue of a heart. The system can further include a signal generator configured to generate a pulse waveform, where the signal generator coupled to the ablation device and configured to repeatedly deliver the pulse waveform to the ablation device in synchrony with a set of cardiac cycles of the heart. The system can further include a protection device configured to suppress induced current and voltage in an electronic device coupled to the protection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Farapulse, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Viswanathan, William Bowers
  • Publication number: 20210077030
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with a protection device for protecting electronic circuitry, devices, and/or other components from induced currents and voltages generated during a cardiac ablation procedure. A system can include an ablation device near cardiac tissue of a heart. The system can further include a signal generator configured to generate a pulse waveform, where the signal generator coupled to the ablation device and configured to repeatedly deliver the pulse waveform to the ablation device in synchrony with a set of cardiac cycles of the heart. The system can further include a protection device configured to suppress induced current and voltage in an electronic device coupled to the protection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Farapulse, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju VISWANATHAN, William BOWERS
  • Publication number: 20200230403
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a pulse waveform signal generator for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform in a predetermined sequence where the signal generator may independently configure a set of electrodes of an ablation device. The signal generator may further perform active monitoring of a set of electrode channels and discharge excess energy using the set of electrode channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Farapulse, Inc.
    Inventors: William BOWERS, Raju VISWANATHAN, Gary LONG
  • Publication number: 20190223937
    Abstract: An electrosurgical system including an electrosurgical unit with amplitude modulated output for ablation surgical devices, whereby the electrosurgical unit generates a signal in either a high mode or low mode, both of which are greater than zero, is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the electrosurgical unit may be configured such that the power delivered to an electrode assembly of an ablation device in electrical communication with the electrosurgical unit is controlled by varying the duration or the intensity of power delivered during the high and low modes, or both. In another embodiment, the duration of the high mode may remain constant while the duration of the low mode may vary in order to vary the power output from the electrosurgical unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Seese, William Bowers
  • Patent number: 10016232
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the method including configuring a first sequence of subsets of one or more electrode channels of a signal generator as an anode sequence. Each electrode channel includes an electronic switch configured to switch between an ON state and an OFF state, and a drive circuit coupled to the electronic switch to control the state of the electronic switch. The method also includes configuring a second sequence of subsets of one or more electrode channels of the signal generator as a cathode sequence such that respective electrode channels of the first and second sequences are paired for energy delivery. The method also includes delivering, from an energy source, a pulse waveform to a set of electrodes via the paired sequences of electrode channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Iowa Approach, Inc.
    Inventors: William Bowers, Raju Viswanathan, Gary Long
  • Publication number: 20180165653
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a computer-implemented method for providing facilitated learning for an online course can include enrolling, by a course application executing on a computing system, a learner in the online course, scheduling, by a facilitated learning module associated with the course application and at a first time, at least one live video conference for the online course, scheduling, by the facilitated learning module and at a second time, at least one live forum discussion for the online course, initiating, by the facilitated learning module, the at least one live video conference based on determining that a current time is the first time, and initiating, by the facilitated learning module, the at least one live forum discussion based on determining that a current time is the second time, the at least one live video conference and the at least one live forum discussion allowing participation of the learner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Nathan RAHN, Kapeesh SARAF, Melody KIM, William BOWERS, Parth Hemant UPADHYAY, Priyank CHODISETTI