Assignee
MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP
CA·153 granted patents·32 pending applications·1,568 citations·filing 2004–2025
Top patents by PatentIndex Score
185 records- 0197US11607262B2N2O thermal pressurization system by coolingMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2020·Granted Mar 21, 2023·4 cites·20 claims
- 0295US9510888B2Cryogenic balloon device with electroporation treatment regionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 6, 2016·24 cites·20 claims
- 0395US9333023B2Balloon catheter with deformable fluid delivery conduitMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2014·Granted May 10, 2016·45 cites·18 claims
- 0495US7914526B2Cryosurgical catheterMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 29, 2011·46 cites·20 claims
- 0594US9808304B2Cryogenic balloon device with electroporation treatment regionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 7, 2017·18 cites·20 claims
- 0692US9468485B2Real-time lesion formation assessmentMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 18, 2016·49 cites·22 claims
- 0792US9398931B2Method and system for preventing nerve injury during a medical procedureMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 26, 2016·82 cites·18 claims
- 0892US8382747B2Method and apparatus for inflating and deflating balloon cathetersMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 26, 2013·57 cites·5 claims
- 0992US7955298B2Defined deflection structureMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 7, 2011·96 cites·17 claims
- 1092US7951140B2Catheter with cryogenic and electrical heating ablationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2008·Granted May 31, 2011·63 cites·19 claims
- 1192US7727228B2Method and apparatus for inflating and deflating balloon cathetersMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 1, 2010·194 cites·13 claims
- 1291US9943352B2Accessory to allow sensing at balloon interfaceMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 17, 2018·11 cites·8 claims
- 1391US9622806B2Heated electrodes for continued visualization of pulmonary vein potentialsMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 18, 2017·47 cites·19 claims
- 1491US7896870B2Catheter with cryogenic and electrical heating ablationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 1, 2011·54 cites·6 claims
- 1590US11648042B2Processes and methods for conductive elements on catheter elements used for tissue sensing and cryogenic ablationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2018·Granted May 16, 2023·4 cites·13 claims
- 1690US7842031B2Bioimpedance measurement system and methodMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 30, 2010·75 cites·5 claims
- 1789US7648497B2Endovascular cryotreatment catheterMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 19, 2010·56 cites·15 claims
- 1889US7625369B2Method and device for epicardial ablationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2006·Granted Dec 1, 2009·54 cites·10 claims
- 1988US10945780B2Cryogenic balloon device with electroporation treatment regionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 16, 2021·5 cites·19 claims
- 2087US10022175B2Fluid control system for a medical deviceMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 17, 2018·5 cites·4 claims
- 2187US9572536B2Contact assessment of balloon cathetersMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 21, 2017·21 cites·20 claims
- 2287US7794455B2Wide area ablation of myocardial tissueMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 14, 2010·38 cites·8 claims
- 2386US9861423B2Balloon design to enhance cooling uniformityMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 9, 2018·6 cites·18 claims
- 2486US9084590B2Device and method for improved safety and efficacy for cryoablationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 21, 2015·22 cites·21 claims
- 2586US8900222B2Method and apparatus for inflating and deflating balloon cathetersMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 2, 2014·18 cites·11 claims
- 2686US7740627B2Surgical method and apparatus for treating atrial fibrillationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 22, 2010·71 cites·13 claims
- 2786US7727191B2Compliant balloon catheterMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 1, 2010·35 cites·10 claims
- 2885US11806063B2Cryoadhesive device for left atrial appendage occlusionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 7, 2023·6 cites·12 claims
- 2985US9936999B2Spray nozzle design for a catheterMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 10, 2018·4 cites·16 claims
- 3085US9597140B2Accessory to allow sensing at balloon interfaceMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 21, 2017·15 cites·11 claims
- 3184US10376299B2Distal balloon impedance and temperature recording to monitor pulmonary vein ablation and occlusionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 13, 2019·3 cites·20 claims
- 3283US9522030B2Purge phase for cryoablation systemsMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 20, 2016·22 cites·18 claims
- 3383US2026013925A1Cryoballoon contact assessment using capacitive or resistive sensorsMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3482US12402928B2Multi-lobe balloon for cryoablationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 2, 2025·0 cites·7 claims
- 3582US11051868B2Distal balloon impedance and temperature recording to monitor pulmonary vein ablation and occlusionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 6, 2021·2 cites·18 claims
- 3682US10788244B2Recovery system for N20MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 29, 2020·2 cites·1 claims
- 3782US10271899B2Multi-function device with treatment and sensing capabilitiesMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 30, 2019·6 cites·10 claims
- 3882US10159521B2Diagnostic guidewire for cryoablation sensing and pressure monitoringMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 25, 2018·6 cites·9 claims
- 3981US7955325B2Surgical clamp having transmurality assessment capabilitiesMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 7, 2011·23 cites·28 claims
- 4081US7780657B2Cooling systemMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 24, 2010·16 cites·10 claims
- 4181US2026069357A1Method for applying conductors to catheter based balloonsMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4279US10898694B2Balloon design to reduce distal lengthMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 26, 2021·2 cites·3 claims
- 4378US10285749B2Determination of pulmonary vein and other vascular occlusion using temperature profile following cold saline injectionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2015·Granted May 14, 2019·3 cites·22 claims
- 4477US12478419B2Cryoadhesive device for left atrial appendage occlusionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2023·Granted Nov 25, 2025·0 cites·6 claims
- 4577US10098685B2Feedback system for cryoablation of cardiac tissueMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 16, 2018·8 cites·14 claims
- 4677US9956024B2Cryoablation method and systemMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2014·Granted May 1, 2018·6 cites·15 claims
- 4777US9636172B2Compliant balloon with liquid injectionMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2013·Granted May 2, 2017·12 cites·25 claims
- 4877US9345529B2Mapping wire with heating element to allow axial movement during cryoballoon ablationMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2013·Granted May 24, 2016·8 cites·9 claims
- 4976US11806065B2Spray nozzle design for a catheterMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 7, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 5076US11259857B2Spray nozzle design for a catheterMEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 1, 2022·1 cites·20 claims
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