Inventor
SIMPSON JOHN A
US90 patents
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CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC
19 patentsUS6752804B2Jun 22, 2004
Ablation system and method having multiple-sensor electrodes to assist in assessment of electrode and sensor position and adjustment of energy levels
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC154 citations99
US6648875B2Nov 18, 2003
Means for maintaining tension on a steering tendon in a steerable catheter
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC202 citations99
US6616657B2Sep 9, 2003
RF ablation catheter tip electrode with multiple thermal sensors
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC142 citations99
US6440129B1Aug 27, 2002
Electrode having non-joined thermocouple for providing multiple temperature-sensitive junctions
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC212 citations99
US6312425B1Nov 6, 2001
RF ablation catheter tip electrode with multiple thermal sensors
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC177 citations99
US6146381ANov 14, 2000
Catheter having distal region for deflecting axial forces
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC198 citations99
US6096036AAug 1, 2000
Steerable catheter with preformed distal shape and method for use
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC305 citations99
US6045550AApr 4, 2000
Electrode having non-joined thermocouple for providing multiple temperature-sensitive junctions
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC259 citations99
US6042580AMar 28, 2000
Electrode having composition-matched, common-lead thermocouple wire for providing multiple temperature-sensitive junctions
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC139 citations99
US7419477B2Sep 2, 2008
Catheterization method using proximal articulation and pre-formed distal end
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC101 citations98
US6869414B2Mar 22, 2005
Pre-shaped catheter with proximal articulation and pre-formed distal end
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC68 citations98
US6585718B2Jul 1, 2003
Steerable catheter with shaft support system for resisting axial compressive loads
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC312 citations98
US6582425B2Jun 24, 2003
Electrode having composition-matched, common-lead thermocouple wire for providing multiple temperature-sensitive junctions
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC75 citations98
US6309385B1Oct 30, 2001
Electrode having composition-matched, common-lead thermocouple wire for providing multiple temperature-sensitive junctions
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC97 citations98
US6270496B1Aug 7, 2001
Steerable catheter with preformed distal shape and method for use
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC85 citations98
US6049737AApr 11, 2000
Catheter having common lead for electrode and sensor
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC93 citations98
US6730078B2May 4, 2004
RF ablation apparatus and method using multi-frequency energy delivery
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC130 citations97
US6605086B2Aug 12, 2003
Steerable catheter with torque transfer system
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC82 citations97
US6391024B1May 21, 2002
RF ablation apparatus and method having electrode/tissue contact assessment scheme and electrocardiogram filtering
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC842 citations97
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
10 patentsUS8382738B2Feb 26, 2013
Balloon catheter tapered shaft having high strength and flexibility and method of making same
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS46 citations98
US7906066B2Mar 15, 2011
Method of making a balloon catheter shaft having high strength and flexibility
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS88 citations98
US7998112B2Aug 16, 2011
Deflectable catheter assembly and method of making same
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS55 citations95
US8721624B2May 13, 2014
Balloon catheter shaft having high strength and flexibility
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS17 citations92
US7998090B2Aug 16, 2011
Guide wire with core having welded wire segments
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS26 citations91
US7932479B2Apr 26, 2011
Method for laser cutting tubing using inert gas and a disposable mask
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS29 citations90
US8012300B2Sep 6, 2011
Balloon catheter having a shaft with a variable stiffness inner tubular member
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS22 citations89
US9089669B2Jul 28, 2015
Apparatus and method of making a variable stiffness multilayer catheter tubing
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS20 citations86
US9205223B2Dec 8, 2015
Balloon catheter shaft having high strength and flexibility
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS8 citations84
US9056190B2Jun 16, 2015
Balloon catheter tapered shaft having high strength and flexibility and method of making same
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS4 citations84
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
5 patentsUS6443971B1Sep 3, 2002
System for, and method of, blocking the passage of emboli through a vessel
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM325 citations99
US6896691B2May 24, 2005
System for, and method of, blocking the passage of emboli through a vessel
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM71 citations98
US6398756B2Jun 4, 2002
Embolic protection system and method including an emboli-capturing catheter
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM121 citations98
US7195611B1Mar 27, 2007
Rapid exchange balloon catheter having a reinforced inner tubular member
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM71 citations96
US7273485B2Sep 25, 2007
Balloon catheter having a shaft with a variable stiffness inner tubular member
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM53 citations93
SIMPSON JOHN A
4 patentsUS8500787B2Aug 6, 2013
Radiopaque markers and medical devices comprising binary alloys of titanium
SIMPSON JOHN A35 citations94
US8852207B2Oct 7, 2014
Compliant guiding catheter sheath system
SIMPSON JOHN A17 citations92
US9061088B2Jun 23, 2015
Guide wire core wire made from a substantially titanium-free alloy for enhanced guide wire steering response
SIMPSON JOHN A12 citations84
US8500786B2Aug 6, 2013
Radiopaque markers comprising binary alloys of titanium
SIMPSON JOHN A7 citations84
RAYCHEM CORP
3 patentsUS4770725ASep 13, 1988
Nickel/titanium/niobium shape memory alloy & article
RAYCHEM CORP83 citations95
US4631094ADec 23, 1986
Method of processing a nickel/titanium-based shape memory alloy and article produced therefrom
RAYCHEM CORP85 citations95
US4740253AApr 26, 1988
Method for preassembling a composite coupling
RAYCHEM CORP38 citations92
HEART RHYTHM TECH INC
1 patentCARDIAC PACEMAKER INC
1 patentWILSON BRUCE M
1 patentSIMPSON CLEANING SYSTEMS INC
1 patentABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM INC
1 patentUNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP
1 patentARANA RAMON
1 patentBIALAS MICHAEL
1 patentABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC
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