Steven H Trebotich

US Patent:

7052453, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Nov 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/301561

Inventors:

James B. Presthus - Edina MN, US
Timothy G. Dietz - Califon NJ, US
Stanley Levy, Jr. - Saratoga CA, US
F. Allen House - Pleasanton CA, US
Steven H. Trebotich - Newark CA, US
Abdul M. Tayeb - San Leandro CA, US
Oren A. Mosher - Castro Valley CA, US
George L. Matlock - Pleasanton CA, US
Terry E. Spraker - Portola Valley CA, US

Assignee:

Solorant Medical, Inc. - Livermore CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/00
A61N 1/30

US Classification:

600 29, 604 19

Abstract:

Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a first body orifice. The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice in a predetermined position relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface adjacent the target tissue.

US Patent:

20030097038, May 22, 2003

Filed:

Nov 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/991368

Inventors:

James Presthus - Edina MN, US
Timothy Dietz - Califon NJ, US
Stanley Levy - Saratoga CA, US
F. Allen House - Pleasanton CA, US
Steven Trebotich - Newark CA, US

Assignee:

SURx, Inc. - Livermore CA

International Classification:

A61F002/00

US Classification:

600/029000

Abstract:

Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and electrodes adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be coupled to the probe body for entering a first body orifice The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice such that coupling of the probe body and guide shaft positions the electrodes adjacent the target tissue. In exemplary embodiments, the guide shaft is coupled at an offset angular alignment from the probe body.

US Patent:

20060205996, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/368277

Inventors:

James Presthus - Edina MN, US
Timothy Dietz - Califon NJ, US
Stanley Levy - Saratoga CA, US
F. House - Pleasanton CA, US
Steven Trebotich - Newark CA, US
Abdul Tayeb - San Leandro CA, US
Oren Mosher - Castro Valley CA, US
George Matlock - Pleasanton CA, US
Terry Spraker - Portola Valley CA, US
Daniel Merrick - Dublin CA, US

Assignee:

Solorant Medical, Inc. - Livermore CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/00

US Classification:

600029000

Abstract:

Incontinence systems and methods for directing treatment to a target tissue of a patient comprise a guide having a first palpation member and a probe body having a treatment zone and a second palpation member. The guide is configured to be inserted into a urethra of the patient. The first palpation member is positioned in a fixed relationship to an anatomical landmark, such as a bladder neck. The probe body is configured to be inserted into a vagina of the patient. The second palpation member is registered proximal the first palpation member so as to position the treatment zone of the probe adjacent the target tissue of the patient and away from the nerves and/or tissues in the area of the bladder neck and bladder.

US Patent:

20070156209, Jul 5, 2007

Filed:

Nov 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/599166

Inventors:

Michael Laufer - Menlo Park CA, US
Steven Trebotich - Newark CA, US
Jerome Jackson - Los Altos CA, US

Assignee:

Co-Repair, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/12

US Classification:

607096000, 607113000

Abstract:

A system for treating an affected portion in a heart comprises a catheter having a first end and a second end; a mono-polar or bi-polar electrode coupled to the first end, wherein the electrode is adapted to be inserted into heart tissue; a power source coupled to the second end and configured to energize the electrode, wherein the electrode emits a radio frequency (RF) signal upon being energized to heat the affected portion to a desired temperature; a temperature feedback control coupled to the electrode and the power source, wherein electrode is configured to alter the emitted RF signal based on a measured temperature of the affected portion. A rotatable member is configured to allow a first portion of the catheter to freely rotate with respect to a second portion of the catheter.

US Patent:

20070156210, Jul 5, 2007

Filed:

Nov 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/599167

Inventors:

Michael Laufer - Menlo Park CA, US
Steven Trebotich - Newark CA, US
Jerome Jackson - Los Altos CA, US

Assignee:

Co-Repair, Inc., a California Corporation - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

A61F 7/00
A61F 7/12

US Classification:

607096000, 607113000

Abstract:

A method for treating an affected portion in a heart comprises a catheter having a first end and a second end; a mono-polar or bi-polar electrode coupled to the first end, wherein the electrode is adapted to be inserted into heart tissue; a power source coupled to the second end and configured to energize the electrode, wherein the electrode emits a radio frequency (RF) signal upon being energized to heat the affected portion to a desired temperature; a temperature feedback control coupled to the electrode and the power source, wherein electrode is configured to alter the emitted RF signal based on a measured temperature of the affected portion. A rotatable member is configured to allow a first portion of the catheter to freely rotate with respect to a second portion of the catheter.

US Patent:

20090306640, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/480536

Inventors:

Grant Michael Glaze - Sunnyvale CA, US
Chun-Chih Cheng - Sunnyvale CA, US
Jerome Jackson - Los Altos CA, US
Joseph Michael Tartaglia - Morgan Hill CA, US
Steven H. Trebotich - Newark CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/04

US Classification:

606 27

Abstract:

A vapor delivery and insulation device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the device is that it can deliver vapor to the veins of a patient. The vapor can be generated within the device, in a handle of the device, or external to the device. Another feature of the device is that it can actively insulate the vapor to minimize heat transfer from a vapor delivery lumen of the device to an exterior surface of the device. The active insulation can be a vacuum or a flowing gas. Methods associated with use of the device are also covered.

US Patent:

20110264176, Oct 27, 2011

Filed:

Nov 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/126513

Inventors:

Jerome Jackson - Los Altos CA, US
Steven H. Trebotich - Newark CA, US
Grant Michael Glaze - Sunnyvale CA, US
Chun-Chih Cheng - Sunnyvale CA, US
Joseph Michael Tartaglia - Morgan Hill CA, US
Fiona M. Sander - Los Altos Hills CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/12

US Classification:

607105

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for generating vapor within a catheter are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is generating vapor with an electrode array within a catheter. Another feature is sensing an impedance of the electrode array, and adjusting the power delivered to the electrode array to fully generate vapor within the catheter. Another feature is delivering the vapor to a vein of a patient for vein reduction therapy.

US Patent:

20120136407, May 31, 2012

Filed:

Feb 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/368857

Inventors:

James B. Presthus - Edina MN, US
Timothy G. Dietz - Califon NJ, US
Stanley Levy, JR. - Saratoga CA, US
F. Allen House - Pleasanton CA, US
Steven H. Trebotich - Newark CA, US
Abdul M. Tayeb - San Leandro CA, US
Oren A. Mosher - Castro Valley CA, US
George L. Matlock - Pleasanton CA, US
Terry E. Spraker - Portola Valley CA, US
Daniel D. Merrick - Dublin CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/372

US Classification:

607 41

Abstract:

Incontinence systems and methods for directing treatment to a target tissue of a patient comprise a guide having a first palpation member and a probe body having a treatment zone and a second palpation member. The guide is configured to be inserted into a urethra of the patient. The first palpation member is positioned in a fixed relationship to an anatomical landmark, such as a bladder neck. The probe body is configured to be inserted into a vagina of the patient. The second palpation member is registered proximal the first palpation member so as to position the treatment zone of the probe adjacent the target tissue of the patient and away from the nerves and/or tissues in the area of the bladder neck and bladder.