Inventor

William T. Donofrio

Inventor

Andover, MN, US

Overview

1993–2021

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 65 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A61Bprimary

A61BDiagnosis45%

A61NElectrotherapy28%

A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body5%

H01HElectric switches5%

G16HHealthcare informatics, i.e. information and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical or healthcare data4%

LOC133%

A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels2%

H01RElectrically-conductive connections2%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests2%

B06BMethods or apparatus for generating or transmitting mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency, e.g. for performing mechanical work in general1%

PatentTitleYear

11,076,825Surgical instrument to assess tissue characteristics2021 10,617,482Ultrasonic surgical system and method2020 10,111,646Surgical instrument to assess tissue characteristics2018 9,814,886'Detecting and treating electromechanical dissociation of the heart'2017 9,775,987'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2017 9,675,375'Ultrasonic surgical system and method'2017 9,597,505'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2017 9,192,769'Shunt-current reduction techniques for an implantable therapy system'2015 8,774,918'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2014 8,688,210'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2014 8,676,310'Implantable medical device including two power sources'2014 8,612,020'Implantable therapeutic nerve stimulator'2013 8,611,996'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2013 8,560,060'Isolation of sensing and stimulation circuitry'2013 8,532,779'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2013 8,512,254'Optical sensor and method for detecting a patient condition'2013 8,498,698'Isolation of sensing and stimulation circuitry'2013 8,473,057'Shunt-current reduction housing for an implantable therapy system'2013 8,452,394'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2013 8,406,893'Interference mitigation for implantable device recharging'2013 8,301,263'Therapy module crosstalk mitigation'2012 8,290,593'Implantable medical device including a plurality of lead connection assemblies'2012 8,265,771'Interference mitigation for implantable device recharging'2012 8,260,412'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2012 8,260,415'Optical sensor and method for detecting a patient condition'2012 8,249,708'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2012 8,200,335'Implantable medical device lead connection assembly'2012 8,170,650'Implantable tissue perfusion sensing system and method'2012 8,165,676'Optical sensor and method for detecting a patient condition'2012 8,146,591'Capnometry system for use with a medical effector system'2012 8,137,277'Volumetric measurement and visual feedback of tissues'2012 8,095,198'Methods for detecting osteolytic conditions in the body'2012 8,016,859'Dynamic treatment system and method of use'2011 8,005,539'Implantable medical device crosstalk evaluation and mitigation'2011 7,993,269'Sensor and method for spinal monitoring'2011 7,970,631'Medical effector system'2011 7,935,081'Drug delivery cassette and a medical effector system'2011 7,918,796'Volumetric measurement and visual feedback of tissues'2011 7,883,465'Finger operated switch for controlling a surgical handpiece'2011 7,727,194'Drug delivery cassette'2010 7,476,233'Ultrasonic surgical system within digital control'2009 7,328,131'Implantable pedometer'2008 7,273,483'Apparatus and method for alerting generator functions in an ultrasonic surgical system'2007 7,261,106'Response testing for conscious sedation utilizing a cannula for support/response'2007 7,244,262'Method for detecting transverse vibrations in an ultrasonic hand piece'2007 7,198,605'Response testing for conscious sedation utilizing a non-ear-canal-contacting speaker'2007 7,179,271'Method for driving an ultrasonic system to improve acquisition of blade resonance frequency at startup'2007 7,077,853'Method for calculating transducer capacitance to determine transducer temperature'2006 6,977,495'Detection circuitry for surgical handpiece system'2005 D0511145'Hand piece switch adapter'2005 6,945,981'Finger operated switch for controlling a surgical handpiece'2005 6,908,472'Apparatus and method for altering generator functions in an ultrasonic surgical system'2005 6,809,508'Detection circuitry for surgical handpiece system'2004 D0486127'Hand piece switch adapter'2004 6,679,899'Method for detecting transverse vibrations in an ultrasonic hand piece'2004 6,626,926'Method for driving an ultrasonic system to improve acquisition of blade resonance frequency at startup'2003 6,623,500'Ring contact for rotatable connection of switch assembly for use in a surgical system'2003 6,608,270'Flexible switch members for hand activation handpiece switches'2003 D0462667'Hand piece switch adapter'2002 6,338,657'Hand piece connector'2002 6,110,103'Disposable endoscope sheath'2000 5,989,183'Disposable endoscope sheath'1999 5,772,579'Disposable endoscope sheath'1998 5,413,092'Sheath for endoscope'1995 5,237,984'Sheath for endoscope'1993

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1993–2000Based in Jacksonville, FL, US· patent location history

2002–2012Patents assigned to ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC (23)· patent assignee history

2002–2011Based in Cincinnati, OH, US· patent location history

2008–2017Patents assigned to MEDTRONIC INC (29)· patent assignee history

2008–2020Based in Andover, MN, US· patent location history

2012–2017Patents assigned to DONOFRIO WILLIAM T (29)· patent assignee history

2012–2017Patents assigned to KRAUSE PAUL G (19)· patent assignee history

2012–2017Patents assigned to BURNES JOHN E (16)· patent assignee history

2021Based in Andover, MA, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
DONOFRIO WILLIAM Tself	29	2012–2017
MEDTRONIC INC	29	2008–2017
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC	23	2002–2012
KRAUSE PAUL G	19	2012–2017
BURNES JOHN E	16	2012–2017

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Andover, Minnesota, US	39	2008–2020
Cincinnati, OH, US	20	2002–2011
Jacksonville, Florida, US	5	1993–2000
Andover, Massachusetts, US	1	2021