William M Sutton

US Patent:

7452376, Nov 18, 2008

Filed:

May 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126779

Inventors:

Jyue Boon Lim - Minneapolis MN, US
William M Sutton - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 236

Abstract:

An annuloplasty ring (for use as a heart valve prosthesis) has a non-planar shape and different lateral flexibilities at different points as one proceeds annularly around the ring. These different lateral flexibilities may be achieved in different ways such as by changing the material and/or cross-sectional size, shape, or other stiffness-imparting characteristics of the cross section.

US Patent:

7608041, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Apr 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/788438

Inventors:

William R. Sutton - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600300

Abstract:

A system is provided including: a monitor for monitoring a user's sleep cycles; a processor which counts the sleep cycles to provide a sleep cycle count and which selects an awakening time according to a decision algorithm including the sleep cycle count as an input; and an alarm for awakening the user at the awakening time. Use of the sleep cycle count as an input to the decision algorithm advantageously enables a user to more fully control and optimize his or her personal sleeping behavior.

US Patent:

20050012622, Jan 20, 2005

Filed:

May 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/849080

Inventors:

William Sutton - Pleasanton CA, US

International Classification:

G08B023/00

US Classification:

340573100

Abstract:

A system is provided including: a monitor for monitoring a user's sleep cycles; a processor which counts the sleep cycles to provide a sleep cycle count and which selects an awakening time according to a decision algorithm including the sleep cycle count as an input; and an alarm for awakening the user at the awakening time. Use of the sleep cycle count as an input to the decision algorithm advantageously enables a user to more fully control and optimize his or her personal sleeping behavior.

US Patent:

20050256568, Nov 17, 2005

Filed:

May 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126777

Inventors:

Jyue Lim - Minneapolis MN, US
William Sutton - Minnetonka MN, US

International Classification:

A61F002/24

US Classification:

623002360

Abstract:

A prosthesis for a heart valve (e.g., the mitral valve) is generally C-shaped in plan view. Points at the top and bottom of the C lie in a plan view plane. The back of the C rises above the plan view plane between the top and bottom points. Free end portions of the C may also rise above the plan view plane. The prosthesis is accordingly saddle-shaped. The back of the C may have an indentation that extends toward the open side of the C. In use as a mitral valve prosthesis the top and bottom of the C are respectively adjacent the commissures of the valve, and the back of the C is adjacent the posterior section of the valve. The prosthesis may be rigid or semi-rigid.

US Patent:

20090171272, Jul 2, 2009

Filed:

Dec 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/967162

Inventors:

Troy T. Tegg - Elk River MN, US
Richard E. Stehr - Stillwater MN, US
William M. Sutton - Minnetonka MN, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/092
A61M 25/01

US Classification:

604 9504, 604525

Abstract:

The present invention relates to deflectable access sheath assembly. The present invention relates to deflectable sheaths and catheters, including a deflectable sheath access device or introducer, wherein the deflection and movement of the sheath access device is controlled through the relative movement of a plurality of sheaths with respect to one another. Moreover, the present invention relates to catheter assemblies designed for increased flexibility.

US Patent:

20100198041, Aug 5, 2010

Filed:

Apr 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/597840

Inventors:

Steven C. Christian - New Brighton MN, US
Harry A. Puryear - Shoreview MN, US
James V. Kauphusman - Champlin MN, US
William M. Sutton - Minnetonka MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/042
A61B 5/0402

US Classification:

600375, 600508

Abstract:

A catheter for anchoring an electrode in a coronary sinus includes an elongate catheter body adapted to be inserted into a coronary sinus and at least one electrode on the catheter body. The elongate catheter body also includes at least one anchor movable between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. When the anchor is in the undeployed configuration, the catheter may be introduced into and removed from the coronary sinus. When the anchor is in the deployed configuration, the anchor engages a tissue surface of the coronary sinus to inhibit movement between the catheter body and the coronary sinus, preferably without completely occluding the coronary sinus. The anchor may be a section of the catheter body having an expandable axial cross-section, an expandable member mounted on the catheter body, one or more wire anchors, or a flexible section of the catheter body.

US Patent:

20100324552, Dec 23, 2010

Filed:

May 21, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/785227

Inventors:

James V. Kauphusman - Champlin MN, US
Andre d'Avila - Florianopolis, BR
Vivek Y. Reddy - New York City NY, US
William M. Sutton - Minnetonka MN, US
Steven C. Christian - New Brighton MN, US
Harry A. Puryear - Shoreview MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/042
A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 41, 600374

Abstract:

A method is provided for ablating a portion of the myocardium. The method includes inserting an occlusion catheter into a vessel on a heart, occluding the vessel using the occlusion catheter, inserting an ablation catheter into a chamber of the heart, positioning the ablation catheter against the myocardium, and ablating a portion of the myocardium while the vessel is occluded. The system includes an occlusion catheter having a catheter body including a tubular member having a distal portion and a bend located in the distal portion, a balloon located proximal of the bend and configured to contact an inner surface of the CS when positioned therewithin, a plurality of marker bands positioned on the catheter body, and a plurality of electrodes positioned on the catheter body. One or more electrodes or coils can be used as a reference for an electroanatomical system and can be disposed on the occlusion catheter.

US Patent:

51174448, May 26, 1992

Filed:

Jul 30, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/559076

Inventors:

William R. Sutton - Pleasanton CA
Scott L. Noble - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G01C 2200

US Classification:

377 242

Abstract:

A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a pedometer having a housing, a weighted pendulum, a magnet and reed switch, a microprocessor, a LCD display, three push-bottons, a hinged door with a spring cam device that holds the door open and shut, and a replaceable belt hook. The entire unit is powered by an oversized lithium battery that has an expected life of seven years. A unique method of user calibration simplifies user input and provides maximum calibration accuracy regardless of operational or stride artifact variations.