MR. BRIAN DAVID ZELICKSON, M.D.
Dermatology at Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN

7354423, Apr 8, 2008

Feb 9, 2001

10/344064

Brian D. Zelickson - Minneapolis MN, US
David A. Kist - Minneapolis MN, US
Mark A. Rydell - Golden Valley MN, US

J&J Consumer Co., Inc. - Skillman NJ

A61M 35/00, A46B 13/00

604289, 606131

A system and method for rejuvenating skin through ablation using a handheld device () having a removable treatment component () with an abrasive material on one surface of the component which surface is on a portion of the treatment component () configured to conform to a skin surface. The system further includes application of other elements to facilitate skin recovery and rejuvenation processes.

6645184, Nov 11, 2003

Aug 9, 2000

09/635285

Brian D. Zelickson - Minneapolis MN 55416
David A. Kist - Minneapolis MN 55414

A61M 3500

604290, 606131

A system and method for utilizing tape-like material by applying it to human skin and then stripping the tape from the skin to remove excess or unwanted material. The system further includes application of other elements to facilitate skin recovery and rejuvenation processes.

2006006, Mar 30, 2006

Sep 19, 2005

11/230304

Robert Ganz - Minnetonka MN, US
Brian Zelickson - Minneapolis MN, US
Mark Rydell - Golden Valley MN, US

A61M 5/00

604116000

A method and apparatus is described that includes a catheter and a penetrating member at a distal end of the catheter for penetrating a tissue. The penetrating member can have a lumen in communication with the catheter, the lumen having an opening at a surface of the penetrating member to deliver a substance through the lumen. The device includes means for determining a location of the opening relative to the tissue.

5508198, Apr 16, 1996

Jul 6, 1994

8/271414

Robert A. Ganz - Minneapolis MN
Brian D. Zelickson - Minneapolis MN

B01L 900

4353031

A storage and incubation apparatus for temperature sensitive medical test samples includes a clear rack mounted on a base and having a plurality of shelves for supporting one or more test sample slides. The rack includes opposing panels joined by a transverse member and/or a side member, and having an open side defined thereon. The rack is clear to permit viewing of the slides during incubation. Furthermore, a heating element including a thin metal strip is mounted on the interior of the rack directly opposite the test samples to maintain the temperature of the test samples within a narrow predefined range.

7107996, Sep 19, 2006

Nov 18, 2002

10/298724

Robert A. Ganz - Minnetonka MN, US
Brian D. Zelickson - Minneapolis MN, US

A61B 19/00

128898, 606 7, 607 88, 607 89, 433 29

A method and apparatus for treating gum disease includes a light producing dental appliance that is accessible exteriorly of the body for placement within the mouth of the patient to expose the mouth to light radiation of a selected wavelength and in an amount that is effective for killing or debilitating pathogenic microorganisms and especially within the mouth of the patient such that the bacterial load carried to the heart is diminished thereby reducing or eliminating the symptoms of coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis vascular inflammation and plaque formation.

7043307, May 9, 2006

Aug 4, 2003

10/633820

Brian D. Zelickson - Minneapolis MN, US
Robert A. Ganz - Minneapolis MN, US

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

A61B 18/18

607101, 607116, 607133, 606 28

A lower esophageal sphincter tightening device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease which includes an insertion device, an energy source, and an energy transmitting device. The insertion device, by insertion through a body opening, positions the energy transmitting device in the proximity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The energy source generates and transmits energy via the insertion device to the energy transmitting device which directs the transmitted energy onto the lower esophageal sphincter which is comprised largely of collagen. The energy source transmits energy at a level sufficient to cause heating of the sphincter's collagen resulting in a shrinkage of the collagen and a tightening of the sphincter.

8398631, Mar 19, 2013

Oct 27, 2008

12/259136

Robert A. Ganz - Minnetonka MN, US
Brian D. Zelickson - Minneapolis MN, US
Roger A. Stern - Cupertino CA, US

Covidien LP - Mansfield MA

A61B 18/18, A61N 1/00

606 50, 607133, 607134, 606 49

An ablation catheter system and method of use is provided to endoscopically access portions of the human esophagus experiencing undesired growth of columnar epithelium. The ablation catheter system and method includes controlled depth of ablation features and use of either radio frequency spectrum, non-ionizing ultraviolet radiation, warm fluid or microwave radiation, which may also be accompanied by improved sensitizer agents.

2007020, Sep 6, 2007

Apr 5, 2005

11/547463

Robert Ganz - Minnetonka MN, US
Brian Zelickson - Minneapolis MN, US

A61B 18/14

606050000

A device for creating a pattern of perforations in a tissue, comprising a treating surface coupled to a distal end of the elongated member and configured to be positioned adjacent one or more tissue planes, a plurality of electrodes extending outwardly from at least one surface of the treating surface and adapted for creating simultaneous perforations in one or more tissue layers, wherein the electrodes are provided in a pattern to impart a corresponding pattern of perforations in the one or more tissue layers. Methods of using the device and methods of creating perforations in one or more layers of tissues are also provided.

6073052, Jun 6, 2000

Nov 15, 1996

8/749723

Brian D. Zelickson - Minneapolis MN
Robert A. Ganz - Minneapolis MN

A61B 1736

607100

A lower esophageal sphincter tightening device for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease which includes an insertion device, an energy source, and an energy transmitting device. The insertion device, by insertion through a body opening, positions the energy transmitting device in the proximity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The energy source generates and transmits energy via the insertion device to the energy transmitting device which directs the transmitted energy onto the lower esophageal sphincter which is comprised largely of collagen. The energy source transmits energy at a level sufficient to cause heating of the sphincter's collagen resulting in a shrinkage of the collagen and a tightening of the sphincter.