JONATHAN OAKLEIGH THORNE
Pilots at Kohler Dr, Boulder, CO
License number
Colorado A2618536
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
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Address
2060 Kohler Dr, Boulder, CO 80305
Professional information
Electrosurgical Tool With Moveable Electrode That Can Be Operated In A Cutting Mode Or A Coagulation Mode
US Patent:
2011020, Aug 18, 2011
Filed:
Apr 28, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/096568
Inventors:
Jonathan O. Thorne - Boulder CO, US
Kevin Morningstar - Louisville CO, US
Kevin Morningstar - Louisville CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 18/14
US Classification:
606 48
Abstract:
An electrosurgical instrument is provided. The electrosurgical instrument includes an active electrode in close proximity to a return electrode. The active electrode has a first thermal diffusivity. The second electrode has a second thermal diffusivity greater than the first thermal diffusivity. The volume, shape, and thermal diffusivity of the second electrode facilitate the transport of heat.
Electrosurgical Tool With Moveable Electrode That Can Be Operated In A Cutting Mode Or A Coagulation Mode
US Patent:
2009013, May 28, 2009
Filed:
Jan 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/350078
Inventors:
Jonathan O. Thorne - Boulder CO, US
Kevin Morningstar - Louisville CO, US
Kevin Morningstar - Louisville CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 18/14
US Classification:
606 48, 606 51
Abstract:
An electrosurgical instrument is provided. The electrosurgical instrument includes an active electrode in close proximity to a return electrode. The active electrode has a first thermal diffusivity. The second electrode has a second thermal diffusivity greater than the first thermal diffusivity. The volume, shape, and thermal diffusivity of the second electrode facilitate the transport of heat.
Bipolar Electrosurgical Tool With Active And Return Electrodes Shaped To Foster Diffuse Current Flow In The Tissue Adjacent The Return Electrode
US Patent:
2010026, Oct 21, 2010
Filed:
Apr 17, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/425959
Inventors:
Trevor Landon - Kalamazoo MI, US
Jonathan O. Thorne - Boulder CO, US
Jonathan O. Thorne - Boulder CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 18/18
US Classification:
606 42, 606 48, 606 50
Abstract:
A bipolar electrosurgical tool including a shaft to which active and return electrodes are mounted. The return electrode is mounted to the shaft and shaped to have an exposed surface that, in at least one direction has a substantially linear profile. A bore extends through the return electrode and opens into the portion of the exposed surface with the substantially linear profile. The active electrode is seated in the bore and extends forward from the exposed surface. A collar formed from electrically insulating material extends over the portion of the active electrode adjacent the return electrode. The collar extends both outwardly of the active electrode and forward of the exposed surface of the return electrode.
Electrosurgical Electrode And Methods For Its Use
US Patent:
6296637, Oct 2, 2001
Filed:
May 28, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/086613
Inventors:
Jonathan O. Thorne - Boulder CO
Jason Safabash - Redwood City CA
James Brassell - Boulder CO
Scott Allan Miller - Boulder CO
Jeff Rondinone - Los Gatos CA
Jason Safabash - Redwood City CA
James Brassell - Boulder CO
Scott Allan Miller - Boulder CO
Jeff Rondinone - Los Gatos CA
Assignee:
Link Technology, Inc. - Boulder CO
International Classification:
A61B 1814
US Classification:
606 41
Abstract:
An electrosurgical electrode having a distal end for transferring the energy to the tissue and a thermal reservoir spaced apart from the distal end. The materials and shape of the electrode promote the flow of heat away from the distal tip so as to reduce the temperature of the tip during electrosurgery, to reduce tissue damage and to prevent the tissue from sticking to the electrode tip. The electrode is composed of a bio-compatible and highly thermally conductive metal, such as silver or gold of high purity, or alloy of those two metals. The shape provides a cross-sectional area that is constant or increasing as the distance from the tip increases. The rounded distal end transitions into a cylindrical section which then transitions into the thermal reservoir. The thermal reservoir is also cylindrical, having a cross-sectional area that is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first cylindrical section.
Electrosurgical Cutting Instrument
US Patent:
2005028, Dec 22, 2005
Filed:
Jun 7, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/146867
Inventors:
Jonathan Thorne - Boulder CO, US
Kevin Morningstar - Louisville CO, US
Kevin Morningstar - Louisville CO, US
International Classification:
A61B018/14
US Classification:
606048000
Abstract:
An electrosurgical instrument is provided. The electrosurgical instrument includes an active electrode in close proximity to a return electrode. The active electrode has a first thermal diffusivity. The second electrode has a second thermal diffusivity greater than the first thermal diffusivity. The volume, shape, and thermal diffusivity of the second electrode facilitate the transport of heat.
Non-Stick Electrosurgical Forceps
US Patent:
6293946, Sep 25, 2001
Filed:
Aug 27, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/384864
Inventors:
Jonathan O. Thorne - Boulder CO
Assignee:
Link Technology, Inc. - Boulder CO
International Classification:
A61B 1814
US Classification:
606 48
Abstract:
Electrosurgical forceps including two electrodes, each having a tip that is composed of a material that has the characteristics of electrical conductivity, high thermal diffusivity, and biocompatibility. Such characteristics allow the forceps to be used in medical applications to perform electrosurgery with a minimum of sticking to the tissue. These desired characteristics are found with pure silver and pure gold, as well as biocompatible alloys of silver and/or gold that are nearly entirely composed of silver and/or gold. The electrodes may include a thermal reservoir of this material spaced apart from a distal end of the electrode, with the thermal reservoir having a greater cross-sectional area than the distal end.