Auto-aligning ablating device and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8702695
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12404159

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An ablation device and methods for use thereof including a support structure adapted to support an ablation structure within an alimentary tract of a patient are provided. The support structure includes a longitudinal support with a longitudinal axis and a rotational support. The rotational support is adapted to permit at least part of the ablation structure to rotate with respect to the longitudinal support's longitudinal axis.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chung, Winnie San Francisco, US 12 1494
Garabedian, Robert Mountain View, US 59 3529
Gerberding, Brent San Jose, US 30 725
Utley, David S Redwood City, US 158 12703
Wallace, Michael P Pleasanton, US 240 17136

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