Austin P Petronack

Title: Austin P. Petronack and Intravascular Lithotripsy Innovation.

Introduction

Austin P. Petronack is an inventor based in Plymouth, Minnesota, whose patent work focuses on intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) systems and devices. His inventions address catheter-based treatment of vascular lesions and the electrical control systems used to power IVL catheters. Petronack is associated with Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., and holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Petronack’s patent work includes inventions titled “Control of IVL Systems, Devices and Methods Thereof.”

One disclosed catheter system is designed to treat a vascular lesion within or adjacent to a heart valve. It includes an energy source and multiple spaced-apart treatment devices. Each device has a balloon that can be positioned near the lesion and filled with fluid, along with energy guides that receive energy from the source. The energy forms plasma in the balloon fluid, supporting the system’s treatment approach.

Another invention describes an IVL console that supplies high-voltage pulses to emitters in a catheter. The console connects to mains power and uses isolation barriers to separate the power source, low-voltage control circuitry, and high-voltage circuitry. A first processor sends commands to a second processor, which controls delivery of the pulses. This design enables the console to provide power while maintaining electrical isolation between its circuitry.

Career Highlights

Petronack’s listed inventions reflect work on both the catheter components used in IVL treatment and the console circuitry that controls energy delivery. Together, these areas address key parts of an IVL system, from treatment-device design to power management and control.

Collaborations

Petronack is associated with Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. His listed coworkers include John R. Ballard and Donald D. Hanson.

Conclusion

Austin P. Petronack’s patent contributions focus on catheter-based lithotripsy and the systems that safely control energy delivery, highlighting complementary innovations in IVL treatment devices and console design.