Donald D Hanson

Title: Donald D. Hanson and Intravascular Lithotripsy Innovations.

Introduction

Donald D. Hanson is an inventor based in Chaska, Minnesota, whose work includes technologies for intravascular lithotripsy (IVL). His listed inventions address catheter-based treatment of vascular lesions and the control systems that power IVL devices. He is associated with Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., and has 2 patents in the information provided.

Latest Patents

The two listed patents share the title “Control of IVL Systems, Devices and Methods Thereof” and describe complementary aspects of IVL technology.

One patent describes a catheter system for treating a vascular lesion within or near a heart valve. The system uses an energy source and multiple spaced-apart treatment devices. Each device includes a balloon positioned near the lesion and filled with balloon fluid, along with energy guides that receive energy from the source. The energy forms plasma within the balloon fluid, enabling treatment at the target site.

The other patent describes an IVL console that supplies high-voltage pulses to emitters in a catheter. Its design includes a mains power connection, internal low-voltage control circuitry, and high-voltage power circuitry. Two isolation barriers separate the mains supply and the circuitry, and connect processors in the low- and high-voltage sections. This arrangement allows the console to receive commands and deliver pulses while maintaining electrical isolation.

Career Highlights

Hanson’s listed patent work focuses on both the treatment devices used inside blood vessels and the console circuitry that controls them. Together, these inventions address key components of an IVL system, from energy delivery at the treatment site to the electrical architecture that powers the catheter’s emitters.

Collaborations

Hanson is associated with Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. The provided information also names J. Samuel Batchelder and Scott P. Boeshart as coworkers.

Conclusion

Donald D. Hanson’s listed inventions cover complementary catheter and console technologies for intravascular lithotripsy, reflecting a focus on coordinated energy delivery and system control.