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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Valerie L Douglass

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Angiodynamics, Inc.. Active years: 2012-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Valerie L Douglass. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/valerie-l-douglass

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 4 

% Patents Active = 25.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 356(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Mountain View, CA (US) (2012 - 2013)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 277 
 
Angiodynamics, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2012-2014

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8753335 - Therapeutic energy delivery device with rotational mechanism (2014-06-17),
2. 8535306 - Ablation devices and methods of using the same (2013-09-17),
3. 8372064 - Articulatable device for delivering therapeutic energy to tissue (2013-02-12),
4. 8241343 - Device and method for providing power to lighting elements for use as a visual indicator in a medical probe (2012-08-14),

Title: Innovations by Valerie L Douglass

Introduction

Valerie L Douglass is a prominent inventor based in Sunnyvale, CA, known for her significant contributions to medical technology. With a total of four patents to her name, she has made remarkable advancements in therapeutic devices aimed at improving patient care.

Latest Patents

One of her latest inventions is a therapeutic energy delivery device with a rotational mechanism. This innovative device is designed to deliver therapeutic energy to tissue effectively. It features a housing and a rotating device that is coupled to the housing. The device includes multiple electrodes, each with a proximal section extending from within the housing to the exterior, an intermediate section, and a distal section. The rotating mechanism allows the distal sections of the electrodes to change distance, enabling the electrodes to be configured in a compact or expanded manner for a larger treatment area. Another notable patent is for ablation devices and methods, which focus on ablating selected tissue volumes, such as tumors. These devices include a low-conductivity, tissue-piercing tip and an adjustment mechanism for selectively modifying the length of the exposed electrode portion, allowing for the creation of ablation volumes with desired geometries.

Career Highlights

Valerie L Douglass is currently associated with Angiodynamics, Inc., where she continues to innovate in the field of medical devices. Her work has been instrumental in developing technologies that enhance therapeutic procedures and improve patient outcomes.

Collaborations

She has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Robert M Pearson and James G Lovewell, contributing to a dynamic team focused on advancing medical technology.

Conclusion

Valerie L Douglass exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the medical field through her patents and contributions. Her work continues to impact the way therapeutic procedures are performed, showcasing the importance of inventors in advancing healthcare technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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