ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,310,754, issued on May 27, was assigned to MicroVention Inc. (Aliso Viejo, Calif.).

"Catheter circuit" was invented by Heath Bowman (Aliso Viejo, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A circuit system includes a user interface, voltage source, and a terminal bank connected to the voltage source. The circuit can be used in a powered catheter system where the catheter includes a structural reinforcement layer such as a braid comprised of one or more wires. The reinforcement layer can be used to convey a current or signal in a powered catheter. The catheter may utilize a hypotube element which provides integrated sensors in order to power a...