Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Zerby

Christopher M. Zerby has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Header for implantable pulse generator and method of making same
    Patent number: 9855413
    Abstract: A header for use in implantable pulse generator devices. The header is part of electrical connector assembly having one or more openings designed to receive the terminal pin of an electrical lead wire or electrode. The header is designed to provide and sustain long-term electrical and mechanical lead wire connections between the electrodes of a terminal pin and the implantable pulse generator device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: DONATELLE PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Raghu Vadlamudi, Matthew L. Iwen, Matthew R. Call, Christopher M. Zerby, Clint J. Fonder
  • Lead lock for securing a lead to a pulse generator
    Patent number: 9276348
    Abstract: A connector for electrically and mechanically coupling a lead pin to a pulse generator that includes a housing and a plunger having openings which can be aligned in an unlocked position to permit insertion and retraction of the lead pin. The connector also has a biasing member which moves and then holds the plunger in a locked position relative to the housing such that the housing and plunger pinch the lead pin thereby coupling the lead pin to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Donatelle Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghu Vadlamudi, Matthew L. Iwen, Christopher M. Zerby, Clint J. Fonder
  • HEADER FOR IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20150142092
    Abstract: A header for use in implantable pulse generator devices. The header is part of electrical connector assembly having one or more openings designed to receive the terminal pin of an electrical lead wire or electrode. The header is designed to provide and sustain long-term electrical and mechanical lead wire connections between the electrodes of a terminal pin and the implantable pulse generator device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Raghu Vadlamudi, Matthew L. Iwen, Matthew R. Call, Christopher M. Zerby, Clint J. Fonder
  • Seal for use with cardiac lead
    Patent number: 7657324
    Abstract: A seal adapted for use with medical devices is provided. The medical device may be a lead having a distal tip adapted for implantation on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity. The lead assembly in one embodiment includes an atraumatic tip. A seal is provided within the lead tip assembly, which prevents or limits further entry of fluids through the lead tip. The lead may be a left ventricular lead with a hemostasis mechanism provided therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Bruce Tockman, Gwen Crevensten, Lili Liu, Christopher M. Zerby
  • Multi-polar connector
    Patent number: 7234977
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Terminal connector assembly for a medical device and method therefor
    Patent number: 6912423
    Abstract: A connector assembly of an electrophysiologial device. The connector assembly includes a substrate forming a tube extending from a proximal end to a distal end an electrical circuit formed on the substrate, such as etching or printing, where the substrate is optionally non-conductive. In another option, the connector assembly includes clad wires and/or flexible circuits within an insulated terminal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory R. Ley, Gregory L. Sundberg, Jaime L. Rugnetta, Mary S. Wentorf, Paul E. Zarembo, Christopher M. Zerby
  • Multi-polar connector
    Patent number: 6895277
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Multi-polar connector
    Publication number: 20040093052
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Cardiac Pacemaker, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Multi-polar connector
    Patent number: 6643550
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Method of deploying a ventricular lead containing a hemostasis mechanism
    Patent number: 6634364
    Abstract: A seal adapted for use with medical devices is provided. The medical device may be a lead having a distal tip adapted for implantation on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity. The lead assembly in one embodiment includes an atraumatic tip. A seal is provided within the lead tip assembly, which prevents or limits further entry of fluids through the lead tip. The lead may be a left ventricular lead with a hemostasis mechanism provided therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Bruce Tockman, Gwen Crevensten, Lili Liu, Christopher M. Zerby
  • Micro terminal connector
    Publication number: 20030074031
    Abstract: A connector assembly of an electrophysiologial device. The connector assembly includes a substrate forming a tube extending from a proximal end to a distal end an electrical circuit formed on the substrate, such as etching or printing, where the substrate is optionally non-conductive. In another option, the connector assembly includes clad wires and/or flexible circuits within an insulated terminal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory R. Ley, Gregory L. Sundberg, Jaime L. Rugnetta, Mary S. Wentorf, Paul E. Zarembo, Christopher M. Zerby
  • Multi-polar connector
    Publication number: 20030036779
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Seal for use with medical device and system
    Publication number: 20020077683
    Abstract: A seal adapted for use with medical devices is provided. The medical device may be a lead having a distal tip adapted for implantation on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity. The lead assembly in one embodiment includes an atraumatic tip. A seal is provided within the lead tip assembly, which prevents or limits further entry of fluids through the lead tip. The lead may be a left ventricular lead with a hemostasis mechanism provided therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Bruce Tockman, Gwen Crevensten, Lili Liu, Christopher M. Zerby