Patents by Inventor David P. Stieper

David P. Stieper 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).

  • Patent number: 11706890
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • Publication number: 20230072666
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for supporting components of an implantable medical device. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a first electrode and a second electrode and a scaffold assembly configured to support the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ron A. Balczewski, Jean M. Bobgan, Aleksandra Kharam, David P. Stieper, Scott R. Vanderlinde
  • Patent number: 11589897
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward introducer apparatuses, systems, and methods for positioning an implantable medical device within a patient. The introducer may include a housing having a proximal opening and a distal opening and configured to position the implantable medical device adjacent the distal opening prior to ejection and an ejection rod configured to pass through the proximal opening and eject the implantable medical device from the housing through the distal opening of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathryn Cornelius, David P. Stieper
  • Patent number: 11529212
    Abstract: A medical device including a hybrid circuitry assembly, a core assembly housing having an inside surface, and a tag/getter assembly. The core assembly housing to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly, and the tag/getter assembly to be situated adjacent the inside surface of the core assembly housing. The tag/getter assembly including an identification tag and a hydrogen getter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Prescott, Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
  • Patent number: 11523746
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for supporting components of an implantable medical device. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a first electrode and a second electrode and a scaffold assembly configured to support the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron A. Balczewski, Jean M. Bobgan, Aleksandra Kharam, David P. Stieper, Scott R. Vanderlinde
  • Publication number: 20220295658
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • Patent number: 11426202
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that comprise an introducer apparatus for facilitating subcutaneous implantation of a medical device. In certain instances, the apparatus may include a housing, an inserter configured to pass the medical device through the housing, and a tunneler configured to form a subcutaneous pocket for the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathryn Sick, Troy Ehle, David P. Stieper, Serge Dubeau, Tyler Thompson
  • Patent number: 11400301
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to implantable medical devices including a welded joint with reduced residual stress. In a first aspect, an implantable medical device is included having a power subunit comprising a first biocompatible electrically conductive shell, an anode disposed therein, a cathode disposed therein, and a lid. The implantable medical device can further include an electronics control subunit comprising a second biocompatible electrically conductive shell, and a control circuit disposed therein. Both of the first and second biocompatible electrically conductive shells can include first and second opposed wide sides, first and second opposed narrow sides, and four rounded corners. The first shell can be welded to the lid around a perimeter thereof forming a weld line. The weld line can have a weld line terminus and the weld line terminus can be positioned on a narrow side or a rounded corner. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Anthony Giese, Steven Lawrence Frandrup, Emily Tubbs, Larry Michael Killeen, Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
  • Patent number: 11357125
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • Publication number: 20220168577
    Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a housing with an outer surface that defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a battery assembly positioned within the housing between the first end and the second end, a first electrode positioned at or near the first end, a second electrode positioned at or near the second end, integrated circuitry positioned between the first end and the second end and electrically coupled to the first electrode, and an antenna communicatively coupled to the integrated circuitry and configured to wirelessly send and receive data to and from a receiver positioned externally to the implantable medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, James M. English, David P. Stieper, Richard Percy, Patrick J. Barry, Ernest Beaudet, Matthew Couri, Mark A. Lamberty
  • Patent number: 11278304
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a housing having a proximal portion including a proximal opening, distal portion including a distal opening, and an intermediate portion sized to contain a medical device; and an inserter having at least a portion comprising a greater width than at least one other portion of the inserter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur J. Foster, Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, JoAnna Trapp Simpson, Bruce K. Gilbertson
  • Patent number: 11266843
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may comprise a medical device having a header, a core assembly, and a scaffold assembly. The scaffold assembly may be configured to interface with the core assembly and position and support one or more circuit component relative to one or more other circuit components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, James M. English, David P. Stieper, Richard Percy, Patrick J. Barry, Ernest Beaudet, Matthew Couri, Mark A. Lamberty
  • Publication number: 20210136945
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • Patent number: 10881016
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemaker, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • Publication number: 20200254264
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to implantable medical devices including a welded joint with reduced residual stress. In a first aspect, an implantable medical device is included having a power subunit comprising a first biocompatible electrically conductive shell, an anode disposed therein, a cathode disposed therein, and a lid. The implantable medical device can further include an electronics control subunit comprising a second biocompatible electrically conductive shell, and a control circuit disposed therein. Both of the first and second biocompatible electrically conductive shells can include first and second opposed wide sides, first and second opposed narrow sides, and four rounded corners. The first shell can be welded to the lid around a perimeter thereof forming a weld line. The weld line can have a weld line terminus and the weld line terminus can be positioned on a narrow side or a rounded corner. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Troy Anthony Giese, Steven Lawrence Frandrup, Emily Tubbs, Larry Michael Killeen, Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
  • Publication number: 20200238091
    Abstract: An implantable medical device comprising a housing having an outer surface; and protrusions disposed on the outer surface, where the plurality of protrusions are configured to reduce at least one of rotational, translational, and lateral movement of the implantable medical device within a patient's tissue after implantation in the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
  • Publication number: 20200163698
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that comprise an introducer apparatus for facilitating subcutaneous implantation of a medical device. In certain instances, the apparatus may include a housing, an inserter configured to pass the medical device through the housing, and a tunneler configured to form a subcutaneous pocket for the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Kathryn Cornelius, Troy Ehle, David P. Stieper, Serge Dubeau, Tyler Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200154590
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • Publication number: 20200129088
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for supporting components of an implantable medical device. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a first electrode and a second electrode and a scaffold assembly configured to support the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ron A. Balczewski, Jean M. Bobgan, Aleksandra Kharam, David P. Stieper, Scott R. Vanderlinde
  • Patent number: D893729
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Joda, David P. Stieper