Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Sundberg
Gregory L. Sundberg 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).
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Patent number: 8577463Abstract: An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Michelle Fangmeier, Samir Rajnibhai Gami, Aaron Gebauer, Kyle Hoecke, Weston Pernsteiner, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 8437866Abstract: An internally connected interconnect for an electrode and method for forming same.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Gebauer, Devon N. Arnholt, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 8285398Abstract: A lead includes a lead body extending from a distal end to a proximal end, and at least one conductor disposed within the lead body and extending from the distal end to the proximal end of the lead body. The lead further includes an outer terminal ring, a terminal pin, and an insulative sleeve disposed between the outer terminal ring and the terminal pin, where the insulative sleeve is coupled with the outer terminal ring with a snap-fit connection. A pin latch is disposed on an outer periphery surface of the insulative sleeve, where the pin latch is rotatable about a hinge point.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Sundberg, Paul E. Zarembo
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Patent number: 8244357Abstract: An electrical contact for use in the header assembly of an implantable tissue stimulator includes a metal housing having a base and a sidewall where the opening in the base is adapted to receive the terminal of a medical lead therethrough. An electrical contact support member is welded to the edge of the sidewall and affixed to the support member are a plurality of spring members that are tangent to an imaginary circle whose diameter is slightly less than the outside diameter of the lead terminal contact rings. When the contacts are axially aligned in the device header, the terminal of an electrical lead may be longitudinally inserted into the header to establish electrical contact with device feedthrough wires that are joined to the electrical contacts in the header.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Tvaska, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Publication number: 20110208282Abstract: An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Michelle Fangmeier, Samir Rajnibhai Gami, Aaron Gebauer, Kyle Hoecke, Weston Pernsteiner, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 7962213Abstract: An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Michelle Fangmeier, Samir Rajnibhai Gami, Aaron Gebauer, Kyle Hoecke, Weston Pernsteiner, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 7877151Abstract: Low voltage conductors in a lead assembly share a lumen in a tube and are separated from adjacent conductors in the tube by an insulative layer. In an embodiment, low voltage conductors are combined with high voltage conductors. In another embodiment, low voltage conductors are combined with other low voltage conductors.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Eric John Wengreen, Gregory L. Sundberg, Russell E. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100274335Abstract: A lead includes a lead body extending from a distal end to a proximal end, and at least one conductor disposed within the lead body and extending from the distal end to the proximal end of the lead body. The lead further includes an outer terminal ring, a terminal pin, and an insulative sleeve disposed between the outer terminal ring and the terminal pin, where the insulative sleeve is coupled with the outer terminal ring with a snap-fit connection. A pin latch is disposed on an outer periphery surface of the insulative sleeve, where the pin latch is rotatable about a hinge point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Gregory L. Sundberg, Paul E. Zarembo
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Patent number: 7774934Abstract: A lead includes a lead body extending from a distal end to a proximal end, and at least one conductor disposed within the lead body and extending from the distal end to the proximal end of the lead body. The lead further includes an outer terminal ring, a terminal pin, and an insulative sleeve disposed between the outer terminal ring and the terminal pin, where the insulative sleeve is coupled with the outer terminal ring with a snap-fit connection. A pin latch is disposed on an outer periphery surface of the insulative sleeve, where the pin latch is rotatable about a hinge point.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Sundberg, Paul E. Zarembo
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Patent number: 7753696Abstract: The document discusses, among other things, apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for facilitating the installation of an implantable lead into a subject. In one example, the apparatus includes a housing having a lead terminal passageway on a first end and having an introductory opening on a second end. The lead terminal passageway is adapted to be inserted over a lead terminal end. The introductory opening is adapted to accept a stylet and guide it into a pin lumen. In another example, the apparatus includes one or both of at least one protective terminal contact device and a securing contact device allowing electrical contact to be made with a lead terminal ring or a lead terminal pin without damaging or bridging between such elements of the lead terminal end. The securing contact device is also adapted to mechanically engage the lead terminal pin thereto for facilitating actuation of fixation devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Hoecke, Gregory L. Sundberg, Michelle Fangmeier, Bryan D. Johnson
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Patent number: 7467013Abstract: An electrical contact for use in the header assembly of an implantable tissue stimulator includes a metal housing having a base and a sidewall where the opening in the base is adapted to receive the terminal of a medical lead therethrough. An electrical contact support member is welded to the edge of the sidewall and affixed to the support member are a plurality of spring members that are tangent to an imaginary circle whose diameter is slightly less than the outside diameter of the lead terminal contact rings. When the contacts are axially aligned in the device header, the terminal of an electrical lead may be longitudinally inserted into the header to establish electrical contact with device feedthrough wires that are joined to the electrical contacts in the header.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Tvaska, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Publication number: 20080275523Abstract: An electrical contact for use in the header assembly of an implantable tissue stimulator includes a metal housing having a base and a sidewall where the opening in the base is adapted to receive the terminal of a medical lead therethrough. An electrical contact support member is welded to the edge of the sidewall and affixed to the support member are a plurality of spring members that are tangent to an imaginary circle whose diameter is slightly less than the outside diameter of the lead terminal contact rings. When the contacts are axially aligned in the device header, the terminal of an electrical lead may be longitudinally inserted into the header to establish electrical contact with device feedthrough wires that are joined to the electrical contacts in the header.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Tvaska, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 7003351Abstract: An electrical contact for use in the header assembly of an implantable tissue stimulator includes a metal housing having a base and a sidewall where the opening in the base is adapted to receive the terminal of a medical lead therethrough. An electrical contact support member is welded to the edge of the sidewall and affixed to the support member are a plurality of spring members that are tangent to an imaginary circle whose diameter is slightly less than the outside diameter of the lead terminal contact rings. When the contacts are axially aligned in the device header, the terminal of an electrical lead may be longitudinally inserted into the header to establish electrical contact with device feedthrough wires that are joined to the electrical contacts in the header.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Tvaska, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 6912423Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory R. Ley, Gregory L. Sundberg, Jaime L. Rugnetta, Mary S. Wentorf, Paul E. Zarembo, Christopher M. Zerby
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Publication number: 20040167582Abstract: An electrical contact for use in the header assembly of an implantable tissue stimulator includes a metal housing having a base and a sidewall where the opening in the base is adapted to receive the terminal of a medical lead therethrough. An electrical contact support member is welded to the edge of the sidewall and affixed to the support member are a plurality of spring members that are tangent to an imaginary circle whose diameter is slightly less than the outside diameter of the lead terminal contact rings. When the contacts are axially aligned in the device header, the terminal of an electrical lead may be longitudinally inserted into the header to establish electrical contact with device feedthrough wires that are joined to the electrical contacts in the header.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Tvaska, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Publication number: 20030074031Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Gregory R. Ley, Gregory L. Sundberg, Jaime L. Rugnetta, Mary S. Wentorf, Paul E. Zarembo, Christopher M. Zerby
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Patent number: 6501990Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process. The lead includes a terminal assembly having an outer terminal ring, a terminal pin, and an insulative sleeve disposed between the outer terminal ring and the terminal pin. The insulative sleeve is coupled with the outer terminal ring with a snap-fit connection.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Sundberg, David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis