Patents by Inventor Kenneth P. Rundle
Kenneth P. Rundle 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: 10293168Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Publication number: 20160129270Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Patent number: 9216294Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: MEDTRONIC URINARY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Publication number: 20140188192Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: MEDTRONIC URINARY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Patent number: 8706252Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Publication number: 20140058495Abstract: Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: NDI MEDICAL, LLC.Inventors: Johnathan L. Sakai, Maria E. Bennett, Joseph W. Boggs, III, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin
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Patent number: 8616913Abstract: Systems and methods are provided fir coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventor: Kenneth P. Rundle
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Publication number: 20130197615Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention relate to a substantially extracorporeal pulse generator system for electrical stimulation of one or more target nerve or their branches using one or more preferably percutaneous leads each having one or more electrodes implanted in, on, around, or near the target nerve. Improved systems include a patch assembly configured to be adhesively mounted to a patient's skin and an electrical stimulation assembly configured to be mechanically mounted to the patch assembly. A preferred patch assembly, in addition to provide mechanical mounting of the stimulation assembly, provides a power source for the stimulation assembly, and may further serve as a return electrode. Associated system components and methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: NDI Medical LLCInventors: KENNETH P. RUNDLE, STEVEN M. GALECKI, MICHAEL MARKS, JOSEPH J. MRVA, JONATHAN L. SAKAI, ROBERT B. STROTHER
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Patent number: 8463383Abstract: Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: NDI Medical, Inc.Inventors: Johnathan L. Sakai, Maria E. Bennett, Joseph W. Boggs, II, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin
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Patent number: 8357006Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventor: Kenneth P Rundle
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Publication number: 20120291271Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: NDI MEDICAL, LLCInventor: KENNETH P. RUNDLE
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Patent number: 8231402Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventor: Kenneth P Rundle
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Publication number: 20120142228Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: NDI MEDICAL, LLCInventor: KENNETH P. RUNDLE
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Patent number: 8079865Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventor: Kenneth P Rundle
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Patent number: 7996092Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for recording, and/or stimulation, and/or blocking of a nerve make use of a molded nerve cuff electrode. One or more electrodes are positioned in one or more frames within a casing. The exterior surface of the casing is wrapped in an insulating material, and the wrapped casing is positioned within a cover tube. One or more additional electrodes may be positioned anywhere outside of the casing. An applicator tool having a body to hold the molded nerve cuff in an expanded configuration is used to implant the cuff about a nerve.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: NDI Medical, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Mrva, Kenneth P. Rundle, Joseph W. Boggs, II
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Patent number: 7930040Abstract: Minimally invasive introducers and methods that can be used for rotationally securing devices within the human body. Introducers can include a distal element for releasably engaging a lead head controllable from a proximal control located outside of the body. An inner stem can extend between a proximal portion and a distal portion, and be pivotally and rotatably coupled to the distal lead engagement mechanism. An outer tube can be rotatably disposed over the inner stem and be flexibly coupled over the pivot to rotationally drive the distal element. A helical epicardial-myocardial lead electrode can be secured and oriented straight ahead and introduced through a port or small incision with the introducer in a straight configuration. The introducer can then be bent and rotated to screw the helical electrode into the heart.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Daniel N. Kelsch, James L. Mellor, Kenneth P. Rundle, Roger B. Fell, Scott E. Jahns, Dave S. Erickson, Vincent A. Fischer, III, Kent D. Anderson
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Patent number: 7890192Abstract: A method for inserting a lead electrode into body tissue using a rotatable lead introducer is described. The introducer can include a distal element for releasably engaging a lead head controllable from a proximal control located outside of the body. An inner stem can extend between a proximal portion and a distal portion, and be pivotally and rotatably coupled to the distal lead engagement mechanism. An outer tube can be rotatably disposed over the inner stem and be flexibly coupled over the pivot to rotationally drive the distal element. A helical epicardial-myocardial lead electrode can be secured and oriented straight ahead and introduced through a port or small incision with the introducer in a straight configuration. The introducer can then be bent and rotated to screw the helical electrode into the heart.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Daniel N. Kelsch, James L. Mellor, Kenneth P. Rundle, Roger B. Fell, Scott E. Jahns, Dave S. Erickson, Vincent A. Fischer, III, Kent D. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100274324Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Patent number: D658304Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventors: Kenneth P. Rundle, Steven M. Galecki, Michael Marks, Joseph J. Mrva, Jonathan L. Sakai
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Patent number: D674105Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventors: Kenneth P. Rundle, Steven M. Galecki, Michael Marks, Joseph J. Mrva, Jonathan L. Sakai