Patents by Inventor Lester O. Stener
Lester O. Stener 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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Publication number: 20150065872Abstract: A catheter has a shaft that defines a delivery lumen, for example, to deliver an elongate medical device therethrough; a proximal section of the catheter includes a seal zone portion, a handle portion and a proximal port portion. A relatively thin wall section of the proximal port portion extends between the seal zone portion and a proximal edge that defines part of a perimeter of a proximal opening of the delivery lumen. The handle portion projects laterally from the seal zone portion, generally opposite the relatively thin wall section. An inflation subassembly of the catheter includes a compliant sleeve member and an inflation lumen extending from the sleeve member, proximally along the shaft, and into a connector port formed in the handle portion. The inflation lumen may be formed by fusing a section of a tube to the shaft and molding the handle portion around another section of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Mark W. Shepler, Lester O. Stener, Kelly M. Wien, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 8884779Abstract: A telemetry head for communication with an implantable medical device comprises a telemetry antenna and a shield substantially surrounding at least a portion of the antenna, the shield having a coating comprising a ferromagnetic material applied to at least a portion of the shield, wherein the coating is configured to shield at least the portion of the telemetry antenna from electromagnetic interference fields while permitting telemetry signals to pass through the coating.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gerald M. Herman, David R. Walsh, Richard O. Berg, Lester O. Stener
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Patent number: 8753330Abstract: A syringe adapter tool facilitates inline connection of a syringe with a catheter lumen, as well as torque transfer between the syringe and catheter. The adapter tool may further facilitate passage of an instrument through a seal zone portion of the catheter lumen, which seal zone portion is located in a proximal section of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A Drake, Stanten C Spear, Lester O Stener, Gary R Fiedler, Scott W Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 8734398Abstract: A seal member for assembly within, or a seal zone portion of, a lumen of a medical instrument/device includes a slit segment and a bore, wherein the slit segment intersects with a funnel-like segment of the bore.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A Drake, Stanten C Spear, Lester O Stener, Gary R Fiedler, Scott W Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 8690859Abstract: A proximal terminal end of a proximal section of a catheter, preferably tapered, defines a perimeter of an opening into a lumen of the catheter and includes an exposed sealing area. A sealing assembly, that may be removed from the catheter, includes a relatively soft part and a relatively rigid part, wherein the exposed sealing area is formed by the soft part, and the relatively rigid part may include an attachment feature for removable connection of the assembly to the catheter. The lumen of the catheter, within the proximal section, may include a seal zone portion, which preferably includes a slit segment intersecting a funnel-like segment of a bore. The catheter proximal section may further include a feature for interlocking engagement with an accessory tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A Drake, Stanten C Spear, Lester O Stener, Gary R Fiedler, Scott W Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 8394079Abstract: A catheter proximal section is preferably formed from a relatively soft part and a relatively rigid part, and includes a proximal terminal end that defines a perimeter of an opening into a lumen of the catheter. The proximal section may further include a feature for interlocking engagement with an accessory tool. An inner surface of each of the relatively soft and rigid parts may be located opposite one another, on either side of the catheter lumen. The relatively soft and rigid parts may be included in a sealing assembly that further includes an attachment feature for removable connection of the assembly to the proximal section catheter.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Publication number: 20130046284Abstract: A seal member for assembly within, or a seal zone portion of, a lumen of a medical instrument/device includes a slit segment and a bore, wherein the slit segment intersects with a funnel-like segment of the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 8348927Abstract: A syringe adapter tool facilitates inline connection of a syringe with a catheter lumen, as well as torque transfer between the syringe and catheter. The adapter tool may further facilitate passage of an instrument through a seal zone portion of the catheter lumen, which seal zone portion is located in a proximal section of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 8348926Abstract: A proximal terminal end of a proximal section of a catheter, preferably tapered, defines a perimeter of an opening into a lumen of the catheter and includes an exposed sealing area. A sealing assembly, that may be removed from the catheter, includes a relatively soft part and a relatively rigid part, wherein the exposed sealing area is formed by the soft part, and the relatively rigid part may include an attachment feature for removable connection of the assembly to the catheter. The lumen of the catheter, within the proximal section, may include a seal zone portion, which preferably includes a slit segment intersecting a funnel-like segment of a bore. The catheter proximal section may further include a feature for interlocking engagement with an accessory tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Publication number: 20120326886Abstract: A telemetry head for communication with an implantable medical device comprises a telemetry antenna and a shield substantially surrounding at least a portion of the antenna, the shield having a coating comprising a ferromagnetic material applied to at least a portion of the shield, wherein the coating is configured to shield at least the portion of the telemetry antenna from electromagnetic interference fields while permitting telemetry signals to pass through the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gerald M. Herman, David R. Walsh, Richard O. Berg, Lester O. Stener
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Patent number: 8298209Abstract: A seal member for assembly within, or a seal zone portion of, a lumen of a medical instrument/device includes a slit segment and a bore, wherein the slit segment intersects with a funnel-like segment of the bore.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 8147275Abstract: An interface adapter for an implantable medical electrical lead facilitates temporary electrical connection between an external medical device and a connector terminal of the lead. A sidewall of the adapter surrounds a receptacle of the adapter and includes a contact opening formed therethrough, to the receptacle; the sidewall further includes at least one external feature that holds a connector member of the external medical device in a tilted orientation. The tilted orientation biases a contact surface of the connector member through the contact opening and into electrical contact with an exposed connector contact of the lead connector terminal, when the terminal is inserted within the receptacle of the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener
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Publication number: 20120029482Abstract: A syringe adapter tool facilitates inline connection of a syringe with a catheter lumen, as well as torque transfer between the syringe and catheter. The adapter tool may further facilitate passage of an instrument through a seal zone portion of the catheter lumen, which seal zone portion is located in a proximal section of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Publication number: 20120029480Abstract: A proximal terminal end of a proximal section of a catheter, preferably tapered, defines a perimeter of an opening into a lumen of the catheter and includes an exposed sealing area. A sealing assembly, that may be removed from the catheter, includes a relatively soft part and a relatively rigid part, wherein the exposed sealing area is formed by the soft part, and the relatively rigid part may include an attachment feature for removable connection of the assembly to the catheter. The lumen of the catheter, within the proximal section, may include a seal zone portion, which preferably includes a slit segment intersecting a funnel-like segment of a bore. The catheter proximal section may further include a feature for interlocking engagement with an accessory tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Publication number: 20120029474Abstract: A seal member for assembly within, or a seal zone portion of, a lumen of a medical instrument/device includes a slit segment and a bore, wherein the slit segment intersects with a funnel-like segment of the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Publication number: 20120029421Abstract: A catheter proximal section is preferably formed from a relatively soft part and a relatively rigid part, and includes a proximal terminal end that defines a perimeter of an opening into a lumen of the catheter. The proximal section may further include a feature for interlocking engagement with an accessory tool. An inner surface of each of the relatively soft and rigid parts may be located opposite one another, on either side of the catheter lumen. The relatively soft and rigid parts may be included in a sealing assembly that further includes an attachment feature for removable connection of the assembly to the proximal section catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Lester O. Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Scott W. Hayden, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 7416490Abstract: An expandable baton has a twist release for retraction. Each inner section of the baton can lock in its extended position, relative to the preceding section, after axial extension. That section can be released for axial retraction by rotating that section about the longitudinal axis relative to the preceding section.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Armanent Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Lester O. Stener
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Publication number: 20080108440Abstract: An expandable baton has a twist release for retraction. Each inner section of the baton can lock in its extended position, relative to the preceding section, after axial extension. That section can be released for axial retraction by rotating that section about the longitudinal axis relative to the preceding section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Lester O. Stener
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Patent number: 7171829Abstract: The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a unitized frame that is die stamped from a metal plate and which is overmolded with a polymer overmold. The bow and arcuate cheek arms engage a wrist of a person to be restrained with an envelope of the bow being defined by a conic path with an increasing arc. The bow and cheek arms have rounded inner edge surfaces. The cheek arms have reinforcing ribs. The molded polymer covering surrounding the cheek arms provide a round on the inner edge of the cheek arms which engage a wrist. The unitized frame has interlocking tabs on folded side plates of a base frame. A flat is provided on an outer surface of the bow for lining up a point of contact with a wrist. A removable lockset assembly for locking a pawl relative to ratchet teeth on the bow and including a slideable lock bar is received in the base frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Lester O. Stener
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Patent number: 7140208Abstract: The handcuff assembly includes a bow pivotally connected to a cheek plate frame assembly which includes a unitized frame that is die stamped from a metal plate and which is overmolded with a polymer overmold. The bow and arcuate cheek arms engage a wrist of a person to be restrained with an envelope of the bow being defined by a conic path with an increasing arc. The bow and cheek arms have rounded inner edge surfaces. The cheek arms have reinforcing ribs. The molded polymer covering surrounding the cheek arms provide a round on the inner edge of the cheek arms which engage a wrist. The unitized frame has interlocking tabs on folded side plates of a base frame. A flat is provided on an outer surface of the bow for lining up a point of contact with a wrist. A removable lockset assembly for locking a pawl relative to ratchet teeth on the bow and including a slideable lock bar is received in the base frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Arnament Systems and Procedures, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Lester O. Stener