Patents by Inventor Lynn M. Selfried

Lynn M. Selfried 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).

  • Coated tantalum feedthrough pin
    Patent number: 5406444
    Abstract: Tantalum feedthrough conductor pins are provided with a thin, vacuum deposited metal coating to control oxidation growth during feedthrough fabrication. The coated feedthrough pins are incorporated into a feedthrough which includes a capacitive structure in electrical contact with the coated pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn M. Selfried, Susan A. Tettemer