Patents by Inventor Paulette C. Olson
Paulette C. Olson 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: 11154721Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Publication number: 20200246624Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Patent number: 10632316Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Publication number: 20170281951Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavty. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Patent number: 9687660Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Publication number: 20150375002Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Patent number: 9162072Abstract: An implantable medical device with lubricious material permits implantable medical devices to have a reduced friction between the device and at least a portion of the surrounding tissue. The implantable medical device may have a housing or it may have a housing and a member for providing a smooth interface between the device and the tissue. The lubricious material may be provided on or impregnated in the housing or the member. In some embodiments, the device is configured for implantation in the head of a human body. In other embodiments, the device is configured for implantation between the cranium and the scalp. In some embodiments, the device includes a single module while in other embodiments a plurality of modules are coupled together to provide a smaller profile.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Paulette C. Olson, Erik R. Scott, James E. Randall
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Patent number: 9095728Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Patent number: 8525027Abstract: An end interconnector for one or both ends of a lead body of an electrical lead for an implantable medical device. The interconnector has an insulative body having a receptacle at its first end for each of a plurality of wire filars from the lead body, and a receiver at its second end for each of a plurality of connection wires extending from the medical device, such as an electrode tip. The interconnector provides electrical connection between the plurality of wire filars and the plurality of connection wires.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gerald G. Lindner, Paulette C. Olson, Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh
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Patent number: 8457744Abstract: Components of an implantable medical device are arranged to facilitate a low-profile housing. A circuit board within the housing carries integrated circuits and discrete components. In some embodiments, the integrated circuits and discrete components are located on first and second opposing surfaces of the circuit board, respectively. In some embodiments, the implantable medical device is implanted on a cranium of a patient and the housing is concave such that it substantially conforms to the cranium. In such embodiments, the integrated circuits and/or discrete components can be arranged on the circuit board according to height to better conform to the concavity of the housing. In some embodiments, the implantable medical device includes a telemetry coil that is positioned within the housing such that it occupies space that cannot be practically occupied by the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Paulette C. Olson, Robert M. Skime
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Patent number: 8086313Abstract: An implantable medical device comprises an anti-infection agent. The implantable medical device may be configured for placement in the head of a patient and for monitoring or treatment of the brain. The implantable medical device may have a housing or it may have a housing and a member for providing a smooth interface between the device and the adjacent tissue. The anti-infection agent may be provided on or impregnated in the housing or the member. In some embodiments, the device includes a single module while in other embodiments a plurality of modules are coupled to provide a smaller profile. In some embodiments the implantable medical device may include both anti-infection and lubricious materials.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Paulette C. Olson, Erik R. Scott, James E. Randall
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Publication number: 20110165785Abstract: An end interconnector for one or both ends of a lead body of an electrical lead for an implantable medical device. The interconnector has an insulative body having a receptacle at its first end for each of a plurality of wire filars from the lead body, and a receiver at its second end for each of a plurality of connection wires extending from the medical device, such as an electrode tip. The interconnector provides electrical connection between the plurality of wire filars and the plurality of connection wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gerald G. Lindner, Paulette C. Olson, Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh
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Publication number: 20100063555Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Publication number: 20090292327Abstract: An implantable medical device comprises an anti-infection agent. The implantable medical device may be configured for placement in the head of a patient and for monitoring or treatment of the brain. The implantable medical device may have a housing or it may have a housing and a member for providing a smooth interface between the device and the adjacent tissue. The anti-infection agent may be provided on or impregnated in the housing or the member. In some embodiments, the device includes a single module while in other embodiments a plurality of modules are coupled to provide a smaller profile. In some embodiments the implantable medical device may include both anti-infection and lubricious materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Paulette C. Olson, Erik R. Scott, James E. Randall
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Patent number: 7596408Abstract: An implantable medical device with anti-infection agent. The implantable medical device may be configured for placement in the head of a patient and for monitoring or treatment of the brain. The implantable medical device may have a housing or it may have a housing and a member for providing a smooth interface between the device and the adjacent tissue. The anti-infection agent may be provided on or impregnated in the housing or the member. In some embodiments, the device includes a single module while in other embodiments a plurality of modules are coupled to provide a smaller profile. In some embodiments the implantable medical device may include both anti-infection and lubricious materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Paulette C. Olson, Erik R. Scott, James E. Randall
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Patent number: 7242982Abstract: A modular implantable medical device permits implantable medical devices to have a smaller profile in order to better fit into locations within the human body. A modular implantable medical device separates various functional components of the implantable medical device into a set of interconnected modules. This distributed architecture of a modular implantable medical device may permit the device footprint to be distributed over a larger area while making the profile smaller, and may permit the overall shape of the implantable medical device to better match the body location into which it is to be implanted. An overmold integrates the modules of a modular implantable medical device into a single structure. In some embodiments the overmold is flexible and provides a biocompatible interface from the component modules and the patient, while restraining potentially harmful intermodule motion.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Paulette C. Olson
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Publication number: 20040176815Abstract: Components of an implantable medical device are arranged to facilitate a low-profile housing. A circuit board within the housing carries integrated circuits and discrete components. In some embodiments, the integrated circuits and discrete components are located on first and second opposing surfaces of the circuit board, respectively. In some embodiments, the implantable medical device is implanted on a cranium of a patient and the housing is concave such that it substantially conforms to the cranium. In such embodiments, the integrated circuits and/or discrete components can be arranged on the circuit board according to height to better conform to the concavity of the housing. In some embodiments, the implantable medical device includes a telemetry coil that is positioned within the housing such that it occupies space that cannot be practically occupied by the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Paulette C. Olson, Robert M. Skime
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Publication number: 20040176814Abstract: A modular implantable medical device permits implantable medical devices to have a smaller profile in order to better fit into locations within the human body. A modular implantable medical device separates various functional components of the implantable medical device into a set of interconnected modules. This distributed architecture of a modular implantable medical device may permit the device footprint to be distributed over a larger area while making the profile smaller, and may permit the overall shape of the implantable medical device to better match the body location into which it is to be implanted. An overmold integrates the modules of a modular implantable medical device into a single structure. In some embodiments the overmold is flexible and provides a biocompatible interface from the component modules and the patient, while restraining potentially harmful intermodule motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Paulette C. Olson