Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Rintoul

Thomas C. Rintoul 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).

  • Patent number: 10350342
    Abstract: This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Patent number: 9782527
    Abstract: This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Publication number: 20150250936
    Abstract: This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Publication number: 20100305692
    Abstract: This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Publication number: 20020123777
    Abstract: A device, system and method for transcutaneous energy transfer (TET). Implanted circuitry suitable for conditioning the power delivered transcutaneously may be constructed in planar fashion, may be located in or near an implanted coil, and may be oriented such that the plane of the circuitry is substantially tangent to the lines of magnetic flux. The orientation of the circuitry may reduce eddy currents and their potentially harmful effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Alexander Dolgin, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Patent number: 6327504
    Abstract: A device, system and method for transcutaneous energy transfer (TET). Implanted circuitry suitable for conditioning the power delivered transcutaneously may be constructed in planar fashion, may be located in or near an implanted coil, and may be oriented such that the plane of the circuitry is substantially tangent to the lines of magnetic flux. The orientation of the circuitry may reduce eddy currents and their potentially harmful effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Dolgin, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Patent number: 6305962
    Abstract: An inline electrical connector includes a first housing shell and a second housing shell. The first housing shell has a cable entrance section and a planar mating section that includes a plurality of electrical connectors. The second housing shell also has a cable entrance section and a planar mating section that has a plurality of electrical connectors. The second housing shell can be mated with the first housing shell by overlapping engagement of the planar mating sections. The electrical connectors on the first housing shell are configured to mate with the electrical connectors on the second housing shell when the second housing shell is mated with the first housing shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Nimbus, Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy R. Maher, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Patent number: 6018208
    Abstract: An articulating motor stator assembly for use in a pump incorporates features that permit recycling of the motor stator when disposing of other parts of the pump. Such a stator assembly facilitates convenient manufacture, testing, and installation of the pump. For convenient installation, the motor stator assembly can incorporate a multi-part, annular housing that defines a central conduit to receive a motor rotor assembly. The multi-part housing of the motor stator assembly may be selectively repositioned between an open and closed configuration. In its open configuration a motor rotor assembly may be conveniently installed in the motor stator and when closed the motor stator will actuate the motor rotor assembly in order to operate a pump. The assembly thereby enables separate manufacture and shipment from a remote location. In addition, the assembly can be separately tested prior to installation. After pump use, the motor stator can be opened so as to remove the motor rotor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Nimbus, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Maher, Douglas C. Thomas, Thomas C. Rintoul