Patents by Inventor Thomas I. Ceballos

Thomas I. Ceballos 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: 8473056
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) having a hermetic housing formed from a case and a cover each having an exterior surface and an interior surface. An IMD component is mounted to the interior surface of the cover and has an electrical contact. A hybrid circuit is assembled in the case. The IMD component electrical contact is electrically coupled to the to the hybrid circuit assembled in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Engmark, Gary M. Grose, Todd H. Schaefer, Thomas I. Ceballos, Andrew J. Ries
  • Publication number: 20100249871
    Abstract: This application discusses, among other things, an implantable medical device including a setscrew that enables lead tip visibility as an indicator of full lead insertion without requiring a grommet. An example setscrew has a metal core with an insulative coating disposed over the core to electrically isolate it from body fluids and surrounding tissue. In another example, the setscrew incorporates a sealing capability by including a sealing member that is coupled to the setscrew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Eric J. Wengreen, John E. Lovins, Randy S. Roles, Michael R. Klardie, Thomas I. Ceballos
  • Publication number: 20090266573
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) having a hermetic housing formed from a case and a cover each having an exterior surface and an interior surface. An IMD component is mounted to the interior surface of the cover and has an electrical contact. A hybrid circuit is assembled in the case. The IMD component electrical contact is electrically coupled to the to the hybrid circuit assembled in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: David B. Engmark, Gary M. Grose, Todd H. Schaefer, Thomas I. Ceballos, Andrew J. Ries
  • Patent number: 6522915
    Abstract: The invention discloses a subcutaneous electrode array or SEA for use in medical devices. The arrangement provides an enhanced capability for detecting and gathering electrical cardiac signals via the array of relatively closely spaced subcutaneous electrodes. Further, switching circuits, signal processors and memory to process electric cardiac signals are implemented to enable a leadless orientation-insensitive SEA scheme for receiving the electrical signal from the heart. The SEA is distributed over the perimeter of the implanted medical device and includes a non-conductive surround shroud of biocompatible material. The surround shroud is placed around the periphery of the case of the implanted medical device. Various configurations of recesses, each of which contain individual electrodes, are implemented to provide an enhanced signal to noise ratio for improved signal quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas I. Ceballos, John E. Nicholson, Eric J. Panken, James D. Reinke, James Strom, Kevin K. Tidemand
  • Patent number: D338731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Byland, Thomas I. Ceballos