Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Robinson
Thomas P. Robinson 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: 11975182Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a circulatory support device with an integrated cannula. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for attachment to a cardiac pump, comprises an adaptor. The adaptor comprises an annular cross section configured to receive the cardiac pump. The annular cross section is secured to the cardiac pump. The adaptor also comprises a plurality of channels arranged around the adapter and a cannula comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion comprising a braided mesh extending between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The proximal portion has a proximal end comprising a plurality of elements arranged through the channels and the distal portion comprises a plurality of wires and a tip element. The plurality of wires extend in a distal direction from the braided mesh to the tip element and are secured to the tip element. And, a coating covers at least a portion of the braided mesh.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul F. Chouinard, Thomas P. Jancaric, David B. Robinson, Gerasimos Rigalos, James Tormey
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Patent number: 11957894Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Anthony M. Chasensky, Bernard Q. Li, Brad C. Tischendorf, Chris J. Paidosh, Christian S. Nielsen, Craig L. Schmidt, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Eric H. Bonde, Erik R. Scott, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Gordon O. Munns, Joel A. Anderson, John E. Kast, Joseph J. Viavattine, Markus W. Reiterer, Michael J. Ebert, Phillip C. Falkner, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Randy S. Roles, Reginald D. Robinson, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Thomas P. Miltich, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith, Xuan K. Wei
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Patent number: 11957893Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Brad C. Tischendorf, John E. Kast, Thomas P. Miltich, Gordon O. Munns, Randy S. Roles, Craig L. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Christian S. Nielsen, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Anthony M. Chasensky, Markus W. Reiterer, Chris J. Paidosh, Reginald D. Robinson, Bernard Q. Li, Erik R. Scott, Phillip C. Falkner, Xuan K. Wei, Eric H. Bonde, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Joel A. Anderson, Michael J. Ebert, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith
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Patent number: 11751942Abstract: The invention provides a cartridge assembly to couple a tissue treatment device with an electrosurgical unit, with the cartridge assembly operable with a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus of the electrosurgical unit. The invention also provides an electrosurgical unit comprising a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus operable with the cartridge assembly and a system thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Advanced Energy LLCInventors: Roger D. Greeley, Brian M. Conley, David J. Flanagan, Aaron J. Gifford, Steven G. Miller, Blaine T. Murakami, Thomas P. Robinson
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Patent number: 9345541Abstract: The invention provides a cartridge assembly to couple a tissue treatment device with an electrosurgical unit, with the cartridge assembly operable with a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus of the electrosurgical unit. The invention also provides an electrosurgical unit comprising a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus operable with the cartridge assembly and a system thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: MEDTRONIC ADVANCED ENERGY LLCInventors: Roger D. Greeley, Brian M. Conley, David J. Flanagan, Aaron J. Gifford, Steven G. Miller, Blaine T. Murakami, Thomas P. Robinson
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Publication number: 20150238256Abstract: The invention provides a cartridge assembly to couple a tissue treatment device with an electrosurgical unit, with the cartridge assembly operable with a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus of the electrosurgical unit. The invention also provides an electrosurgical unit comprising a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus operable with the cartridge assembly and a system thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: MEDTRONIC ADVANCED ENERGY LLCInventors: Roger D. Greeley, Brian M. Conley, David J. Flanagan, Aaron J. Gifford, Steven G. Miller, Blaine T. Murakami, Thomas P. Robinson
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Patent number: 9086371Abstract: The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: OSMETECH TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Charles E Clemens, Robert Mucic, Rudolph A. Montalvo, Clark Foster, Gary R. Gust, Thomas P. Robinson, Gary T. Olsen
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Publication number: 20130137591Abstract: The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventors: Charles E. Clemens, Robert Mucic, Rudolph A. Montalvo, Clark Foster, Gary R. Gust, Thomas P. Robinson, Gary T. Olsen
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Publication number: 20110125146Abstract: The invention provides a cartridge assembly to couple a tissue treatment device with an electrosurgical unit, with the cartridge assembly operable with a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus of the electrosurgical unit. The invention also provides an electrosurgical unit comprising a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus operable with the cartridge assembly and a system thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: SALIENT SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Roger D. GREELEY, Brian M. CONLEY, David J. FLANAGAN, Aaron J. GIFFORD, Steven G. MILLER, Blaine T. MURAKAMI, Thomas P. ROBINSON
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Patent number: 7863035Abstract: The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Osmetech Technology Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Clemens, Robert Mucic, Rudolph A. Montalvo, Clark Foster, Gary R. Gust, Thomas P. Robinson, Gary T. Olsen
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Patent number: 7695423Abstract: A system for automatically collecting and separating whole blood into its components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Terumo Medical CorporationInventors: Thomas C. Robinson, Thomas P. Robinson, Richard D'Elia, Thomas Sahines, Paul Eibe
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Publication number: 20090291507Abstract: The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Osmetech Technology Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Clemmens, Robert Mucic, Rudolph A. Montalvo, Clark Foster, Gary R. Gust, Thomas P. Robinson, Gary T. Olsen
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Patent number: 7531098Abstract: A system for automatically processing blood components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Terumo Medical CorporationInventors: Thomas C. Robinson, Thomas P. Robinson, Richard D'Elia, Paul Eibe, Thomas Sahines
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Publication number: 20090076434Abstract: Volumetric accuracy in hemodialysis systems is provided by swapping pumps between the replacement fluid side and the output side for a hemofiltration system and between the return fluid side and the sorbent side for a closed-loop, sorbent-based system, such that same quantity of fluid is pumped at each point after the end of an even number of pump swaps. A method for calculating the time interval between swaps is provided based on an allowable difference in amount pumped in the two functions at any given time. A mechanism is provided for compensating for the differences in head pressure presented to the pumps for fluid coming from the replacement-fluid containers or the reservoir and that coming back from the patient through the dialyzer. The pump-swapping system provides an accurate means that can be inexpensively implemented, including using a disposable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: David J. Mischelevich, James R. Braig, Thomas P. Robinson, Milan V. Treka, Barry N. Fulkerson, Cherles E. Clemens, Russ T. Joseph, Clark B. Foster
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Publication number: 20080200343Abstract: The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Clinical MicroSensors, Inc, DBA Osmetech Molecular DiagnosticsInventors: Charles E. Clemens, Robert Mucic, Rudolph A. Montalvo, Clark Foster, Gary R. Gust, Thomas P. Robinson, Gary T. Olsen
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Patent number: 7115205Abstract: A system for automatically collecting and separating whole blood into its components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Mission Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Robinson, Thomas P. Robinson, Richard D'Elia, Thomas Sahines, Paul Eibe
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Patent number: 7037428Abstract: A system for automatically processing blood components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Mission Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Robinson, Thomas P. Robinson, Richard D'Elia, Paul Eibe, Thomas Sahines
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Patent number: 6890291Abstract: A system for automatically collecting and separating whole blood into its components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Mission Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Robinson, Thomas P. Robinson, Richard D'Elia, Thomas Sahines, Paul Eibe
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Publication number: 20040245189Abstract: A system for automatically collecting and separating whole blood into its components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Mission Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Robinson, Thomas P. Robinson, Richard D'Elia, Thomas Sahines, Paul Eibe
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Publication number: 20030199803Abstract: A system for automatically collecting and separating whole blood into its components is described. The system includes a console, which contains all motors, pumps, sensors, valves and control circuitry, and a unique disposable set that includes a cassette supporting a centrifuge with an improved design, pump interfaces with an improved design, component and solution bags, and tubing. Various processes are implemented using a specific disposable set for each process which allows automatic identification of the process to be performed the console.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Thomas C. Robinson, Thomas P. Robinson, Richard D'Elia, Thomas Sahines, Paul Eibe