Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Ries

Andrew J. Ries 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).

  • Publication number: 20220061742
    Abstract: In some examples, a device includes at least three electrodes a first pair of electrodes and a second pair of electrodes. The device also includes circuitry configured to generate a first cardiac signal based on a first differential signal received across the first pair, generate a first brain signal based on the first differential signal received across the first pair, generate a second cardiac signal based on a second differential signal received across the second pair, and generate a second brain signal based on the second differential signal received across the second pair. The circuitry is also configured to output a composite cardiac signal based on the first cardiac signal and the second cardiac signal and to output a composite brain signal based on the first brain signal and the second brain signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Eric J. Panken, Philip E. Tracton, Eric M. Christensen, Richard J. O'Brien, David A. Anderson, Avram Scheiner, Paul G. Krause, Jonathon E. Giftakis, John Wainwright, Andrew J. Ries, Randal C. Schulhauser, Ekaterina M. Ippolito
  • Publication number: 20210212586
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods allow inductive recharging of a power source located within or coupled to an implantable medical device (IMD) while the device is implanted in a patient. The IMD may include a rechargeable battery having a battery housing; a non-metallic substrate attached to the battery housing, wherein the non-metallic substrate and the battery housing form an outer housing of the implantable medical device; control circuitry formed on the non-metallic substrate within the outer housing of the IMD; a receive coil within the outer housing of the IMD, the receive coil configured to receive energy from outside of the outer housing of the IMD; and recharge circuitry within the outer housing of the IMD and coupled to the receive coil, the recharge circuitry configured to receive the energy from the receive coil, and recharge the rechargeable battery using the received energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Rajesh V. Iyer, Gordon O. Munns, Andrew J. Ries, Craig L. Schmidt, Paul B. Young
  • Publication number: 20210187307
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a feedthrough header assembly and a device including such assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a header having an inner surface and an outer surface; a dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, where the second major surface of the dielectric substrate is disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the header; and a patterned conductive layer disposed on the first major surface of the dielectric substrate, where the patterned conductive layer includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion electrically isolated from the first conductive portion. The assembly further includes a feedthrough pin electrically connected to the second conductive portion of the patterned conductive layer and disposed within a via that extends through the dielectric substrate and the header. The feedthrough pin extends beyond the outer surface of the header.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Chunho Kim, Robert A. Munoz, Christopher T. Kinsey, Jeffrey Voss, Kris A. Peterson, Mark E. Henschel
  • Publication number: 20210178518
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a hermetic assembly and a method of forming such assembly are disclosed. The hermetic assembly includes a dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, a patterned layer connected to the first major surface of the dielectric substrate by a laser bond, and a ferrule having a body and a flange extending from the body. The flange is welded to a welding portion of the patterned layer that is disposed between the flange and the first major surface of the dielectric substrate such that the ferrule is hermetically sealed to the dielectric substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: David A. Ruben, Andreas Fenner, Andrew J. Ries, Robert A. Munoz, Christopher T. Kinsey, Mark E. Henschel
  • Publication number: 20210154484
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a hermetically-sealed package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes a housing that extends along a housing axis between a first end and a second end, where the housing includes first and second opaque portions and a transparent portion disposed between the first and second opaque portions. The first opaque portion is hermetically sealed to a first end of the transparent portion and the second opaque portion is hermetically sealed to a second end of the transparent portion. At least one of the first and second opaque portions is hermetically sealed to the transparent portion by a weld ring. The package further includes a power source disposed within the housing, and an inductive coil disposed at least partially within the transparent portion of the housing and electrically connected to the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew J. Thom, Rajesh V. Iyer, Gordon O. Munns, Christian S. Nielsen, Andrew J. Ries
  • Publication number: 20210121705
    Abstract: In some examples, an implantable medical device includes a battery, an electronics module electrically connected to the battery, and an elongated housing comprising a side wall positioned between the battery and an end cap, wherein the electronics module is positioned within the elongated housing between the battery and the end cap. The implantable medical device also includes an electrical contact assembly comprising a first spring contact and a second spring contact. The electrical contact assembly of the implantable medical device is positioned within the elongated housing between the electronics module and the battery or the end cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Chunho Kim, Mark E. Henschel, Robert A. Munoz, Christopher T. Kinsey, Jeffrey S. Voss
  • Publication number: 20210120692
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a sealed package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, a dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, and a dielectric bonding ring disposed between the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing, where the dielectric bonding ring is hermetically sealed to both the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing. The package further includes an electronic device disposed on the first major surface of the dielectric substrate, and a power source disposed at least partially within the housing and electrically connected to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Christian S. Nielsen, Rajesh V. Iyer, Gordon O. Munns, Andrew J. Ries, Andrew J. Thom
  • Publication number: 20210106837
    Abstract: An implantable medical device includes an electrically conductive first housing, a conductive feedthrough extending through the first housing, electronic circuitry positioned within the first housing, a device electrode, and a second housing. The electronic circuitry is electrically coupled to the first housing and the feedthrough, and senses electrical signals of a patient and/or delivers electrical stimulation therapy to the patient via the first housing and the feedthrough. The device electrode is configured to electrically connect with tissue and/or a fluid at a target site in the patient. A lead connector is configured to connect to a proximal end of an implantable medical lead. The lead connector includes a first connector contact electrically coupled to the feedthrough and a second connector contact electrically coupled to the first housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Wade M. Demmer, Troy E. Jackson
  • Patent number: 10918874
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a hermetically-sealed package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes a housing that extends along a housing axis between a first end and a second end, where the housing includes first and second opaque portions and a transparent portion disposed between the first and second opaque portions. The first opaque portion is hermetically sealed to a first end of the transparent portion and the second opaque portion is hermetically sealed to a second end of the transparent portion. At least one of the first and second opaque portions is hermetically sealed to the transparent portion by a weld ring. The package further includes a power source disposed within the housing, and an inductive coil disposed at least partially within the transparent portion of the housing and electrically connected to the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Thom, Rajesh V. Iyer, Gordon O. Munns, Christian S. Nielsen, Andrew J. Ries
  • Publication number: 20210045260
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a sealed package and method of forming such package are disclosed. The package can include a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The package can also include an electronic device disposed on the first major surface of the substrate, and a power source disposed at least partially within the housing. The substrate can be sealed to the housing such that a non-bonded electrical connection is formed between a device contact of the electronic device and a power source contact of the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: John K. Day, Michael J. Nidelkoff, Kris A. Peterson, Andrew J. Ries, David A. Ruben, Craig L. Wiklund
  • Patent number: 10888009
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a sealed package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, a dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, and a dielectric bonding ring disposed between the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing, where the dielectric bonding ring is hermetically sealed to both the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing. The package further includes an electronic device disposed on the first major surface of the dielectric substrate, and a power source disposed at least partially within the housing and electrically connected to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian S. Nielsen, Rajesh V. Iyer, Gordon O. Munns, Andrew J. Ries, Andrew J. Thom
  • Publication number: 20200298012
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) may include a plurality of coils that may be used to recharge a power supply of the IMD and/or provide telemetry for the IMD. The IMD may be configured to couple all of the coils in series, such that currents that are induced by each of the coils are added together when the IMD is exposed to an electromagnetic field. The IMD may be configured to alter the coupling of the coils such that the coils are coupled in series opposition, such that currents that are induced by some coils of the IMD are opposed by currents that are induced by other coils of the IMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Troy A. Jenison, Andrew J. Ries, Kent E. Samuelson
  • Patent number: 10772228
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a sealed package and method of forming such package are disclosed. The package can include a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. The package can also include an electronic device disposed on the first major surface of the substrate, and a power source disposed at least partially within the housing. The substrate can be sealed to the housing such that a non-bonded electrical connection is formed between a device contact of the electronic device and a power source contact of the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: John K Day, Michael J Nidelkoff, Kris A Peterson, Andrew J Ries, David A Ruben, Craig L Wiklund
  • Patent number: 10737099
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed that include an antenna for an implantable medical device, the antenna including a passageway extending through the antenna windings of the antenna, the passageway providing a pathway for an electrical connector providing at least one electrical connection between a power source and electronic circuitry included within the implantable medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Wasson, Mark E. Henschel, Andrew J. Ries, Rachel M. Day, Kris A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 10675473
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) may include a plurality of coils that may be used to recharge a power supply of the IMD and/or provide telemetry for the IMD. The IMD may be configured to couple all of the coils in series, such that currents that are induced by each of the coils are added together when the IMD is exposed to an electromagnetic field. The IMD may be configured to alter the coupling of the coils such that the coils are coupled in series opposition, such that currents that are induced by some coils of the IMD are opposed by currents that are induced by other coils of the IMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy A. Jenison, Andrew J. Ries, Kent E. Samuelson
  • Publication number: 20200137910
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a sealed package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface, a dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, and a dielectric bonding ring disposed between the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing, where the dielectric bonding ring is hermetically sealed to both the first major surface of the dielectric substrate and the housing. The package further includes an electronic device disposed on the first major surface of the dielectric substrate, and a power source disposed at least partially within the housing and electrically connected to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Christian S. Nielsen, Rajesh V. Iyer, Gordon O. Munns, Andrew J. Ries, Andrew J. Thom
  • Publication number: 20200001093
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a hermetically-sealed package and a method of forming such package are disclosed. The package includes a housing that extends along a housing axis between a first end and a second end, where the housing includes first and second opaque portions and a transparent portion disposed between the first and second opaque portions. The first opaque portion is hermetically sealed to a first end of the transparent portion and the second opaque portion is hermetically sealed to a second end of the transparent portion. At least one of the first and second opaque portions is hermetically sealed to the transparent portion by a weld ring. The package further includes a power source disposed within the housing, and an inductive coil disposed at least partially within the transparent portion of the housing and electrically connected to the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew J. Thom, Rajesh V. Iyer, Gordon O. Munns, Christian S. Nielsen, Andrew J. Ries
  • Publication number: 20190209848
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) may include a plurality of coils that may be used to recharge a power supply of the IMD and/or provide telemetry for the IMD. The IMD may be configured to couple all of the coils in series, such that currents that are induced by each of the coils are added together when the IMD is exposed to an electromagnetic field. The IMD may be configured to alter the coupling of the coils such that the coils are coupled in series opposition, such that currents that are induced by some coils of the IMD are opposed by currents that are induced by other coils of the IMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Troy A. Jenison, Andrew J. Ries, Kent E. Samuelson
  • Publication number: 20180333586
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed that include an antenna for an implantable medical device, the antenna including a passageway extending through the antenna windings of the antenna, the passageway providing a pathway for an electrical connector providing at least one electrical connection between a power source and electronic circuitry included within the implantable medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: James R. WASSON, Mark E. HENSCHEL, Andrew J. RIES, Rachel M. DAY, Kris A. PETERSON
  • Patent number: D945622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Kamal Deep Mothilal, Craig Wiklund, Kris A. Peterson