Patents by Inventor Angela Rodgers

Angela Rodgers 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: 8825160
    Abstract: A complex connector and component within an implantable medical device in which the complex connector is positioned within the spacing footprint of the component to optimize packaging within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Rodgers, Andrew J Ries, Kurt J Casby, John D Norton, Mark D Breyen, Dan D Erklouts, Brian J Ross, Timothy T Bomstad, Wayne L Appleseth, Michael E Clarke, Jeffrey L Kehn, Scott J Robinson
  • Publication number: 20130238071
    Abstract: A complex connector and component within an implantable medical device in which the complex connector is positioned within the spacing footprint of the component to optimize packaging within the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Rodgers, Andrew J. Ries, Kurt J. Casby, John D. Norton, Mark D. Breyen, Dan D. Erklouts, Brian J. Ross, Timothy T. Bomstad, Wayne L. Appleseth, Michael E. Clarke, Jeffrey L. Kehn, Scott J. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8386044
    Abstract: A complex connector and component within an implantable medical device in which the complex connector is positioned within the spacing footprint of the component to optimize packaging within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Rodgers, Andrew J. Ries, Kurt J. Casby, John D. Norton, Mark D. Breyen, Dan D. Erklouts, Brian J. Ross, Timothy T. Bomstad, Wayne L. Appleseth, Michael E. Clarke, Jeffrey L. Kehn, Scott J. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8249710
    Abstract: At least one storage component, for example a capacitor or a battery, of an implantable medical device includes two perimeter surfaces. Linear extensions of the two perimeter surfaces define a zone. An electrical connector, which is coupled to the storage component and includes at least one connection point for electrically connecting the storage component with at least one other component within the medical device, is contained within the zone defined by the linear extensions of the two perimeter surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Rodgers, Andrew J. Ries, Kurt J. Casby, John D. Norton, Mark D. Breyen, Dan D. Erklouts, Brian J. Ross, Timothy T. Bomstad, Wayne L. Appleseth, Michael E. Clarke, Jeffrey L. Kehn, Scott J. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20100297495
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell of an implantable medical device is provided. The electrochemical cell comprises a conductive case and a cover welded to the case to form a hermetically-sealed housing. A cathode is disposed adjacent to a surface of the case within the hermetically-sealed housing and an anode is disposed within the hermetically-sealed housing. An immobilization system is disposed between the anode and the hermetically-sealed housing. The immobilization system is configured to minimize movement of the anode relative to the housing and is adapted to thermally insulate the anode during fabrication of the hermetically-sealed housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Kurt J. Casby, Anthony W. Rorvick, Christian S. Nielsen, Timothy T. Bomstad, David P. Haas, Angela Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20070231681
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell of an implantable medical device is provided. The electrochemical cell comprises a conductive case and a cover welded to the case to form a hermetically-sealed housing. A cathode is disposed adjacent to a surface of the case within the hermetically-sealed housing and an anode is disposed within the hermetically-sealed housing. An immobilization system is disposed between the anode and the hermetically-sealed housing. The immobilization system is configured to minimize movement of the anode relative to the housing and is adapted to thermally insulate the anode during fabrication of the hermetically-sealed housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Kurt Casby, Anthony Rorvick, Christian Nielsen, Timothy Bomstad, David Haas, Angela Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20060172611
    Abstract: A complex connector and component within an implantable medical device in which the complex connector is positioned within the spacing footprint of the component to optimize packaging within the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Angela Rodgers, Andrew Ries, Kurt Casby, John Norton, Mark Breyen, Dan Erklouts, Brian Ross, Timothy Bomstad, Wayne Appleseth, Michael Clarke, Jeffrey Kehn, Scott Robinson
  • Patent number: 6799072
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices (IMDs) and their various components, particularly methods and apparatus for electrically isolating and supporting components of an IMD IPG, e.g., capacitors of a capacitor sub-assembly, thereof in volumetrically efficient ways. A capacitor sub-assembly comprising two or more capacitors stacked side-by-side such that the facing capacitor case major sides are separated by a reliable and simple to apply insulation layer of minimal thickness is disclosed for assembly with other components of an ICD IPG into an IPG housing. A shape conforming insulating spacer is formed of an insulating polymer to conform to the shape of a first capacitor case major side and the perimeter of that major side. The shape conforming insulating spacer is simply applied or adhered by adhesive layers, bands or patterns to one or both of the facing capacitor case major sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Mark D. Breyen, John D. Norton, Thomas P. Miltich, Steven J. May, Angela Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20040068302
    Abstract: A complex connector and component within an implantable medical device in which the complex connector is positioned within the spacing footprint of the component to optimize packaging within the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Angela Rodgers, Andrew J. Ries, Kurt J. Casby, John D. Norton, Mark D. Breyen, Dan D. Erklouts, Brian J. Ross, Timothy T. Bomstad, Wayne L. Appleseth, Michael E. Clarke, Jeffrey L. Kehn, Scott J. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20030204216
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices (IMDs) and their various components, particularly methods and apparatus for electrically isolating and supporting components of an IMD IPG, e.g., capacitors of a capacitor sub-assembly, thereof in volumetrically efficient ways. A capacitor sub-assembly comprising two or more capacitors stacked side-by-side such that the facing capacitor case major sides are separated by a reliable and simple to apply insulation layer of minimal thickness is disclosed for assembly with other components of an ICD IPG into an IPG housing. A shape conforming insulating spacer is formed of an insulating polymer to conform to the shape of a first capacitor case major side and the perimeter of that major side. The shape conforming insulating spacer is simply applied or adhered by adhesive layers, bands or patterns to one or both of the facing capacitor case major sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Mark D. Breyen, John D. Norton, Thomas P. Miltich, Steven J. May, Angela Rodgers