Patents by Inventor Arshad A. Alfoqaha

Arshad A. Alfoqaha 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: 12268868
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 12268867
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 12157003
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20240366931
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20240325730
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20210069491
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 10835737
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20190054288
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 10173050
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 10118026
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 10112045
    Abstract: An assembly includes an implantable medical device (IMD) including a conductive housing, and a fixation element assembly attached to the IMD. The fixation element assembly includes a set of active fixation tines and an insulator to electrically isolate the set of active fixation tines from the conductive housing of the implantable medical device. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the implantable medical device to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the implantable medical device. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the implantable medical device to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Anderson, Douglas D. Nippoldt, Richard W. Swenson, III, Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20180064926
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20180064927
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 9844659
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D Bonner, Raymond W Usher, Thomas A Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 9775982
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20160243350
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20140180306
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20120172690
    Abstract: An assembly includes an implantable medical device (IMD) including a conductive housing, and a fixation element assembly attached to the IMD. The fixation element assembly includes a set of active fixation tines and an insulator to electrically isolate the set of active fixation tines from the conductive housing of the implantable medical device. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the implantable medical device to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the implantable medical device. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the implantable medical device to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Anderson, Douglas D. Nippoldt, Richard W. Swenson, III, Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Publication number: 20120172892
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • Patent number: 8135479
    Abstract: A sensor assembly, which may be incorporated by a medical electrical lead, includes an insulative body, formed from a biocompatible plastic, and a sensor mounted on a mounting surface of the insulative body. The mounting surface extends distally from a proximal portion of the insulative body in which first and second conductive inserts extend, being spaced apart and isolated from one another. The sensor is coupled to each of the first and second conductive inserts, and the first conductive insert includes a conductor-coupling end extending proximally from the proximal portion of the insulative body. The sensor assembly may further include an electrode extending around the sensor and the insulative body, wherein the electrode includes an aperture approximately aligned with an active surface of the sensor to expose the active surface. A mounting platform assembly for the sensor assembly may include the conductive inserts and the insulative body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Arshad A. Alfoqaha, Kris A. Peterson