Patents by Inventor Bart A. Carey
Bart A. Carey 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: 11458304Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: Paul Pignato, Vance Kesler, Adam Cates, Bart Carey, Greg Sundberg, Joe DuPay, Luis Miguel Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20200254236Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Paul Pignato, Vance Kesler, Adam Cates, Bart Carey, Greg Sundberg, Joe DuPay, Luis Miguel Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10632303Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: Paul Pignato, Vance Kesler, Adam Cates, Bart Carey, Greg Sundberg, Joe DuPay, Luis Miguel Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20160235968Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Paul Pignato, Vance Kesler, Adam Cates, Bart Carey, Greg Sundberg, Joe DuPay, Luis Miguel Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9345877Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: Paul Pignato, Vance Kesler, Adam Cates, Bart Carey, Greg Sundberg, Joe DuPay, Luis Miguel Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20150038978Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Paul Pignato, Vance Kesler, Adam Cates, Bart Carey, Greg Sundberg, Joe DuPay, Luis Miguel Rodriguez
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Patent number: 8874214Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes an implantable medical device which includes a first power source comprising a first plurality of substantially planar electrodes, the first power source including at least a first power source face, an electronics module including a first substantially planar electronics face, and a second electronics face opposed to the first substantially planar electronics face, with the first substantially planar electronics face adjacent to, and substantially coextensive with, the first power source face and a second power source comprising a second plurality of substantially planar electrodes, the second power source positioned adjacent to and adapted to interface with the second electronics face.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Bart A. Carey, James E. Blood, Steven J. Meyer, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Patent number: 8369961Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. An implantable medical device has radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an array of antennas connected to the electronic circuitry. According to various embodiments, the array and circuitry are adapted to facilitate far-field transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at one or more specified carrier frequencies. Individual antenna elements in the array are connected simultaneously or in a mutually exclusive manner to electronic circuitry, according to various embodiments. Individual antenna element geometries are sized to optimize individual antennas each for a different range of operating frequencies, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Patent number: 8352044Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device having radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an antenna connected to the electronic circuitry, the antenna having a helical portion and a whip portion, the whip portion separate from a feed conductor and adapted to enhance a radiation pattern of the antenna. According to various embodiments, the antenna and circuitry are adapted to facilitate transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at a specified carrier frequency. At least a portion of the antenna is embedded in a dielectric compartment, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Publication number: 20100204759Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device having radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an antenna connected to the electronic circuitry, the antenna having a helical portion and a whip portion, the whip portion separate from a feed conductor and adapted to enhance a radiation pattern of the antenna. According to various embodiments, the antenna and circuitry are adapted to facilitate transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at a specified carrier frequency. At least a portion of the antenna is embedded in a dielectric compartment, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Patent number: 7720544Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device having radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an antenna connected to the electronic circuitry, the antenna having a helical portion and a whip portion, the whip portion separate from a feed conductor and adapted to enhance a radiation pattern of the antenna. According to various embodiments, the antenna and circuitry are adapted to facilitate transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at a specified carrier frequency. At least a portion of the antenna is embedded in a dielectric compartment, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Publication number: 20100016925Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. An implantable medical device has radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an array of antennas connected to the electronic circuitry. According to various embodiments, the array and circuitry are adapted to facilitate far-field transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at one or more specified carrier frequencies. Individual antenna elements in the array are connected simultaneously or in a mutually exclusive manner to electronic circuitry, according to various embodiments. Individual antenna element geometries are sized to optimize individual antennas each for a different range of operating frequencies, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Patent number: 7613522Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. An implantable medical device has device having radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an array of antennas connected to the electronic circuitry. According to various embodiments, the array and circuitry are adapted to facilitate far-field transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at one or more specified carrier frequencies. Individual antenna elements in the array are connected simultaneously or in a mutually exclusive manner to electronic circuitry, according to various embodiments. Individual antenna element geometries are sized to optimize individual antennas each for a different range of operating frequencies, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Publication number: 20080091246Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter includes an implantable medical device which includes a first power source comprising a first plurality of substantially planar electrodes, the first power source including at least a first power source face, an electronics module including a first substantially planar electronics face, and a second electronics face opposed to the first substantially planar electronics face, with the first substantially planar electronics face adjacent to, and substantially coextensive with, the first power source face and a second power source comprising a second plurality of substantially planar electrodes, the second power source positioned adjacent to and adapted to interface with the second electronics face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Bart A. Carey, James E. Blood, Steven J. Meyer, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Publication number: 20070288066Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device having radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an array of antennas connected to the electronic circuitry. According to various embodiments, the array and circuitry are adapted to facilitate far-field transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at one or more specified carrier frequencies. Individual antenna elements in the array are connected simultaneously or in a mutually exclusive manner to electronic circuitry having a single transmit/receive antenna port using a switch, according to various embodiments. Individual antenna element geometries are sized to optimize individual antennas each for a different range of operating frequencies, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Publication number: 20070288065Abstract: A system for enabling telemetry in implantable medical devices is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device having radio-frequency telemetry capabilities. The device includes a housing and electronic circuitry contained within the housing. The device also includes an antenna connected to the electronic circuitry, the antenna having a helical portion and a whip portion, the whip portion separate from a feed conductor and adapted to enhance a radiation pattern of the antenna. According to various embodiments, the antenna and circuitry are adapted to facilitate transmission and reception of modulated radio-frequency energy at a specified carrier frequency. At least a portion of the antenna is embedded in a dielectric compartment, according to various embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Timothy J. Christman, Jason J. Edwardson, Bart A. Carey
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Patent number: D999780Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: John Stroebel, Morgan Beeson, Yifei Yao, Robert L. Davidson, Bart Carey, Cliff Rockwell, Al Crouse
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Patent number: D999781Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: John Stroebel, Morgan Beeson, Yifei Yao, Robert L. Davidson, Bart Carey, Cliff Rockwell, Al Crouse
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Patent number: D1000461Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: John Stroebel, Morgan Beeson, Yifei Yao, Robert L. Davidson, Bart Carey, Cliff Rockwell, Al Crouse
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Patent number: D1000462Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: CVRx, Inc.Inventors: John Stroebel, Morgan Beeson, Yifei Yao, Robert L. Davidson, Bart Carey, Cliff Rockwell, Al Crouse