Patents by Inventor Braden J. Eliason

Braden J. Eliason 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: 20240071669
    Abstract: A mounting device for attaching a device to an attachment object, including: a magnet portion on a magnet-retaining portion; a mount-attachment portion configured to attach to the attachment object, the mount-attachment portion including a ring-shaped cam defining a cam surface with a cam profile having a variable height; and a base portion defining a channel for receiving the ring-shaped cam and defining a central opening for receiving the magnet portion, the base portion rotatable relative to the mount-attachment portion and including a grip surface comprising a grip material. The magnet portion is received into the central opening of the base portion, the ring-shaped cam is received into the channel of the base portion, and a first end of the magnet-retaining portion is adjacent to the cam surface. Rotation of the base portion relative to the attachment portion causes an end of the magnet to move away from the grip surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffery M. ELIASON, Mitchell PORCH, Joseph FUNK, Braden J. ELIASON, Benjamin J. LARSEN, David A. MELANDER, Rebecca E. WERELEY
  • Publication number: 20240071667
    Abstract: Leverless magnetic hook devices including a body portion, a hook portion, a magnetic-retaining portion, and a magnetic device. The body portion defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The hook portion extends from the first surface of the body portion. The magnet-retaining portion is disposed within at least part of the body portion. The magnetic device defines a first surface coupled to the magnetic retaining portion and a second surface opposite the first surface such that at least a portion of the second surface of the magnetic device extends substantially parallel to and is recessed a distance D from the second surface of the body portion. In this way, the magnetic device is configured to magnetically couple the magnetic hook device to a ferromagnetic object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffery M. ELIASON, Mitchell PORCH, Joseph FUNK, Braden J. ELIASON, Benjamin J. LARSEN, David A. MELANDER, Rebecca E. WERELEY
  • Publication number: 20240071668
    Abstract: A detachable magnetic device includes a body portion, a levering cover, a magnet-retaining portion, a magnet, and a grip material. The body portion defines a first surface, a second opposing surface, and a magnet-receiving opening. A cam portion of the levering cover is pivotally connected to an end of the body portion. The magnet-retaining portion extends across part of the first surface of the body portion. The magnet is coupled to the magnetic-retaining portion and disposed within the magnet-receiving opening. The grip material surrounds the magnet-receiving opening. The magnet is configured to magnetically couple the detachable magnetic device to a ferromagnetic object and the cam portion is configured to contact a surface of the ferromagnetic object when the levering cover rotated relative to the body portion to release the detachable magnetic device from the ferromagnetic object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffery M. ELIASON, Mitchell PORCH, Joseph FUNK, Braden J. ELIASON, Benjamin J. LARSEN, David A. MELANDER, Rebecca E. WERELEY
  • Patent number: 11915862
    Abstract: A device for attachment to a surface of a ferromagnetic object and for holding an item near the surface, including: a base with a frame and grip portion, the grip portion coupled to the frame at the rear side and having an outer surface for gripping the surface; a magnet-retaining portion pivotally connected to an end of the frame; a magnetic device connected to the magnet-retaining portion and having an outer surface displaced frontwardly from the outer surface of the grip portion; a cover pivotally connected to another end of the frame, the cover including a lifter configured to contact an end of the magnet-retaining portion and cause an end of the magnet-retaining portion to pivot about the frame when the cover is lifted and the lifter is rotated, thereby moving the first end of the magnet-retaining portion and the magnetic device in a rear-to-front direction; and an item-holding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Magnetic Mechanisms L.L.C
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Eliason, Mitchell Porch, Joseph Funk, Braden J. Eliason, Benjamin J. Larsen, David A. Melander, Rebecca E. Wereley
  • Publication number: 20220415552
    Abstract: A device for attachment to a surface of a ferromagnetic object and for holding an item near the surface, including: a base with a frame and grip portion, the grip portion coupled to the frame at the rear side and having an outer surface for gripping the surface; a magnet-retaining portion pivotally connected to an end of the frame; a magnetic device connected to the magnet-retaining portion and having an outer surface displaced frontwardly from the outer surface of the grip portion; a cover pivotally connected to another end of the frame, the cover including a lifter configured to contact an end of the magnet-retaining portion and cause an end of the magnet-retaining portion to pivot about the frame when the cover is lifted and the lifter is rotated, thereby moving the first end of the magnet-retaining portion and the magnetic device in a rear-to-front direction; and an item-holding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Eliason, Mitchell Porch, Joseph Funk, Braden J. Eliason, Benjamin J. Larsen, David A. Melander, Rebecca E. Wereley
  • Patent number: 11482359
    Abstract: Devices for detachable attachment to a ferromagnetic object and/or surface are disclosed. The device may comprise a core housing defining a pocket, a magnet disposed in the pocket, and a baseplate fixed to the magnet sheet assembly. The baseplate may include a pivot portion that engages a corresponding portion of the core housing to form a hinge joint such that the baseplate and the magnetic sheet assembly selectively pivot about a pivot axis of the hinge joint relative to the core housing. The camming mechanism may apply a camming force to a portion of the baseplate and the camming force may urge the magnet and the baseplate to pivot about the pivot axis of the hinge joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Magnetic Mechanisms L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Eliason, Mitchell Porch, Joseph Funk, Braden J. Eliason, Benjamin J. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20210265089
    Abstract: Devices for detachable attachment to a ferromagnetic object and/or surface are disclosed. The device may comprise a core housing defining a pocket, a magnet disposed in the pocket, and a baseplate fixed to the magnet sheet assembly. The baseplate may include a pivot portion that engages a corresponding portion of the core housing to form a hinge joint such that the baseplate and the magnetic sheet assembly selectively pivot about a pivot axis of the hinge joint relative to the core housing. The camming mechanism may apply a camming force to a portion of the baseplate and the camming force may urge the magnet and the baseplate to pivot about the pivot axis of the hinge joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffery M. Eliason, Mitchell Porch, Joseph Funk, Braden J. Eliason, Benjamin J. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20210161472
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an elongate, deformable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a basket electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The basket electrode assembly has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured to assume a compressed state and an expanded state. The electrode assembly further includes one or more tubular splines having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon and a plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors extends through the tubular spline from a corresponding one of the plurality of electrodes to the proximal end of the basket electrode assembly. The tubular splines are configured to assume a non-planar (e.g., a twisted or helical) shape in the expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Braden J. Eliason, D. Curtis Deno, Eric J. Voth, Dale E. Just
  • Patent number: 10932723
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an elongate, deformable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a basket electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The basket electrode assembly has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured to assume a compressed state and an expanded state. The electrode assembly further includes one or more tubular splines having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon and a plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors extends through the tubular spline from a corresponding one of the plurality of electrodes to the proximal end of the basket electrode assembly. The tubular splines are configured to assume a non-planar (e.g., a twisted or helical) shape in the expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Braden J. Eliason, D. Curtis Deno, Eric J. Voth, Dale E. Just
  • Publication number: 20180325455
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an elongate, deformable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a basket electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The basket electrode assembly has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured to assume a compressed state and an expanded state. The electrode assembly further includes one or more tubular splines having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon and a plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors extends through the tubular spline from a corresponding one of the plurality of electrodes to the proximal end of the basket electrode assembly. The tubular splines are configured to assume a non-planar (e.g., a twisted or helical) shape in the expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Braden J. Eliason, D. Curtis Deno, Eric J. Voth, Dale E. Just
  • Patent number: 9986950
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an elongate, deformable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a basket electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The basket electrode assembly has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured to assume a compressed state and an expanded state. The electrode assembly further includes one or more tubular splines having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon and a plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors extends through the tubular spline from a corresponding one of the plurality of electrodes to the proximal end of the basket electrode assembly. The tubular splines are configured to assume a non-planar (e.g., a twisted or helical) shape in the expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Braden J. Eliason, D. Curtis Deno, Eric J. Voth, Dale E. Just
  • Publication number: 20170100075
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an elongate, deformable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a basket electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The basket electrode assembly has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured to assume a compressed state and an expanded state. The electrode assembly further includes one or more tubular splines having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon and a plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors extends through the tubular spline from a corresponding one of the plurality of electrodes to the proximal end of the basket electrode assembly. The tubular splines are configured to assume a non-planar (e.g., a twisted or helical) shape in the expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Braden J. Eliason, D. Curtis Deno, Eric J. Voth, Dale E. Just
  • Patent number: 9474486
    Abstract: An electrophysiology catheter is provided. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an elongate, deformable shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a basket electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The basket electrode assembly has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured to assume a compressed state and an expanded state. The electrode assembly further includes one or more tubular splines having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon and a plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors extends through the tubular spline from a corresponding one of the plurality of electrodes to the proximal end of the basket electrode assembly. The tubular splines are configured to assume a non-planar (e.g., a twisted or helical) shape in the expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Braden J. Eliason, Don Curtis Deno, Eric Jon Voth, Dale Eric Just