Patents by Inventor Brian D. Soltis

Brian D. Soltis 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).

  • Multi-polar connector
    Patent number: 6895277
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Multi-polar connector
    Publication number: 20040093052
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Cardiac Pacemaker, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Method and device for supporting or strengthening a portion of a lead
    Publication number: 20040054390
    Abstract: A lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly is provided. Devices and methods of forming the lead assembly include a support coil. The support coil provides enhanced support and protection from lead damage and failure. A lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly is also provided including at least one electrode. Electrodes may be incorporated into the support coil design. The lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly may be incorporated with other medical devices such as an implantable defibrillator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Paul E. Zarembo, Gregory R. Ley, Brian D. Soltis, Daniel L. Cox, Brett Cryer
  • Multi-polar connector
    Patent number: 6643550
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Coronary vein leads having an atraumatic TIP and method therefor
    Publication number: 20030109914
    Abstract: A lead having an atraumatic tip is adapted for implantation on or about the heart within the coronary vasculature and for connection to a signal generator. The lead is constructed and arranged so that when it is implanted, the electrodes are housed in the coronary vasculature and are biased toward a vessel wall by a preformed biased portion. Near the distal end, the lead has an optional tapered portion and a flexible portion, where the flexible portion is more flexible than the biased portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Bruce Tockman, Christina Repasky, Lyle A. Bye, Brian D. Soltis
  • Multi-polar connector
    Publication number: 20030036779
    Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Randy Westlund, Gwen Crevensten, Christopher M. Zerby, Paul E. Zarembo, Brian D. Soltis, Gregory R. Ley
  • Fixation mechanism for a coronary venous pacing lead
    Patent number: 6129750
    Abstract: An apparatus for fixing a cardiac lead in place within the vasculature of the heart includes a coil having a normal helical shape and a stylet for holding the coil straight during insertion of the coil through a lumen of the lead. Upon retraction of the stylet, the coil returns to its helical shape along with the lead, forcing portions of the lead into contact with the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Tockman, Randy W. Westlund, Stuart R. Chastain, Brian D. Soltis, Dwight A. Skinner