Patents by Inventor Brian David Soltis

Brian David 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).

  • Extendable and retractable lead having a snap-fit terminal connector
    Patent number: 8209035
    Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
  • EXTENDABLE AND RETRACTABLE LEAD HAVING A SNAP-FIT TERMINAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20080262587
    Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc
    Inventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
  • Extendable and retractable lead having a snap-fit terminal connector
    Patent number: 7392095
    Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
  • Extendable and retractable lead having a snap-fit terminal connector
    Patent number: 6915169
    Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
  • Extendable and retractable lead having a snap-fit terminal connector
    Publication number: 20030040787
    Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
  • Extendable and retractable lead having a snap-fit terminal connector
    Patent number: 6501990
    Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process. The lead includes a terminal assembly having an outer terminal ring, a terminal pin, and an insulative sleeve disposed between the outer terminal ring and the terminal pin. The insulative sleeve is coupled with the outer terminal ring with a snap-fit connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Sundberg, David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
  • Extendable and retractable lead
    Patent number: 6463334
    Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis