Patents by Inventor Brian M. Monahan

Brian M. Monahan 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: 20240041408
    Abstract: An electrode support structure assembly in a body in accordance with one embodiment of the present teachings includes a plug defining a longitudinal axis. The plug includes a lumen extending in an axial direction and including an axial distal end and a distal tip adjacent to the axial distal end of the lumen and including a first channel. The assembly further includes a cap disposed around at least a portion of the plug and including a plurality of apertures and an interior. The assembly further includes a plurality of support members, each support member comprising a distal portion. The cap is configured to constrain relative movement of the distal portions of the plurality of support members with respect to the cap, and the first channel of the plug and at least one of the plurality of support members are configured to direct a fluid after exiting the lumen of the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Marrs, Neil D. Hawkinson, Brian M. Monahan, Dale E. Just
  • Publication number: 20240033470
    Abstract: Elongate medical devices with an expandable structure including elongated splines and a distal hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory K. Olson, Rishi Manda, Travis Dahlen, Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Russell D. Terwey
  • Patent number: 11826172
    Abstract: An electrode support structure assembly in a body in accordance with one embodiment of the present teachings includes a plug defining a longitudinal axis. The plug includes a lumen extending in an axial direction and including an axial distal end and a distal tip adjacent to the axial distal end of the lumen and including a first channel. The assembly further includes a cap disposed around at least a portion of the plug and including a plurality of apertures and an interior. The assembly further includes a plurality of support members, each support member comprising a distal portion. The cap is configured to constrain relative movement of the distal portions of the plurality of support members with respect to the cap, and the first channel of the plug and at least one of the plurality of support members are configured to direct a fluid after exiting the lumen of the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Marrs, Neil D. Hawkinson, Brian M. Monahan, Dale E. Just
  • Patent number: 11813410
    Abstract: An elongate medical device comprising an expandable structure with an expandable configuration and a collapsed configuration, a handle, operably coupled to the expandable structure, the handle further including a selective movement limiter; and a deflection control member coupled with the distal hub, where the deflection control member is configured to adjust a stiffness of the expandable structure, from a first stiffness to a second stiffness, and maintain the first stiffness or the second stiffness when the selective movement limiter couples with the deflection control member and limits a longitudinal movement of the deflection control member, and wherein the deflection control member is configured to move freely when the selective movement limiter is not coupled with the deflection control member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory K. Olson, Rishi Manda, Travis Dahlen, Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Russell D Terwey
  • Publication number: 20230301714
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Yen Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Publication number: 20230210432
    Abstract: A partially-masked electrode includes a conductive material and an insulated coating having an outer surface. The insulated coating defines a contoured opening that exposes or reveals an area of the conductive material, wherein the contoured opening has an upper perimeter at the outer surface of the insulated coating. When the upper perimeter of the insulated surface coating is placed in contact with a tissue of interest, wherein the tissue of interest is proximate a blood pool, the insulated coating creates a seal between the blood pool and the contoured opening so that no blood in the blood pool can contact the conductive material. This seal reduces or eliminates the reception of far field effects in the blood pool by the electrode, making it easier to locate and diagnose unhealthy tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory K. Olson, Travis Dahlen, Brian M. Monahan, Loell B. Moon
  • Patent number: 11690670
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Yen Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Patent number: 11647935
    Abstract: A partially-masked electrode includes a conductive material and an insulated coating having an outer surface. The insulated coating defines a contoured opening that exposes or reveals an area of the conductive material, wherein the contoured opening has an upper perimeter at the outer surface of the insulated coating. When the upper perimeter of the insulated surface coating is placed in contact with a tissue of interest, wherein the tissue of interest is proximate a blood pool, the insulated coating creates a seal between the blood pool and the contoured opening so that no blood in the blood pool can contact the conductive material. This seal reduces or eliminates the reception of far field effects in the blood pool by the electrode, making it easier to locate and diagnose unhealthy tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory K. Olson, Travis Dahlen, Brian M. Monahan, Loell B. Moon
  • Publication number: 20210369342
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Ye Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Patent number: 11051878
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Ye Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Publication number: 20200375657
    Abstract: An elongate medical device comprising an expandable structure with an expandable configuration and a collapsed configuration, a handle, operably coupled to the expandable structure, the handle further including a selective movement limiter; and a deflection control member coupled with the distal hub, where the deflection control member is configured to adjust a stiffness of the expandable structure, from a first stiffness to a second stiffness, and maintain the first stiffness or the second stiffness when the selective movement limiter couples with the deflection control member and limits a longitudinal movement of the deflection control member, and wherein the deflection control member is configured to move freely when the selective movement limiter is not coupled with the deflection control member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory K. Olson, Rishi Manda, Travis Dahlen, Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Russell D Terwey
  • Publication number: 20200179046
    Abstract: Devices and techniques that enable multiple electrodes to be positioned proximate organic tissue, such as human tissue. In one embodiment, a catheter is provided that includes a shaft and a distal segment. The distal segment includes a plurality of electrodes configured in a plane that is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Frederik H.M. Wittkampf, Brian M. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20190060002
    Abstract: A distal tip assembly for an elongate medical device having an axis comprises a shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a wall, and a central lumen extending axially between said proximal end portion and said distal end portion. The distal tip assembly further comprises a position sensor disposed in an outer sleeve such that the sensor can shift relative to the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed at least in part in the wall and is substantially fixed thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Salome A. Gonzalez, James V. Kauphusman, Sacha C. Hall
  • Publication number: 20190021620
    Abstract: A partially-masked electrode includes a conductive material and an insulated coating having an outer surface. The insulated coating defines a contoured opening that exposes or reveals an area of the conductive material, wherein the contoured opening has an upper perimeter at the outer surface of the insulated coating. When the upper perimeter of the insulated surface coating is placed in contact with a tissue of interest, wherein the tissue of interest is proximate a blood pool, the insulated coating creates a seal between the blood pool and the contoured opening so that no blood in the blood pool can contact the conductive material. This seal reduces or eliminates the reception of far field effects in the blood pool by the electrode, making it easier to locate and diagnose unhealthy tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory K. Olson, Travis Dahlen, Brian M. Monahan, Loell B. Moon
  • Patent number: 10070927
    Abstract: A distal tip assembly for an elongate medical device having an axis comprises a shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a wall, and a central lumen extending axially between said proximal end portion and said distal end portion. The distal tip assembly further comprises a position sensor disposed in an outer sleeve such that the sensor can shift relative to the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed at least in part in the wall and is substantially fixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Salome A. Gonzalez, James V. Kauphusman, Sacha C. Hall
  • Publication number: 20170172654
    Abstract: Devices and techniques that enable multiple electrodes to be positioned proximate organic tissue, such as human tissue. In one embodiment, a catheter is provided that includes a shaft and a distal segment. The distal segment includes a plurality of electrodes configured in a plane that is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Frederik H.M. Wittkampf, Brian M. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20170065227
    Abstract: An electrode support structure assembly in a body in accordance with one embodiment of the present teachings includes a plug defining a longitudinal axis. The plug includes a lumen extending in an axial direction and including an axial distal end and a distal tip adjacent to the axial distal end of the lumen and including a first channel. The assembly further includes a cap disposed around at least a portion of the plug and including a plurality of apertures and an interior. The assembly further includes a plurality of support members, each support member comprising a distal portion. The cap is configured to constrain relative movement of the distal portions of the plurality of support members with respect to the cap, and the first channel of the plug and at least one of the plurality of support members are configured to direct a fluid after exiting the lumen of the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Marrs, Neil D. Hawkinson, Brian M. Monahan, Dale E. Just
  • Publication number: 20160346038
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Ye Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Publication number: 20150107766
    Abstract: A distal tip assembly for an elongate medical device having an axis comprises a shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a wall, and a central lumen extending axially between said proximal end portion and said distal end portion. The distal tip assembly further comprises a position sensor disposed in an outer sleeve such that the sensor can shift relative to the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed at least in part in the wall and is substantially fixed thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Salome A. Gonzalez, James V. Kauphusman, Sacha C. Hall
  • Patent number: 8880147
    Abstract: A distal tip assembly for an elongate medical device having an axis comprises a shaft having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a wall, and a central lumen extending axially between said proximal end portion and said distal end portion. The distal tip assembly further comprises a position sensor disposed in an outer sleeve such that the sensor can shift relative to the sleeve. The sleeve is disposed at least in part in the wall and is substantially fixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy T. Tegg, Brian M. Monahan, Salome A. Gonzalez, James V. Kauphusman, Sacha C. Hall