Patents by Inventor Brian V. Waytashek
Brian V. Waytashek 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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Publication number: 20250132101Abstract: A method of constructing a capacitor can include forming a sintered electrode by sintering electrode material onto a portion of a first side of a substrate; and excising the sintered portion from the substrate by cutting through the substrate around a periphery of the sintered portion, without cutting the sintered portion, wherein excising includes using a femtosecond laser to cut through the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Inventors: Matthew Anderson, Chad Allen Schindler, Brian V. Waytashek, Piotr Waszczuk
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Patent number: 11705287Abstract: A capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte; a sintered anode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered anode having a shape wherein the sintered anode includes a mating portion; a conductor coupled to the sintered anode, the conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case; a sintered cathode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered cathode having a shape that mates with the mating portion of the sintered anode such that the sintered cathode matingly fits in the mating portion of the sintered anode; a separator between the sintered anode and the sintered cathode; and a second terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the sintered cathode, with the terminal and the second terminal electrically isolated from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Peter Jay Kuhn, Jaymes Olson, Matthew Anderson, Brian V. Waytashek, Aaron Louis Floeter
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Publication number: 20200219661Abstract: A capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte; a sintered anode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered anode having a shape wherein the sintered anode includes a mating portion; a conductor coupled to the sintered anode, the conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case; a sintered cathode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered cathode having a shape that mates with the mating portion of the sintered anode such that the sintered cathode matingly fits in the mating portion of the sintered anode; a separator between the sintered anode and the sintered cathode; and a second terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the sintered cathode, with the terminal and the second terminal electrically isolated from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Peter Jay Kuhn, Jaymes Olson, Matthew Anderson, Brian V. Waytashek, Aaron Louis Floeter
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Patent number: 10636578Abstract: A capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte; a sintered anode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered anode having a shape wherein the sintered anode includes a mating portion; a conductor coupled to the sintered anode, the conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case; a sintered cathode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered cathode having a shape that mates with the mating portion of the sintered anode such that the sintered cathode matingly fits in the mating portion of the sintered anode; a separator between the sintered anode and the sintered cathode; and a second terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the sintered cathode, with the terminal and the second terminal electrically isolated from one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Peter Jay Kuhn, Jaymes Olson, Matthew Anderson, Brian V. Waytashek, Aaron Louis Floeter
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Publication number: 20180358183Abstract: A capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte; a sintered anode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered anode having a shape wherein the sintered anode includes a mating portion; a conductor coupled to the sintered anode, the conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case; a sintered cathode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered cathode having a shape that mates with the mating portion of the sintered anode such that the sintered cathode matingly fits in the mating portion of the sintered anode; a separator between the sintered anode and the sintered cathode; and a second terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the sintered cathode, with the terminal and the second terminal electrically isolated from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Peter Jay Kuhn, Jaymes Olson, Matthew Anderson, Brian V. Waytashek, Aaron Louis Floeter
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Patent number: 10083798Abstract: A capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte; a sintered anode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered anode having a shape wherein the sintered anode includes a mating portion; a conductor coupled to the sintered anode, the conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case; a sintered cathode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered cathode having a shape that mates with the mating portion of the sintered anode such that the sintered cathode matingly fits in the mating portion of the sintered anode; a separator between the sintered anode and the sintered cathode; and a second terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the sintered cathode, with the terminal and the second terminal electrically isolated from one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Peter Jay Kuhn, Jaymes Olson, Matthew Anderson, Brian V. Waytashek, Aaron Floeter
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Patent number: 10032565Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Robert R. Tong, Richard J. Kavanagh, Rajesh Iyer, Alexander G. Barr, Luke J. Christenson, Brian V. Waytashek, Brian D. Schenk, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Publication number: 20170076874Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Robert R. Tong, Richard J. Kavanagh, Rajesh Iyer, Alexander G. Barr, Luke J. Christenson, Brian V. Waytashek, Brian D. Schenk, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Publication number: 20170076873Abstract: A capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte; a sintered anode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered anode having a shape wherein the sintered anode includes a mating portion; a conductor coupled to the sintered anode, the conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case; a sintered cathode disposed in the capacitor case, the sintered cathode having a shape that mates with the mating portion of the sintered anode such that the sintered cathode matingly fits in the mating portion of the sintered anode; a separator between the sintered anode and the sintered cathode; and a second terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the sintered cathode, with the terminal and the second terminal electrically isolated from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Peter Jay Kuhn, Jaymes Olson, Matthew Anderson, Brian V. Waytashek, Aaron Floeter
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Publication number: 20170076871Abstract: An apparatus including a capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte; a plurality of sintered anodes disposed in the capacitor case, each of the plurality of sintered anodes having a hole at least partially through the sintered anode; and at least one post placed through the holes of the plurality of sintered anodes to electrically couple the sintered anodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Peter Jay Kuhn, Jaymes Olson, Matthew Anderson, Brian V. Waytashek, Aaron Floeter
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Publication number: 20160372267Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Robert R. Tong, Richard J. Kavanagh, Rajesh Iyer, Alexander G. Barr, Luke J. Christenson, Brian V. Waytashek, Brian D. Schenk, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Patent number: 9443660Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Robert R. Tong, Richard J. Kavanagh, Rajesh Iyer, Alexander G. Barr, Luke J. Christenson, Brian V. Waytashek, Brian D. Schenk, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Publication number: 20140268499Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Robert R. Tong, Richard J. Kavanagh, Rajesh Iyer, Alexander G. Barr, Luke J. Christenson, Brian V. Waytashek, Brian D. Schenk, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Patent number: 8744575Abstract: One aspect provides a capacitor feedthrough assembly having an electrically conductive member dimensioned to extend at least partially through a feedthrough hole of a case of the capacitor, the conductive member having a passage therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Robert R. Tong, Richard J. Kavanagh, Rajesh Iyer, Alexander Gordon Barr, Luke J. Christenson, Brian V. Waytashek, Brian D. Schenk, Gregory J. Sherwood
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Patent number: 8451587Abstract: A method includes connecting together one or more anode connection members of one or more anode foils and one or more cathode connection members of one or more cathode foils and electrically isolating the one or more anode foils from the one or more cathode foils. A capacitor stack includes a plurality of cathode layers having cathode connection members and a plurality of anode layers having anode connection members. The anode connection members are connected to the cathode connection members and configured such that the anode layers can be electrically separated from the cathode layers by cutting only the anode connection members or the cathode connection members.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Brian V. Waytashek
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Patent number: 8150515Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor is constructed in a manner to provide a fusing capability and welded connections between the cathode plates. Each cathode plates has a notch at its periphery within which is an extending leg over which a weldable metallic clip is fitted in order to reduce the area of the cathode plate through which current is conducted to reach the clip and form a fusible link.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: Brian V. Waytashek
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Publication number: 20090248093Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor is constructed in a manner to provide a fusing capability and welded connections between the cathode plates. Each cathode plates has a notch at its periphery within which is an extending leg over which a weldable metallic clip is fitted in order to reduce the area of the cathode plate through which current is conducted to reach the clip and form a fusable link.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Brian V. Waytashek
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Patent number: 7554791Abstract: The present subject matter includes a capacitor stack having at least one cathode layer, and at least one anode layer. Separator paper is shaped and sized to separate the anode and the cathode and resist breakdown. The capacitor stack is compact, and is adapted for use in compact devices. For example, the capacitor stack is adapted for use in cardiac rhythm management devices which are implanted.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Brian V. Waytashek
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Publication number: 20090059472Abstract: A method includes connecting together one or more anode connection members of one or more anode foils and one or more cathode connection members of one or more cathode foils and electrically isolating the one or more anode foils from the one or more cathode foils. A capacitor stack includes a plurality of cathode layers having cathode connection members and a plurality of anode layers having anode connection members. The anode connection members are connected to the cathode connection members and configured such that the anode layers can be electrically separated from the cathode layers by cutting only the anode connection members or the cathode connection members.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Brian V. Waytashek
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Patent number: 7456077Abstract: A method includes connecting together one or more anode connection members of one or more anode foils and one or more cathode connection members of one or more cathode foils and electrically isolating the one or more anode foils from the one or more cathode foils. A capacitor stack includes a plurality of cathode layers having cathode connection members and a plurality of anode layers having anode connection members. The anode connection members are connected to the cathode connection members and configured such that the anode layers can be electrically separated from the cathode layers by cutting only the anode connection members or the cathode connection members.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Sherwood, Brian L. Schmidt, James M. Poplett, Brian V. Waytashek