Patents by Inventor David A. Faltisco

David A. Faltisco 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).

  • One piece header assembly for an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7751893
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a header assembly attachable to a medical device for the purpose of connecting its output terminals to at least one lead, the lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. A number of leads are connectable to the header, including single and coaxial leads. The header assembly may be molded directly to the medical device or preformed and then attached to the device casing, either by mechanical fastener and/or chemical adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: James C. Biggs, Jr., Norbert W. Frenz, Jr., David A. Faltisco
  • One piece header assembly for an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7167749
    Abstract: A header assembly mounted to a medical device for connecting to at least one conductor lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted is described. The header assembly comprises a body of polymeric material supporting at least one unitary conductor wire. The conductor wire connects between a feedthrough wire exiting the medical device and a terminal block into which the conductor lead plugs. Various structures are described for connecting the conductor wire to the feedthrough wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Biggs, David D. Warchocki, David A. Faltisco, George McNamara
  • One piece header assembly for an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7069081
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a header assembly attachable to a medical device for the purpose of connecting its output terminals to at least one lead, the lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. A number of leads are connectable to the header, including single and coaxial leads. The header assembly may be molded directly to the medical device or preformed and then attached to the device casing, either by mechanical fastener and/or chemical adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Wilson Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: James C. Biggs, Norbert W. Frenz, Jr., David A. Faltisco
  • ONE PIECE HEADER ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20060047321
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a header assembly attachable to a medical device for the purpose of connecting its output terminals to at least one lead, the lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. A number of leads are connectable to the header, including single and coaxial leads. The header assembly may be molded directly to the medical device or preformed and then attached to the device casing, either by mechanical fastener and/or chemical adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: WILSON GREATBATCH LTD.
    Inventors: James Biggs, Norbert Frenz, David Faltisco
  • One piece header assembly for an implantable medical device
    Publication number: 20040093038
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a header assembly mounted to a medical device for connecting to at least one conductor lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. The header assembly comprises a body of polymeric material supporting at least one unitary conductor wire. The conductor wire connects between a feedthrough wire exiting the medical device and a terminal block into which the conductor lead plugs. Various structures are described for connecting the conductor wire to the feedthrough wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: James C. Biggs, David D. Warchocki, David A. Faltisco, George McNamara
  • One piece header assembly for an implantable medical device
    Publication number: 20020107554
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a header assembly attachable to a medical device for the purpose of connecting its output terminals to at least one lead, the lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. A number of leads are connectable to the header, including single and coaxial leads. The header assembly may be molded directly to the medical device or preformed and then attached to the device casing, either by mechanical fastener and/or chemical adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: James C. Biggs, Norbert W. Frenz, David A. Faltisco