Patents by Inventor David Durand
David Durand 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: 20240079716Abstract: A traction battery pack venting assembly includes an enclosure, at least one cell stack within the enclosure, a cross-member assembly within the enclosure, and a valve assembly that opens to provide a vent path from the at least one cell stack to a passageway of the cross-member assembly. A method of establishing a vent path within a traction battery pack includes, within a battery pack enclosure, using a valve assembly to block an opening to a passageway provided by a cross-member assembly; and in response to at least one battery cell within the battery pack enclosure venting, opening the valve assembly to permit flow through the opening to the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Michael E. Reibling, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Brock Dunlap, Deanna Marie Winton Hoffman, Mohammadreza Eftekhari, David Wilson, Kevin Durand Byrd
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Publication number: 20220230130Abstract: A remote monitoring system for monitoring inventory, process, and product life-cycle data is disclosed. Data may be collected from the remote monitoring system. The data can include information on raw material components, source information, production or storage location and movement, production or storage temperature, production or storage barometric pressure, packaging, distribution, sales, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: David Durand, Todd Pritts, Jeffrey Thomas Cesnik
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Publication number: 20200064177Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely monitoring liquids that are stored in containers are provided. Various aspects of the liquid can be monitored, such as volume level, pressure level, and temperature. Liquid monitoring systems can be installed into each container, with each liquid monitoring system collecting information and wirelessly providing it to a centralized monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: David Durand, Todd Pritts, Larry Horn, Jeffrey Thomas Cesnik
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Patent number: 10286208Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward methods, apparatuses, and systems that include an implantable medical device comprising an implantable lead, a suture sleeve having an interior surface defining a lumen of the suture sleeve that receives the implantable lead, and an engagement feature configured to non-removeably secure the suture sleeve to the implantable lead.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, Christopher A. Fuhs, G. Shantanu Reddy, Diana K. Ma, David A. Durand, Daniel J. Cooke
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Patent number: 9873489Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a marker-buoy deployment system having a launching module that becomes armed by inserting a marker buoy, then laterally launches a loaded marker buoy in response to a user command. In an illustrative embodiment, launching module may be spring operated. In some embodiments, the release device may be foot operated. In an exemplary embodiment, a safety device may prevent an accidental launch, for example, from a trailered boat. In some embodiments, a visual indicator may indicate whether the safety is on, or the buoy has been loaded or launched. In some embodiments, a deployed-buoy location system may record the location coordinates of one or more deployed marker buoys. In an exemplary embodiment, marker buoys may be loaded automatically from a magazine each time a marker buoy is deployed. In some embodiments, marker-buoys may advantageously be deployed by a boater whose hands are otherwise occupied.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: OptiCast L.L.C.Inventors: Andrew De Kock, David Durand
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Publication number: 20160339233Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward methods, apparatuses, and systems that include an implantable medical device comprising an implantable lead, a suture sleeve having an interior surface defining a lumen of the suture sleeve that receives the implantable lead, and an engagement feature configured to non-removeably secure the suture sleeve to the implantable lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, Christopher A. Fuhs, G. Shantanu Reddy, Diana K. Ma, David A. Durand, Daniel J. Cooke
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Patent number: 9295808Abstract: Described is a guide catheter for guiding other medical devices into or through a body lumen, comprising: a polymeric, tubular inner liner having a textured inner surface; and, a polymeric jacket bonded to an exterior of the inner liner; wherein the texture of the inner surface of the inner liner reduces the coefficient of friction between the inner liner and the other medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, Daniel J. Horn, Huisun Wang, Michael S. Arney, David A. Durand
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Publication number: 20160031530Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a marker-buoy deployment system having a launching module that becomes armed by inserting a marker buoy, then laterally launches a loaded marker buoy in response to a user command. In an illustrative embodiment, launching module may be spring operated. In some embodiments, the release device may be foot operated. In an exemplary embodiment, a safety device may prevent an accidental launch, for example, from a trailered boat. In some embodiments, a visual indicator may indicate whether the safety is on, or the buoy has been loaded or launched. In some embodiments, a deployed-buoy location system may record the location coordinates of one or more deployed marker buoys. In an exemplary embodiment, marker buoys may be loaded automatically from a magazine each time a marker buoy is deployed. In some embodiments, marker-buoys may advantageously be deployed by a boater whose hands are otherwise occupied.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Andrew De Kock, David Durand
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Patent number: 8728562Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical electrical lead includes molding a lead body pre-form, stringing an electrode onto the pre-form and overmolding the pre-form with a polymer to form a lead body portion. The pre-form has a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. At least one asymmetric region of the pre-form has a transverse cross-section that has a non-circular outer dimension. The overmolding causes the asymmetric region to become substantially circular.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Kimberly A. Morris, Andrew De Kock, David A. Durand, Joshua Haarer, Ronald W. Kunkel, Peter J. Wolf, Joel T. Eggert, Joseph A. Cihlar
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Publication number: 20140052108Abstract: Described is a guide catheter for guiding other medical devices into or through a body lumen, comprising: a polymeric, tubular inner liner having a textured inner surface; and, a polymeric jacket bonded to an exterior of the inner liner; wherein the texture of the inner surface of the inner liner reduces the coefficient of friction between the inner liner and the other medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, Daniel J. Horn, Huisun Wang, Michael S. Arney, David A. Durand
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Patent number: 8271096Abstract: An implantable medical system for anchoring a medical lead implanted in a patient includes a medical lead, an anchoring device received coaxially over the medical lead, and at least one fastener secured circumferentially about the anchoring device to cause compression of the anchoring device on the medical lead. The anchoring device includes an elastomeric sleeve having a substantially elongate, hollow, and tubular body and a compression governor coaxially secured about the elastomeric sleeve. The compression governor is adapted to limit compressive forces exerted on the lead by the anchoring device at a predetermined limit and provides a visual indicator that the predetermined limit has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Rivard, Kevin E. Verzal, David A. Durand, David R. Wulfman
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Patent number: 8126569Abstract: An implanted medical system includes a medical lead, an anchoring device and at least one suture secured circumferentially about the anchoring device to cause compression of the anchoring device on the medical lead. In particular, the anchoring device is received coaxially over the medical lead and includes an elastomeric sleeve and a compression governor. The elastomeric sleeve has a substantially elongate, hollow, and tubular body. The compression governor is substantially more rigid than the elastomeric sleeve and is coaxially secured to the elastomeric sleeve. The compression governor defines an inner bore having an effective diameter and is adapted to limit compression at a pre-selected minimum effective diameter to limit compressive forces exerted on the lead by the anchoring device.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Adam J. Rivard, Kevin E. Verzal, David A. Durand, David R. Wulfman
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Patent number: 8055354Abstract: An implantable lead comprises a lead body extending from a lead proximal end portion to a lead distal end portion. The lead body includes one or more longitudinally extending lumens. A conductor is received in, and extends along, a lumen. In varying examples, the implantable lead further comprises a tubular electrode co-axial with, and overlying portions of, the lead body. In one example, a lumen wall is sized and shaped to urge an electrically conductive interposer coupled with the conductor toward an inner surface of the electrode. In another example, a ring member is disposed within a lumen and the conductor is drawn and coupled thereto. In yet another example, an electrically conductive connector couples a first and a second conductor via grooves or threads. In a further example, an axial support member couples a distal end electrode and the lead body. Methods associated with the foregoing are also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Zarembo, Mohan Krishnan, David Durand
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Publication number: 20110156306Abstract: A method of manufacturing a medical electrical lead includes molding a lead body pre-form, stringing an electrode onto the pre-form and overmolding the pre-form with a polymer to form a lead body portion. The pre-form has a proximal end, a distal end and at least one lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. At least one asymmetric region of the pre-form has a transverse cross-section that has a non-circular outer dimension. The overmolding causes the asymmetric region to become substantially circular.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Kimberly A. Morris, Andrew De Kock, David A. Durand, Joshua Haarer, Ronald W. Kunkel, Peter Wolf, Joel Eggert, Joseph Cihlar
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Publication number: 20090222074Abstract: An implantable lead comprises a lead body extending from a lead proximal end portion to a lead distal end portion. The lead body includes one or more longitudinally extending lumens. A conductor is received in, and extends along, a lumen. In varying examples, the implantable lead further comprises a tubular electrode co-axial with, and overlying portions of, the lead body. In one example, a lumen wall is sized and shaped to urge an electrically conductive interposer coupled with the conductor toward an inner surface of the electrode. In another example, a ring member is disposed within a lumen and the conductor is drawn and coupled thereto. In yet another example, an electrically conductive connector couples a first and a second conductor via grooves or threads. In a further example, an axial support member couples a distal end electrode and the lead body. Methods associated with the foregoing are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Paul E. Zarembo, Mohan Krishnan, David Durand
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Patent number: 7546165Abstract: An implantable lead comprises a lead body extending from a lead proximal end portion to a lead distal end portion. The lead body includes one or more longitudinally extending lumens. A conductor is received in, and extends along, a lumen. In varying examples, the implantable lead further comprises a tubular electrode co-axial with, and overlying portions of, the lead body. In one example, a lumen wall is sized and shaped to urge an electrically conductive interposer coupled with the conductor toward an inner surface of the electrode. In another example, a ring member is disposed within a lumen and the conductor is drawn and coupled thereto. In yet another example, an electrically conductive connector couples a first and a second conductor via grooves or threads. In a further example, an axial support member couples a distal end electrode and the lead body. Methods associated with the foregoing are also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Zarembo, Mohan Krishnan, David Durand
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Publication number: 20090125060Abstract: An implanted medical system includes a medical lead, an anchoring device and at least one suture secured circumferentially about the anchoring device to cause compression of the anchoring device on the medical lead. In particular, the anchoring device is received coaxially over the medical lead and includes an elastomeric sleeve and a compression governor. The elastomeric sleeve has a substantially elongate, hollow, and tubular body. The compression governor is substantially more rigid than the elastomeric sleeve and is coaxially secured to the elastomeric sleeve. The compression governor defines an inner bore having an effective diameter and is adapted to limit compression at a pre-selected minimum effective diameter to limit compressive forces exerted on the lead by the anchoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Adam J. Rivard, Kevin E. Verzal, David A. Durand, David R. Wulfman
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Publication number: 20090125061Abstract: An implantable medical system for anchoring a medical lead implanted in a patient includes a medical lead, an anchoring device received coaxially over the medical lead, and at least one fastener secured circumferentially about the anchoring device to cause compression of the anchoring device on the medical lead. The anchoring device includes an elastomeric sleeve having a substantially elongate, hollow, and tubular body and a compression governor coaxially secured about the elastomeric sleeve. The compression governor is adapted to limit compressive forces exerted on the lead by the anchoring device at a predetermined limit and provides a visual indicator that the predetermined limit has been reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Adam J. Rivard, Kevin E. Verzal, David A. Durand, David R. Wulfman
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Publication number: 20080046059Abstract: An implantable lead comprises a lead body extending from a lead proximal end portion to a lead distal end portion. In one example, the lead body may comprise a heat-formed bias portion. In another example, an outer insulator is fused to the lead body. In such an example, a lead body fusable plug may be disposed distal to at least one conductor. In another example, the lead comprises an inner boot and an outer boot fused to one another. In another example, the lead includes an atraumatic tip fused to the lead distal end portion. In another example, the lead body is reducable in size using heat shrink tubing. In yet another example, two or more lead sections may be interconnected using an outer insulator fused to the respective lead bodies. In a further example, a stiffener member is fused to the lead body adjacent a lead component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Paul E. Zarembo, Mohan Krishnan, David Durand, Donna Osterkamp, Daniel J. Cooke
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Publication number: 20070142890Abstract: An implantable lead comprises a lead body extending from a lead proximal end portion to a lead distal end portion. The lead body includes one or more longitudinally extending lumens. A conductor is received in, and extends along, a lumen. In varying examples, the implantable lead further comprises a tubular electrode co-axial with, and overlying portions of, the lead body. In one example, a lumen wall is sized and shaped to urge an electrically conductive interposer coupled with the conductor toward an inner surface of the electrode. In another example, a ring member is disposed within a lumen and the conductor is drawn and coupled thereto. In yet another example, an electrically conductive connector couples a first and a second conductor via grooves or threads. In a further example, an axial support member couples a distal end electrode and the lead body. Methods associated with the foregoing are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Paul Zarembo, Mohan Krishnan, David Durand