Patents by Inventor David P. Stieper

David P. Stieper 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).

  • IMPLANTABLE MONITOR INTRODUCER DESIGN FEATURES
    Publication number: 20200129206
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward introducer apparatuses, systems, and methods for positioning an implantable medical device within a patient. The introducer may include a housing having a proximal opening and a distal opening and configured to position the implantable medical device adjacent the distal opening prior to ejection and an ejection rod configured to pass through the proximal opening and eject the implantable medical device from the housing through the distal opening of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kathryn Cornelius, David P. Stieper
  • MAGNET ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20200129774
    Abstract: A magnet assembly is configured to facilitate causing a state change of an implantable medical device (IMD), the IMD having a magnetic field sensor, and the magnet assembly including a disc-shaped magnet; and a magnet housing at least partially encasing the magnet. A medical device kit includes the magnet assembly and a packaging assembly including a box having a lid and a foam insert configured to be placed within the box, the foam insert including a slot defined therein for receiving the magnet assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: David B. Joba, David P. Stieper, Alicia R. Brzezinski, Bruce Fullerton
  • X-RAY ID TAG HYDROGEN GETTER
    Publication number: 20200121417
    Abstract: A medical device including a hybrid circuitry assembly, a core assembly housing having an inside surface, and a tag/getter assembly. The core assembly housing to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly, and the tag/getter assembly to be situated adjacent the inside surface of the core assembly housing. The tag/getter assembly including an identification tag and a hydrogen getter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Prescott, Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
  • IMD having anti-migration and device extraction features
    Patent number: 10617876
    Abstract: An implantable medical device comprising a housing having an outer surface; and protrusions disposed on the outer surface, where the plurality of protrusions are configured to reduce at least one of rotational, translational, and lateral movement of the implantable medical device within a patient's tissue after implantation in the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
  • Subcutaneous implant integrated instrument
    Patent number: 10548632
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that comprise an introducer apparatus for facilitating subcutaneous implantation of a medical device. In certain instances, the apparatus may include a housing, an inserter configured to pass the medical device through the housing, and a tunneler configured to form a subcutaneous pocket for the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathryn Sick, Troy Ehle, David P. Stieper, Serge Dubeau, Tyler Thompson
  • IMD having a core circuitry support structure
    Patent number: 10542633
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • IMD HAVING A CORE CIRCUITRY SUPPORT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20190215978
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • Medical device housing with weld joint features
    Patent number: 10327344
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a medical device having a a core assembly. The core assembly includes a core circuit assembly and a core assembly housing configured to enclose the core circuit assembly. The core assembly housing includes a first portion, and a second portion configured to be coupled to the first portion along a weld seam. The second portion includes at least one weld joint feature, which includes a thinned section of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Mark A. Lamberty
  • IMD having a core circuitry support structure
    Patent number: 10237997
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • HEADER CORE FIXATION DESIGN FOR AN IMD
    Publication number: 20190060655
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may comprise a medical device having a header, a core assembly, and a scaffold assembly. The scaffold assembly may be configured to interface with the core assembly and position and support one or more circuit component relative to one or more other circuit components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, James M. English, David P. Stieper, Richard Percy, Patrick J. Barry, Ernest Beaudet, Matthew Couri, Mark A. Lamberty
  • Bent loop antenna for implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 10195445
    Abstract: An implantable medical device can include a device housing including a circuitry module and a header including a header core defining a bore configured to receive a distal end of a lead, an antenna, and a header shell disposed around the header core and the antenna. The antenna can be a closed loop antenna and arranged such that the antenna is positioned within two planes to maximize the area within the closed loop to increase the radiation characteristics of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Landherr, Brian D. Allen, Masoud Ameri, David P. Stieper
  • Header core fixation design for an IMD
    Patent number: 10130820
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may comprise a medical device having a header, a core assembly, and a scaffold assembly. The scaffold assembly may be configured to interface with the core assembly and position and support one or more circuit component relative to one or more other circuit components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, James M. English, David P. Stieper, Richard Percy, Patrick J. Barry, Ernest Beaudet, Matthew Couri, Mark A. Lamberty
  • IMD HAVING ANTI-MIGRATION AND DEVICE EXTRACTION FEATURES
    Publication number: 20170296828
    Abstract: An implantable medical device comprising a housing having an outer surface; and protrusions disposed on the outer surface, where the plurality of protrusions are configured to reduce at least one of rotational, translational, and lateral movement of the implantable medical device within a patient's tissue after implantation in the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
  • MEDICAL DEVICE HOUSING WITH WELD JOINT FEATURES
    Publication number: 20170303411
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a medical device having a a core assembly. The core assembly includes a core circuit assembly and a core assembly housing configured to enclose the core circuit assembly. The core assembly housing includes a first portion, and a second portion configured to be coupled to the first portion along a weld seam. The second portion includes at least one weld joint feature, which includes a thinned section of the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Mark A. Lamberty
  • IMD HAVING A CORE CIRCUITRY SUPPORT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170303424
    Abstract: A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, Joseph Prescott
  • SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANT INTEGRATED INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20170296229
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that comprise an introducer apparatus for facilitating subcutaneous implantation of a medical device. In certain instances, the apparatus may include a housing, an inserter configured to pass the medical device through the housing, and a tunneler configured to form a subcutaneous pocket for the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kathryn Sick, Troy Ehle, David P. Stieper, Serge Dubeau, Tyler Thompson
  • INTRODUCER WITH TISSUE POCKET OPTIMIZER
    Publication number: 20170049467
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a housing having a proximal portion including a proximal opening, distal portion including a distal opening, and an intermediate portion sized to contain a medical device; and an inserter having at least a portion comprising a greater width than at least one other portion of the inserter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Arthur J. Foster, Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper, JoAnna Trapp Simpson, Bruce K. Gilbertson
  • HEADER CORE FIXATION DESIGN FOR AN IMD
    Publication number: 20170050032
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may comprise a medical device having a header, a core assembly, and a scaffold assembly. The scaffold assembly may be configured to interface with the core assembly and position and support one or more circuit component relative to one or more other circuit components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, James M. English, David P. Stieper, Richard Percy, Patrick J. Barry, Ernest Beaudet, Matthew Couri, Mark A. Lamberty
  • BENT LOOP ANTENNA FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160361550
    Abstract: An implantable medical device can include a device housing including a circuitry module and a header including a header core defining a bore configured to receive a distal end of a lead, an antenna, and a header shell disposed around the header core and the antenna. The antenna can be a closed loop antenna and arranged such that the antenna is positioned within two planes to maximize the area within the closed loop to increase the radiation characteristics of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Landherr, Brian D. Allen, Masoud Ameri, David P. Stieper