Patents by Inventor Desmond A. McCusker
Desmond A. McCusker 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: 20200155353Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Fysh DADD, Peter GIBSON, Miroslaw MACKIEWICZ, Katherine MEAGHER, Claudiu TREABA, Henry Hon Sang TSUI, Desmond McCusker
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Patent number: 10543125Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Fysh Dadd, Peter Gibson, Miroslaw Mackiewicz, Katherine Meagher, Claudiu Treaba, Henry Hon Sang Tsui, Desmond McCusker
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Publication number: 20160361202Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Fysh DADD, Peter GIBSON, Miroslaw MACKIEWICZ, Katherine MEAGHER, Claudiu TREABA, Henry Hon Sang TSUI, Desmond McCusker
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Patent number: 9415208Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Fysh Dadd, Peter Gibson, Miroslaw Mackiewicz, Katherine Meagher, Claudiu Treaba, Henry Hon Sang Tsui, Desmond McCusker
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Publication number: 20150258331Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Fysh Dadd, Peter Gibson, Miroslaw Mackiewicz, Katherine Meagher, Claudiu Treaba, Henry Hon Sang Tsui, Desmond McCusker
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Patent number: 8909349Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Fysh Dadd, Peter Gibson, Miroslaw Mackiewicz, Katherine Meagher, Claudiu Treaba, Henry Hon Sang Tsui, Desmond McCusker
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Patent number: 8885837Abstract: An implantable device having an impact side likely to receive forces applied to the device is disclosed, the device comprising: a hermetically-sealed container including, a chassis having secure thereto at least one functional component, a first shell hermetically connected to the chassis to form a hermetic enclosure in which the at least one functional component is located, at least on feedthrough disposed in one or more of either the chassis and the first shell, configured to permit at least one input/output line to infiltrate the hermetic enclosure; and a second shell connected to the container so as to be spaced from and adjacent to the container to define the impact side of the device and to form with the container a non-hermetic enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Ian Darley, Slobodan Ilic, Desmond A. McCusker, John Parker
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Patent number: 8672667Abstract: Forming feedthrough device comprising an electrically insulative structure having holes extending there through. The holes have disposed therein conductive members around which the electrically insulative structure is hermetically sealed.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Desmond A. McCusker, Mark Spalding, Steven J. Berry, Nicholas C. K. Pawsey, Steven Kennedy
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Patent number: 8277227Abstract: A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Derek Ian Darley, Desmond A. Mccusker, Dusan Milojevic, John L. Parker
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Publication number: 20110300764Abstract: A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Derek Ian Darley, Desmond McCusker, Dusan Milojevic, John L. Parker
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Publication number: 20110218548Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Fysh Dadd, Peter Gibson, Miroslaw Mackiewicz, Katherine Meagher, Claudiu Treaba, Henry Hon Sang Tsui, Desmond McCusker
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Patent number: 7996982Abstract: A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Derek Ian Darley, Desmond A. Mccusker, Dusan Milojevic, John Parker
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Patent number: 7988507Abstract: A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Derek Ian Darley, Desmond A. McCusker, Dusan Milojevicrg, John L. Parker
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Publication number: 20110059331Abstract: A method for joining a first component to a second component with a brazing material, the first component including an aperture for receiving the second component. The method includes positioning the second component within the first component via the aperture to form a gap between an inner surface of the first component and an outer surface of the second component, introducing by capillary action brazing material into the gap between the first component and the second component, and forming a join between the first and second component upon cooling of the brazing material introduced by capillary action. According to this first aspect of the present invention, the capillary flow of brazing material in the gap is diverted via a capillary flow diverter located in the gap between the first and second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: James G. E. Smith, Mark A. Spalding, Desmond A. McCusker, Derek I. Darley
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Publication number: 20100326723Abstract: Forming feedthrough device comprising an electrically insulative structure having holes extending there through. The holes have disposed therein conductive members around which the electrically insulative structure is hermetically sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: COCHLEAR LIMITEDInventors: Desmond A. McCusker, Mark Spalding, Steven J. Berry, Nicholas C. K. Pawsey, Steven Kennedy
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Patent number: 7792586Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Fysh Dadd, Peter Gibson, Miroslaw Mackiewicz, Katherine Meagher, Claudia Treaba, Henry Hon Sang Tsui, Desmond McCusker
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Publication number: 20090034769Abstract: The present invention provides an implant device comprising a shell and a printed circuit board for mounting electronic components, wherein the shell surrounds the printed circuit board and defines a large area for large electronic components mounted on the printed circuit board and a small area for smaller electronic components. The shell has a shape that is curved. The shell may consist of two layers, with one layer being thicker. Also one layer may provide openings or feedthroughs for connecting the implant to other components, such as coils and electrode arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: COCHLEAR LIMITEDInventors: Ian Darley, Slobodan Ilic, Desmond A. McCusker, John Parker
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Publication number: 20080209723Abstract: A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: COCHLEAR LIMITEDInventors: Derek Ian Darley, Desmond McCusker, Dusan Milojevic, John L. Parker
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Publication number: 20080208289Abstract: A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: COCHLEAR LIMITEDInventors: Derek Ian Darley, Desmond A. Mccusker, Dusan Milojevic, John Parker
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Publication number: 20060241723Abstract: A device, system and method for inserting a pre-curved electrode array (100) held in a substantially straight configuration by a straightening member (101) into a cochlea of a subject. As the electrode array (100) is inserted into the cochlea by the device, the straightening member (101) is held by the device such that the electrode array (100) advances off the straightening member (101) such that it is free to take on its pre-curved configuration in the cochlea of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Fysh Dadd, Peter Gibson, Miroslaw Mackiewicz, Katherine Meagher, Claudia Treaba, Henry Tsui, Desmond McCusker