Patents by Inventor Edward G. O'Neil

Edward G. O'Neil 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).

  • Stylet insertion guide and rotation control device for use with body implantable lead
    Patent number: 4209019
    Abstract: A body implantable lead and a stiffening stylet with a flexible tip for imparting rigidity to the lead to facilitate attachment of the lead to an internal body organ and for transmitting torque to the distal end of the lead. A flexible tip stiffening stylet is provided for insertion into a lumen in the lead extending from a pin at its proximal end along the length of the lead conductor to the electrode. At the proximal end of the stylet, a guide and rotation control device is provided to aid in insertion of the lead and stylet and to facilitate rotation of the stylet to permanently attach the electrode at the distal end to a body organ through endothelial tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dutcher, Edward G. O'Neil