Patents by Inventor Eric Austin
Eric Austin 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: 20240082587Abstract: A manufacturing method for a header assembly for an implantable intracardiac device, wherein the header assembly comprises at least one tine extending from a conically formed base ring, further comprising a header cap and a header base, wherein the header cap and the header base each comprises a supporting side surface corresponding to the conical form of the base ring, the method comprising: an assembly step, wherein the base ring is placed between the header base and the header cap such that the base ring is located adjacent the supporting header base side surface and the supporting header cap side surface, and a subsequent fixing step, wherein the header cap is permanently fixed to the header base such that the base ring is located in a base ring groove formed by the supporting header cap side surface and the supporting header base side surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Martin HENSCHEL, Devan HUGHES, Eric AUSTIN
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Publication number: 20230414952Abstract: Implantable intracardiac device and a header assembly for such device having at least one tine extending from a base ring, further comprising a spacer and a header cap, wherein the base ring of the anchoring device is conically formed. The inventive intracardiac device has small dimensions and provides, at the same time, a robust attachment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Eric Austin, Devan Hughes, Jeffrey A. von Arx
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Publication number: 20230390550Abstract: A lead anchor for neuromodulation includes a solid anchor block having at least one opening and a lumen. The opening is connected with the lumen and has a longitudinal axis. The lumen is configured to receive a portion of the neuromodulation lead. An anchor body at least partially covers the anchor block. A fixing element has a fastening portion and a head portion. To achieve a lead anchor that is more robust against axially acting forces, so that primarily a slippage of the lead or a slippage of the lead anchor can be prevented, the fastening portion is configured to be inserted along the axis into the opening to fix the portion of the neuromodulation lead. The head portion includes at least one first stop feature having a dimension in a radial direction with respect to the axis that is greater than a diameter of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Matthew Melius, Andreas Becker, Eric Austin, Andrew B. Kibler
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Patent number: 11819619Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Lee James Veliss, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gregory Scott Smart, Alison Oldenburg, Susan Robyn Lynch, Philip Thomas Stallard, Daniel Joseph Kaars Sijpesteijn, Gerard Michael Rummery, Eric Austin Mullins
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Publication number: 20230088059Abstract: A lead anchor for a neuromodulation lead has an anchor body that receives a portion of the lead. A mesh is arranged so as to at least partially surround the portion of the lead when the portion of the lead is received in the anchor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: MATTHEW MELIUS, JULIA KHOURY VALENTINE, ERIC AUSTIN
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Publication number: 20230036185Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Daniel Robert JUDSON, Lee James VELISS, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gregory Scott SMART, Alison OLDENBURG, Susan Robyn LYNCH, Philip Thomas STALLARD, Daniel Joseph KAARS SIJPESTEIJN, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Eric Austin MULLINS
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Patent number: 11565105Abstract: A lead anchor for a neuromodulation lead has an anchor body that receives a portion of the lead. A mesh is arranged so as to at least partially surround the portion of the lead when the portion of the lead is received in the anchor body.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Matthew Melius, Julia Khoury Valentine, Eric Austin
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Patent number: 11497922Abstract: A header for an implantable medical device includes at least an antenna and a receptacle for receiving a signal transmission line. Either one or a combination of the antenna and the receptacle are encased in a dielectric material. The dielectric material can be one of or include one of a polymer, a ceramic material, polyoxymethylene, polysulfone, polybutylene terephthalate. A medical device and a method for assembling a medical device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Dirk Muessig, Matthew Melius, Eric Austin, Andreas Becker, Alan Fryer, Torsten Oertmann, Rolf Klenner
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Patent number: 11478597Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Lee James Veliss, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gregory Scott Smart, Alison Oldenburg, Susan Robyn Lynch, Philip Thomas Stallard, Daniel Joseph Kaars Sijpesteijn, Gerard Michael Rummery, Eric Austin Mullins
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Patent number: 11426594Abstract: An intracardiac pacemaker device, comprising a housing that is configured to be implanted entirely within a ventricle (V) of a heart (H), an electronic module for generating pacing pulses, a battery for supplying energy to the electronic module, an elongated lead extension protruding from the housing, at least a first electrode arranged on the elongated lead extension, and a pacing electrode and a return electrode for applying the pacing pulses to cardiac tissue, wherein the pacing electrode is arranged on the housing. The electronic module is electrically coupled to the pacing electrode via the housing, and wherein the electronic module is configured to carry out measurements of electrical activity via the at least one first electrode of the elongated lead extension.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Jeffrey A. von Arx, Wantjinarjo Suwito, Brian M. Taff, Eric Austin, Hannes Kraetschmer, Min Qu, Isaac Kreft, Dirk Muessig, Larry Stotts
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Publication number: 20220160998Abstract: A catheter device for repositioning or explanting an implantable medical device comprises an outer catheter, and a steerable catheter extending through the outer catheter, wherein the outer catheter is axially movable with respect to the steerable catheter. A snare catheter extends through the steerable catheter, wherein the snare catheter is axially movable relative to the steerable catheter. A mandrel may extend through the snare catheter and comprising a distal end, wherein the mandrel is axially movable relative to the snare catheter. A snare may be arranged on the distal end of the mandrel for establishing a connection to the implantable medical device, wherein the snare, by moving the mandrel with respect to the snare catheter, is at least partially retractable into the snare catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Nicholas Devich, Eric Austin, Hannes Kraetschmer, Brian M. Taff
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Publication number: 20220152382Abstract: A catheter device for implanting a medical device comprises a steerable catheter, and a delivery catheter extending through the steerable catheter and being configured to interact with the medical device for implanting the medical device at an implantation site within a patient, wherein the delivery catheter is axially movable with respect to the steerable catheter. The steerable catheter comprises a first steering articulation zone and a second steering articulation zone arranged distally with respect to the first steering articulation zone, wherein the steerable catheter is steerable by a deflection in the first steering articulation zone and the second steering articulation zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Nicholas Devich, Eric Austin, Hannes Kraetschmer
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Publication number: 20220134096Abstract: An implantable device comprises a housing having an oblong shape extending along a longitudinal axis, and a coil arrangement for communicating with an external device, the coil arrangement comprising a coil winding and a bobbin on which the coil winding is arranged. The coil arrangement is received in the housing such that the coil winding and the bobbin extend along a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the coil winding is wound on the bobbin about the transverse direction and has an elongated shape along the transverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Eric Austin, Matthew Melius
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Publication number: 20220080148Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Daniel Robert JUDSON, Lee James VELISS, Aaron Samuel DAVIDSON, Gregory Scott SMART, Alison OLDENBURG, Susan Robyn LYNCH, Philip Thomas STALLARD, Daniel Joseph KAARS SIJPESTEIJN, Gerard Michael RUMMERY, Eric Austin MULLINS
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Patent number: 11266440Abstract: An implantation tool for implanting a medical device subcutaneously includes a core extending along a longitudinal axis. The core is formed with a longitudinal recess extending along the longitudinal axis. A shell protrudes from an end of the core in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The shell defines a compartment for carrying the medical implant. The compartment is connected to the longitudinal recess. A rod that extends along the longitudinal axis is arranged in the longitudinal recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Eric Austin, Hannes Kraetschmer, Stevan Wittenbrock, Daniel R. Baker, Christopher J. Jensen
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Patent number: 11202877Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having lateral connector, a cushion with a pair of nozzles, and a clip to secure the cushion to the frame. The frame includes a vent channel and a plurality of vent holes. The frame/cushion includes structure (lugs/cut outs) to prevent the assembly of an unvented frame with an unvented cushion, for safety purposes. The frame includes cored portions that interface with corner lugs provided on the cushion. A patient interface includes a frame, a cushion (nasal mask, nasal-oro mask, nozzles, etc.) and a vent assembly including a pattern of vent holes including at least two rows.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: ResMed Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Judson, Lee James Veliss, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Gregory Scott Smart, Alison Oldenburg, Susan Robyn Lynch, Philip Thomas Stallard, Daniel Joseph Kaars Sijpesteijn, Gerard Michael Rummery, Eric Austin Mullins
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Publication number: 20210346706Abstract: A delivery system for implanting a medical device comprises a delivery catheter having an inner lumen, a mandrel received in the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and movable with respect to the delivery catheter, and an adapter piece connected to the mandrel, wherein the adapter piece, by moving the mandrel with respect to the delivery catheter, is displaceable between a first position in which the adapter piece is received within the inner lumen of the delivery catheter and a second position in which the adapter piece is arranged outside of the inner lumen of the delivery catheter. A tethering member comprises a positive-locking member adjoining a tether portion, wherein the positive-locking member in a connection state is received on the adapter piece, but is releasable from the adapter piece by displacing the adapter piece from the first position towards the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Nicholas DEVICH, Eric AUSTIN, Brian M. TAFF
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Patent number: 11097114Abstract: A system and method for installing/implanting a leadless implant can include a leadless implant with shortened tine-based anchors and an implantation tool with a modified tip. The tines can extend from a surface of the leadless implant and may include a preformed curve or other shape to enable the tine to hook into or grapple tissue. The implantation tool may be provided with a modified tip to assist with proper alignment, insertion, and anchoring of the shortened tines. A tip of the implantation tool can have a reduced inner diameter to cause the tine tips to be approximately normal to the surface of the tissue to which the implant is being anchored. Upon deployment of the leadless implant, the tines of the anchoring mechanism are appropriately aligned for proper insertion so that robust anchoring is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Brian M. Taff, Dirk Muessig, Jeffrey A. von Arx, Wantjinarjo Suwito, Larry Stotts, Andrew B. Kibler, Eric Austin
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Patent number: 11009540Abstract: An energy supply for a test device includes an energy source configured to provide energy via an inductive element for use by test circuitry; and an energy recovery circuit electrically couplable to the energy source and configured to direct unused energy from the inductive element to the energy source.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Steven T. Clauter, Gary B. Rogers, Norvell Eric Austin, Bradley T. Wolford
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Patent number: D1002841Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KGInventors: Eric Austin, Matthew Melius, Hannes Kraetschmer, Stevan Wittenbrock, Daniel R. Baker, Christoper J. Jensen