Patents by Inventor Gary H. Hanse

Gary H. Hanse 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).

  • Method and apparatus for fixating an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 8551113
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FIXATING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120035699
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • Method and apparatus for fixating an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 8052711
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • Method and apparatus for fixating an implantable medical device
    Publication number: 20040176782
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • Medical electrical lead having a reinforced tine assembly
    Patent number: 5562723
    Abstract: A medical lead which has a reinforced tine assembly. In particular, the medical electrical lead of the present invention features an elongated lead body covered by an insulative sheath. Positioned upon the proximal end of the lead body is a terminal assembly. Terminal assembly permits the lead to be connected to a pulse generator. Positioned at the distal end of the lead body is an electrode. Also positioned proximate the electrode is a tine assembly. The tine assembly is preferably made from a insulative bio-compatible material, preferably silicone. The tine assembly further features a reinforcement to prevent the tine assembly from elongating. In the preferred embodiment, a polyester is used to provide reinforcement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger E. Rugland, Gary H. Hanse, Annette Hebzynski