Patents by Inventor Genevieve L. Gallagher
Genevieve L. Gallagher 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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Patent number: 10583272Abstract: Catheter shaft handles and deflection actuators are disclosed. The actuators include at least one pull wire guide wall and a means for anchoring the proximal portion of a pull wire or of a fiber attached to a pull wire. Each actuator is pivotable relative to the catheter handle housing, and may comprise at least one boss for pivoting the actuator relative to the catheter handle housing. The actuators transfer rotational motion based upon user input on a boss into longitudinal motion of a pull wire. The actuators may include a tensioning mechanism comprising a tension adjustment pin and a pin block, wherein the tension adjustment pin is rotatably attached to the pin block to enable adjustment of tension in a pull wire (e.g., during assembly of the catheter handle).Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Alex Yu, Stephen W. Evans, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Troy T. Tegg
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Publication number: 20180085558Abstract: Catheter shaft handles and deflection actuators are disclosed. The actuators include at least one pull wire guide wall and a means for anchoring the proximal portion of a pull wire or of a fiber attached to a pull wire. Each actuator is pivotable relative to the catheter handle housing, and may comprise at least one boss for pivoting the actuator relative to the catheter handle housing. The actuators transfer rotational motion based upon user input on a boss into longitudinal motion of a pull wire. The actuators may include a tensioning mechanism comprising a tension adjustment pin and a pin block, wherein the tension adjustment pin is rotatably attached to the pin block to enable adjustment of tension in a pull wire (e.g., during assembly of the catheter handle).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Alex Yu, Stephen W. Evans, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Troy T. Tegg
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Patent number: 9861788Abstract: Catheter shaft handles and deflection actuators are disclosed. The actuators include at least one pull wire guide wall and a means for anchoring the proximal portion of a pull wire or of a fiber attached to a pull wire. Each actuator is pivotable relative to the catheter handle housing, and may comprise at least one boss for pivoting the actuator relative to the catheter handle housing. The actuators transfer rotational motion based upon user input on a boss into longitudinal motion of a pull wire. The actuators may include a tensioning mechanism comprising a tension adjustment pin and a pin block, wherein the tension adjustment pin is rotatably attached to the pin block to enable adjustment of tension in a pull wire (e.g., during assembly of the catheter handle).Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Alex Yu, Stephen W. Evans, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Troy T. Tegg
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Publication number: 20150110849Abstract: An antimicrobial accessory may include a pressure sensitive adhesive and an antimicrobial mixed in the pressure sensitive adhesive. In some examples, an antimicrobial accessory may include at least one first domain comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive and a first antimicrobial and at least one second domain including a second polymer and a second antimicrobial. The antimicrobial accessory may be configured to be attached to a housing of an implantable medical device (IMD).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Kenneth E. COBIAN, Genevieve L. GALLAGHER, Peter M. SEILER, Kiem H. DANG, Michael S. HEMENWAY, Zhongping C. YANG, James L. SCHULD, Tico BLUMENTHAL
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Patent number: 8911427Abstract: A therapeutic agent reservoir comprises a reservoir body comprising a polymer and a therapeutic agent mixed within the polymer, and an outer coating enclosing the reservoir body, wherein at least a portion of the outer coating comprises a rate-controlling membrane configured to provide a predetermined release rate of the therapeutic agent through the rate-controlling membrane.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Seiler, Kenneth E. Cobian, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Zhongping C. Yang
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Publication number: 20140336573Abstract: Catheter shaft handles and deflection actuators are disclosed. The actuators include at least one pull wire guide wall and a means for anchoring the proximal portion of a pull wire or of a fiber attached to a pull wire. Each actuator is pivotable relative to the catheter handle housing, and may comprise at least one boss for pivoting the actuator relative to the catheter handle housing. The actuators transfer rotational motion based upon user input on a boss into longitudinal motion of a pull wire. The actuators may include a tensioning mechanism comprising a tension adjustment pin and a pin block, wherein the tension adjustment pin is rotatably attached to the pin block to enable adjustment of tension in a pull wire (e.g., during assembly of the catheter handle).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Alex Yu, Stephen W. Evans, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Troy T. Tegg
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Publication number: 20120165795Abstract: A therapeutic agent reservoir comprises a reservoir body comprising a polymer and a therapeutic agent mixed within the polymer, and an outer coating enclosing the reservoir body, wherein at least a portion of the outer coating comprises a rate-controlling membrane configured to provide a predetermined release rate of the therapeutic agent through the rate-controlling membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Peter M. Seiler, Kenneth E. Cobian, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Zhongping C. Yang
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Publication number: 20110125241Abstract: A lead may include a lead body including a proximal end and a distal end, an electrode proximate to the distal end of the lead body, and a monolithic controlled release device located proximate to the electrode. According to this aspect of the disclosure, the monolithic controlled release device includes a polymer, a steroid mixed in the polymer, and an antimicrobial mixed in the polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Cobian, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Peter M. Seiler
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Publication number: 20110123517Abstract: A pharmaceutical implant may include a pharmaceutical and at least one excipient, and may be configured to be implanted in a body of a patient. The at least one excipient may dissolve after implantation of the pharmaceutical implant in the body of the patient and release the pharmaceutical. In some examples, the pharmaceutical implant includes at least two pharmaceuticals. The at least one excipient may be selected to provide a desired release profile of the pharmaceutical. For example, the pharmaceutical implant may be configured to dissolve and release the pharmaceutical over a length of time between about one day and about 30 days. In some examples, the pharmaceutical implant may be implanted in the body of the patient proximate to an implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Genevieve L. Gallagher, Kimberly Chaffin, Zhongping C. Yang
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Publication number: 20100317629Abstract: A pharmaceutical implant may include a pharmaceutical and at least one excipient, and may be configured to be implanted in a body of a patient. The at least one excipient may dissolve after implantation of the pharmaceutical implant in the body of the patient and release the pharmaceutical. In some examples, the pharmaceutical implant includes at least two pharmaceuticals. The at least one excipient may be selected to provide a desired release profile of the pharmaceutical. For example, the pharmaceutical implant may be configured to dissolve and release the pharmaceutical over a length of time between about one day and about 30 days. In some examples, the pharmaceutical implant may be implanted in the body of the patient proximate to an implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Genevieve L. Gallagher, Kimberly Chaffin, Zhongping Yang
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Publication number: 20100203100Abstract: An antimicrobial accessory may include a pressure sensitive adhesive and an antimicrobial mixed in the pressure sensitive adhesive. In some examples, an antimicrobial accessory may include at least one first domain comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive and a first antimicrobial and at least one second domain including a second polymer and a second antimicrobial. The antimicrobial accessory may be configured to be attached to a housing of an implantable medical device (IMD).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Cobian, Genevieve L. Gallagher, Peter M. Seiler, Kiem H. Dang, Michael S. Hemenway, Zhongping Yang, James L. Schuld, Tico Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20100198278Abstract: An antimicrobial accessory may include a membrane layer defining a major surface comprising a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion, and a third lateral portion. The membrane layer may comprise a first biodegradable polymer. The antimicrobial accessory may further include a first porous layer overlying the first lateral portion and a second porous layer overlying the second lateral portion. The first porous layer comprises a second biodegradable polymer and a first antimicrobial, while the second porous layer comprises a third biodegradable polymer and a second antimicrobial.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Cobian, Genevieve L. Gallagher, James L. Schuld, Michael B. Shelton, Peter M. Seiler, Michael S. Hemenway