Patents by Inventor George Patras
George Patras 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: 8359098Abstract: An implantable medical device includes an energy storage device with an internal component and an outer case that encloses the internal component. The outer case is electrically connected to the internal component. The energy storage device includes a first electrode that is electrically connected to the internal component. Furthermore, the device includes a control assembly with a control component and a control case that encloses the control component. The control case is coupled to and electrically connected to the outer case. The control component is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the outer case to be powered by the internal component of the energy storage device. The control component controls transmission of an electrical signal between the implantable medical device and biological tissue. Also, an outer surface of the outer case and the outer surface of the control case are exposed to the biological material.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lund, Steven J. May, Donald R. Merritt, Hailiang Zhao, Kenneth M. Anderson, George Patras, Glenn Milton Roline
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Publication number: 20120323099Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) includes an electrode that forms a first snap-fit attachment area and an insulator that forms a through-hole, a second snap-fit attachment area and a third snap-fit attachment area. The second snap-fit attachment area mates with the first snap-fit attachment area of the electrode. The IMD further includes a body including an elongated conductive housing and a feedthrough wire extending therefrom. The body forms a fourth snap-fit attachment area on one end that mates with the third snap-fit attachment area of the insulator such that the feedthrough wire extends through the through-hole of the insulator. The housing encloses at least one of a battery, a sensor, and an electronic circuit. The insulator functions to electrically isolate the electrode from the housing of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kamal D. Mothilal, George Patras, Can Cinbis
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Patent number: 8290593Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) may include at least two separate lead connection assemblies, each with electrical connectors for connecting implantable leads to the IMD. In some examples, a IMD may include a first therapy module configured to generate a first electrical stimulation therapy and a second therapy module configured to generate a second electrical stimulation therapy for delivery to the patient. The IMD may include a first lead connection assembly including a first electrical connector electrically coupled to the first therapy module and a second lead connection assembly including a second electrical connector electrically coupled to the second therapy module. In some examples, the first and second lead connection assemblies are distributed around the outer perimeter of the IMD housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Libbey, William T. Donofrio, John E. Burnes, Paul G. Krause, Michael K. Berquist, Olivier Blandin, Michael Hudziak, William L. Johnson, John E. Nicholson, George Patras, Andrew J. Ries, Jeffrey Swanson, Paul Vahle, Thomas J. Olson, William K. Wenger, Michael R. Klardie, Samira Tahvildari
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Publication number: 20120197350Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an implantable medical device having a communication dipole configured in accordance with the techniques described herein. In one example, the disclosure is directed to an implantable medical device comprising a housing that encloses at least a communication module, a first electrode of a communication dipole electrically coupled to the communication module and an electrically conductive fixation mechanism that is electrically coupled to a portion of the housing and wherein a portion of the fixation mechanism is configured to function as at least part of a second electrode of the communication dipole. The electrically conductive fixation mechanism includes a dielectric material that covers at least part of a surface of the fixation mechanism. The communication module is configured to transmit or receive a modulated signal between the first electrode and second electrode of the communication dipole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Jonathan P. Roberts, Can Cinbis, David J. Peichel, James C. Allan, James D. Reinke, Kamal Deep Mothilal, Erik Griswold, George Patras
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Publication number: 20120197150Abstract: An external physiological monitor continuously senses and monitors cardiac function of a patient to allow detection of cardiac events and the recording of data and signals pre- and post-event. The monitor is connected to and suspended on the patient's body solely by the electrode assembly. Stored diagnostic data may be uplinked and evaluated by the patient's physician utilizing a programmer via a two-way telemetry link. An external patient activator may optionally allow the patient, or other care provider to manually activate the recording of diagnostic data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jian Cao, Christine Gale Kronich, David M. Fuss, Rebecca K. Gottlieb, Jeffrey L. Kehn, Paul Gordon Krause, Brian B. Lee, George Patras
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Publication number: 20120109002Abstract: A fixation member configured to anchor an implantable medical device within a patient is attached to an implantable medical device by introducing at least a portion of the fixation member in a tube mechanically connected to the medical device, and plastically deforming the tube in order to pinch the fixation member within a hollow space of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Kamal Deep Mothilal, George Patras, Albert H. Dunfee
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Publication number: 20120108986Abstract: An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Rudy Beasley, Erik Griswold, James Calvin Allan, George Patras, Kamal Deep Mothilal, Albert Dunfee
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Publication number: 20120108922Abstract: An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Jon D. Schell, George Patras, Kamal Deep Mothilal, Erik Griswold, James Calvin Allan, Albert Dunfee, Rudy Beasley
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Patent number: 8062074Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having a first inner surface forming a connector bore, an outer surface defining a fill port for receiving an adhesive, and a second inner surface defining a channel extending from the fill port to the first inner surface forming the connector bore; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members. An adhesive is disposed in the channel and seals the outer surface of the sealing member to the inner surface forming the connector bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, James Michael Iknayan, Thomas J. Olson, George Patras, John D. Longtin
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Patent number: 7988497Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, George Patras, Thomas J. Olson
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Publication number: 20110014807Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having a first inner surface forming a connector bore, an outer surface defining a fill port for receiving an adhesive, and a second inner surface defining a channel extending from the fill port to the first inner surface forming the connector bore; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members. An adhesive is disposed in the channel and seals the outer surface of the sealing member to the inner surface forming the connector bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, George Patras, Thomas J. Olson
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Publication number: 20100305653Abstract: An implantable medical device includes an energy storage device with an internal component and an outer case that encloses the internal component. The outer case is electrically connected to the internal component. The energy storage device includes a first electrode that is electrically connected to the internal component. Furthermore, the device includes a control assembly with a control component and a control case that encloses the control component. The control case is coupled to and electrically connected to the outer case. The control component is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the outer case to be powered by the internal component of the energy storage device. The control component controls transmission of an electrical signal between the implantable medical device and biological tissue. Also, an outer surface of the outer case and the outer surface of the control case are exposed to the biological material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lund, Steven J. May, Donald R. Merritt, Hailiang Zhao, Kenneth M. Anderson, George Patras, Glenn Milton Roline
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Publication number: 20100204740Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, George Patras, Thomas J. Olson
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Publication number: 20100137929Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) may include at least two separate lead connection assemblies, each with electrical connectors for connecting implantable leads to the IMD. In some examples, a IMD may include a first therapy module configured to generate a first electrical stimulation therapy and a second therapy module configured to generate a second electrical stimulation therapy for delivery to the patient. The IMD may include a first lead connection assembly including a first electrical connector electrically coupled to the first therapy module and a second lead connection assembly including a second electrical connector electrically coupled to the second therapy module. In some examples, the first and second lead connection assemblies are distributed around the outer perimeter of the IMD housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Libbey, William T. Donofrio, John E. Burnes, Paul G. Krause, Michael K. Berquist, Olivier Blandin, Michael Hudziak, William L. Johnson, John E. Nicholson, George Patras, Andrew J. Ries, Jeffrey Swanson, Paul Vahle, Thomas J. Olson, William K. Wenger, Michael R. Klardie, Samira Tahvildari
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Patent number: 7717754Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, George Patras, Thomas J. Olson
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Patent number: 7654843Abstract: A medical device connector assembly and fabrication method are provided wherein the connector assembly includes a core element, a plurality of conductive members positioned along the core element, and a plurality of sealing members positioned between the conductive members, the sealing members having an outer surface supported by the core element.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Olson, Andrew J. Ries, George Patras, John D. Longtin
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Patent number: 7601033Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, George Patras, Thomas J. Olson
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Patent number: 7537493Abstract: A sectional interconnect ribbon for use in a connector assembly for an implantable medical device is formed of two ore more separately-formed sections which are mechanically joined together to form an integral assembly. The sectional interconnect ribbon, as well as at least one connection element, is embedded within the connector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Medtronics, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Jay K. Lahti, George Patras, John D. Longtin, Bryan J. Zart
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Publication number: 20080268720Abstract: A sectional interconnect ribbon for use in a connector assembly for an implantable medical device is formed of two ore more separately-formed sections which are mechanically joined together to form an integral assembly. The sectional interconnect ribbon, as well as at least one connection element, is embedded within the connector assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: ANDREW J. RIES, JAY K. LAHTI, GEORGE PATRAS, JOHN D. LONGTIN, BRYAN J. ZART
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Patent number: 7413482Abstract: A sectional interconnect ribbon for use in a connector assembly for an implantable medical device is formed of two ore more separately-formed sections which are mechanically joined together to form an integral assembly. The sectional interconnect ribbon, as well as at least one connection element, is embedded within the connector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Jay K. Lahti, George Patras, John D. Longtin, Bryan J. Zart