Patents by Inventor Gerald M. Herman
Gerald M. Herman 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: 20210393945Abstract: A carrying case for a controller for an implantable blood pump includes a first flexible pouch sized and configured to retain the controller. The pouch has a first face and a second face opposite the first face, the first face includes a thermal insulating material and the second face including a thermal dissipating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Luka Grujic, Lance I. Farb, Gerald M. Herman, Nicholas S. Difranco, Joseph Ippolito, Timothy Hillukka
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Patent number: 8884779Abstract: A telemetry head for communication with an implantable medical device comprises a telemetry antenna and a shield substantially surrounding at least a portion of the antenna, the shield having a coating comprising a ferromagnetic material applied to at least a portion of the shield, wherein the coating is configured to shield at least the portion of the telemetry antenna from electromagnetic interference fields while permitting telemetry signals to pass through the coating.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gerald M. Herman, David R. Walsh, Richard O. Berg, Lester O. Stener
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Patent number: 8706227Abstract: A programmer for an implantable medical device includes an adjustable kickstand. In one example, the kickstand is configured to combine with the base to support the programmer in an upright position when the kickstand is fully-collapsed to support the programmer in a reclined position when the kickstand is fully-extended. Further, the programmer housing may include a fan grate that allows airflow from a cooling fan to pass through the programmer housing. The fan grate is positioned behind the kickstand when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position. The kickstand includes an aperture adjacent the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position, the aperture allowing airflow from the cooling fan to pass through the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Richard O. Berg, Gerald M. Herman, Danilo Marchesin
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Patent number: 8532775Abstract: A medical device programmer comprises a medical device module and a computer module. The medical device module comprises a telemetry module that wirelessly communicates with an implantable medical device (IMD) and a medical device module processor communicates with the IMD via the telemetry module. The computer module housing mates with the medical device module housing to form a congruent external surface of the programmer. The computer module comprises a user interface including a touchscreen that displays data received from the IMD and receives input from a user, a memory that stores selectable patient therapy parameters for the IMD, a computer module interface in electrical communication with the medical device module interface, and a computer module processor that communicates with the medical device module. The medical device module processor forwards communications between the computer module processor and the IMD via the medical device module interface and the telemetry module.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Richard O. Berg, Danilo Marchesin, Gerald M. Herman, Leon W. Durivage, III
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Patent number: 8352034Abstract: A programmer for an implantable medical device includes an adjustable kickstand. In one example, the kickstand is configured to combine with the base to support the programmer in an upright position when the kickstand is fully-collapsed to support the programmer in a reclined position when the kickstand is fully-extended. Further, the programmer housing may include a fan grate that allows airflow from a cooling fan to pass through the programmer housing. The fan grate is positioned behind the kickstand when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position. The kickstand includes an aperture adjacent the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position, the aperture allowing airflow from the cooling fan to pass through the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Richard O. Berg, Gerald M. Herman, Danilo Marchesin
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Publication number: 20120326886Abstract: A telemetry head for communication with an implantable medical device comprises a telemetry antenna and a shield substantially surrounding at least a portion of the antenna, the shield having a coating comprising a ferromagnetic material applied to at least a portion of the shield, wherein the coating is configured to shield at least the portion of the telemetry antenna from electromagnetic interference fields while permitting telemetry signals to pass through the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gerald M. Herman, David R. Walsh, Richard O. Berg, Lester O. Stener
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Publication number: 20120215277Abstract: A medical device programmer comprises a medical device module and a computer module. The medical device module comprises a telemetry module that wirelessly communicates with an implantable medical device (IMD) and a medical device module processor communicates with the IMD via the telemetry module. The computer module housing mates with the medical device module housing to form a congruent external surface of the programmer. The computer module comprises a user interface including a touchscreen that displays data received from the IMD and receives input from a user, a memory that stores selectable patient therapy parameters for the IMD, a computer module interface in electrical communication with the medical device module interface, and a computer module processor that communicates with the medical device module. The medical device module processor forwards communications between the computer module processor and the IMD via the medical device module interface and the telemetry module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Medtronic Inc.Inventors: Richard O. Berg, Danilo Marchesin, Gerald M. Herman, Leon W. Durivage, III
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Publication number: 20120215284Abstract: A programmer for an implantable medical device includes an adjustable kickstand. In one example, the kickstand is configured to combine with the base to support the programmer in an upright position when the kickstand is fully-collapsed to support the programmer in a reclined position when the kickstand is fully-extended. Further, the programmer housing may include a fan grate that allows airflow from a cooling fan to pass through the programmer housing. The fan grate is positioned behind the kickstand when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position. The kickstand includes an aperture adjacent the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position, the aperture allowing airflow from the cooling fan to pass through the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Richard O. Berg, Gerald M. Herman, Danilo Marchesin
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Patent number: 5897584Abstract: A low cost torque transfer device capable of imparting high levels of force and torque to small diameter lead bodies and the like. The torque transfer device of the present invention may be mounted on or peeled off a lead body by the single hand of a user, and may be formed from relatively inexpensive materials using high volume manufacturing methods. An aperture disposed inside the device has inner sidewalls for engaging the outer surface of a lead body, guide wire, catheter or like device.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Gerald M. Herman
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Patent number: 5851226Abstract: A novel low cost, temporary pacing lead that provides superior torque transfer characteristics and positive affixation to the endocardial wall. The lead system of the present invention provides up to ten times more torque transmission between its proximal and distal ends than may be attained using prior art temporary leads. Additionally, the lead body of the present invention has a ratio of ring electrode surface area to tip electrode surface area that exceeds about 2, and a tip electrode surface area less than or equal to 10 millimeters squared.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1996Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Frank L. Skubitz, Gerald M. Herman, Terrell M. Williams
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Patent number: D812760Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gerald M. Herman, Daniel M. Gelfman, Yatheendhar D. Manicka, Stephen M. Nelson