Patents by Inventor Gioi T. Tran

Gioi T. Tran 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).

  • Medical electrical lead with radially asymmetric tip
    Patent number: 5578068
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead with an elongated lead body containing an elongated conductor and carrying a tip electrode mounted to and extending the distal tip of the lead body, coupled to the conductor. The distal tip of the lead body includes flange portions extending radially outward from a point immediately adjacent to the electrode and flat portions extending longitudinally and proximally from the electrode. The flange portions and flat portions alternate around the circumference of the lead body tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy G. Laske, Gioi T. Tran