Patents by Inventor Greg Garlough
Greg Garlough 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: 10086189Abstract: A medical device lead. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of polyether ketone (PEEK) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. At least one conductive element and a PEEK cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough
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Patent number: 9402989Abstract: A medical device lead. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. The at least one conductive element and the PTFE cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough
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Patent number: 8524097Abstract: Plasma etching of a liquid dielectric material such as a polyurethane solution results in volatile byproducts that are deposited onto the surface of an inert substrate. The surface treatment increases adhesiveness so that the surface of the inert material may be bonded to another material. Portions of a medical device comprising an inert substrate such as a fluoropolymer may therefore be securely affixed to other portions of the medical device formed of polymeric, metallic, or ceramic materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Greg Garlough
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Patent number: 8361334Abstract: Plasma etching of a polymeric dielectric material such as polyurethane results in volatile byproducts that are deposited onto the surface of an inert substrate. The surface treatment increases adhesiveness so that the surface of the inert material may be bonded to another material. Portions of a medical device comprising an inert substrate such as a fluoropolymer may therefore be securely affixed to other portions of the medical device formed of polymeric, metallic, or ceramic materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Greg Garlough
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Publication number: 20110301680Abstract: A medical device lead is presented. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of polyether ketone (PEEK) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. At least one conductive element and a PEEK cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough
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Patent number: 8005549Abstract: A method of manufacture of a medical device lead. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. The jacketed conductive element is formed by introducing a polymeric material over a conductive element, coupling the conductive element around a mandrel to form a coil shape, annealing the polymeric material over the at least one conductive element and setting a coiled shape in the at least one conductive element; and then removing the at least one conductive element from the mandrel. The coiled conductive element as manufactured thus substantially retains its original coiled shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough
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Publication number: 20100236684Abstract: Plasma etching of a liquid dielectric material such as a polyurethane solution results in volatile byproducts that are deposited onto the surface of an inert substrate. The surface treatment increases adhesiveness so that the surface of the inert material may be bonded to another material. Portions of a medical device comprising an inert substrate such as a fluoropolymer may therefore be securely affixed to other portions of the medical device formed of polymeric, metallic, or ceramic materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Greg Garlough
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Publication number: 20100237043Abstract: Plasma etching of a polymeric dielectric material such as polyurethane results in volatile byproducts that are deposited onto the surface of an inert substrate. The surface treatment increases adhesiveness so that the surface of the inert material may be bonded to another material. Portions of a medical device comprising an inert substrate such as a fluoropolymer may therefore be securely affixed to other portions of the medical device formed of polymeric, metallic, or ceramic materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Greg Garlough
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Publication number: 20090071686Abstract: A medical device lead is presented. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. At least one conductive element includes a profiled longitudinal cover of polyether ketone (PEEK), the profiled longitudinal cover includes at least one protruding end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough
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Publication number: 20090076580Abstract: A medical device lead is presented. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of polyether ketone (PEEK) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. At least one conductive element and a PEEK cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough
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Publication number: 20090076577Abstract: A medical device lead is presented. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of polyether ketone (PEEK) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. At least one conductive element and a PEEK cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough
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Publication number: 20090076578Abstract: A medical device lead is presented. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. At least one conductive element and a PTFE cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Boser, Kevin R. Seifert, Greg Garlough