Patents by Inventor Greg Theis

Greg Theis 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).

  • Axial lead connector for implantable medical device
    Patent number: 8401649
    Abstract: The disclosure describes an axial lead connector assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD). The lead connector assembly facilitates electrical connection between an implantable medical lead and circuitry contained within the housing of an IMD. A connector header defines an axial stack bore to receive an axial stack of in-line connector components. The connector components define a common lead bore to receive a proximal end of an implantable lead. The in-line stack of connector components may include seals, electrical connector elements, a strain relief, and a locking device, each of which defines a passage that forms part of the lead bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carole A. Tronnes, Robert A. Munoz, Alexander O. Lakanu, John M. Swoyer, Greg A. Theis, Bryan J. Zart, David J. DeSmet
  • AXIAL LEAD CONNECTOR FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100035453
    Abstract: The disclosure describes an axial lead connector assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD). The lead connector assembly facilitates electrical connection between an implantable medical lead and circuitry contained within the housing of an IMD. A connector header defines an axial stack bore to receive an axial stack of in-line connector components. The connector components define a common lead bore to receive a proximal end of an implantable lead. The in-line stack of connector components may include seals, electrical connector elements, a strain relief, and a locking device, each of which defines a passage that forms part of the lead bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carole A. Tronnes, Robert A. Munoz, Alexander O. Lakanu, John M. Swoyer, Greg A. Theis, Bryan J. Zart, David J. DeSmet
  • Axial lead connector for implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 7590451
    Abstract: An axial lead connector assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD) facilitates electrical connection between an implantable medical lead and circuitry contained within the housing of an IMD. A connector header defines an axial stack bore to receive an axial stack of in-line connector components. The connector components define a common lead bore to receive a proximal end of an implantable lead. The in-line stack of connector components may include seals, electrical connector elements, a strain relief, and a locking device, each of which defines a passage that forms part of the lead bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carole A. Tronnes, Robert A. Munoz, Alexander O. Lakanu, John M. Swoyer, Greg A. Theis, Bryan J. Zart, David J. DeSmet
  • Axial lead connector for implantable medical device
    Publication number: 20070100386
    Abstract: The disclosure describes an axial lead connector assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD). The lead connector assembly facilitates electrical connection between an implantable medical lead and circuitry contained within the housing of an IMD. A connector header defines an axial stack bore to receive an axial stack of in-line connector components. The connector components define a common lead bore to receive a proximal end of an implantable lead. The in-line stack of connector components may include seals, electrical connector elements, a strain relief, and a locking device, each of which defines a passage that forms part of the lead bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carole Tronnes, Robert Munoz, Alexander Lakanu, John Swoyer, Greg Theis, Bryan Zart, David DeSmet