Patents by Inventor Harry Schroder
Harry Schroder 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: 20080039900Abstract: An improved connection system for coupling a device such as a pacemaker, cardioverter, defibrillator, nerve stimulator, muscle stimulator, implantable monitor or other medical device to a medical lead is disclosed. The connection system includes a coupling member designed to couple to the proximal end of the lead. This coupling member, which includes an inner lumen sized to form a press fit around the proximal end of the lead body, may be of a generally tubular construction. This coupling member includes connector means to enable a connector pin at the proximal end of the lead to mechanically and electrically couple to a device. The connector means may further include means for coupling both mechanically and electrically to a ring connector on the proximal end of a multi-polar lead. An insertion member may also be provided to allow the lead to be more easily inserted within the inner lumen of the coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Paul Stein, Timothy Holleman, Andrew Ries, Harry Schroder, Jordon Honeck, John Sommer, Vicki Bjorklund
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Patent number: 7287995Abstract: A lead connector arrangement includes a non-cylindrically shaped connector pin coupled to a lead conductor and a connector sleeve assembly for receiving the non-cylindrically shaped connector pin. The connector sleeve assembly includes an insert with an axial bore formed therein that complements the shape of the non-cylindrical connector pin. According to one embodiment, the non-cylindrical connector pin may be provided in the form of a triangular, square, rectangular, or hexagonal shape. The axial bore has a complimentary shape to receive the connector pin. When the connector pin is threaded through the connector sleeve assembly using a pull-wire device, the pull-wire device may be unscrewed from the connector pin without causing axial rotation of the lead conductor when the connector pin is fully inserted within the axial bore.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Inventors: Paul M. Stein, Timothy W. Holleman, Andrew J. Ries, Harry Schroder, Jordon D. Honeck, John L. Sommer, Vicki L. Bjorklund
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Publication number: 20050065570Abstract: A lead connector arrangement includes a non-cylindrically shaped connector pin coupled to a lead conductor and a connector sleeve assembly for receiving the non-cylindrically shaped connector pin. The connector sleeve assembly includes an insert with an axial bore formed therein that complements the shape of the non-cylindrical connector pin. According to one embodiment, the non-cylindrical connector pin may be provided in the form of a triangular, square, rectangular, or hexagonal shape. The axial bore has a complimentary shape to receive the connector pin. When the connector pin is threaded through the connector sleeve assembly using a pull-wire device, the pull-wire device may be unscrewed from the connector pin without causing axial rotation of the lead conductor when the connector pin is fully inserted within the axial bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Paul Stein, Timothy Holleman, Andrew Ries, Harry Schroder, Jordon Honeck, John Sommer, Vicki Bjorklund
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Patent number: 6854994Abstract: A lead connector arrangement includes a non-cylindrically shaped connector pin coupled to a lead conductor and a connector sleeve assembly for receiving the non-cylindrically shaped connector pin. The connector sleeve assembly includes an insert with an axial bore formed therein that complements the shape of the non-cylindrical connector pin. According to one embodiment, the non-cylindrical connector pin may be provided in the form of a triangular, square, rectangular, or hexagonal shape. The axial bore has a complimentary shape to receive the connector pin. When the connector pin is threaded through the connector sleeve assembly using a pull-wire device, the pull-wire device may be unscrewed from the connector pin without causing axial rotation of the lead conductor when the connector pin is fully inserted within the axial bore.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Stein, Timothy W. Holleman, Andrew J. Ries, Harry Schroder, Jordon D. Honeck, John L. Sommer, Vicki L. Bjorklund
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Patent number: 6705900Abstract: An improved connection system for coupling a device such as a pacemaker, cardioverter, defibrillator, nerve stimulator, muscle stimulator, implantable monitor or other medical device to a medical lead is disclosed. The connection system includes a coupling member designed to couple to the proximal end of the lead. This coupling member, which includes an inner lumen sized to form a press fit around the proximal end of the lead body, may be of a generally tubular construction. This coupling member includes connector means to enable a connector pin at the proximal end of the lead to mechanically and electrically couple to a device. The connector means may further include means for coupling both mechanically and electrically to a ring connector on the proximal end of a multi-polar lead. An insertion member may also be provided to allow the lead to be more easily inserted within the inner lumen of the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: John L. Sommer, Douglas S. Hine, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Elisabeth Lacy Belden, William J. Clemens, Andrew J. Ries, Jordon D. Honeck, Harry Schroder
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Publication number: 20030077935Abstract: A lead connector arrangement includes a non-cylindrically shaped connector pin coupled to a lead conductor and a connector sleeve assembly for receiving the non-cylindrically shaped connector pin. The connector sleeve assembly includes an insert with an axial bore formed therein that complements the shape of the non-cylindrical connector pin. According to one embodiment, the non-cylindrical connector pin may be provided in the form of a triangular, square, rectangular, or hexagonal shape. The axial bore has a complimentary shape to receive the connector pin. When the connector pin is threaded through the connector sleeve assembly using a pull-wire device, the pull-wire device may be unscrewed from the connector pin without causing axial rotation of the lead conductor when the connector pin is fully inserted within the axial bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Medtronic, IncInventors: Paul M. Stein, Timothy W. Holleman, Andrew J. Ries, Harry Schroder, Jordon D. Honeck, John L. Sommer, Vicki L. Bjorklund
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Publication number: 20020115343Abstract: An improved connection system for coupling a device such as a pacemaker, cardioverter, defibrillator, nerve stimulator, muscle stimulator, implantable monitor or other medical device to a medical lead is disclosed. The connection system includes a coupling member designed to couple to the proximal end of the lead. This coupling member, which includes an inner lumen sized to form a press fit around the proximal end of the lead body, may be of a generally tubular construction. This coupling member includes connector means to enable a connector pin at the proximal end of the lead to mechanically and electrically couple to a device. The connector means may further include means for coupling both mechanically and electrically to a ring connector on the proximal end of a multi-polar lead. An insertion member may also be provided to allow the lead to be more easily inserted within the inner lumen of the coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: John L. Sommer, Douglas S. Hine, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Elisabeth Lacy Belden, William J. Clemens, Andrew J. Ries, Jordon D. Honeck, Harry Schroder