Patents by Inventor James Holmberg

James Holmberg 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).

  • Publication number: 20250120809
    Abstract: A replacement heart valve system may include a replacement heart valve implant comprising an expandable framework configured to shift from a radially collapsed configuration to a radially expanded configuration, and a plurality of valve leaflets disposed within and secured to the framework, and an implant delivery system comprising a handle assembly and an elongate shaft assembly extending distally from the handle assembly. The elongate shaft assembly may include an inner shaft axially secured to the handle assembly, an outer tubular member axially secured to the handle assembly and disposed about the inner shaft, and an implant holding portion. The implant holding portion is configured to constrain the implant in the radially collapsed configuration when the implant holding portion is disposed in a delivery configuration, wherein the implant holding portion is rotatable relative to the outer tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James Holmberg, Donal Kyne, Chris Cullen, Tim O'Connor, John Lardner, James M. Anderson, Richard Kiely, Sean O'Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20240407906
    Abstract: A replacement heart valve system may include a replacement heart valve implant including an expandable framework and a plurality of valve leaflets disposed within the expandable framework, and a filter element secured to the expandable framework and configured to be deployed downstream of the expandable framework, the filter element having a closed downstream end. A replacement heart valve system may include a filter element configured to be deployed across a native heart valve, wherein the filter element includes a lumen extending therethrough, and a replacement heart valve implant configured to be deployed within the lumen of the filter element. A method of treating a native heart valve may include deploying a filter element across the native heart valve, expanding an expandable balloon within the lumen of the filter element, and thereafter, deploying a replacement heart valve implant within the lumen of the filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: James Holmberg, Zachary Klesch, Benjamin Mihelich, Todd Rowe, Emily Dixon, Andrew John Mitterholzer, Allison Michelle Wilcox, Soo-Young Yoon, Luis Gabriel Lopez-de-Victoria
  • Patent number: 12161393
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward systems and methods for detecting force applied to a distal tip of a medical catheter. In some embodiments, a medical catheter with a deformable body near a distal tip of the catheter deforms in response to a force applied at the distal tip, and a force sensor detects various components of the deformation. Processor circuitry may then, based on the detected components of the deformation, determine a force applied to the distal tip of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical International Holding S.รก r.l.
    Inventor: James Holmberg
  • Publication number: 20240325076
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ablation catheter that includes an irrigation conduit, a force sensor, a flexible electrode tip assembly, a seal, and a temperature sensor. The irrigation conduit defines an irrigation lumen configured to carry irrigation fluid to a distal end of the ablation catheter. The force sensor includes a deformable body coupled to the irrigation conduit adjacent a distal end thereof. The flexible electrode tip assembly is coupled to the deformable body and extends distally therefrom, and defines an interior cavity in fluid communication with the irrigation lumen, an exterior cavity in which a distal portion of the deformable body is received, and at least one fluid channel through which irrigation fluid is dispensed from the interior cavity. The seal is disposed between the flexible electrode tip assembly and the deformable body, and the temperature sensor extends through the irrigation lumen and into the flexible electrode tip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Mark B. Krans, James Holmberg, John J. Buysman
  • Patent number: 12016621
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ablation catheter that includes an irrigation conduit, a force sensor, an electrode tip assembly, a seal, and a temperature sensor. The irrigation conduit defines an irrigation lumen configured to carry irrigation fluid to a distal end of the ablation catheter. The force sensors include a deformable body coupled to the irrigation conduit adjacent a distal end thereof. The electrode tip assembly is coupled to the deformable body and extends distally therefrom, and defines an interior cavity in fluid communication with the irrigation lumen and an exterior cavity in which a distal portion of the deformable body is received. The seal is disposed between the electrode tip assembly and the deformable body, and inhibits fluid flow between the interior cavity and the exterior cavity. The temperature sensor is coupled to the electrode tip assembly and extends from the electrode tip assembly through the irrigation lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Krans, James Holmberg, John J. Buysman
  • Publication number: 20210059747
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ablation catheter that includes an irrigation conduit, a force sensor, an electrode tip assembly, a seal, and a temperature sensor. The irrigation conduit defines an irrigation lumen configured to carry irrigation fluid to a distal end of the ablation catheter. The force sensors include a deformable body coupled to the irrigation conduit adjacent a distal end thereof. The electrode tip assembly is coupled to the deformable body and extends distally therefrom, and defines an interior cavity in fluid communication with the irrigation lumen and an exterior cavity in which a distal portion of the deformable body is received. The seal is disposed between the electrode tip assembly and the deformable body, and inhibits fluid flow between the interior cavity and the exterior cavity. The temperature sensor is coupled to the electrode tip assembly and extends from the electrode tip assembly through the irrigation lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Mark B. Krans, James Holmberg, John J. Buysman
  • Publication number: 20210052320
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward systems and methods for detecting force applied to a distal tip of a medical catheter. In some embodiments, a medical catheter with a deformable body near a distal tip of the catheter deforms in response to a force applied at the distal tip, and a force sensor detects various components of the deformation. Processor circuitry may then, based on the detected components of the deformation, determine a force applied to the distal tip of the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventor: James Holmberg
  • Patent number: 10088852
    Abstract: A water heater system including two or more water storage tanks plumbed in series, parallel or a combination thereof and methods of controlling said water heater systems. The water heater systems may include one or more mixing valves and one or more temperature sensors for providing water at a desired temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Fritz Hazzard, David Heil, James Holmberg, Gregory Young, Donald J. Kasprzyk, Bruce L. Hill
  • Publication number: 20180242886
    Abstract: A medical device can include an elongate shaft extending along a shaft longitudinal axis, which can include a shaft proximal end and a shaft distal end. A force sensor can be disposed on the shaft distal end and can include a sensor proximal end and a sensor distal end. A tip can be disposed on the sensor distal end. A tubular moisture barrier can define a barrier lumen, wherein the tubular moisture barrier extends along the shaft longitudinal axis between the shaft distal end and the tip, and wherein the force sensor is disposed within the barrier lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Xiaoping Guo, James Holmberg
  • Patent number: 9885484
    Abstract: A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Young, James Holmberg, Fritz Hazzard, Donald J. Kasprzyk, Bruce L. Hill
  • Patent number: 9605871
    Abstract: A burner system for a furnace. The system may have a wedged or other shaped burner box. An air-fuel mixer may be attached to a smaller end of the burner box at virtually any angle relative to a direction of a gas and air mixture leaving the larger box end. A burner head may be attached to the larger end of the box. The burner head may be sufficient for numerous heater sections of a heat exchanger. A spacer and a radiation shield may be situated between the burner head and heat exchanger. An addition of the radiation shield may reduce the operating temperature of the burner box, burner head and/or spacer. A fan may move the gas and air mixture from the mixer, through the box and the burner head. The mixture may be ignited into a flame which is moved into the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael William Schultz, James Holmberg, Douglas Perry, Tim J. Smith, Curtis Taylor
  • Publication number: 20160342163
    Abstract: A water heater system including two or more water storage tanks plumbed in series, parallel or a combination thereof and methods of controlling said water heater systems. The water heater systems may include one or more mixing valves and one or more temperature sensors for providing water at a desired temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Fritz Hazzard, David Heil, James Holmberg, Gregory Young, Donald J. Kasprzyk, Bruce L. Hill
  • Publication number: 20140202549
    Abstract: A water heater system including two or more water storage tanks plumbed in series, parallel or a combination thereof and methods of controlling said water heater systems. The water heater systems may include one or more mixing valves and one or more temperature sensors for providing water at a desired temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Fritz Hazzard, David Heil, James Holmberg, Gregory Young, Donald J. Kasprzyk, Bruce L. Hill
  • Publication number: 20140203093
    Abstract: A water heater system that includes a first water storage tank plumbed in series with a second water storage tank, and methods for controlling such a water heater system. In some instances, and in response to a water draw, a controller may activate both a first heat source associated with a first water storage tank and a second heat source associated for a second water storage tank. This rapid turn-on control may help reduce a drop in water temperature in the first water storage tank that might otherwise occur. The controller may also increase the setpoint temperature of the first water storage tank and/or the second water storage tank in response to a water draw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Young, James Holmberg, Fritz Hazzard, Donald J. Kasprzyk, Bruce L. Hill
  • Publication number: 20130302737
    Abstract: A burner system for a furnace. The system may have a wedged or other shaped burner box. An air-fuel mixer may be attached to a smaller end of the burner box at virtually any angle relative to a direction of a gas and air mixture leaving the larger box end. A burner head may be attached to the larger end of the box. The burner head may be sufficient for numerous heater sections of a heat exchanger. A spacer and a radiation shield may be situated between the burner head and heat exchanger. An addition of the radiation shield may reduce the operating temperature of the burner box, burner head and/or spacer. A fan may move the gas and air mixture from the mixer, through the box and the burner head. The mixture may be ignited into a flame which is moved into the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Michael William Schultz, James Holmberg, Douglas Perry, Tim J. Smith, Curtis Taylor
  • Patent number: D755927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James Holmberg, Gregory Young, Donald J. Kasprzyk, Stephane Joseph Pierre Beland, Virginie Turcotte