Patents by Inventor James R. Nigg

James R. Nigg 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: 20230301714
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Yen Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Patent number: 11690670
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Yen Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Publication number: 20210369342
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Ye Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Patent number: 11051878
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salo Arias, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Ye Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Publication number: 20160346038
    Abstract: An elongate medical device shaft may comprise an elongate body and an annular electrode disposed on the elongate body. The annular electrode may define a longitudinal axis and have an outer diameter. The outer diameter may be greater at an axial center of the electrode than at an axial end of the electrode. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate body may comprise three longitudinal sections having three wall thicknesses. The middle wall thickness may be less than the proximal and distal wall thicknesses and the distal wall thickness may be less than the proximal wall thickness. Additionally or alternatively, the shaft may comprise an inner cylindrical structure and an outer tube. The outer tube may comprise a first radial layer and a second radial layer that is radially-outward of the first radial layer, the first radial layer, second radial layer, and inner structure having different stiffnesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Alexander C. Houck, John Her, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, Brian M. Monahan, Neil D. Hawkinson, James R. Nigg, James C. Marrs, Xuan Ye Khieu, Troy T. Tegg, Jill A. LaFavor, Israel A. Byrd
  • Patent number: 6082547
    Abstract: A plastic jig which may be injection molded has a plurality of square pockets, each pocket having a pair of integral spring loaded fingers on two adjacent sides of square component trays for repeatedly and consistently positioning the component trays placed in said pocket. The resiliency of said spring loaded fingers operate to urge the square tray against fixed locating portions of the pocket. Features on the top and bottom of the jig provide for the secure stacking of jigs while holding trays. An upper jig above an adjacent lower jig provides a cover, enclosing the components in the tray in lower jig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Fluoroware, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Nentl, James R. Nigg