Patents by Inventor Jay Lahti
Jay Lahti 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: 8706229Abstract: A connector assembly for detachably connecting a lead to an implantable medical device and an implantable medical device capable of being detachably connected to a lead that include one or more deflectable connector clip and a housing. The connector clip includes a first arm, a second arm, and a top portion extending between the first arm and the second arm, and is capable of being deflected from a first position, corresponding to a first relative position of the first arm and the second arm, to a second position corresponding to a second relative position of the first arm and the second arm. The housing includes a first member and a second member, the first member formed to be fixedly engaged with the second member to enclose the connector clip within the housing with the one or more connector clip being positioned within one of the first member and the second member.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jay Lahti, Andrew J. Ries, Scott Forsythe
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Publication number: 20100285697Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan J. Zart, Brian R. Burwick, Andrew J. Ries, John E. Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory A. Theis
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Publication number: 20100197174Abstract: A connector assembly for detachably connecting a lead to an implantable medical device and an implantable medical device capable of being detachably connected to a lead that include one or more deflectable connector clip and a housing. The connector clip includes a first arm, a second arm, and a top portion extending between the first arm and the second arm, and is capable of being deflected from a first position, corresponding to a first relative position of the first arm and the second arm, to a second position corresponding to a second relative position of the first arm and the second arm. The housing includes a first member and a second member, the first member formed to be fixedly engaged with the second member to enclose the connector clip within the housing with the one or more connector clip being positioned within one of the first member and the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jay Lahti, Andrew J. Ries, Scott Forsythe
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Patent number: 7769458Abstract: A connector assembly for detachably connecting an electrical lead to an implantable medical device for emitting electrical pulses is provided. One or more deflectable connector clips are positioned inside or partially inside a compact housing that is designed to deflect the connector clips in a partially loaded state so that insertion of the terminal pin of an electrical lead causes a minor deflection of the spring clip, but results in high retention force. The positioning of the connector clip in the housing in a partially loaded state results in a relatively flat force deflection curve. The one or more connector clips are preferably electrically conducting metal and may be formed into a U-shape. The connector clips are generally positioned to provide multiple contact points with an inserted terminal pin of a lead.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Jay Lahti
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Publication number: 20090017700Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan J. Zart, Brian R. Burwick, Andrew J. Ries, John E. Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory A. Theis
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Patent number: 7472505Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan J. Zart, Brian R. Burwick, Andrew J. Ries, John E. Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory A. Theis
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Publication number: 20070293099Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Bryan Zart, Brian Burwick, Andrew Ries, John Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory Theis
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Publication number: 20070190866Abstract: A connector assembly for coupling to an implantable medical device includes a core element formed of a first thermoplastic material shaped to receive a connector member for receiving a lead. The connector assembly further includes a circuit member positioned adjacent to the core element. The circuit member includes a portion extending along the core element to the connector member and an antenna structure extending over a portion of the core element outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Bryan Zart, Andrew Ries, Brian Burwick, John Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory Theis
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Publication number: 20070111587Abstract: A sectional interconnect ribbon for use in a connector assembly for an implantable medical device is formed of two ore more separately-formed sections which are mechanically joined together to form an integral assembly. The sectional interconnect ribbon, as well as at least one connection element, is embedded within the connector assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Andrew Ries, Jay Lahti, George Patras, John Longtin, Bryan Zart
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Publication number: 20070087637Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Bryan Zart, Brian Burwick, Andrew Ries, John Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory Theis
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Patent number: 7175482Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan J. Zart, Brian R. Burwick, Andrew J. Ries, John E. Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory A. Theis
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Patent number: 7164951Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for facilitating electrical connection between a medical lead and circuitry of an implantable medical device (IMD). The electrical connector assembly integrates a conductive element with an elastomeric seal in order to achieve a simplified structure for electrically coupling of a lead to circuitry of the IMD and also providing a hermetic seal, and facilitates simplified and improved electrical coupling of a medical lead to circuitry of the IMD.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Jay Lahti
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Publication number: 20050137642Abstract: An improved circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly is disclosed. The circuit assembly includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. Core portion may further be provided with groove and ridge members designed to position and retain the circuit components at predetermined locations around the various surfaces of the core portion. One or more of the circuit components may be welded or soldered together to form electrical contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Bryan Zart, Brian Burwick, Andrew Ries, John Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory Theis
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Publication number: 20050033138Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical connector assembly for facilitating electrical connection between a medical lead and circuitry of an implantable medical device (IMD). The electrical connector assembly integrates a conductive element with a elastomeric seal in order to achieve a simplified structure for electrically coupling of a lead to circuitry of the IMD and also providing a hermetic seal. The invention facilitates simplified and improved electrical coupling of a medical lead to circuitry of the IMD.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Andrew Ries, Jay Lahti
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Publication number: 20050027325Abstract: A connector assembly for detachably connecting a lead to an implantable medical device and an implantable medical device capable of being detachably connected to a lead that include one or more deflectable connector clip and a housing. The connector clip includes a first arm, a second arm, and a top portion extending between the first arm and the second arm, and is capable of being deflected from a first position, corresponding to a first relative position of the first arm and the second arm, to a second position corresponding to a second relative position of the first arm and the second arm. The housing includes a first member and a second member, the first member formed to be fixedly engaged with the second member to enclose the connector clip within the housing with the one or more connector clip being positioned within one of the first member and the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Jay Lahti, Andrew Ries, Scott Forsythe
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Publication number: 20050027327Abstract: A connector assembly for detachably connecting an electrical lead to an implantable medical device for emitting electrical pulses is provided. One or more deflectable connector clips are positioned inside or partially inside a compact housing that is designed to deflect the connector clips in a partially loaded state so that insertion of the terminal pin of an electrical lead causes a minor deflection of the spring clip, but results in high retention force. The positioning of the connector clip in the housing in a partially loaded state results in a relatively flat force deflection curve. The one or more connector clips are preferably electrically conducting metal and may be formed into a U-shape. The connector clips are generally positioned to provide multiple contact points with an inserted terminal pin of a lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Andrew Ries, Jay Lahti
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Patent number: 6817905Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan J. Zart, Brian R. Burwick, Andrew J. Ries, John E. Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory A. Theis
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Publication number: 20030069612Abstract: An improved circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly is disclosed. The circuit assembly includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. Core portion may further be provided with groove and ridge members designed to position and retain the circuit components at predetermined locations around the various surfaces of the core portion. One or more of the circuit components may be welded or soldered together to form electrical contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventors: Bryan J. Zart, Brian R. Burwick, Andrew J. Ries, John E. Nicholson, Jay Lahti, Gregory A. Theis