Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Gagnon
Jeffrey S. Gagnon 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: 20100306997Abstract: An implantable lead body for a medical device with improved conductor lumens separates and insulates conductors while permitting access to the conductors through the implantable lead outer surface. The implantable lead comprises a lead body, a stylet lumen, at least one conductor lumen, and at least one axial slit in the lead body. The lead body has a proximal end, a distal end, an internal portion, and an external portion. The stylet lumen is formed in the internal portion. The conductor lumen is formed in the internal portion and positioned near an outer surface of the internal portion such that there is only a web between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion. The axial slit is formed in the lead body distal end between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Xavier E. Pardo, Shahn S. Sage, Scott B. Kokones, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Patent number: 7818070Abstract: An implantable lead body for a medical device with improved conductor lumens separates and insulates conductors while permitting access to the conductors through the implantable lead outer surface. The implantable lead comprises a lead body, a stylet lumen, at least one conductor lumen, and at least one axial slit in the lead body. The lead body has a proximal end, a distal end, an internal portion, and an external portion. The stylet lumen is formed in the internal portion. The conductor lumen is formed in the internal portion and positioned near an outer surface of the internal portion such that there is only a web between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion. The axial slit is formed in the lead body distal end between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Xavier E. Pardo, Shahn S. Sage, Scott B. Kokones, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Patent number: 7729781Abstract: Devices and methods for stimulating nerves, such as peripheral nerves are described. Some devices can include small cross-section lead bodies having one or more electrodes in the round distal portion, the electrodes having a substantially planar surface within the distal portion of the lead which is suitable for placement through a cylindrical needle intended to access a spinal region of a patient. Some lead electrodes are covered with a hydrophilic coating at least about 0.001 inches thick. The hydrophilic coating may include a steroid and/or a GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) agonist which can elute or diffuse over time, away from the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: John M. Swoyer, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Publication number: 20080161899Abstract: An implantable lead body for a medical device with improved conductor lumens separates and insulates conductors while permitting access to the conductors through the implantable lead outer surface. The implantable lead comprises a lead body, a stylet lumen, at least one conductor lumen, and at least one axial slit in the lead body. The lead body has a proximal end, a distal end, an internal portion, and an external portion. The stylet lumen is formed in the internal portion. The conductor lumen is formed in the internal portion and positioned near an outer surface of the internal portion such that there is only a web between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion. The axial slit is formed in the lead body distal end between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Xavier E. Pardo, Shahn S. Sage, Scott B. Kokones, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Patent number: 7310873Abstract: An implantable lead body for a medical device with improved conductor lumens separates and insulates conductors while permitting access to the conductors through the implantable lead outer surface. The implantable lead comprises a lead body, a stylet lumen, at least one conductor lumen, and at least one axial slit in the lead body. The lead body has a proximal end, a distal end, an internal portion, and an external portion. The stylet lumen is formed in the internal portion. The conductor lumen is formed in the internal portion and positioned near an outer surface of the internal portion such that there is only a web between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion. The axial slit is formed in the lead body distal end between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Xavier E. Pardo, Shahn S. Sage, Scott B. Kokones, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Publication number: 20070219608Abstract: Devices and methods for stimulating nerves, such as peripheral nerves. Some devices can include small cross-section lead bodies having one or more electrodes in the distal portion, the electrodes having a substantially flat surface and being suitable for placement through a 12 gauge needle or smaller. Some lead electrodes are covered with a hydrophilic coating at least about 0.001 inch thick. The hydrophilic coating may include a steroid and/or a GABBA agonist which can elute or diffuse over time, away from the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: John M. SWOYER, Jeffrey S. GAGNON
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Patent number: 7110827Abstract: Low resistivity, implantable electrical connectors and biomedical leads having the connectors mechanically coupled in a non-welded attachment to low resistivity wires to extend implanted device battery life. One electrical connector includes an electrically conductive housing having a longitudinal aperture and an inner facing circumferential channel. A spring disposed within the channel can contact an inserted electrode. The housing can include at least one hole adjacent a mechanically deformable side wall for mechanically securing an electrical conductor inserted within the hole. The low resistivity, implantable, biocompatible electrical connectors and leads can be used in neurological and cardiac applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Shahn S. Sage, Jeffrey S. Gagnon, Jane L. Kohnen
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Publication number: 20040215302Abstract: Low resistivity, implantable electrical connectors and biomedical leads having the connectors mechanically coupled in a non-welded attachment to low resistivity wires to extend implanted device battery life. One electrical connector includes an electrically conductive housing having a longitudinal aperture and an inner facing circumferential channel. A spring disposed within the channel can contact an inserted electrode. The housing can include at least one hole adjacent a mechanically deformable side wall for mechanically securing an electrical conductor inserted within the hole. The low resistivity, implantable, biocompatible electrical connectors and leads can be used in neurological and cardiac applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Shahn S. Sage, Jeffrey S. Gagnon, Jane L. Kohnen
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Patent number: 6775036Abstract: A holographic shrink wrap element containing a shrink wrap film and a layer on the shrink wrap film, wherein the layer contains a holographic image. A process for preparing a holographic shrink wrap element includes providing, in the following order, a holographic polymer film having a holographic surface, a layer on the holographic surface and a shrink wrap film, and removing the holographic polymer film, leaving the holographic image on the layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: John E. Cox, Christopher C. Christuk, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Publication number: 20030221769Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring holographic images and diffraction patterns from a primary film surface, which contains the original holographic image or diffraction pattern, to a secondary film or substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Wilhelm P. Kutsch, Stephen A. Orroth, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Publication number: 20030199951Abstract: An implantable lead body for a medical device with improved conductor lumens separates and insulates conductors while permitting access to the conductors through the implantable lead outer surface. The implantable lead comprises a lead body, a stylet lumen, at least one conductor lumen, and at least one axial slit in the lead body. The lead body has a proximal end, a distal end, an internal portion, and an external portion. The stylet lumen is formed in the internal portion. The conductor lumen is formed in the internal portion and positioned near an outer surface of the internal portion such that there is only a web between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion. The axial slit is formed in the lead body distal end between the conductor lumen and the outer surface of the internal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Xavier E. Pardo, Shahn S. Sage, Scott B. Kokones, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Publication number: 20030076555Abstract: A holographic shrink wrap element containing a shrink wrap film and a layer on the shrink wrap film, wherein the layer contains a holographic image. A process for preparing a holographic shrink wrap element includes providing, in the following order, a holographic polymer film having a holographic surface, a layer on the holographic surface and a shrink wrap film, and removing the holographic polymer film, leaving the holographic image on the layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: John E. Cox, Christopher C. Christuk, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Patent number: 6459513Abstract: A holographic shrink wrap element containing a shrink wrap film and a layer on the shrink wrap film, wherein the layer contains a holographic image. A process for preparing a holographic shrink wrap element includes providing, in the following order, a holographic polymer film having a holographic surface, a layer on the holographic surface and a shrink wrap film, and removing the holographic polymer film, leaving the holographic image on the layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Foilmark, Inc.Inventors: John E. Cox, Christopher C. Christuk, Jeffrey S. Gagnon
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Patent number: 6181446Abstract: A holographic shrink wrap element containing a shrink wrap film and a layer on the shrink wrap film, wherein the layer contains a holographic image. A process for preparing a holographic shrink wrap element includes providing, in the following order, a holographic polymer film having a holographic surface, a layer on the holographic surface and a shrink wrap film, and removing the holographic polymer film, leaving the holographic image on the layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1998Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Foilmark, Inc.Inventors: John E. Cox, Christopher C. Christuk, Jeffrey S. Gagnon