Patents by Inventor Jeremy J. Odegard
Jeremy J. Odegard 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: 8142367Abstract: A deflectable stylet system optimized for use in conjunction with a lead of the type having a fixation helix that is screwed into body tissue by rotation of the lead's connector pin is disclosed. The system includes an attachment that is rotatable and longitudinally slidable with respect to the handle of a deflectable stylet. A lead coupled to the attachment may be moved longitudinally with respect to a stylet to account for slight variances in the lead length. In one embodiment, the attachment couples to the lead via a pushbutton mechanism that can be locked to the lead using one hand. The attachment may be rotated to thereby rotate the lead connector. This allows for retraction and extension of a retractable fixation helix, and for further attachment or detachment of a fixation helix to adjacent tissue. In one embodiment, the attachment may be longitudinally rigidly positioned in predetermined locations with respect to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Corinne A. G. Poor, William J. Clemens, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Patent number: 7991479Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to a patient programmer for an implantable medical device. The patient programmer may include one or more of a variety of features that may enhance performance, support mobility and compactness, or promote patient convenience.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: William C. Phillips, Jeremy J. Odegard, Michael W. Horvath
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Patent number: 7396335Abstract: A deflectable stylet system optimized for use in conjunction with a lead of the type having a fixation helix that is screwed into body tissue by rotation of the lead's connector pin is disclosed. The system includes an attachment that is rotatable and longitudinally slidable with respect to the handle of a deflectable stylet. A lead coupled to the attachment may be moved longitudinally with respect to a stylet to account for slight variances in the lead length. In one embodiment, the attachment couples to the lead via a pushbutton mechanism that can be locked to the lead using one hand. The attachment may be rotated to thereby rotate the lead connector. This allows for retraction and extension of a retractable fixation helix, and for further attachment or detachment of a fixation helix to adjacent tissue. In one embodiment, the attachment may be longitudinally rigidly positioned in predetermined locations with respect to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Corinne A. G. Poor, William J. Clemens, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Publication number: 20080147085Abstract: A deflectable stylet system optimized for use in conjunction with a lead of the type having a fixation helix that is screwed into body tissue by rotation of the lead's connector pin is disclosed. The system includes an attachment that is rotatable and longitudinally slidable with respect to the handle of a deflectable stylet. A lead coupled to the attachment may be moved longitudinally with respect to a stylet to account for slight variances in the lead length. In one embodiment, the attachment couples to the lead via a pushbutton mechanism that can be locked to the lead using one hand. The attachment may be rotated to thereby rotate the lead connector. This allows for retraction and extension of a retractable fixation helix, and for further attachment or detachment of a fixation helix to adjacent tissue. In one embodiment, the attachment may be longitudinally rigidly positioned in predetermined locations with respect to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Corinne A.G. Poor, William J. Clemens, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Patent number: 7338481Abstract: A slitting tool for severing a tubular body includes a body portion, extending along a first axis, joined to a nose portion extending along a second axis, the second axis extending at an angle between approximately 5 degrees and approximately 90 degrees with respect to the first axis. The nose portion includes means for severing the tubular body while the body portion includes means for gripping by a hand of a user such that a wrist of the hand is in a neutral position when the means for severing is directed toward the tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Jeff J. Jannicke, Stanten C. Spear, David A. Schuelke, Debbie L. Kirihara, Elizabeth A. Ellingson, Jeremy J. Odegard, Richard P. Manahan, Andrzej M. Malewicz
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Patent number: 7029460Abstract: A slitting tool is provided for severing a tubular body such as the body of an introducer or a guide catheter that is positioned around an implantable medical device (IMD) such as a lead or another catheter. The slitting tool includes a body member that has a surface adapted to be gripped by a user. The surface includes a channel that is provided to align the IMD with respect to the body of the slitting tool. The gripping action of the user maintains the IMD within the channel such that the channel need not attach to the IMD. The slitting tool includes a cutting member coupled to the body member and positioned to sever the tubular body without severing the IMD.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Stanten C. Spear, Andrzej M. Malewicz, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Publication number: 20040249312Abstract: A deflectable stylet system optimized for use in conjunction with a lead of the type having a fixation helix that is screwed into body tissue by rotation of the lead's connector pin is disclosed. The system includes an attachment that is rotatable and longitudinally slidable with respect to the handle of a deflectable stylet. A lead coupled to the attachment may be moved longitudinally with respect to a stylet to account for slight variances in the lead length. In one embodiment, the attachment couples to the lead via a pushbutton mechanism that can be locked to the lead using one hand. The attachment may be rotated to thereby rotate the lead connector. This allows for retraction and extension of a retractable fixation helix, and for further attachment or detachment of a fixation helix to adjacent tissue. In one embodiment, the attachment may be longitudinally rigidly positioned in predetermined locations with respect to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Corinne A.G. Poor, William J. Clemens, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Publication number: 20030181935Abstract: A slitting tool for severing a tubular body includes a body portion, extending along a first axis, joined to a nose portion extending along a second axis, the second axis extending at an angle between approximately 5 degrees and approximately 90 degrees with respect to the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Jeff J. Jannicke, Stanten C. Spear, David A. Schuelke, Debbie L. Kirihara, Elizabeth A. Ellingson, Jeremy J. Odegard, Richard P. Manahan, Andrzej M. Malewicz
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Publication number: 20030158565Abstract: A slitting tool is provided for severing a tubular body such as the body of an introducer or a guide catheter that is positioned around an implantable medical device (IMD) such as a lead or another catheter. The slitting tool includes a body member that has a surface adapted to be gripped by a user. The surface includes a channel that is provided to align the IMD with respect to the body of the slitting tool. The gripping action of the user maintains the IMD within the channel such that the channel need not attach to the IMD. The slitting tool includes a cutting member coupled to the body member and positioned to sever the tubular body without severing the IMD.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Gardeski, Stanten C. Spear, Andrzej M. Malewicz, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Patent number: D417429Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Century Mfg. Co.Inventors: Wayne Thomas Brezovar, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Patent number: D428468Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1998Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Century Manufacturing CompanyInventors: William S. Dea, Richard E. Carlson, James A. Wilson, Jeremy J. Odegard
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Patent number: D432443Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Outdoor Creations, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Odegard, Charles T. Graves
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Patent number: D687541Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Geoffrey C. Sims, Jeremy J. Odegard, Michael W. Horvath
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Patent number: D691258Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Geoffrey C. Sims, Jeremy J. Odegard, Michael W. Horvath
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Patent number: D691259Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Asante Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Estes, Geoffrey C. Sims, Jeremy J. Odegard, Michael W. Horvath
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Patent number: D919804Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Daniel S. Cole, Jeremy J. Odegard, Gerald A. Thoe, Elizabeth R. Volk