Patents by Inventor John D. Longtin

John D. Longtin 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).

  • Connector assembly with internal seals and manufacturing method
    Patent number: 8062074
    Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having a first inner surface forming a connector bore, an outer surface defining a fill port for receiving an adhesive, and a second inner surface defining a channel extending from the fill port to the first inner surface forming the connector bore; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members. An adhesive is disposed in the channel and seals the outer surface of the sealing member to the inner surface forming the connector bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, James Michael Iknayan, Thomas J. Olson, George Patras, John D. Longtin
  • Connector assembly with internal seals and manufacturing method
    Patent number: 7654843
    Abstract: A medical device connector assembly and fabrication method are provided wherein the connector assembly includes a core element, a plurality of conductive members positioned along the core element, and a plurality of sealing members positioned between the conductive members, the sealing members having an outer surface supported by the core element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Olson, Andrew J. Ries, George Patras, John D. Longtin
  • Method for forming a connector assembly for use with an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7537493
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Medtronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Jay K. Lahti, George Patras, John D. Longtin, Bryan J. Zart
  • METHOD FOR FORMING A CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080268720
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: ANDREW J. RIES, JAY K. LAHTI, GEORGE PATRAS, JOHN D. LONGTIN, BRYAN J. ZART
  • Method for forming a connector assembly for use with an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7413482
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Jay K. Lahti, George Patras, John D. Longtin, Bryan J. Zart