Patents by Inventor John Her

John Her 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).

  • Patent number: 11844910
    Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20210268234
    Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
  • 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
  • Patent number: 10967150
    Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
  • Publication number: 20190105469
    Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome A. Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
  • Patent number: 10118022
    Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150352327
    Abstract: A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg, Alexander C. Houck, Xuan Y. Khieu, Salome Gonzalez, Somally Mom, John Her
  • Patent number: D702019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne Kim Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D702020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne Kim Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D702021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne Kim Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D704923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne Kim Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D731755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne Kim Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D731756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D731757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D731758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her
  • Patent number: D744722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: College Kids, LLP
    Inventors: Suzanne K. Sullivan, John Her