Patents by Inventor John Rudser
John Rudser 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: 10413649Abstract: A medical device system includes a medical device configured to be carried by a patient and a plurality of controllers capable of controlling operation of the medical device. Each controller has an active state in which the controller is in communication with, and controls the operation of, the medical device, and a passive state in which the controller is not controlling operation of the medical device. At any given time only one of the plurality of controllers will be in the active state and a remainder of the plurality of controllers will be in the passive state. The active controller may be configured to continually communicate with the remainder of passive controllers, without using the medical device as an intermediary, to update the information stored in the memories of the passive controllers to match the information in the memory of the active controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventor: John Rudser
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Patent number: 10376624Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved transcutaneous energy transfer (TET) system that generates and wirelessly transmits a sufficient amount of energy to power one or more implanted devices, including a heart pump, while maintaining the system's efficiency, safety, and overall convenience of use. The disclosure further relates one or more methods of operation for the improved system.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventors: John Rudser, Stefan Schwarzbach
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Publication number: 20190147140Abstract: A method, device, and system for collecting data from one or more sensors in an intermediate power supply (IPS) between a main power source and a control system of a medical system, and transmitting data to the control system. Data received by the control system may include information about the operating parameters of the IPS and may be displayed or communicated to the user, allowing the user to adjust operation of the IPS and/or the medical system in response thereto. In one embodiment, a medical system comprises a clinical device, a control system in electrical communication with the clinical device, and an IPS in electrical communication with the control system, the IPS being configured to be in electrical communication with a main power source. The IPS includes a sensing and communication system having at least one sensor and processing circuitry in communication with the at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventor: John RUDSER
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Publication number: 20190076587Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved transcutaneous energy transfer (TET) system that generates and wirelessly transmits a sufficient amount of energy to power one or more implanted devices, including a heart pump, while maintaining the system's efficiency, safety, and overall convenience of use. The disclosure further relates one or more methods of operation for the improved system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: John RUDSER, Jeffrey A. LAROSE, Ramiro GOMEZ
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Publication number: 20190081498Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a module for relaying power wirelessly to a device implanted in a user. The module may include a structure adapted to be worn by the user, a receiver configured to receive a first wireless power transmission at a first frequency, a transmitter configured to transmit a second wireless power transmission at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and a frequency changer configured to convert energy generated by the first wireless power transmission into energy for generating the second wireless power transmission. Each of the receiver, transmitter and frequency changer may be disposed on or in the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventor: John RUDSER
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Patent number: 10213538Abstract: An implant device includes a housing and an energy receiving element disposed in the housing. The energy receiving element is configured to be electrically connected to an energy-consuming device. The implant device is configured to be mounted within a body of a human or non-human animal. The housing includes a feature configured to be accessible through skin of the animal and to receive a corresponding mating member of an external charger including an energy transmitting element. The energy receiving element is configured to receive energy wirelessly from the energy transmitting element when the external charger is mated with the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventor: John Rudser
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Publication number: 20190046222Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle body extending along a handle axis. The handle body is releasably engaged to a tunneling shaft extending along a shaft axis transverse to the handle axis. At least one tool is mounted to the handle body. Each tool includes a working end adapted to actuate an element of an implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: John RUDSER
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Patent number: 10173070Abstract: A pass-through assembly including a first wall 110d having oppositely-directed inner and outer sides, 112, 114, the first wall 110d defining a first opening 116 extending from the inner side 112 to the outer side 114; an elongated structure 118 extending into the opening 116 from the outer side 114 of the first wall 110d; a first material 130 contacting the first wall 110d and the elongated structure 118 so as to at least partially seal the opening 116, and a second material 140 different from the first material 130, the second material 140 overlying the first material 130 on the outer side 114 of the wall 110d, the second material 140 adhering to the elongated structure 118 and the first wall 110d, the second material 140 having at least one physical property different than a corresponding physical property of the first material 130.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventors: John Rudser, Alfredo Garcell
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Patent number: 10153655Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a module for relaying power wirelessly to a device implanted in a user. The module may include a structure adapted to be worn by the user, a receiver configured to receive a first wireless power transmission at a first frequency, a transmitter configured to transmit a second wireless power transmission at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and a frequency changer configured to convert energy generated by the first wireless power transmission into energy for generating the second wireless power transmission. Each of the receiver, transmitter and frequency changer may be disposed on or in the structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventor: John Rudser
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Patent number: 10143788Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved transcutaneous energy transfer (TET) system that generates and wirelessly transmits a sufficient amount of energy to power one or more implanted devices, including a heart pump, while maintaining the system's efficiency, safety, and overall convenience of use. The disclosure further relates one or more methods of operation for the improved system.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventors: John Rudser, Jeffrey A. LaRose, Ramiro Gomez
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Patent number: 10117664Abstract: A surgical device includes a handle body extending along a handle axis. The handle body is releasably engaged to a tunneling shaft extending along a shaft axis transverse to the handle axis. At least one tool is mounted to the handle body. Each tool includes a working end adapted to actuate an element of an implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventor: John Rudser
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Publication number: 20180262041Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a module for relaying power wirelessly to a device implanted in a user. The module may include a structure adapted to be worn by the user, a receiver configured to receive a first wireless power transmission at a first frequency, a transmitter configured to transmit a second wireless power transmission at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and a frequency changer configured to convert energy generated by the first wireless power transmission into energy for generating the second wireless power transmission. Each of the receiver, transmitter and frequency changer may be disposed on or in the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: John RUDSER
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Patent number: 9991734Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a module for relaying power wirelessly to a device implanted in a user. The module may include a structure adapted to be worn by the user, a receiver configured to receive a first wireless power transmission at a first frequency, a transmitter configured to transmit a second wireless power transmission at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and a frequency changer configured to convert energy generated by the first wireless power transmission into energy for generating the second wireless power transmission. Each of the receiver, transmitter and frequency changer may be disposed on or in the structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventor: John Rudser
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Publication number: 20180147333Abstract: A method of controlling an implantable blood pump of a living patient. The method includes receiving one or more pump signals indicating at least one from the group consisting of a motor speed of the blood pump, power supplied to the blood pump, and differential pressure exerted by the blood pump. One or more medication signals is received indicating whether the patient has taken a medication. The flow rate of blood based on a combination of the one or more pump signals and the medication signals is determined. At least one from the group consisting of increasing and decreasing power is supplied to the pump in response to the determined flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventor: John RUDSER
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Publication number: 20180036465Abstract: A method and kit for placing an implant in a patient. The method includes placing an implant consisting of at least one from the group consisting of an electronic device and an electromechanical device into a tissue cavity of the patient and evacuating fluid from the cavity and urging tissue surrounding the cavity to abut the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: John RUDSER
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Publication number: 20180028822Abstract: A pass-through assembly including a first wall 110d having oppositely-directed inner and outer sides, 112, 114, the first wall 110d defining a first opening 116 extending from the inner side 112 to the outer side 114; an elongated structure 118 extending into the opening 116 from the outer side 114 of the first wall 110d; a first material 130 contacting the first wall 110d and the elongated structure 118 so as to at least partially seal the opening 116, and a second material 140 different from the first material 130, the second material 140 overlying the first material 130 on the outer side 114 of the wall 110d, the second material 140 adhering to the elongated structure 118 and the first wall 110d, the second material 140 having at least one physical property different than a corresponding physical property of the first material 130.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: John RUDSER, Alfredo GARCELL
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Patent number: 9782598Abstract: A pass-through assembly including a first wall 110d having oppositely-directed inner and outer sides, 112, 114, the first wall 110d defining a first opening 116 extending from the inner side 112 to the outer side 114; an elongated structure 118 extending into the opening 116 from the outer side 114 of the first wall 110d; a first material 130 contacting the first wall 110d and the elongated structure 118 so as to at least partially seal the opening 116, and a second material 140 different from the first material 130, the second material 140 overlying the first material 130 on the outer side 114 of the wall 110d, the second material 140 adhering to the elongated structure 118 and the first wall 110d, the second material 140 having at least one physical property different than a corresponding physical property of the first material 130.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventors: John Rudser, Alfredo Garcell
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Publication number: 20170250566Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a module for relaying power wirelessly to a device implanted in a user. The module may include a structure adapted to be worn by the user, a receiver configured to receive a first wireless power transmission at a first frequency, a transmitter configured to transmit a second wireless power transmission at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and a frequency changer configured to convert energy generated by the first wireless power transmission into energy for generating the second wireless power transmission. Each of the receiver, transmitter and frequency changer may be disposed on or in the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventor: John RUDSER
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Publication number: 20170246366Abstract: A control circuit for controlling a supply of power to an external electronics module for controlling an implanted device of the user, the control circuit electrically coupled to a switching circuit for controlling an electrical connection between an external power source, a battery, and an external electronics module, the control circuit further electrically coupled to a sensor for sensing at least one from the group consisting of a voltage and a current received from the external power source, the control circuit being configured to control the switching circuit to electrically disconnect the external electronics module from the external power source and electrically connect the external electronics module to the battery in response to a sensed fluctuation of at least one from the group consisting of voltage and current and electrically connect the external electronics module to the external power source and electrically disconnect the external electronics module from the battery when the fluctuation is notType: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventor: John RUDSER
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Publication number: 20170185054Abstract: An apparatus for starting operation of a motor of an implantable blood pump including a memory storing one or more default parameters for at least one of controlling and monitoring the startup operation. A processor operatively coupled to the motor is included, the processor is configured to: commence the startup operation based on the one or more default parameters; detect an error during the startup operation; adjust at least one of the one or more default parameters in response to the detected error; store the at least one adjusted parameter in the memory; and commence subsequent startup operations based at least in part on the at least one adjusted parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventor: John RUDSER