Patents by Inventor Jose Ulloa
Jose Ulloa 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: 9962541Abstract: A stimulation lead includes an electrode carrier disposed along a distal portion of a lead body. The electrode carrier defines multiple segmented-electrode-receiving apertures extending between an outer surface and a central lumen. Each of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures includes a ledge disposed around a perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and inset from the outer surface of the electrode carrier. The stimulation lead also includes multiple segmented electrodes, with each of the segmented electrode disposed in a different one of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures with an outer stimulation surface exposed through the segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and an inner surface abutting the ledge disposed around the perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture. Conductive wires extend along the lead body and couple the segmented electrodes to terminals.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Joshua Dale Howard, James Robert Black, Jose Ulloa, Anne Margaret Pianca
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Patent number: 9381368Abstract: A lead connector assembly for an Implantable Medical Device (IMD) is disclosed. The lead connector assembly includes a rigid elongated connector core having a core opening along its long axis. An alternating series of elastomer seals and header contacts are inserted into the core opening along the long axis and meet with an end stop to hermetically self-align the header contacts with contact openings along the sides of the core. A connector block can be inserted into an opening in the connector core, and sealed with an adhesive. Once the connector core, header contacts, seals, and connector block are subassembled, the connector core subassembly may be hermitically tested, and thereafter affixed to other subassemblies by affixing means on the connector cores. Feedthrough pins can then be connected to the header contacts through the contact openings, and overmolded with a header to the IPG's case.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Himanshu Ranpura, Jose Ulloa, Sean Walsh, James English
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Publication number: 20150360023Abstract: A stimulation lead includes an electrode carrier disposed along a distal portion of a lead body. The electrode carrier defines multiple segmented-electrode-receiving apertures extending between an outer surface and a central lumen. Each of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures includes a ledge disposed around a perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and inset from the outer surface of the electrode carrier. The stimulation lead also includes multiple segmented electrodes, with each of the segmented electrode disposed in a different one of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures with an outer stimulation surface exposed through the segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and an inner surface abutting the ledge disposed around the perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture. Conductive wires extend along the lead body and couple the segmented electrodes to terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Joshua Dale Howard, James Robert Black, Jose Ulloa, Anne Margaret Pianca
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Publication number: 20150251011Abstract: A lead connector assembly for an Implantable Medical Device (IMD) is disclosed. The lead connector assembly includes a rigid elongated connector core having a core opening along its long axis. An alternating series of elastomer seals and header contacts are inserted into the core opening along the long axis and meet with an end stop to hermetically self-align the header contacts with contact openings along the sides of the core. A connector block can be inserted into an opening in the connector core, and sealed with an adhesive. Once the connector core, header contacts, seals, and connector block are subassembled, the connector core subassembly may be hermitically tested, and thereafter affixed to other subassemblies by affixing means on the connector cores. Feedthrough pins can then be connected to the header contacts through the contact openings, and overmolded with a header to the IPG's case.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Himanshu Ranpura, Jose Ulloa, Sean Walsh, James English
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Patent number: 7807285Abstract: An energy storage device, such as an electrical storage battery, having a unique terminal structure and sealing arrangement. The battery generally includes a case in which an electrode assembly is disposed, and a cover provided with a fill hole and fill plug, and a terminal structure that forms a battery terminal. Both the positive and negative electrode tabs are compressed by a fastener that seals the battery and forms a battery terminal. The battery case can be positive, negative, or neutral.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Quallion LLCInventors: Paul Berg, Alex Z. Pàl, Jose A. Ulloa, Michael Escobar, M. Elizabeth Bush
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Patent number: 7179562Abstract: An electrode assembly and construction method therefor for use in small high performance batteries suitable for implantable medical device applications. The electrode assembly comprises a stack of precisely aligned planar elements including alternately arranged positive and negative planar electrodes having a planar separator interposed between adjacent electrodes. Each electrode is preferably formed of a thin metal substrate carrying active material on front and rear faces. The peripheral edge of each electrode defines an active area and a tab extending therefrom. The front and rear faces of the active area each carries a layer of active material. The faces of the tab area are preferably bare. The positive electrode tabs are located at a first position along the peripheral edge whereas the negative tabs are located at a second position spaced from said first position. Each tab carries a clip to form a reinforcing strip adjacent each tab face. Alignment holes are formed in the clips and tabs.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Quallion LLCInventors: Vladimir Zolotnik, Alex Z. Pàl, Jose A. Ulloa, Vladimir Gusev, Joseph Wong
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Patent number: 6966668Abstract: Wearable light device for providing additional light for activities in low light includes a wearable mount (20) including a light system (30) and power source (40). Light system (30) includes one or more arrays of light sources such as light-emitting diodes (33). Photo sensor (34) detects ambient light or emitted light returned from a reflective surface and causes control circuit (45) to dim light emission.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: NOAH Systems, LLCInventors: Mario Cugini, Jeff Brakley, Ralph Giusti, Gioacchino Sarno, Clement Serafin, Martin Serafin, Tracy Rex, Jose Ulloa
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Publication number: 20050099798Abstract: Wearable light device for providing additional light for activities in low light includes a wearable mount (20) including a light system (30) and power source (40). Light system (30) includes one or more arrays of light sources such as light-emitting diodes (33). Photo sensor (34) detects ambient light or emitted light returned from a reflective surface and causes control circuit (45) to dim light emission.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Mario Cugini, Jeff Brakley, Ralph Giusti, Gioacchino Sarno, Clement Serafin, Martin Serafin, Tracy Rex, Jose Ulloa
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Publication number: 20040161669Abstract: An electrode assembly and construction method therefor for use in small high performance batteries suitable for implantable medical device applications. The electrode assembly comprises a stack of precisely aligned planar elements including alternately arranged positive and negative planar electrodes having a planar separator interposed between adjacent electrodes. Each electrode is preferably formed of a thin metal substrate carrying active material on front and rear faces. The peripheral edge of each electrode defines an active area and a tab extending therefrom. The front and rear faces of the active area each carries a layer of active material. The faces of the tab area are preferably bare. The positive electrode tabs are located at a first position along the peripheral edge whereas the negative tabs are located at a second position spaced from said first position. Each tab carries a clip to form a reinforcing strip adjacent each tab face. Alignment holes are formed in the clips and tabs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Vladimir Zolotnik, Alex Z. Pal, Jose A. Ulloa, Vladimir Gusev, Joseph Wong
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Patent number: 6390887Abstract: A pre-cutter or edger machine for processing the periphery of an optic is provided. The pre-cutter or edger machine of the present invention is advantageous in that it provides a machine that eliminates the need to mount the optic on a block, is completely automatic, and has a cycle time of approximately 10 seconds. The machine also is capable of pre-cutting or edging an optic to any of a number of different diameters or shapes with or without the need for traced data. The machine cleans the optic automatically and maintains the edge processing stations substantially free from debris.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.Inventor: Jose Ulloa
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Patent number: 6283825Abstract: An automatic trimmer machine for finding the geometrical center of an optic having a non-round periphery, trimming the edge of the optic to a prescribed diameter for each optic, cleaning and drying the optic, and verifying the diameter of the optic. The machine improves efficiency and reduces operator handling of the lens. Further, the work area is maintained substantially debris free.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.Inventor: Jose Ulloa
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Patent number: 5888122Abstract: A method of manufacturing an intraocular lens for restoring visual function to an eye. The lens includes a convex lens optic for receiving and focusing light rays, a prismatic wedge adjacent to the convex lens optic for receiving and directing light rays to a functional portion of a retina of the eye, and structure for fixing the lens optic and the prismatic wedge in the eye so that the lens optic is angularly oriented with respect to an optic axis of the eye and is posterior to the prismatic wedge. The lens optic includes an aspheric surface having a geometry determined according to a specific formula.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Prism Ophthalmics, L.L.C.Inventors: Amitava Gupta, Jose Ulloa