Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Stark

Joseph C. Stark 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: 9579436
    Abstract: Techniques for mounting a sensor are disclosed. In some implementations, a molded interconnect device carries a sensor for transducing a position of a rotor of the implantable blood pump. The molded interconnect device includes one or more integrated electronic circuit traces configured to electrically connect the Hall sensor with a printed circuit board of the implantable blood pump, and the molded interconnect device is configured to be mounted to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: THORATEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark McChrystal, Joseph C. Stark, III
  • Patent number: 9583874
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems for wireless energy transfer including transcutaneous energy transfer. Embodiments are disclosed for electrical connections between an implanted wireless receiver and an implanted medical device powered by the receiver. Methods for manufacturing and using the devices and system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventors: David Eldridge, Joseph C. Stark, III, Andrew MacDonell, Scott Kramer, Thomas George Kilavos, Fabian Frigon Franco
  • Publication number: 20160367819
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems for wireless energy transfer including transcutaneous energy transfer. Embodiments are disclosed for electrical connections between an implanted wireless receiver and an implanted medical device powered by the receiver. Methods for manufacturing and using the devices and system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: David Eldridge, Joseph C. Stark, III
  • Patent number: 9492599
    Abstract: A molded interconnect device can carry a Hall sensor for transducing a position of a rotor of the implantable blood pump. The molded interconnect device includes one or more integrated electronic circuit traces configured to electrically connect the hall sensor with a printed circuit board of the implantable blood pump, and the molded interconnect device is configured to be mounted to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: THORATEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Samuel Schimpf, Mark McChrystal, Joseph C. Stark, III, Andre Siebenhaar
  • Publication number: 20160181730
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems for wireless energy transfer including transcutaneous energy transfer. Embodiments are disclosed for electrical connections between an implanted wireless receiver and an implanted medical device powered by the receiver. Methods for manufacturing and using the devices and system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: David ELDRIDGE, Joseph C. STARK, III, Andrew MacDONELL, Scott KRAMER, Thomas George KILAVOS, Fabian Frigon FRANCO
  • Publication number: 20140067056
    Abstract: A molded interconnect device can carry a Hall sensor for transducing a position of a rotor of the implantable blood pump. The molded interconnect device includes one or more integrated electronic circuit traces configured to electrically connect the hall sensor with a printed circuit board of the implantable blood pump, and the molded interconnect device is configured to be mounted to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Samuel Schimpf, Mark McChrystal, Joseph C. Stark, III, Andre Siebenhaar
  • Publication number: 20140062462
    Abstract: Techniques for mounting a sensor are disclosed. In some implementations, a molded interconnect device carries a sensor for transducing a position of a rotor of the implantable blood pump. The molded interconnect device includes one or more integrated electronic circuit traces configured to electrically connect the Hall sensor with a printed circuit board of the implantable blood pump, and the molded interconnect device is configured to be mounted to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Mark McChrystal, Joseph C. Stark, III
  • Publication number: 20140031606
    Abstract: Thermal management solutions for wireless power transfer systems are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, an implantable wireless power receiver includes at least one thermal layer disposed on an interior surface of the receiver configured to conduct heat from a central portion of the receiver towards edges of the receiver. The thermal layer can comprise, for example, a copper layer or a ceramic layer embedded in an acrylic polymer matrix. In some embodiments, a plurality of thermal channels can be formed within the receiver to transport heat from central regions of the receiver towards edges of the receiver via free convection. In yet another embodiment, a fluid pipe can be connected to the receiver and be configured to carry heat from the receiver to a location remote from the receiver. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: John Freddy Hansen, Joseph C. Stark III