Patents by Inventor Kevin Conyers
Kevin Conyers 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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Publication number: 20250132576Abstract: A mechanical circulatory support system includes an implantable blood pump and a system controller configured to control operation of the implantable blood pump. The system controller includes a system controller rechargeable energy storage device, a system controller input connector, a system controller output connector, and a system controller display. The system controller output connector is configured for operatively coupling the system controller to the implantable blood pump. The system controller is configured to display a system controller charge level indicator on the system controller display indicative of a charge level of the system controller rechargeable energy storage device. The system controller input connector is configured for operatively coupling the system controller with a power source configured to supply electrical power to the system controller for use in recharging the system controller rechargeable energy storage device and powering operation of the implantable blood pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jesse Gage, Carine Hoarau, Jaime Arturo Romero, Joseph C. Stark, III
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Patent number: 12212167Abstract: Systems and related methods for supplying power to an implantable blood pump are provided. A system includes a base module and a plurality of energy storage devices. A first energy storage device is operatively coupled to the base module. A second energy storage device is operatively coupled to the first modular energy storage device. The energy storage devices are mechanically coupled in series, electrically coupled in parallel, and configured to provide redundant sources of power to drive an implantable blood pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jesse Gage, Carine Hoarau, Jaime Arturo Romero, Joseph C. Stark, III
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Publication number: 20240416104Abstract: Systems, assemblies, modules, and methods for connecting components of medical devices employ connector cables with electrical conductors. A method of supplying electrical power to a medical device includes transmitting electrical power from a battery module to a base module through a connector cable. The connector cable includes a connector cable output connector removably coupled with an input connector of the base module. The connector cable output connector includes at least four connectors configured for transferring electrical power. Data is transmitted between the battery module and the base module through the connector cable. Electrical power is transmitted from the base module to the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Applicant: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jaime Arturo Romero
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Patent number: 12097363Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and related modules for connecting components of medical devices employ connector cables with electrical conductors and optical fibers. A connector assembly for coupling a battery module with a medical system including an implanted or worn medical device includes an input connector and an output connector. The input connector includes metal contact plates, has no moving parts, and is sealed to prevent water or dust ingression into the housing. The output connector includes metal pins to electrically couple to the metal plates of the input connector, a connector cable including electrical conductors coupled to the metal pins configured to transmit electrical power and an optical fiber configured to transmit data, and a latching mechanism disposed at an end of the output connector configured to physically attach the output connector to the housing. The cable body has a substantially flat cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jaime Arturo Romero
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Publication number: 20240120753Abstract: Systems and related methods for supplying power to an implantable blood pump are provided. A system includes a base module and a plurality of energy storage devices. A first energy storage device is operatively coupled to the base module. A second energy storage device is operatively coupled to the first modular energy storage device. The energy storage devices are mechanically coupled in series, electrically coupled in parallel, and configured to provide redundant sources of power to drive an implantable blood pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jesse Gage, Carine Hoarau, Jaime Arturo Romero, Joseph C. Stark, III
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Patent number: 11824381Abstract: Systems and related methods for supplying power to an implantable blood pump are provided. A system includes a base module and a plurality of energy storage devices. A first energy storage device is operatively coupled to the base module. A second energy storage device is operatively coupled to the first modular energy storage device. The energy storage devices are mechanically coupled in series, electrically coupled in parallel, and configured to provide redundant sources of power to drive an implantable blood pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jesse Gage, Carine Hoarau, Jaime Arturo Romero, Joseph C. Stark, III
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Publication number: 20220111197Abstract: Systems and related methods for supplying power to an implantable blood pump are provided. A system includes a base module and a plurality of energy storage devices. A first energy storage device is operatively coupled to the base module. A second energy storage device is operatively coupled to the first modular energy storage device. The energy storage devices are mechanically coupled in series, electrically coupled in parallel, and configured to provide redundant sources of power to drive an implantable blood pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jesse Gage, Carine Hoarau, Jaime Arturo Romero, Joseph C. Stark, III
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Patent number: 11179558Abstract: Systems and related methods for supplying power to an implantable blood pump are provided. A system includes a base module and a plurality of energy storage devices. A first energy storage device is operatively coupled to the base module. A second energy storage device is operatively coupled to the first modular energy storage device. The energy storage devices are mechanically coupled in series, electrically coupled in parallel, and configured to provide redundant sources of power to drive an implantable blood pump.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jesse Gage, Carine Hoarau, Jaime Arturo Romero, Joseph C. Stark, III
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Publication number: 20200360584Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and related modules for connecting components of medical devices employ connector cables with electrical conductors and optical fibers. A connector assembly for coupling a battery module with a medical system including an implanted or worn medical device includes an input connector and an output connector. The input connector includes metal contact plates, has no moving parts, and is sealed to prevent water or dust ingression into the housing. The output connector includes metal pins to electrically couple to the metal plates of the input connector, a connector cable including electrical conductors coupled to the metal pins configured to transmit electrical power and an optical fiber configured to transmit data, and a latching mechanism disposed at an end of the output connector configured to physically attach the output connector to the housing. The cable body has a substantially flat cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jaime Arturo Romero
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Patent number: 10773004Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and related modules for connecting components of medical devices employ connector cables with electrical conductors and optical fibers. A connector assembly for coupling a battery module with a medical system including an implanted or worn medical device includes an input connector and an output connector. The input connector includes metal contact plates, has no moving parts, and is sealed to prevent water or dust ingression into the housing. The output connector includes metal pins to electrically couple to the metal plates of the input connector, a connector cable including electrical conductors coupled to the metal pins configured to transmit electrical power and an optical fiber configured to transmit data, and a latching mechanism disposed at an end of the output connector configured to physically attach the output connector to the housing. The cable body has a substantially flat cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: TC1 LLCInventors: Kevin Conyers, Jaime Arturo Romero
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Publication number: 20180256800Abstract: Systems and related methods for supplying power to an implantable blood pump are provided. A system includes a base module and a plurality of energy storage devices. A first energy storage device is operatively coupled to the base module. A second energy storage device is operatively coupled to the first modular energy storage device. The energy storage devices are mechanically coupled in series, electrically coupled in parallel, and configured to provide redundant sources of power to drive an implantable blood pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Kevin Conyers, Jesse Gage, Carine Hoarau, Jaime Arturo Romero, Joseph C. Stark, III
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Publication number: 20180256801Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and related modules for connecting components of medical devices employ connector cables with electrical conductors and optical fibers. A connector assembly for coupling a battery module with a medical system including an implanted or worn medical device includes an input connector and an output connector. The input connector includes metal contact plates, has no moving parts, and is sealed to prevent water or dust ingression into the housing. The output connector includes metal pins to electrically couple to the metal plates of the input connector, a connector cable including electrical conductors coupled to the metal pins configured to transmit electrical power and an optical fiber configured to transmit data, and a latching mechanism disposed at an end of the output connector configured to physically attach the output connector to the housing. The cable body has a substantially flat cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Kevin Conyers, Jaime Arturo Romero
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Patent number: D513251Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Wyse Technology Inc.Inventors: Kevin Conyers, Jack M. Burriel, Bob Duncan, David Bradley Rowland, Mike DeNeffe, Jeff Mulhausen, Paul Noble-Campbell