Patents by Inventor Kyle Hoecke
Kyle Hoecke 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: 9079020Abstract: An implantable lead includes a flexible lead body, a plurality of conductor wires and a plurality of electrodes. The implantable lead also includes a terminal connector assembly coupled with a proximal end of the lead body. The terminal connector assembly is sized to be inserted into and received by a connector port of a pulse generator header. The terminal connector assembly includes a plurality of axially spaced terminal ring elements each electrically coupled to at least one of the conductor wires. The terminal ring elements are separated from one another by an electrically insulating material. Each of the terminal ring elements includes an outer surface having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being electrically conductive and the second portion being electrically non-conductive.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Fuhs, Adam J. Rivard, Kyle Hoecke, Daniel J. Cooke, Bryan A. Clark
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Publication number: 20140107754Abstract: An implantable lead includes a flexible lead body, a plurality of conductor wires and a plurality of electrodes. The implantable lead also includes a terminal connector assembly coupled with a proximal end of the lead body. The terminal connector assembly is sized to be inserted into and received by a connector port of a pulse generator header. The terminal connector assembly includes a plurality of axially spaced terminal ring elements each electrically coupled to at least one of the conductor wires. The terminal ring elements are separated from one another by an electrically insulating material. Each of the terminal ring elements includes an outer surface having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being electrically conductive and the second portion being electrically non-conductive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Fuhs, Adam J. Rivard, Kyle Hoecke, Daniel J. Cooke, Bryan A. Clark
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Patent number: 8577463Abstract: An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Michelle Fangmeier, Samir Rajnibhai Gami, Aaron Gebauer, Kyle Hoecke, Weston Pernsteiner, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 8055352Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke, Mohan Krishnan, Rebecca Aron
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Publication number: 20110208282Abstract: An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Michelle Fangmeier, Samir Rajnibhai Gami, Aaron Gebauer, Kyle Hoecke, Weston Pernsteiner, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Patent number: 7962213Abstract: An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Devon N. Arnholt, Michelle Fangmeier, Samir Rajnibhai Gami, Aaron Gebauer, Kyle Hoecke, Weston Pernsteiner, Gregory L. Sundberg
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Publication number: 20110030872Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke, Mohan Krishnan, Rebecca Aron
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Patent number: 7835802Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke, Mohan Krishnan, Rebecca Aron
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Patent number: 7753696Abstract: The document discusses, among other things, apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for facilitating the installation of an implantable lead into a subject. In one example, the apparatus includes a housing having a lead terminal passageway on a first end and having an introductory opening on a second end. The lead terminal passageway is adapted to be inserted over a lead terminal end. The introductory opening is adapted to accept a stylet and guide it into a pin lumen. In another example, the apparatus includes one or both of at least one protective terminal contact device and a securing contact device allowing electrical contact to be made with a lead terminal ring or a lead terminal pin without damaging or bridging between such elements of the lead terminal end. The securing contact device is also adapted to mechanically engage the lead terminal pin thereto for facilitating actuation of fixation devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Hoecke, Gregory L. Sundberg, Michelle Fangmeier, Bryan D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20090259270Abstract: A method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Ronald W. Heil, JR., Beverly Mains, Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke
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Patent number: 7551959Abstract: A method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Ronald W. Heil, Jr., Beverly Mains, Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke
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Publication number: 20080161871Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke, Mohan Krishnan, Rebecca Aron
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Patent number: 7366573Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke, Mohan Krishnan, Rebecca Aron
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Publication number: 20070016276Abstract: This document discusses, among other things a method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Ronald Heil, Beverly Mains, Christopher Knapp, Kyle Hoecke
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Publication number: 20060282144Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Christopher Knapp, Kyle Hoecke, Mohan Krishnan, Rebecca Aron
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Publication number: 20060258193Abstract: The document discusses, among other things, apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for facilitating the installation of an implantable lead into a subject. In one example, the apparatus includes a housing having a lead terminal passageway on a first end and having an introductory opening on a second end. The lead terminal passageway is adapted to be inserted over a lead terminal end. The introductory opening is adapted to accept a stylet and guide it into a pin lumen. In another example, the apparatus includes one or both of at least one protective terminal contact device and a securing contact device allowing electrical contact to be made with a lead terminal ring or a lead terminal pin without damaging or bridging between such elements of the lead terminal end. The securing contact device is also adapted to mechanically engage the lead terminal pin thereto for facilitating actuation of fixation devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Kyle Hoecke, Gregory Sundberg, Michelle Fangmeier, Bryan Johnson
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Publication number: 20060259106Abstract: An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Devon Arnholt, Michelle Fangmeier, Samir Gami, Aaron Gebauer, Kyle Hoecke, Weston Pernsteiner, Gregory Sundberg