Patents by Inventor Lawrence D. Swanson
Lawrence D. Swanson 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: 20220331183Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mounting assembly for attaching medical equipment to a patient table. In one particular embodiment, the present disclosure provides a mounting assembly for attaching a magnetic field generator to a patient table. The mounting assembly allows for the secure attachment of the magnetic field generator to the patient table while also allowing for easy adjustment of the positioning and location of the magnetic field generator, even after the patient is on the table. In many embodiments the mounting assembly is comprised of a mounting apparatus that attaches directly to the patient table and first and second side rails that attach to the magnetic field generator and are configured to slidably attach to the mounting apparatus. In some embodiments, the mounting apparatus and side rails are constructed of a material that provides little or no interference with the magnetic field generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Peter Wehner, Lawrence D. Swanson, Adam C. Fischbach
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Patent number: 11318059Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mounting assembly for attaching medical equipment to a patient table. In one particular embodiment, the present disclosure provides a mounting assembly for attaching a magnetic field generator to a patient table. The mounting assembly allows for the secure attachment of the magnetic field generator to the patient table while also allowing for easy adjustment of the positioning and location of the magnetic field generator, even after the patient is on the table. In many embodiments the mounting assembly is comprised of a mounting apparatus that attaches directly to the patient table and first and second side rails that attach to the magnetic field generator and are configured to slidably attach to the mounting apparatus. In some embodiments, the mounting apparatus and side rails are constructed of a material that provides little or no interference with the magnetic field generator.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Peter Wehner, Lawrence D. Swanson, Adam C. Fischbach
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Publication number: 20220047801Abstract: A pump interface tubing for use in a peristaltic pump includes a tubular core having an outer surface and a treatment on the outer surface. The treatment reduces static charge buildup on the tubular core during operation of the peristaltic pump, and thereby reduces the noise signal that might otherwise undesirably couple to a signal of interest. Treatments include nitrile layers, heat shrink layers, cotton fiber layers, and anti-static sprays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Brian Schmidt, Coleman Leach, Michael Kloosterboer, Lawrence D. Swanson, Edward E. Parsonage
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Publication number: 20210015552Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ablation system that includes a catheter electrode, a return patch electrode adapted for attachment to a patient's skin, an ablation generator electrically coupled to the catheter electrode and the return patch electrode and configured to supply ablative energy thereto, and a controller communicatively coupled to the return patch electrode and the ablation generator. The return patch electrode includes a temperature sensing circuit comprising a plurality of discrete temperature sensors arranged across the return patch electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Timothy G. Curran, Lawrence D. Swanson
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Publication number: 20200085342Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mounting assembly for attaching medical equipment to a patient table. In one particular embodiment, the present disclosure provides a mounting assembly for attaching a magnetic field generator to a patient table. The mounting assembly allows for the secure attachment of the magnetic field generator to the patient table while also allowing for easy adjustment of the positioning and location of the magnetic field generator, even after the patient is on the table. In many embodiments the mounting assembly is comprised of a mounting apparatus that attaches directly to the patient table and first and second side rails that attach to the magnetic field generator and are configured to slidably attach to the mounting apparatus. In some embodiments, the mounting apparatus and side rails are constructed of a material that provides little or no interference with the magnetic field generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Peter Wehner, Lawrence D. Swanson, Adam C. Fischbach
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Patent number: 10463303Abstract: An apparatus for use in securing a reusable medical device to an exterior surface of a patient's body includes a cushion, a first adhesive member, and a second adhesive member. The cushion includes a bottom side, a top side opposite the bottom side, and an opening adapted to receive at least a portion of the reusable medical device therein. The first adhesive member includes an upper adhesive surface and lower adhesive surface opposite the upper adhesive surface. The second adhesive member is interposed between the cushion and the first adhesive member, and includes a first adhesive surface and a second adhesive surface opposite the first adhesive surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas M. Donnay, Lawrence D. Swanson, Adam Fischbach
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Publication number: 20190027775Abstract: A battery having flat, stacked, anode and cathode layers. The battery can be adapted to fit within an implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Tom G. Victor, Benjamin J. Haasl, Lawrence D. Swanson, Richard J. Kavanagh, A. Gordon Barr, Reilly M. Dillon
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Patent number: 10115995Abstract: A battery having flat, stacked, anode and cathode layers. The battery can be adapted to fit within an implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Tom G. Victor, Benjamin J. Haasl, Lawrence D. Swanson, Richard J. Kavanagh, A. Gordon Barr, Reilly M. Dillon
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Publication number: 20180117239Abstract: A pump interface tubing for use in a peristaltic pump includes a tubular core having an outer surface and a treatment on the outer surface. The treatment reduces static charge buildup on the tubular core during operation of the peristaltic pump, and thereby reduces the noise signal that might otherwise undesirably couple to a signal of interest. Treatments include nitrile layers, heat shrink layers, cotton fiber layers, and anti-static sprays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Brian Schmidt, Coleman Leach, Michael Kloosterboer, Lawrence D. Swanson, Edward E. Parsonage
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Patent number: 9872994Abstract: A vented set screw is used to secure a connection between an implantable medical device and an implantable lead. The vented set screw includes one or more venting channels that allow liquid and/or gas to flow out of the implantable medical device when the implantable lead is being inserted into the implantable medical device and secured during an implantation procedure. This prevents pressure from building up at the connection, thereby ensuring proper performance of sensing and/or therapy delivery functions of the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, Scott Dahl, Kevin P. Rodby
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Publication number: 20170263971Abstract: A battery having flat, stacked, anode and cathode layers. The battery can be adapted to fit within an implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Tom G. Victor, Benjamin J. Haasl, Lawrence D. Swanson, Richard J. Kavanagh, A. Gordon Baar, Reilly M. Dillon
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Publication number: 20170238872Abstract: An apparatus for use in securing a reusable medical device to an exterior surface of a patient's body includes a cushion, a first adhesive member, and a second adhesive member. The cushion includes a bottom side, a top side opposite the bottom side, and an opening adapted to receive at least a portion of the reusable medical device therein. The first adhesive member includes an upper adhesive surface and lower adhesive surface opposite the upper adhesive surface. The second adhesive member is interposed between the cushion and the first adhesive member, and includes a first adhesive surface and a second adhesive surface opposite the first adhesive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Nicholas M. Donnay, Lawrence D. Swanson, Adam Fischbach
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Patent number: 9620806Abstract: A battery having flat, stacked, anode and cathode layers. The battery can be adapted to fit within an implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Phelan, Tom G. Victor, Benjamin J. Haasl, Lawrence D. Swanson, Richard J. Kavanagh, A. Gordon Barr, Reilly M. Dillon
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Publication number: 20160346554Abstract: A vented set screw is used to secure a connection between an implantable medical device and an implantable lead. The vented set screw includes one or more venting channels that allow liquid and/or gas to flow out of the implantable medical device when the implantable lead is being inserted into the implantable medical device and secured during an implantation procedure. This prevents pressure from building up at the connection, thereby ensuring proper performance of sensing and/or therapy delivery functions of the implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, Scott Dahl, Kevin P. Rodby
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Patent number: 9419372Abstract: A vented set screw is used to secure a connection between an implantable medical device and an implantable lead. The vented set screw includes one or more venting channels that allow liquid and/or gas to flow out of the implantable medical device when the implantable lead is being inserted into the implantable medical device and secured during an implantation procedure. This prevents pressure from building up at the connection, thereby ensuring proper performance of sensing and/or therapy delivery functions of the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, Scott Dahl, Kevin P. Rodby
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Patent number: 9379507Abstract: The present subject matter provides feedthrough or interconnect systems for components of an implantable medical device and methods for their manufacture. A feedthrough system includes a wire or nailhead having a protruded tip. The wire or nailhead extends from an aperture in an encasement of a first component and is connected to a terminal conductor adapted to electrically connect to circuitry within the encasement. A ribbon wire has a distal end adapted to electrically connect to a second component and a proximal end having a pattern adapted to fit to the protruded tip of the wire or nailhead to provide for subsequent attachment of the ribbon wire to the nailhead.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, John E. Hansen
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Patent number: 9174063Abstract: Described herein is an implantable medical device and methods for making a device that includes a metal housing using a molding process. In one embodiment, the housing includes a header attachment element that extends from the housing. In another embodiment, the implantable medical device includes a header attachment surface comprising one or more header retaining features configured to secure a connector header to the header attachment surface. In another embodiment, the housing includes one or more structural elements extending from and integrally molded with the interior surface of the first or second portions of the housing. Also disclosed are methods of making the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Knipfer, John M. Edgell, Robbie L. Halvorson, Lawrence D. Swanson
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Patent number: 8972021Abstract: A system and method wirelessly transfers information electromagnetically using a detachable helical antenna. In an example, the detachable helical antenna can include a first threaded portion. In an example, the detachable helical antenna can be configured to mechanically threadably engage an implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: John M. Edgell, Lawrence D. Swanson, Timothy J. Christman
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Patent number: 8954150Abstract: The present subject matter provides apparatus and methods for manufacturing an encasement for a component of an implantable medical device having a main circuit board. The method includes forming an encasement aperture on a lateral side of the encasement. The lateral side of the encasement is adapted to be placed substantially parallel to a surface of the main circuit board. A feedthrough assembly is connected through the encasement aperture. The feedthrough assembly includes at least one terminal conductor at least partially passing through the encasement aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, John E. Hansen, David A. Chizek
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Patent number: 8942807Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to header assemblies for implantable medical devices, amongst other things. In an embodiment the invention includes a medical device including a header assembly housing. The header assembly housing can include a dielectric material, the header assembly housing can define a port aperture for receiving a connector pin of a stimulation lead. The port aperture can have a first end and a second end and a reflective insert disposed within the header assembly housing proximate to the second end. The reflective insert can be configured to enhance the view of the second end from outside of the header assembly housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: John M. Edgell, Lawrence D. Swanson, Nick A. Youker