Patents by Inventor Louis M. Buesseler

Louis M. Buesseler 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).

  • Medical electrode assembly
    Patent number: 6704605
    Abstract: A medical lead for tissue stimulation and sensing is provided, the lead having an electrode with an active fixation mechanism. The active fixation mechanism using a conductive spring element or wave washer to maintain electrical contact after extension of the active fixation mechanism. The active fixation mechanism is engaged by rotating a piston within the electrode housing which advances the fixation mechanism distally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Soltis, Geordie Alfson, Louis M. Buesseler, Walt Laroche, Jason J. Skubitz
  • Medical electrode assembly
    Publication number: 20030144722
    Abstract: A medical lead for tissue stimulation and sensing is provided, the lead having an electrode with an active fixation mechanism. The active fixation mechanism using a conductive spring element or wave washer to maintain electrical contact after extension of the active fixation mechanism. The active fixation mechanism is engaged by rotating a piston within the electrode housing which advances the fixation mechanism distally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Caradiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Soltis, Geordie Alfson, Louis M. Buesseler, Walt Laroche, Jason J. Skubitz
  • Implantable device having a quick connect mechanism for leads
    Patent number: 5906634
    Abstract: A headerless pulse generator for an implantable tissue stimulator, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator or nerve stimulator, wherein the pulse generator has a significantly reduced size. The pulse generator is provided with a feed-through that couples directly to the terminal end of a lead. A connector of the terminal end of the lead, connects several conductors of the lead to the pulse generator without the need for a header assembly. The feed-through and connector are keyed to ensure proper orientation and, together, provide a means for locking the connector to the feed-through without the need for set screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Flynn, Todd Kerkow, Scott Spadgenske, Louis M. Buesseler