Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Poole

Matthew S. Poole 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: 11927988
    Abstract: The disclosure provides members formed from multiple layers as well as enclosures and electronic devices that include the members. The members include glass members formed from multiple layers of glass. In some cases, the members include a protruding feature provided over a camera assembly of the electronic device. The member may define one or more through-holes that extend through the protruding feature. The protruding feature may define a textured region that may be configured to provide a matte or glossy appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Joseph C Poole, Matthew S. Rogers, Dale N. Memering
  • Patent number: 9717421
    Abstract: In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an enlarged distal portion, wherein the enlarged distal portion is configured to substantially fill the inner lumen and close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath. The enlarged distal portion is slidable relative to the outer sheath. The inner sheath further includes a tether with a helical element that is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to release the implantable medical device from a distal portion of the outer sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Griswold, James Calvin Allan, Rudolph A. Beasley, William Berthiaume, Arvind K. Srinivas, Don H. Tran, Suruchi Anand, Martha A. Barajas-Torres, Matthew S. Poole, Steven L. Waldhauser
  • Patent number: 9339197
    Abstract: In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an inflatable member at its distal portion. The inflatable member is inflatable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath when inflated. The inner sheath further includes a stopper proximally located relative to the inflatable member. The inflatable member is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to retract in a proximal direction towards the stopper. The inflatable member can be retracted in a proximal direction towards the stopper and past an implantable medical device positioned within a distal portion of the outer sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Griswold, Rudolph A. Beasley, James Calvin Allan, Suruchi Anand, Martha A. Barajas-Torres, Matthew S. Poole, Arvind K. Srinivas, Steven L. Waldhauser, William Berthiaume
  • Publication number: 20130253344
    Abstract: In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an inflatable member at its distal portion. The inflatable member is inflatable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath when inflated. The inner sheath further includes a stopper proximally located relative to the inflatable member. The inflatable member is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to retract in a proximal direction towards the stopper. The inflatable member can be retracted in a proximal direction towards the stopper and past an implantable medical device positioned within a distal portion of the outer sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Griswold, Rudolph A. Beasley, James Calvin Allan, Suruchi Anand, Martha A. Barajas-Torres, Matthew S. Poole, Arvind K. Srinivas, Steven L. Waldhauser, William Berthiaume
  • Publication number: 20130253345
    Abstract: In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an enlarged distal portion, wherein the enlarged distal portion is configured to substantially fill the inner lumen and close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath. The enlarged distal portion is slidable relative to the outer sheath. The inner sheath further includes a tether with a helical element that is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to release the implantable medical device from a distal portion of the outer sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Griswold, James Calvin Allan, Rudolph A. Beasley, William Berthiaume, Arvind K. Srinivas, Don H. Tran, Suruchi Anand, Martha A. Barajas-Torres, Matthew S. Poole, Steven L. Waldhauser
  • Patent number: 7682352
    Abstract: A catheter having an elongate hollow shaft with a curved distal section having at least one pre-curved reinforcing strip embedded therein. The pre-curved reinforcing strip comprises a relatively stiff material that is unaffected by the process of thermoforming a final curve in the catheter. Methods of making the catheter are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Nasser Rafiee, Nareak Douk, Peter Strickler, Matthew S. Poole
  • Patent number: 7399296
    Abstract: Medical catheters adapted for use within a body vessel and methods of manufacturing are presented herein. The medical catheter comprises a tubular catheter shaft having a distal end that fits within the body vessel. The tubular catheter shaft comprises an unfilled or low-loaded inner liner and/or outer shell. The medical catheter also comprises a radiopaque segment that comprises a radiopaque material embedded between the inner liner and outer shell. The radiopaque material can be in the form of an ink, powder, or paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew S. Poole, Eliza K. Stepp, Zelda M. Anastos
  • Patent number: 7172587
    Abstract: A tubular medical catheter having a least one region of selectively varied lamination is provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew S. Poole, John Horrigan
  • Publication number: 20040225278
    Abstract: A tubular medical catheter having a least one region of selectively varied lamination is provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew S. Poole, John Horrigan
  • Publication number: 20040181208
    Abstract: A tubular medical catheter having a filamentous reinforcement layer embedded between an inner liner and an outer shell is provided herein. The reinforcing layer includes at least one wire having high yield strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Matthew S. Poole
  • Publication number: 20040167496
    Abstract: Medical catheters adapted for use within a body vessel and methods of manufacturing are presented herein. The medical catheter comprises a tubular catheter shaft having a distal end that fits within the body vessel. The tubular catheter shaft comprises an unfilled or low-loaded inner liner and/or outer shell. The medical catheter also comprises a radiopaque segment that comprises a radiopaque material embedded between the inner liner and outer shell. The radiopaque material can be in the form of an ink, powder, or paste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew S. Poole, Eliza K. Stepp, Zelda M. Anastos
  • Patent number: 6591472
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating medical vascular catheters adapted to be inserted into a blood vessel from an incision through the skin of a patient for introducing other devices or fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and particularly methods for fabricating such catheters with catheter bodies having catheter sections of differing flexibility are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Noone, Albert H. Dunfee, Matthew S. Poole