Patents by Inventor Michael J Kast

Michael J Kast 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: 11957893
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad C. Tischendorf, John E. Kast, Thomas P. Miltich, Gordon O. Munns, Randy S. Roles, Craig L. Schmidt, Joseph J. Viavattine, Christian S. Nielsen, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Anthony M. Chasensky, Markus W. Reiterer, Chris J. Paidosh, Reginald D. Robinson, Bernard Q. Li, Erik R. Scott, Phillip C. Falkner, Xuan K. Wei, Eric H. Bonde, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Joel A. Anderson, Michael J. Ebert, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith
  • Patent number: 11957894
    Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Chasensky, Bernard Q. Li, Brad C. Tischendorf, Chris J. Paidosh, Christian S. Nielsen, Craig L. Schmidt, David A. Dinsmoor, Duane L. Bourget, Eric H. Bonde, Erik R. Scott, Forrest C M Pape, Gabriela C. Molnar, Gordon O. Munns, Joel A. Anderson, John E. Kast, Joseph J. Viavattine, Markus W. Reiterer, Michael J. Ebert, Phillip C. Falkner, Prabhakar A. Tamirisa, Randy S. Roles, Reginald D. Robinson, Richard T. Stone, Shawn C. Kelley, Stephen J. Roddy, Thomas P. Miltich, Timothy J. Denison, Todd V. Smith, Xuan K. Wei
  • Publication number: 20230294111
    Abstract: A centrifuge assembly including a rotating component and an active electronic device associated with the rotating component. The active electronic device being powered by a contactless power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Mark C. Weber, Mark Ern, Michael J. Kast, James C. Han
  • Publication number: 20140043930
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for resuspending a concentrated blood component collected in a single-use processing chamber that is mounted to a rotatable support of a centrifugal collection system. A resuspension solution is introduced to the single-use processing chamber constraining the concentrated blood component. The rotatable support with the single-use processing chamber mounted thereto is removed from the centrifugal collection system and mounted to a resuspension device. The device is then activated for a period of time sufficient to resuspend the concentrated blood component in the resuspension solution. In another aspect, the resuspension device is configured to impart a reciprocating arcuate motion to the support and its associated single-use processing chamber. A frequency of approximately 300 to 325 rpm over a period of time of approximately 1.5 to 2.5 minutes has been found effective for resuspending platelets. Reciprocation through an arc of less than 200° is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: FENWAL, INC.
    Inventors: Fletcher C. Belt, Michael J. Kast, Kyungyoon Min, Katherine Radwanski, William H. Cork
  • Publication number: 20090194489
    Abstract: Systems and methods separate pump the blood cells through an in-line leukofilter to a blood cell storage container. The leukofilter has a filtration medium enclosed within a flexile housing. The systems and methods can employ a fixture to restrain expansion of the flexible filter housing during operation of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Vandlik, Michael J Kast, Kelly B. Smith, Tom Westberg, Rohit Vishnoi
  • Patent number: 7517333
    Abstract: Systems and methods separate pump the blood cells through an in-line leukofilter to a blood cell storage container. The leukofilter has a filtration medium enclosed within a flexile housing. The systems and methods can employ a fixture to restrain expansion of the flexible filter housing during operation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R Vandlik, Michael J Kast, Kelly B Smith, Tom Westberg, Rohit Vishnoi
  • Publication number: 20040156745
    Abstract: Systems and methods separate pump the blood cells through an in-line leukofilter to a blood cell storage container. The leukofilter has a filtration medium enclosed within a flexile housing. The systems and methods can employ a fixture to restrain expansion of the flexible filter housing during operation of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Vandlik, Michael J. Kast, Kelly B. Smith
  • Patent number: 6709412
    Abstract: Systems and methods separate blood cells from whole blood and pump the separated blood cells through an in-line leukofilter to a blood cell storage container. The leukofilter has a filtration medium enclosed within a flexile housing. The systems and methods employ a fixture to restrain expansion of the flexible filter housing during operation of the pump. The fixture has a bracket to enable its releasable attachment to the blood processing device employed to carry out the separation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Vandlik, Michael J Kast, Kelly B Smith
  • Publication number: 20020131891
    Abstract: Blood processing systems and methods convey blood cells from a blood cell source into a blood component collection flow channel that includes a blood cell storage container and an in-line filter to remove leukocytes from blood cells before entering the blood cell storage container. The systems and methods also convey additive solution from an additive solution source into the blood component collection flow channel. The systems and methods alternate the conveyance of blood cells through the filter with the conveyance of additive solution through the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly B. Smith, Mark R. Vandlik, Michael J. Kast
  • Publication number: 20020090319
    Abstract: Systems and methods separate blood cells from whole blood and pump the separated blood cells through an in-line leukofilter to a blood cell storage container. The leukofilter comprises a filtration medium enclosed within a flexile housing. The systems and methods include a fixture to restrain expansion of the flexible filter housing during operation of the pump. The fixture includes a bracket to enable its releasable attachment to the blood processing device employed to carry out the separation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Vandlik, Michael J. Kast, Kelly B. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020077241
    Abstract: A blood separation assembly comprises a blood processing chamber having a base including formed walls that define a separation channel. A centrifuge rotor is rotatable about a rotational axis. A latch assembly comprises a latch arm that is pivotally mounted on the centrifuge rotor. The latch arm can be moved between a chamber-retaining position engaging the blood processing chamber, to secure the blood processing chamber to the centrifuge rotor, and a chamber- releasing position free of engagement with the blood processing chamber, to enable removal of the blood processing chamber from the centrifuge rotor. The latch assembly also includes a pawl movable on the centrifuge rotor between a first position adjacent the latch arm and a second position spaced from the latch arm. The pawl includes a locking element that engages the latch arm when the latch arm is in the chamber-retaining position, to resist movement of the latch arm toward the chamber-releasing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay V. Odak, Michael J. Kast, Vaughn E. Rice, Tom Westberg, Kelly B. Smith, Michel Joie