Patents by Inventor Nicholas Strom
Nicholas Strom 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: 20240108863Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a medical device straightener. The medical device straightener can comprise an elongate shaft extending along a shaft longitudinal axis, the elongate shaft including a shaft proximal end and a shaft distal end, wherein a shaft inner wall of the elongate shaft defines a shaft lumen extending therethrough. The medical device straightener can comprise a bleedback valve that includes an outer circumferential surface. The bleedback valve can be disposed at a distal end of the elongate shaft, within the shaft lumen, wherein a portion of the outer circumferential surface is in communication with the shaft inner wall. The bleedback valve can define a radially expandable lumen longitudinally extending through a center of the bleedback valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Therese Claire Gilbert, Timothy Marass, Andrew Oliverius, Nicholas Strom
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Patent number: 11786705Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a medical device straightener. The medical device straightener can comprise an elongate shaft extending along a shaft longitudinal axis, the elongate shaft including a shaft proximal end and a shaft distal end, wherein a shaft inner wall of the elongate shaft defines a shaft lumen extending therethrough. The medical device straightener can comprise a bleedback valve that includes an outer circumferential surface. The bleedback valve can be disposed at a distal end of the elongate shaft, within the shaft lumen, wherein a portion of the outer circumferential surface is in communication with the shaft inner wall. The bleedback valve can define a radially expandable lumen longitudinally extending through a center of the bleedback valve.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Therese Claire Gilbert, Timothy Marass, Andrew Oliverius, Nicholas Strom
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Publication number: 20220401693Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure can include flexible catheter tip. The flexible catheter tip can include an inboard understructure that defines a tip longitudinal axis, wherein the inboard understructure can be formed from a first continuous element that includes afirst rectangular cross-section. An intermediate inboard covering can be disposed about the first continuous element that forms a distal portion of the inboard understructure. An outboard understructure can extend along the tip longitudinal axis, wherein the outboard understructure can be formed from a second continuous element that includes a second rectangular cross-section. An intermediate outboard covering can be disposed about the second continuous element that forms a distal portion of the outboard understructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Oliverius, Neil Hawkinson, Timothy S. Marass, Wade Welter, Nicholas Strom, Quinn Butler, James Marrs
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Publication number: 20220331553Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can include a catheter. The catheter can include an elongate shaft including a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate shaft defining a shaft longitudinal axis. The catheter can include a coupler disposed within a distal end of the elongate shaft, wherein the coupler defines a first sensor groove and a second sensor groove in an exterior surface of the coupler and a coupler longitudinal axis. The catheter can include a first and second wire management feature located at a proximal end of each one of the first sensor groove and the second sensor groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Nicholas Strom, Zachary L. Helgeson, Jodee Wakefield, Troy T. Tegg
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Patent number: 11433220Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure can include flexible catheter tip. The flexible catheter tip can include an inboard understructure that defines a tip longitudinal axis, wherein the inboard understructure can be formed from a first continuous element that includes a first rectangular cross-section. An intermediate inboard covering can be disposed about the first continuous element that forms a distal portion of the inboard understructure. An outboard understructure can extend along the tip longitudinal axis, wherein the outboard understructure can be formed from a second continuous element that includes a second rectangular cross-section. An intermediate outboard covering can be disposed about the second continuous element that forms a distal portion of the outboard understructure.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Oliverius, Neil Hawkinson, Timothy S. Marass, Wade Welter, Nicholas Strom, Quinn Butler, James Marrs
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Publication number: 20210267676Abstract: A modular multi-electrode structure for use with an electrophysiology device includes a plurality of interconnected, non-conductive, tubular substrates. Each non-conductive, tubular substrate includes an outer surface and a conductor disposed on the outer surface, as well as at least one signal conductor extending along a length of the interconnected plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates. The conductor disposed on the outer surface of each non-conductive tubular substrate is in electrical communication with the at least one signal conductor. In some embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive polymeric substrates. In alternative embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive, unitary molded cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Andrew R. Oliverius, Timothy S. Marass, Therese C. Gilbert, Nicholas Strom, Gregory K. Olson
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Patent number: 11033327Abstract: A modular multi-electrode structure for use with an electrophysiology device includes a plurality of interconnected, non-conductive, tubular substrates. Each non-conductive, tubular substrate includes an outer surface and a conductor disposed on the outer surface, as well as at least one signal conductor extending along a length of the interconnected plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates. The conductor disposed on the outer surface of each non-conductive tubular substrate is in electrical communication with the at least one signal conductor. In some embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive polymeric substrates. In alternative embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive, unitary molded cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Andrew R. Oliverius, Timothy S. Marass, Therese C. Gilbert, Nicholas Strom, Gregory K. Olson
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Patent number: 10283887Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high capacity medical device connector utilizing flexible circuits. The use of flexible circuits allows for increased channel capacity for use with future designs and capabilities of medical devices. The assembly may include pre-mounted electrical components. The connector may be designed to connect two flexible circuits. The connector may also be designed to connect a flexible circuit with existing technology, such as a pin-to-socket connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Troy Tegg, Gregory K. Olson, Derek Sutermeister, Nicholas Strom, David Kim, Michael C. Bednarek, Dale Just
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Publication number: 20190125440Abstract: A modular multi-electrode structure for use with an electrophysiology device includes a plurality of interconnected, non-conductive, tubular substrates. Each non-conductive, tubular substrate includes an outer surface and a conductor disposed on the outer surface, as well as at least one signal conductor extending along a length of the interconnected plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates. The conductor disposed on the outer surface of each non-conductive tubular substrate is in electrical communication with the at least one signal conductor. In some embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive polymeric substrates. In alternative embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive, unitary molded cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Andrew R. Oliverius, Timothy S. Marass, Therese C. Gilbert, Nicholas Strom, Gregory K. Olson
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Publication number: 20190009052Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure can include flexible catheter tip. The flexible catheter tip can include an inboard understructure that defines a tip longitudinal axis, wherein the inboard understructure can be formed from a first continuous element that includes a first rectangular cross-section. An intermediate inboard covering can be disposed about the first continuous element that forms a distal portion of the inboard understructure. An outboard understructure can extend along the tip longitudinal axis, wherein the outboard understructure can be formed from a second continuous element that includes a second rectangular cross-section. An intermediate outboard covering can be disposed about the second continuous element that forms a distal portion of the outboard understructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Andrew Oliverius, Neil Hawkinson, Timothy S. Marass, Wade Welter, Nicholas Strom, Quinn Butler, James Marrs
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Publication number: 20180161538Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed that may be used to bond materials using thermoset and thermoplastic polymer materials arranged with a thermoplastic strike layer on a surface of the material. Apparatuses and methods are also disclosed for manufacturing and configuring catheters and other tubular devices with a bonding surface or layer. These apparatuses and devices may have a strike layer of thermoplastic polymer material that melts or softens upon application of heat and bonds to other polymer materials upon cooling, thus avoiding the use of externally-applied adhesives in the construction of a bond between two surfaces, such as between an inner surface of a tubular catheter and an outer surface of a tubular catheter tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLCInventors: Brent Ford, Timothy S. Marass, Nicholas Strom, John F. Arnold
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Publication number: 20180138619Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high capacity medical device connector utilizing flexible circuits. The use of flexible circuits allows for increased channel capacity for use with future designs and capabilities of medical devices. The assembly may include pre-mounted electrical components. The connector may be designed to connect two flexible circuits. The connector may also be designed to connect a flexible circuit with existing technology, such as a pin-to-socket connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Troy Tegg, Gregory K. Olson, Derek Sutermeister, Nicholas Strom, David Kim, Michael C. Bednarek, Dale Just
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Publication number: 20180110966Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a medical device straightener. The medical device straightener can comprise an elongate shaft extending along a shaft longitudinal axis, the elongate shaft including a shaft proximal end and a shaft distal end, wherein a shaft inner wall of the elongate shaft defines a shaft lumen extending therethrough. The medical device straightener can comprise a bleedback valve that includes an outer circumferential surface. The bleedback valve can be disposed at a distal end of the elongate shaft, within the shaft lumen, wherein a portion of the outer circumferential surface is in communication with the shaft inner wall. The bleedback valve can define a radially expandable lumen longitudinally extending through a center of the bleedback valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Therese Claire Gilbert, Timothy Marass, Andrew Oliverius, Nicholas Strom