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).

  • Publication number: 20240108863
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Therese Claire Gilbert, Timothy Marass, Andrew Oliverius, Nicholas Strom
  • Patent number: 11786705
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Therese Claire Gilbert, Timothy Marass, Andrew Oliverius, Nicholas Strom
  • Publication number: 20220401693
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Oliverius, Neil Hawkinson, Timothy S. Marass, Wade Welter, Nicholas Strom, Quinn Butler, James Marrs
  • Publication number: 20220331553
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas Strom, Zachary L. Helgeson, Jodee Wakefield, Troy T. Tegg
  • Patent number: 11433220
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Oliverius, Neil Hawkinson, Timothy S. Marass, Wade Welter, Nicholas Strom, Quinn Butler, James Marrs
  • Publication number: 20210267676
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew R. Oliverius, Timothy S. Marass, Therese C. Gilbert, Nicholas Strom, Gregory K. Olson
  • Patent number: 11033327
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Oliverius, Timothy S. Marass, Therese C. Gilbert, Nicholas Strom, Gregory K. Olson
  • Patent number: 10283887
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Tegg, Gregory K. Olson, Derek Sutermeister, Nicholas Strom, David Kim, Michael C. Bednarek, Dale Just
  • Publication number: 20190125440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew R. Oliverius, Timothy S. Marass, Therese C. Gilbert, Nicholas Strom, Gregory K. Olson
  • Publication number: 20190009052
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Oliverius, Neil Hawkinson, Timothy S. Marass, Wade Welter, Nicholas Strom, Quinn Butler, James Marrs
  • Publication number: 20180161538
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLC
    Inventors: Brent Ford, Timothy S. Marass, Nicholas Strom, John F. Arnold
  • Publication number: 20180138619
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Troy Tegg, Gregory K. Olson, Derek Sutermeister, Nicholas Strom, David Kim, Michael C. Bednarek, Dale Just
  • Publication number: 20180110966
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Therese Claire Gilbert, Timothy Marass, Andrew Oliverius, Nicholas Strom