Patents by Inventor Nick Youker
Nick Youker 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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Patent number: 11207533Abstract: The present subject matter includes an implantable medical device with a capture feature at or near the proximal end. In some cases, the capture feature includes a hold that is configured to facilitate a releasable connection with a delivery device that is used to deliver the implantable medical device to a target implant site.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Benjamin R. Fruland, Keith R. Maile, Robert S. Harguth
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Patent number: 11027113Abstract: A mechanical circulatory support device. The mechanical circulatory support device includes an inner casing defining a fluid flow path, the fluid flow path defines a longitudinal axis. A rotor is mounted within the fluid flow path and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. A housing is included, the inner casing and the rotor being substantially disposed within the housing. The housing having a cross-sectional shape in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis which decreases in thickness extending from a medial position to opposite lateral positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Godshall, Mustafa Ertan Taskin, Jeffrey A. Larose, Nick Youker, Andre Simon
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Publication number: 20200069951Abstract: The present subject matter includes an implantable medical device with a capture feature at or near the proximal end. In some cases, the capture feature includes a hold that is configured to facilitate a releasable connection with a delivery device that is used to deliver the implantable medical device to a target implant site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Benjamin R. Fruland, Keith R. Maile, Robert S. Harguth
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Patent number: 10507329Abstract: The present subject matter includes an implantable medical device with a capture feature at or near the proximal end. In some cases, the capture feature includes a hold that is configured to facilitate a releasable connection with a delivery device that is used to deliver the implantable medical device to a target implant site.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Benjamin R. Fruland, Keith R. Maile, Robert S. Harguth
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Publication number: 20190351115Abstract: A mechanical circulatory support device. The mechanical circulatory support device includes an inner casing defining a fluid flow path, the fluid flow path defines a longitudinal axis. A rotor is mounted within the fluid flow path and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. A housing is included, the inner casing and the rotor being substantially disposed within the housing. The housing having a cross-sectional shape in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis which decreases in thickness extending from a medial position to opposite lateral positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Douglas GODSHALL, Mustafa Ertan TASKIN, Jeffrey A. LAROSE, Nick YOUKER, Andre SIMON
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Patent number: 10413647Abstract: A mechanical circulatory support device. The mechanical circulatory support device includes an inner casing defining a fluid flow path, the fluid flow path defines a longitudinal axis. A rotor is mounted within the fluid flow path and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. A housing is included, the inner casing and the rotor being substantially disposed within the housing. The housing having a cross-sectional shape in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis which decreases in thickness extending from a medial position to opposite lateral positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Godshall, Mustafa Ertan Taskin, Jeffrey A. Larose, Nick Youker, Andre Simon
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Patent number: 9872994Abstract: A vented set screw is used to secure a connection between an implantable medical device and an implantable lead. The vented set screw includes one or more venting channels that allow liquid and/or gas to flow out of the implantable medical device when the implantable lead is being inserted into the implantable medical device and secured during an implantation procedure. This prevents pressure from building up at the connection, thereby ensuring proper performance of sensing and/or therapy delivery functions of the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, Scott Dahl, Kevin P. Rodby
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Publication number: 20170173238Abstract: A mechanical circulatory support device. The mechanical circulatory support device includes an inner casing defining a fluid flow path, the fluid flow path defines a longitudinal axis. A rotor is mounted within the fluid flow path and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis. A housing is included, the inner casing and the rotor being substantially disposed within the housing. The housing having a cross-sectional shape in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis which decreases in thickness extending from a medial position to opposite lateral positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Douglas GODSHALL, Mustafa Ertan TASKIN, Jeffrey A. LAROSE, Nick YOUKER, Andre SIMON
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Publication number: 20160346554Abstract: A vented set screw is used to secure a connection between an implantable medical device and an implantable lead. The vented set screw includes one or more venting channels that allow liquid and/or gas to flow out of the implantable medical device when the implantable lead is being inserted into the implantable medical device and secured during an implantation procedure. This prevents pressure from building up at the connection, thereby ensuring proper performance of sensing and/or therapy delivery functions of the implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, Scott Dahl, Kevin P. Rodby
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Patent number: 9419372Abstract: A vented set screw is used to secure a connection between an implantable medical device and an implantable lead. The vented set screw includes one or more venting channels that allow liquid and/or gas to flow out of the implantable medical device when the implantable lead is being inserted into the implantable medical device and secured during an implantation procedure. This prevents pressure from building up at the connection, thereby ensuring proper performance of sensing and/or therapy delivery functions of the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, Scott Dahl, Kevin P. Rodby
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Publication number: 20150375001Abstract: The present subject matter includes an implantable medical device with a capture feature at or near the proximal end. In some cases, the capture feature includes a hold that is configured to facilitate a releasable connection with a delivery device that is used to deliver the implantable medical device to a target implant site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Benjamin R. Fruland, Keith R. Maile, Robert S. Harguth
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Patent number: 8954150Abstract: The present subject matter provides apparatus and methods for manufacturing an encasement for a component of an implantable medical device having a main circuit board. The method includes forming an encasement aperture on a lateral side of the encasement. The lateral side of the encasement is adapted to be placed substantially parallel to a surface of the main circuit board. A feedthrough assembly is connected through the encasement aperture. The feedthrough assembly includes at least one terminal conductor at least partially passing through the encasement aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence D. Swanson, John M. Edgell, Nick A. Youker, John E. Hansen, David A. Chizek
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Patent number: 8942807Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to header assemblies for implantable medical devices, amongst other things. In an embodiment the invention includes a medical device including a header assembly housing. The header assembly housing can include a dielectric material, the header assembly housing can define a port aperture for receiving a connector pin of a stimulation lead. The port aperture can have a first end and a second end and a reflective insert disposed within the header assembly housing proximate to the second end. The reflective insert can be configured to enhance the view of the second end from outside of the header assembly housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: John M. Edgell, Lawrence D. Swanson, Nick A. Youker
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Patent number: 8938293Abstract: An example includes apparatus including a non-thin-film battery, that can include an implantable housing, electronics disposed in the implantable housing, and a battery disposed in the implantable housing, the battery comprising: a plurality of cells electrically connected to one another, with at least one cell including a stack including at least one substantially planar anode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer and at least one substantially planar cathode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer, and a cell housing enclosing the stack of substantially planar anodes and cathodes and displacing less than approximately 0.024 cubic centimeters, wherein the plurality of cells are interconnected in at least one of series and parallel, and terminals interconnecting the battery and the electronics.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Keith R. Maile
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Publication number: 20140147708Abstract: An example includes apparatus including a non-thin-film battery, that can include an implantable housing, electronics disposed in the implantable housing, and a battery disposed in the implantable housing, the battery comprising: a plurality of cells electrically connected to one another, with at least one cell including a stack including at least one substantially planar anode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer and at least one substantially planar cathode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer, and a cell housing enclosing the stack of substantially planar anodes and cathodes and displacing less than approximately 0.024 cubic centimeters, wherein the plurality of cells are interconnected in at least one of series and parallel, and terminals interconnecting the battery and the electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Keith R. Maile
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Patent number: 8644922Abstract: An example includes apparatus including a non-thin-film battery, that can include an implantable housing, electronics disposed in the implantable housing, and a battery disposed in the implantable housing, the battery comprising: a plurality of cells electrically connected to one another, with at least one cell including a stack including at least one substantially planar anode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer and at least one substantially planar cathode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer, and a cell housing enclosing the stack of substantially planar anodes and cathodes and displacing less than approximately 0.024 cubic centimeters, wherein the plurality of cells are interconnected in at least one of series and parallel, and terminals interconnecting the battery and the electronics.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Keith R. Maile
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Publication number: 20130316195Abstract: An example includes apparatus including a non-thin-film battery, that can include an implantable housing, electronics disposed in the implantable housing, and a battery disposed in the implantable housing, the battery comprising: a plurality of cells electrically connected to one another, with at least one cell including a stack including at least one substantially planar anode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer and at least one substantially planar cathode having a thickness greater than 1 micrometer, and a cell housing enclosing the stack of substantially planar anodes and cathodes and displacing less than approximately 0.024 cubic centimeters, wherein the plurality of cells are interconnected in at least one of series and parallel, and terminals interconnecting the battery and the electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Keith R. Maile
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Patent number: 8532760Abstract: One example includes a battery that includes a stack of at least one substantially planar anode and at least one substantially planar cathode, wherein the stack defines a contoured exterior, and a battery housing enclosing the stack, the battery housing defining a battery housing exterior, wherein the contoured exterior of the stack is shaped to conform to a contoured interior of the battery housing that approximately conforms to the battery housing exterior, the battery produced by the process of modeling, using fluid dynamics, an exterior of a biocompatible housing and shaping the battery housing to conform to at least some of the exterior of the biocompatible housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Keith R. Maile
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Patent number: 8406882Abstract: One example includes a configurable power source system for an implantable device having a predetermined power requirement, the system comprising a housing for a battery and a capacitor, the housing including a distance D between a first internal face and a second internal face, the housing adapted to fit within dimensions of the implantable device, a plurality of batteries of different thicknesses, each battery adapted to fit within a perimeter of the housing, a plurality of capacitors of different thicknesses, each capacitor adapted to fit within the housing and adjacent the battery and a pick and place system adapted to assemble a selected battery from the plurality of batteries and a selected capacitor from the plurality of capacitors with the housing to form a configurable power source at least meeting the predetermined power requirement for the implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: Nick A. Youker
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Publication number: 20130073004Abstract: One example includes a battery that includes a stack of at least one substantially planar anode and at least one substantially planar cathode, wherein the stack defines a contoured exterior, and a battery housing enclosing the stack, the battery housing defining a battery housing exterior, wherein the contoured exterior of the stack is shaped to conform to a contoured interior of the battery housing that approximately conforms to the battery housing exterior, the battery produced by the process of modeling, using fluid dynamics, an exterior of a biocompatible housing and shaping the battery housing to conform to at least some of the exterior of the biocompatible housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Keith R. Maile