Patents by Inventor Robbie Halvorson
Robbie Halvorson 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: 11288980Abstract: An anatomical model simulator system includes an anatomical model assembly. The anatomical model assembly includes an anatomical model shell having a plurality of apertures defined therein; and a plurality of electrodes. Each electrode of the plurality of electrodes is disposed within one of the plurality of apertures, and each electrode includes at least one of carbon black and silver epoxy. The anatomical model simulator system also includes a model control system. The model control system includes a power supply configured to deliver electrical energy to the plurality of electrodes; and a controller configured to control the delivery of the electrical energy to the plurality of electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Larsen, Daniel H. VanCamp, Kai Wang, Steve L. Erickson, Ronson L. Yong, Buffi Jo Langley, David J. Holtan, Joseph W. Tushar, Robbie Halvorson
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Patent number: 11026745Abstract: An open-irrigated ablation catheter system includes a catheter body, and an electrode tip body mounted on a distal portion of the catheter body. The electrode tip body includes a proximal end configured for connection to the catheter body and a wall defining an open interior region and including one or more irrigation ports. The wall is conductive for delivering radio frequency (RF) energy. The catheter system further includes a proximal insert positioned partially within the catheter body and at least partially within the proximal end of the electrode tip body. The proximal insert includes a fluid inlet for receiving a cooling fluid delivered via the catheter body. The proximal insert forms a flow path configured to direct the cooling fluid from the fluid inlet to cool the distal portion of the catheter body and to cool a junction of the catheter body and the electrode tip body.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed IncInventors: Ismail Guler, Darrell L. Rankin, David M. Flynn, Robbie Halvorson, Mark D. Mirigian
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Publication number: 20200205905Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems including user interface features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included. The system can include a first video processing circuit, a first central processing circuit, a first communications circuit, and a first user-interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The first user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a first user. One or more graphical representations of one or more other users who are viewing the same three-dimensional model can also be included, wherein each of the one or more graphical representations identify individual users amongst the one or more other users. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Patent number: 10592067Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems with primary/secondary interaction features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included. The system can include a first video processing circuit and a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit. The system can also include a first communications circuit. The system can also include a primary user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The primary user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a primary user. The primary user interface can include a command interface object, wherein engagement can cause a secondary user interface to begin mirroring the perspective of the primary user on the three-dimensional model of the subject's anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Patent number: 10585552Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems including user interface features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included having a first video processing circuit, a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit, a first communications circuit in communication with the first central processing circuit, and a first user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The first user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a first user. The first user interface can further include one or more user representations representing one or more other users, the user representations superimposed within the three-dimensional model, wherein each of the one or more user representations are visually distinct from one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Publication number: 20180277021Abstract: An anatomical model simulator system includes an anatomical model assembly. The anatomical model assembly includes an anatomical model shell having a plurality of apertures defined therein; and a plurality of electrodes. Each electrode of the plurality of electrodes is disposed within one of the plurality of apertures, and each electrode includes at least one of carbon black and silver epoxy. The anatomical model simulator system also includes a model control system. The model control system includes a power supply configured to deliver electrical energy to the plurality of electrodes; and a controller configured to control the delivery of the electrical energy to the plurality of electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Steven R. Larsen, Daniel H. VanCamp, Kai Wang, Steve L. Erickson, Ronson L. Ronson, Buffi Jo Langley, David J. Holtan, Joseph W. Tushar, Robbie Halvorson
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Publication number: 20180168724Abstract: An open-irrigated ablation catheter system includes a catheter body, and an electrode tip body mounted on a distal portion of the catheter body. The electrode tip body includes a proximal end configured for connection to the catheter body and a wall defining an open interior region and including one or more irrigation ports. The wall is conductive for delivering radio frequency (RF) energy. The catheter system further includes a proximal insert positioned partially within the catheter body and at least partially within the proximal end of the electrode tip body. The proximal insert includes a fluid inlet for receiving a cooling fluid delivered via the catheter body. The proximal insert forms a flow path configured to direct the cooling fluid from the fluid inlet to cool the distal portion of the catheter body and to cool a junction of the catheter body and the electrode tip body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Ismail Guler, Darrell L. Rankin, David M. Flynn, Robbie Halvorson, Mark D. Mirigian
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Publication number: 20180046354Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems with primary/secondary interaction features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included. The system can include a first video processing circuit and a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit. The system can also include a first communications circuit. The system can also include a primary user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The primary user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a primary user. The primary user interface can include a command interface object, wherein engagement can cause a secondary user interface to begin mirroring the perspective of the primary user on the three-dimensional model of the subject's anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Publication number: 20180046355Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to distributed interactive medical visualization systems including user interface features and related methods. In an embodiment, a distributed interactive medical visualization system is included having a first video processing circuit, a first central processing circuit in communication with the first video processing circuit, a first communications circuit in communication with the first central processing circuit, and a first user interface generated by the first video processing circuit. The first user interface can include a three-dimensional model of at least a portion of a subject's anatomy from a first perspective, the first perspective configured to be controlled by a first user. The first user interface can further include one or more user representations representing one or more other users, the user representations superimposed within the three-dimensional model, wherein each of the one or more user representations are visually distinct from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Matthew Merdan, David M. Flynn, Gregory Ernest Ostenson, Benjamin Bidne, Robbie Halvorson, Eric A. Ware
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Patent number: 9302092Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for implanting and testing multi-conductor electrical leads are disclosed. An illustrative implant tool for use with an implantable lead includes a main body, a plurality of spring contact members, and a knob mechanism. The main body of the implant tool includes a distal clamping mechanism with an opening adapted to frictionally receive a terminal boot of the implantable lead. The spring contact members are configured to provide an interface for connecting electrical connectors from a Pacing System Analyzer (PSA) or other testing device to the terminal contacts on the implantable lead. A knob mechanism coupled to the main body can be actuated to engage a terminal pin of the implantable lead, allowing an implanting physician to engage a fixation helix into body tissue by rotating the mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Ware, G. Shantanu Reddy, Bradley Woodcox, Robbie Halvorson
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Publication number: 20110160824Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for implanting and testing multi-conductor electrical leads are disclosed. An illustrative implant tool for use with an implantable lead includes a main body, a plurality of spring contact members, and a knob mechanism. The main body of the implant tool includes a distal clamping mechanism with an opening adapted to frictionally receive a terminal boot of the implantable lead. The spring contact members are configured to provide an interface for connecting electrical connectors from a Pacing System Analyzer (PSA) or other testing device to the terminal contacts on the implantable lead. A knob mechanism coupled to the main body can be actuated to engage a terminal pin of the implantable lead, allowing an implanting physician to engage a fixation helix into body tissue by rotating the mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Eric A. Ware, G. Shantanu Reddy, Bradley Woodcox, Robbie Halvorson