Patents by Inventor Robert Alt
Robert Alt 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: 11833349Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a body portion and a header. A distal extension may extend distally from the header of the housing, the distal extension including one or more electrodes. The header may include a guide wire port and a guide wire lumen may extend from the guide wire port through the header of the housing and through the distal extension. A fixation member may extend from the header of the housing. The header may be formed from an over mold process.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Brendan Early Koop, Arthur J. Foster, Benjamin J. Haasl, Dana Sachs, Lili Liu, Justin Robert Alt
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Patent number: 11571582Abstract: A system may include a leadless cardiac pacing device including a body, a proximal hub, and a helical fixation member opposite the proximal hub; and a first elongate shaft having a lumen extending from a distal end of the elongate shaft proximally into the elongate shaft and a transverse member extending transversely across the lumen. The proximal hub may include a transverse channel extending into the proximal hub, the transverse channel being configured to engage the transverse member.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Arthur J. Foster, Dana Sachs, Brendan Early Koop, Justin Robert Alt, David Robert Wulfman, Benjamin J. Haasl
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Publication number: 20220387805Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a body portion and a header. A distal extension may extend distally from the header of the housing, the distal extension including one or more electrodes. The header may include a guide wire port and a guide wire lumen may extend from the guide wire port through the header of the housing and through the distal extension. A fixation member may extend from the header of the housing. The header may be formed from an over mold process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: LILI LIU, BENJAMIN J. HAASL, BRENDAN EARLY KOOP, ARTHUR J. FOSTER, JUSTIN ROBERT ALT, DANA SACHS
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Patent number: 11510697Abstract: An implantation and/or retrieval device for a leadless cardiac pacing device may include a first elongate shaft including a lumen; a second elongate shaft slidably disposed within the lumen of the first elongate shaft; an end cap assembly fixedly attached to a distal end of the first elongate shaft; and a plurality of wires attached to the second elongate shaft and extending distally from the end cap assembly, the plurality of wires being movable relative to the end cap assembly. The plurality of wires is configured to engage a proximal hub of the leadless cardiac pacing device. The plurality of wires forms a plurality of wire loops extending distally from the end cap assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Arthur J. Foster, Dana Sachs, Brendan Early Koop, Justin Robert Alt, David Robert Wulfman, Benjamin J. Haasl
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Patent number: 11446510Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a body portion and a header. A distal extension may extend distally from the header of the housing, the distal extension including one or more electrodes. The header may include a guide wire port and a guide wire lumen may extend from the guide wire port through the header of the housing and through the distal extension. A fixation member may extend from the header of the housing. The header may be formed from an over mold process.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Lili Liu, Benjamin J. Haasl, Brendan Early Koop, Arthur J. Foster, Justin Robert Alt, Dana Sachs
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Publication number: 20210068868Abstract: An implantation and/or retrieval device for a leadless cardiac pacing device may include a first elongate shaft including a lumen; a second elongate shaft slidably disposed within the lumen of the first elongate shaft; an end cap assembly fixedly attached to a distal end of the first elongate shaft; and a plurality of wires attached to the second elongate shaft and extending distally from the end cap assembly, the plurality of wires being movable relative to the end cap assembly. The plurality of wires is configured to engage a proximal hub of the leadless cardiac pacing device. The plurality of wires forms a plurality of wire loops extending distally from the end cap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: ARTHUR J. FOSTER, DANA SACHS, BRENDAN EARLY KOOP, JUSTIN ROBERT ALT, DAVID ROBERT WULFMAN, BENJAMIN J. HAASL
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Publication number: 20210069517Abstract: A system may include a leadless cardiac pacing device including a body, a proximal hub, and a helical fixation member opposite the proximal hub; and a first elongate shaft having a lumen extending from a distal end of the elongate shaft proximally into the elongate shaft and a transverse member extending transversely across the lumen. The proximal hub may include a transverse channel extending into the proximal hub, the transverse channel being configured to engage the transverse member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Arthur J. Foster, Dana Sachs, Brendan Early Koop, Justin Robert Alt, David Robert Wulfman, Benjamin J. Haasl
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Publication number: 20200306530Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a body portion and a header. A distal extension may extend distally from the header of the housing, the distal extension including one or more electrodes. The header may include a guide wire port and a guide wire lumen may extend from the guide wire port through the header of the housing and through the distal extension. A fixation member may extend from the header of the housing. The header may be formed from an over mold process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: BRENDAN EARLY KOOP, ARTHUR J. FOSTER, BENJAMIN J. HAASL, DANA SACHS, LILI LIU, JUSTIN ROBERT ALT
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Publication number: 20200306547Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a body portion and a header. A distal extension may extend distally from the header of the housing, the distal extension including one or more electrodes. The header may include a guide wire port and a guide wire lumen may extend from the guide wire port through the header of the housing and through the distal extension. A fixation member may extend from the header of the housing. The header may be formed from an over mold process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: LILI LIU, BENJAMIN J. HAASL, BRENDAN EARLY KOOP, ARTHUR J. FOSTER, JUSTIN ROBERT ALT, DANA SACHS
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Patent number: 9666235Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards an apparatus including a base deck forming a sealed cavity. A filter coupled to a surface of the base deck within the cavity filters particulate from a flow of gas in the cavity. The recirculation filter including a protrusion extending over a surface of a storage medium within the cavity that diverts gas from a surface of the storage medium toward the filter. A bypass channel, defined by a portion of the cavity and a portion of the filter, in conjunction with the protrusion forms a pressure differential that draws a first portion of the diverted gas through the filter by bypassing the filter with a second portion of the diverted gas.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Iraj Jabbari, Robert A. Alt, Jeffrey L. Bruce, Jeffrey James Croxall
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Publication number: 20170103785Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards an apparatus including a base deck forming a sealed cavity. A filter coupled to a surface of the base deck within the cavity filters particulate from a flow of gas in the cavity. The recirculation filter including a protrusion extending over a surface of a storage medium within the cavity that diverts gas from a surface of the storage medium toward the filter. A bypass channel, defined by a portion of the cavity and a portion of the filter, in conjunction with the protrusion forms a pressure differential that draws a first portion of the diverted gas through the filter by bypassing the filter with a second portion of the diverted gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Iraj Jabbari, Robert A. Alt, Jeffrey L. Bruce, Jeffrey James Croxall
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Patent number: 8891200Abstract: Apparatus and method for mitigating impedance changes in a microactuator conductive joint. In accordance with some embodiments, a microactuating element has a conductive input junction, the junction having dissimilar metals in contact with one another. The microactuating element is adapted to mechanically deform to displace a control object responsive to a micractuation control signal that is applied to the junction. A control circuit applies a bi-directional transition signal to the conductive input junction to reduce an increased impedance of the junction.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: John C. Purkett, David L. Schell, Robert A. Alt, KarWei Koay
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Patent number: 7545600Abstract: A method and combination for mitigating turbulent air flow across an actuator of a data storage device. The combination includes a base deck having a retention cam surface adjacent a mounting pin, and an air diverter having a mounting aperture and a spring portion with a cam follower. The air diverter is confined adjacent the base deck in an operating position by executing the steps of the method to form the combination. The method includes the steps of; providing the base deck, disposing the air diverter onto the mounting pin, attaching a spindle motor with a disc to the base deck, securing an actuator supporting a read/write head to the base deck and affixing a top cover to the base deck, which places the air diverter under a compressive load between the top cover and the base deck thereby fixing the air diverter in the operating position.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Jason A. Sorrell, Frederick P. Renken, Robert A. Alt, David R. Lapp
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Publication number: 20080266708Abstract: A method and combination for mitigating turbulent air flow across an actuator of a data storage device. The combination includes a base deck having a retention cam surface adjacent a mounting pin, and an air diverter having a mounting aperture and a spring portion with a cam follower. The air diverter is confined adjacent the base deck in an operating position by executing the steps of the method to form the combination. The method includes the steps of; providing the base deck, disposing the air diverter onto the mounting pin, attaching a spindle motor with a disc to the base deck, securing an actuator supporting a read/write head to the base deck and affixing a top cover to the base deck, which places the air diverter under a compressive load between the top cover and the base deck thereby fixing the air diverter in the operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Jason A. Sorrell, Frederick P. Renken, Robert A. Alt, David R. Lapp
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Patent number: 7405902Abstract: A method and combination for mitigating turbulent air flow across an actuator of a data storage device. The combination includes a base deck having a retention cam surface adjacent a mounting pin, and an air diverter having a mounting aperture and a spring portion with a cam follower. The air diverter is confined adjacent the base deck in an operating position by executing the steps of the method to form the combination. The method includes the steps of, providing the base deck, disposing the air diverter onto the mounting pin, attaching a spindle motor with a disc to the base deck, securing an actuator supporting a read/write head to the base deck and affixing a top cover to the base deck, which places the air diverter under a compressive load between the top cover and the base deck thereby fixing the air diverter in the operating position.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Jason A. Sorrell, Frederick P Renken, Robert A Alt, David R Lapp
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Publication number: 20060273619Abstract: An automobile hinge for pivotally mounting a panel component to a vehicle body includes a panel attachment plate adapted to be secured to the panel of a vehicle, a body attachment plate securable to the vehicle body, and an intermediate member pivotably attached between the body attachment plate and the panel attachment plate. The automobile hinge includes a fastener element at the intermediate member with the fastener element being configured to receive a fastener to secure the intermediate member to the body attachment plate. The fastener element may include one or more securing elements to impede or limit movement of the fastener insert relative to the intermediate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: David Miller, John Morelli, Robert Alt, James Kiefer
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Patent number: 7119986Abstract: An apparatus provides improved positional control for an access element moveable adjacent a rotatable surface, such as a data transducing head adjacent a data recording surface of a data storage device. A circumferentially extending windage plate is adapted for placement adjacent the rotatable surface. The plate includes an edge surface configured to extend adjacent a movement path of an access element across the rotatable surface. The edge surface supports a ramp structure adapted to receivingly support the access element at a position away from the rotatable surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Robert A. Alt, E. Paul Lee, Matthew R. Lepore
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Publication number: 20060126216Abstract: An enclosure is provided defining an annular shroud adapted for receivingly engaging a rotatable data storage media. A method is provided for managing fluid flow created by a moving data storage medium, the method comprising circumscribing an annular shroud adjacent to an edge of the medium. A data storage device is provided comprising a rotatable data storage disc, and a fluid flow conditioner for minimizing excitation imparted to the disc by steps for managing fluid flow surrounding the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2004Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Jason Sorrell, Robert Alt
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Publication number: 20050270691Abstract: An apparatus which provides improved fluidic control includes a circumferentially extending windage plate adapted for placement adjacent a rotatable disc surface. The plate operates to direct fluidic currents established by rotation of the surface. One or more snubber members are supported by the plate to prevent localized contact between the plate and the surface as a result of deflection induced by application of a mechanical shock. Preferably, an access element is moveable along a movement path adjacent the rotatable surface. An air dam comprising a localized increased thickness portion of the plate at a leading or trailing edge of the plate preferably further directs the fluidic flow, and the snubber member-further prevents contact between the air dam and the rotatable surface. The rotatable surface preferably comprises a data recording surface and the access element preferably comprises a data transducing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Kenneth Pottebaum, Jackson Nichols, Robert Alt
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Publication number: 20050219739Abstract: An apparatus provides improved positional control for an access element moveable adjacent a rotatable surface, such as a data transducing head adjacent a data recording surface of a data storage device. A circumferentially extending windage plate is adapted for placement adjacent the rotatable surface. The plate includes an edge surface configured to extend adjacent a movement path of an access element across the rotatable surface. The edge surface supports a ramp structure adapted to receivingly support the access element at a position away from the rotatable surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2004Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Robert Alt, E. Lee, Matthew Lepore