Patents by Inventor Robert M. Skime

Robert M. Skime 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).

  • Patent number: 10391308
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic, inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Publication number: 20190083786
    Abstract: A medical device detects a previously defined event, and controls delivery of therapy to a patient according to therapy information associated with the previously defined event. In exemplary embodiments, the medical device enters a learning mode in response to a command received from a user, e.g., the patient or a clinician. In such embodiments, the medical device defines the event, collects the therapy information, and associates the therapy information with the defined event while operating in the learning mode. In some embodiments, the medical device defines the event based on the output of a sensor that indicates a physiological parameter of the patient during the learning mode. The sensor may be an accelerometer, which generates an output that reflects motion and/or posture of the patient. The medical device may collect therapy information by recording therapy changes made by the user during the learning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Steven L. Jensen, Robert M. Skime
  • Patent number: 10130815
    Abstract: A medical device detects a previously defined event, and controls delivery of therapy to a patient according to therapy information associated with the previously defined event. In exemplary embodiments, the medical device enters a learning mode in response to a command received from a user, e.g., the patient or a clinician. In such embodiments, the medical device defines the event, collects the therapy information, and associates the therapy information with the defined event while operating in the learning mode. In some embodiments, the medical device defines the event based on the output of a sensor that indicates a physiological parameter of the patient during the learning mode. The sensor may be an accelerometer, which generates an output that reflects motion and/or posture of the patient. The medical device may collect therapy information by recording therapy changes made by the user during the learning mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruchika Singal, Steven L. Jensen, Robert M. Skime
  • Publication number: 20170340878
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 9737704
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to he electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 9393432
    Abstract: A modular implantable medical device (IMD) may include a non-hermetic interconnect. The non-hermetic interconnect may electrically couple a first module and a second module of the modular IMD. A conductor in the non-hermetic interconnect may conduct electrical energy from the first module to the second module under an applied direct current (DC) voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime
  • Publication number: 20160199640
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to he electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 9289604
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 9278211
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 9265939
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 9227055
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 9162072
    Abstract: An implantable medical device with lubricious material permits implantable medical devices to have a reduced friction between the device and at least a portion of the surrounding tissue. The implantable medical device may have a housing or it may have a housing and a member for providing a smooth interface between the device and the tissue. The lubricious material may be provided on or impregnated in the housing or the member. In some embodiments, the device is configured for implantation in the head of a human body. In other embodiments, the device is configured for implantation between the cranium and the scalp. In some embodiments, the device includes a single module while in other embodiments a plurality of modules are coupled together to provide a smaller profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren A. Janzig, Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Paulette C. Olson, Erik R. Scott, James E. Randall
  • Patent number: 9149628
    Abstract: The disclosure describes an implantable neurostimulator device for delivery of neurostimulation to treat head, neck, or facial pain or tension, including pain or tension caused by occipital neuralgia. The device may be a neurostimulation device having a miniaturized housing with a low profile that permits subcutaneous implantation at a stimulation site directly adjacent a neuralgic region at the back of the neck of a patient. For example, the device may be subcutaneously implanted at the back of the neck of a patient to relieve symptoms of occipital neuralgia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime
  • Publication number: 20140336738
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Publication number: 20140336737
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Publication number: 20140336736
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 8744582
    Abstract: The disclosure describes an implantable neurostimulator device for delivery of neurostimulation to treat head, neck, or facial pain or tension, including pain or tension caused by occipital neuralgia. The device may be a neurostimulation device having a miniaturized housing with a low profile that permits subcutaneous implantation at a stimulation site directly adjacent a neuralgic region at the back of the neck of a patient. For example, the device may be subcutaneously implanted at the back of the neck of a patient to relieve symptoms of occipital neuralgia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime
  • Publication number: 20140107749
    Abstract: The disclosure describes an implantable neurostimulator device for delivery of neurostimulation to treat head, neck, or facial pain or tension, including pain or tension caused by occipital neuralgia. The device may be a neurostimulation device having a miniaturized housing with a low profile that permits subcutaneous implantation at a stimulation site directly adjacent a neuralgic region at the back of the neck of a patient. For example, the device may be subcutaneously implanted at the back of the neck of a patient to relieve symptoms of occipital neuralgia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime
  • Publication number: 20140107743
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Patent number: 8691258
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices (IMDS) having anti-infective properties are described. Anti-infective agents are disposed in, on, or about at least a portion of a surface of the medical device. The anti-infective agents are disposed in or on a vehicle, which may be in the form of a coating layer or covering. The vehicle may be biodegradable so that, over time, the anti-infective agent is removed from a tissue location into which the device is implanted, reducing the likelihood that microorganisms resistant to the anti-infective agent will develop. IMDs having an anti-infective agent and an anti-activity agent disposed therein, thereabout, or thereon are also described. The anti-activity agent interferes with the activity of the anti-infective agent, may be released from a surface at the IMD at a time when activity of the anti-infective agent is no longer desired, and may reduce the likelihood that microorganisms resistant to the anti-infective agent will develop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Heruth, Christopher M. Hobot, William J. Hooper, Mark S. Lent, Ruchika Singhal, Robert M. Skime, Randall V. Sparer, Maura G. Donovan, William J. Bertrand