Patents by Inventor Ryan M. Albu

Ryan M. Albu 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: 20240108222
    Abstract: A transmitting element for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object includes a first spiral trace that extends from a first outer origin inward to a central origin in a first direction. A second spiral trace can extend from the central origin outward to a second outer origin in the first direction. The second spiral trace can extend from the central origin to the second outer origin in the first direction. The first spiral trace and the second spiral trace can be physically connected at the central origin to form the fluorolucent magnetic transmitting element and at least a portion of the first spiral trace overlaps at least a portion of the second spiral trace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
  • Patent number: 11826123
    Abstract: A transmitting element for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object includes a first spiral trace that extends from a first outer origin inward to a central origin in a first direction. A second spiral trace can extend from the central origin outward to a second outer origin in the first direction. The second spiral trace can extend from the central origin to the second outer origin in the first direction. The first spiral trace and the second spiral trace can be physically connected at the central origin to form the fluorolucent magnetic transmitting element and at least a portion of the first spiral trace overlaps at least a portion of the second spiral trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: ST JUDE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING S.À R.L.
    Inventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
  • Publication number: 20230190103
    Abstract: A transmitting element for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object includes a first spiral trace that extends from a first outer origin inward to a central origin in a first direction. A second spiral trace can extend from the central origin outward to a second outer origin in the first direction. The second spiral trace can extend from the central origin to the second outer origin in the first direction. The first spiral trace and the second spiral trace can be physically connected at the central origin to form the fluorolucent magnetic transmitting element and at least a portion of the first spiral trace overlaps at least a portion of the second spiral trace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony G. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
  • Patent number: 11617511
    Abstract: A transmitting element for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object includes a first spiral trace that extends from a first outer origin inward to a central origin in a first direction. A second spiral trace can extend from the central origin outward to a second outer origin in the first direction. The second spiral trace can extend from the central origin to the second outer origin in the first direction. The first spiral trace and the second spiral trace can be physically connected at the central origin to form the fluorolucent magnetic transmitting element and at least a portion of the first spiral trace overlaps at least a portion of the second spiral trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: ST JUDE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS SARL
    Inventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
  • Publication number: 20200060547
    Abstract: A transmitting element for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object includes a first spiral trace that extends from a first outer origin inward to a central origin in a first direction. A second spiral trace can extend from the central origin outward to a second outer origin in the first direction. The second spiral trace can extend from the central origin to the second outer origin in the first direction. The first spiral trace and the second spiral trace can be physically connected at the central origin to form the fluorolucent magnetic transmitting element and at least a portion of the first spiral trace overlaps at least a portion of the second spiral trace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
  • Publication number: 20190328245
    Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to an electrophysiological catheter system for performing diagnostics and therapies within a cardiac muscle; more specifically, to a wireless force sensor, mounted to an external surface of a catheter shaft, that detects force exerted on a catheter tip and wirelessly transmits a signal indicative of the sensed force to a wireless transceiver in proximity thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan M. Albu, Bruce Ebner, Gregory K. Olson, Troy T. Tegg, Jin Woo Park, Edward E. Parsonage
  • Patent number: 10130344
    Abstract: A medical device assembly comprises a medical device comprising a shaft having proximal and distal end portions. The device further comprises a sensor at the distal end portion of the shaft that comprises first and second leads extending therefrom to the proximal end portion of the shaft. The device further comprises an electromechanical connector having a plurality of pins at a first end thereof. First and second of the pins are electrically connected to the first and second sensor leads, respectively, thereby forming a first partial magnetic loop between the first and second pins. The connector further comprises first and second jumpers electrically connecting the first pin and third pins, and second and fourth pins, respectively, thereby forming a second partial magnetic loop. The partial magnetic loops are configured to combine with partial magnetic loops of another connector to form a pair of magnetic noise cancellation loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu
  • Patent number: 9806627
    Abstract: Low leakage current power supply methods, systems, and apparatus are described. In one example, a medical system includes a plurality of medical devices and a power supply configured to provide alternating current (AC) power to the plurality of medical devices. The power supply includes an input configured to receive AC power from an AC power source, an isolated switching power converter coupled to the input to receive the AC power and output AC power, a controller coupled to the isolated switching power converter and configured to control operation of the isolated switching power converter, and an output coupled to the isolated switching power converter to provide the AC power output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC.
    Inventor: Ryan M. Albu
  • Publication number: 20170014112
    Abstract: A medical device assembly comprises a medical device comprising a shaft having proximal and distal end portions. The device further comprises a sensor at the distal end portion of the shaft that comprises first and second leads extending therefrom to the proximal end portion of the shaft. The device further comprises an electromechanical connector having a plurality of pins at a first end thereof. First and second of the pins are electrically connected to the first and second sensor leads, respectively, thereby forming a first partial magnetic loop between the first and second pins. The connector further comprises first and second jumpers electrically connecting the first pin and third pins, and second and fourth pins, respectively, thereby forming a second partial magnetic loop. The partial magnetic loops are configured to combine with partial magnetic loops of another connector to form a pair of magnetic noise cancellation loops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu
  • Patent number: 9386967
    Abstract: A medical device assembly comprises a medical device comprising a shaft having proximal and distal end portions. The device further comprises a sensor at the distal end portion of the shaft that comprises first and second leads extending therefrom to the proximal end portion of the shaft. The device further comprises an electromechanical connector having a plurality of pins at a first end thereof. First and second of the pins are electrically connected to the first and second sensor leads, respectively, thereby forming a first partial magnetic loop between the first and second pins. The connector further comprises first and second jumpers electrically connecting the first pin and third pins, and second and fourth pins, respectively, thereby forming a second partial magnetic loop. The partial magnetic loops are configured to combine with partial magnetic loops of another connector to form a pair of magnetic noise cancellation loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu
  • Publication number: 20150008739
    Abstract: Low leakage current power supply methods, systems, and apparatus are described. In one example, a medical system includes a plurality of medical devices and a power supply configured to provide alternating current (AC) power to the plurality of medical devices. The power supply includes an input configured to receive AC power from an AC power source, an isolated switching power converter coupled to the input to receive the AC power and output AC power, a controller coupled to the isolated switching power converter and configured to control operation of the isolated switching power converter, and an output coupled to the isolated switching power converter to provide the AC power output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Ryan M. Albu
  • Publication number: 20140039302
    Abstract: A medical device assembly comprises a medical device comprising a shaft having proximal and distal end portions. The device further comprises a sensor at the distal end portion of the shaft that comprises first and second leads extending therefrom to the proximal end portion of the shaft. The device further comprises an electromechanical connector having a plurality of pins at a first end thereof. First and second of the pins are electrically connected to the first and second sensor leads, respectively, thereby forming a first partial magnetic loop between the first and second pins. The connector further comprises first and second jumpers electrically connecting the first pin and third pins, and second and fourth pins, respectively, thereby forming a second partial magnetic loop. The partial magnetic loops are configured to combine with partial magnetic loops of another connector to form a pair of magnetic noise cancellation loops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu