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).
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Publication number: 20240108222Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
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Patent number: 11826123Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 23, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: ST JUDE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING S.À R.L.Inventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
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Publication number: 20230190103Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Anthony G. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
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Patent number: 11617511Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: ST JUDE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS SARLInventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
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Publication number: 20200060547Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Anthony D. Hill, John Hauck, Ryan M. Albu, Timothy G. Curran, Ryan Link
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Publication number: 20190328245Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Ryan M. Albu, Bruce Ebner, Gregory K. Olson, Troy T. Tegg, Jin Woo Park, Edward E. Parsonage
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Patent number: 10130344Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu
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Patent number: 9806627Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC.Inventor: Ryan M. Albu
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Publication number: 20170014112Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu
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Patent number: 9386967Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc.Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu
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Publication number: 20150008739Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Ryan M. Albu
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Publication number: 20140039302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Stephan P. Miller, Ryan M. Albu