Patents by Inventor Ryan T. Bauer

Ryan T. Bauer 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: 11458301
    Abstract: In some examples, a fixation device includes a flexible band with a first base portion, a second base portion, and a connecting strap connecting the first base portion to the second base portion, the connecting strap configured to retain a medical device to an anatomical structure of a patient, wherein the flexible band is constructed of a first material. The fixation device may further include a plurality of inserts, each insert of the plurality of inserts defining an inner channel and constructed of a second material more rigid than the first material of the flexible band, wherein a first insert of the plurality of inserts is at least partially within the first base portion, and wherein a second insert of the plurality of inserts is at least partially within the second base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, Phillip C. Falkner, Randy S. Roles, Elizabeth Kregel
  • Publication number: 20190336752
    Abstract: In some examples, a fixation device includes a flexible band with a first base portion, a second base portion, and a connecting strap connecting the first base portion to the second base portion, the connecting strap configured to retain a medical device to an anatomical structure of a patient, wherein the flexible band is constructed of a first material. The fixation device may further include a plurality of inserts, each insert of the plurality of inserts defining an inner channel and constructed of a second material more rigid than the first material of the flexible band, wherein a first insert of the plurality of inserts is at least partially within the first base portion, and wherein a second insert of the plurality of inserts is at least partially within the second base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, Phillip C. Falkner, Randy S. Roles, Elizabeth Kregel
  • Publication number: 20190328403
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to systems and methods that facilitate the removal of tissue for implantation of an implantable medical device into bone or other substantially rigid tissue of a patient. An example system may include a shroud for a bone drill, the shroud including a housing extending along an axis and defining an inner surface around the axis. The inner surface may terminate at an edge of the housing and defining a cavity. The cavity may be configured to receive a drill bit having a shank and a primary cutting surface extending substantially parallel to the axis. The shroud also may include a collar coupled to the housing and configured to engage a distal portion of the bone drill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, Phillip C. Falkner, Randy S. Roles, Victoria Holderby, Rebecca A Miron, Greg J. Doyle, S. Shane Dexter
  • Publication number: 20190308025
    Abstract: A cranial implant may include an interior guide portion, an exterior guide portion, and one or more flanges. In one example, the interior guide portion may be disposed in a burr hole of a cranium and include a distal end, a proximal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The distal end may be inserted further into the burr hole than the proximal end. The inner surface may at least partially define a channel that accepts an elongated member, and the outer surface may extend around the full circumference of the burr hole. The exterior guide portion may be coupled to the interior guide portion and may contact an external surface of the cranium. The interior guide portion may define one or more surface features configured to secure the interior guide portion to the burr hole or secure an elongated member within the channel of the cranial implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, Byron Johnson, Arnis L. Kurmis
  • Patent number: 9757555
    Abstract: Pre-molded cylindrical sub-assemblies for inclusion in an implantable medical lead are described. The pre-molded cylindrical sub-assemblies comprise a cylindrical conductive element formed from a conductive material to define a substantially continuous interior surface and a substantially continuous exterior surface, and an insulative element formed from an insulative material molded onto the interior surface of the cylindrical conductive element. An interior surface of the insulative element defines a lumen of the pre-molded cylindrical sub-assembly configured to receive one or more elongated conductors of the implantable medical lead, and the cylindrical conductive element is configured to be electrically connected to one of the elongated conductors with the elongated conductors within the lumen. The cylindrical conductive element may act as an electrode, e.g., on a distal portion of the lead, or a connector, e.g., on a proximal portion of the lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Novotny, Jayesh R. Patel, Geetha Sethumadhavan, Ivan J. Talledo, Ryan T. Bauer
  • Publication number: 20150306376
    Abstract: Pre-molded cylindrical sub-assemblies for inclusion in an implantable medical lead are described. The pre-molded cylindrical sub-assemblies comprise a cylindrical conductive element formed from a conductive material to define a substantially continuous interior surface and a substantially continuous exterior surface, and an insulative element formed from an insulative material molded onto the interior surface of the cylindrical conductive element. An interior surface of the insulative element defines a lumen of the pre-molded cylindrical sub-assembly configured to receive one or more elongated conductors of the implantable medical lead, and the cylindrical conductive element is configured to be electrically connected to one of the elongated conductors with the elongated conductors within the lumen. The cylindrical conductive element may act as an electrode, e.g., on a distal portion of the lead, or a connector, e.g., on a proximal portion of the lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Novotny, Jayesh R. Patel, Geetha Sethumadhavan, Ivan J. Talledo, Ryan T. Bauer
  • Patent number: 8825180
    Abstract: A multi-conductor medical electrical lead comprises a connector located at a proximal end of the lead, one or more electrodes located at a distal end of the lead and a co-radial multi-conductor coil connecting the connector with the electrode(s), wherein the coil has a lead body region with co-radially wound conductors and has an inductance greater than or equal to approximately 1.5 ?H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, John L. Sommer
  • Patent number: 8551113
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • Patent number: 8219212
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead includes a canted lead body distal portion extending from an approximately straight lead body proximal portion; the canted distal portion includes an approximately straight segment and a hump-like segment extending from a first end, in proximity to the approximately straight segment, to a second end. The lead further includes a first electrode coupled to the approximately straight segment of the distal portion and a second electrode coupled to the distal portion in proximity to a second end of the hump-like segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, Yong D. Zhao
  • Publication number: 20120035699
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • Patent number: 8052711
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • Patent number: 7881806
    Abstract: The medical lead delivery device combines features of a guidewire and a stylet in order to more easily and quickly deliver a lead to or through the coronary vein of a patient's heart. The medical lead delivery device includes an elongated body, a controller, a first and second spring, and a sleeve. The elongated body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The controller is disposed at the proximal end and provides enhanced control of the distal tip of the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Horrigan, Ryan T. Bauer, Patrick Senarith, H. Allan Steingisser, Pedro A. Mersgotte, John L. Sommer
  • Publication number: 20080242964
    Abstract: The medical lead delivery device combines features of a guidewire and a stylet in order to more easily and quickly deliver a lead to or through the coronary vein of a patient's heart. The medical lead delivery device includes an elongated body, a controller, a first and second spring, and a sleeve. The elongated body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The controller is disposed at the proximal end and provides enhanced control of the distal tip of the elongated body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: John B. Horrigan, Ryan T. Bauer, Patrick Senarith, H. Allan Steingisser, Pedro A. Mersgotte, John L. Sommer
  • Patent number: 7283878
    Abstract: A lead stabilization and extension wire that enables the withdrawal of a guide catheter over an electrical medical lead body without dislodging an electrode or sensor from an implantation site or detaching the fixation mechanism and methods of use and a kit are disclosed. The lead stabilizer and retraction wire comprises a wire sheath and an elongated core wire insertable within a sheath lumen. The sheath is insertable within a lead body lumen and includes a movable lead clamp that can engage with a lead connector element and a friction element frictionally engaging the core wire to maintain the extension wire length. The lead stabilizer and retraction wire is insertable into the lead body lumen enabling retraction of the guide catheter over the lead stabilization and extension wire while force is applied through the lead stabilization and extension wire to maintain the distal electrode at the implantation site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Brostrom, Ryan T. Bauer, Douglas S. Hine
  • Patent number: 7067765
    Abstract: A method for forming an electrically active surface for a medical electrical lead includes the steps of inserting a conductor coil into a shroud that includes an opening, lifting an end of at least one filar of a plurality of filars forming the coil out through the opening, and removing a layer of insulation from about the end of the at least one filar by means of laser ablation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, Daniel R. Pavlik, John L. Sommer
  • Publication number: 20040176782
    Abstract: A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary H. Hanse, Matthew A. Bergan, Terese A. Bartlett, Ryan T. Bauer, Vicki L. Bjorklund, Richard D. Sandstrom
  • Patent number: RE46494
    Abstract: A load-carrying body for reducing torsional and tensile loading on electrical components in an implantable medical electrical lead includes an electronic component disposed in-line with the implantable medical electrical lead, and a casing for the electronic component. The electronic component has a proximal end conductively coupled to a lead conductor and a distal end conductively coupled to a lead electrode. The casing is mechanically coupled to the lead so as to isolate the electrical component from torque or tensile loads applied to the lead, the lead electrode, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Bauer, Warren S. Dabney, Robert A. Stevenson