Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Grailer

Thomas P. Grailer 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).

  • Medical leads
    Publication number: 20160121101
    Abstract: Medical leads, such as medical electrical leads and medical neurological leads, that include a polymeric material that includes a silicone-urethane-containing polymer having improved hydrolytic stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Chaffin, Matthew Jolly, Darrel F. Untereker, Adam J. Buckalew, Xiangji Chen, Thomas P. Grailer, Julie Alkatout
  • Medical leads
    Patent number: 9220888
    Abstract: Medical leads, such as medical electrical leads and medical neurological leads, that include a polymeric material that includes a silicone-urethane-containing polymer having improved hydrolytic stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Chaffin, Matthew Jolly, Darrel F. Untereker, Adam J. Buckalew, Xiangji Chen, Thomas P. Grailer, Julie Alkatout
  • MEDICAL LEADS
    Publication number: 20130261715
    Abstract: Medical leads, such as medical electrical leads and medical neurological leads, that include a polymeric material that includes a silicone-urethane-containing polymer having improved hydrolytic stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Kimberly A. Chaffin, Matthew Jolly, Darrel F. Untereker, Adam J. Buckalew, Xiangji Chen, Thomas P. Grailer, Julie Alkatout
  • Methods of modifying polyurethanes using surface treated clay
    Publication number: 20070249754
    Abstract: Methods of modifying polyurethanes using surface treated clay are disclosed herein. Such methods can be useful for controlling the surface concentration of one or more additives in the polyurethane, which can be useful for fabricating medical devices therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: SuPing Lyu, Thomas P. Grailer, James Louis Schley, Christopher M. Hobot, Christopher A. Deegan, Randall V. Sparer
  • Rigid annuloplasty device that becomes compliant after implantation
    Patent number: 6159240
    Abstract: A band-shaped annuloplasty device (e.g., C- or D-shaped ring) that is relatively rigid during handling and implantation and becomes relatively complaint after implantation. Preferably, the device includes a core material that softens after implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall V. Sparer, Darrel F. Untereker, Elizabeth A. Ebner, Thomas P. Grailer, Brett R. Vegoe, Hong S. Shim, Carlos M. G. Duran