公开(公告)号：US08442644B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12619551

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Robert W. Siegler ,  Steven W. Winn ,  Thomas A. Skwara ,  Dominick J. Frustaci

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Robert W. Siegler ,  Steven W. Winn ,  Thomas A. Skwara ,  Dominick J. Frustaci

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/36135 ,  A61N1/36082 ,  A61N1/37282 ,  A61N1/37288

Abstract: Deep brain electrodes are remotely sensed and activated by means of a remote active implantable medical device (AIMD). In a preferred form, a pulse generator is implanted in the pectoral region and includes a hermetic seal through which protrudes a conductive leadwire which provides an external antenna for transmission and reception of radio frequency (RF) pulses. One or more deep brain electrode modules are constructed and placed which can transmit and receive RF energy from the pulse generator. An RF telemetry link is established between the implanted pulse generator and the deep brain electrode assemblies. The satellite modules are configured for generating pacing pulses for a variety of disease conditions, including epileptic seizures, Turrets Syndrome, Parkinson's Tremor, and a variety of other neurological or brain disorders.

Abstract translation: 通过远程有源可植入医疗设备（AIMD）远程感测和激活深脑电极。 在优选形式中，脉冲发生器被植入胸部区域并且包括气密密封，通过该气密密封件突出提供用于射频（RF）脉冲的发射和接收的外部天线的导电引线。 一个或多个深脑电极模块被构造和放置，其可以从脉冲发生器发射和接收RF能量。 在植入的脉冲发生器和深脑电极组件之间建立RF遥测链路。 卫星模块被配置用于产生用于各种疾病状况的起搏脉冲，包括癫痫发作，炮塔综合征，帕金森氏颤颤和各种其他神经或脑部疾病。

公开(公告)号：US08433410B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US13528052

申请日：2012-06-20

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert Shawn Johnson

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert Shawn Johnson

IPC: A61N1/375

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  A61N2001/086 ,  H01G4/06 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H01R13/7195 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2001/0085 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K5/0095 ,  H05K9/00 ,  H05K2201/10015

Abstract: A shielded three-terminal flat-through EMI/energy dissipating filter includes an active electrode plate through which a circuit current passes between a first terminal and a second terminal, a first shield plate on a first side of the active electrode plate, and a second shield plate on a second side of the active electrode plate opposite the first shield plate. The first and second shield plates are conductively coupled to a grounded third terminal. In preferred embodiments, the active electrode plate and the shield plates are at least partially disposed with a hybrid flat-through substrate that may include a flex cable section, a rigid cable section, or both.

Abstract translation: 屏蔽三端子平通EMI /消能滤波器包括有源电极板，电路电流通过该有源电极板在第一端子和第二端子之间通过，第一屏蔽板位于有源电极板的第一侧上，第二屏蔽板 屏蔽板在与第一屏蔽板相对的有源电极板的第二侧上。 第一和第二屏蔽板导电地耦合到接地的第三端子。 在优选实施例中，有源电极板和屏蔽板至少部分地布置有可以包括柔性电缆部分，刚性电缆部分或两者的混合平整基板。

公开(公告)号：US08364283B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US13440382

申请日：2012-04-05

Applicant: Henry R. Halperin ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Henry R. Halperin ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61B5/055

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  G01R33/285 ,  G01R33/287 ,  G01R33/288 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2007/013 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: A band stop filter is provided for a lead wire of an active medical device (AMD). The band stop filter includes a capacitor in parallel with an inductor. The parallel capacitor and inductor are placed in series with the lead wire of the AMD, wherein values of capacitance and inductance are selected such that the band stop filter is resonant at a selected frequency. The Q of the inductor may be relatively maximized and the Q of the capacitor may be relatively minimized to reduce the overall Q of the band stop filter to attenuate current flow through the lead wire along a range of selected frequencies. In a preferred form, the band stop filter is integrated into a TIP and/or RING electrode for an active implantable medical device.

公开(公告)号：US08321032B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12871201

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Christine A. Frysz ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney

Inventor： Christine A. Frysz ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/056 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2562/08 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  A61N1/37252

Abstract: An RFID tag is associated with an implantable lead, its sensing or therapy delivery electrode, or a patient, for identifying the MRI compatibility of the implantable lead and/or the presence of a bandstop filter and its attendant characteristics. An RFID-enabled AIMD external telemetry programmer transmits an electromagnetic signal to establish a communication link with the RFID tag.

Abstract translation: RFID标签与可植入引线，其感测或治疗递送电极或患者相关联，用于识别可植入引线的MRI兼容性和/或带阻滤波器的存在及其伴随特征。 启用RFID的AIMD外部遥测编程器发送电磁信号以建立与RFID标签的通信链路。

公开(公告)号：US20120277841A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13544461

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Henry R. Halperin ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Henry R. Halperin ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  G01R33/285 ,  G01R33/287 ,  G01R33/288 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2007/013 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: A band stop filter is provided for a lead wire of an active medical device (AMD). The band stop filter includes a capacitor in parallel with an inductor. The parallel capacitor and inductor are placed in series with the lead wire of the AMD, wherein values of capacitance and inductance are selected such that the band stop filter is resonant at a selected frequency. The Q of the inductor may be relatively maximized and the Q of the capacitor may be relatively minimized to reduce the overall Q of the band stop filter to attenuate current flow through the lead wire along a range of selected frequencies. In a preferred form, the band stop filter is integrated into a TIP and/or RING electrode for an active implantable medical device.

Abstract translation: 为有源医疗装置（AMD）的引线提供带阻滤波器。 带阻滤波器包括与电感并联的电容器。 并联电容器和电感器与AMD的引线串联放置，其中选择电容和电感值，使得阻带滤波器以选定的频率谐振。 电感器的Q可以相对最大化，并且电容器的Q可以相对最小化，以减小带阻滤波器的总体Q，以衰减沿着选定频率的范围通过引线的电流。 在优选形式中，带阻滤波器被集成到用于有源可植入医疗装置的TIP和/或RING电极中。

公开(公告)号：US08299899B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12874097

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Christine A. Frysz ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Geddes Frank Tyers

Inventor： Christine A. Frysz ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Geddes Frank Tyers

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/37235 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G08B13/248 ,  G16H10/65 ,  G16H40/40

Abstract: A system is provided for identifying implanted medical devices, leads and systems, as well as objects in close proximity to a patient having an implanted medical device (IMD), using a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag having retrievable information relating to the IMD, lead system and/or patient. An RFID tag communicator includes a circuit for limiting the total continuous transmit time of an interrogation signal, and a time-out circuit for delaying a second and any subsequent interrogation of the RFID tag. An external IMD programmer incorporating a multi-functional RFID reader is capable of identifying and communicating with various types of implanted medical devices, even if such devices are made by different manufacturers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于使用具有与IMD相关的可检索信息的射频识别（RFID）标签来识别植入的医疗装置，引线和系统以及具有植入式医疗装置（IMD）的患者的临近物体， 引导系统和/或患者。 RFID标签通信器包括用于限制询问信号的总连续发送时间的电路和用于延迟RFID标签的第二次和任何后续询问的超时电路。 结合多功能RFID读取器的外部IMD编程器能够识别和与各种类型的植入式医疗设备进行通信，即使这些设备由不同的制造商制造。

公开(公告)号：US20120230003A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13367501

申请日：2012-02-07

Applicant: Ryan A. Stevenson ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Ryan A. Stevenson ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: H05K9/00

CPC classification number: G21F3/00 ,  A61N1/375 ,  G21F1/085

Abstract: A radiation protected active implantable medical device includes an ionizing radiation shield disposed over at least one major surface of an electronics package, a microprocessor, or both contained within an AIMD housing. The ionizing radiation shield is made from a high atomic number, high atomic weight, high density material such as led, gold, platinum, iridium, tungsten or tantalum and has an atomic weight of at least 180 and a density of at least 11 grams per cubic centimeter. The ionizing radiation shield has a thickness of at least 0.25 millimeters and is preferably no thicker than 1.05 millimeters and has an overall attenuation of ionizing radiation of at least 0.5 HVL.

Abstract translation: 辐射防护的有源可植入医疗装置包括设置在电子封装，微处理器或包含在AIMD外壳内的两者的至少一个主表面上的电离辐射屏蔽。 电离辐射屏蔽是由高原子序数，高原子量，高密度材料如铅，金，铂，铱，钨或钽制成，原子量至少为180，密度至少为11克 立方厘米。 电离辐射屏蔽具有至少0.25毫米的厚度，并且优选地不厚于1.05毫米，并且具有至少0.5HVL的电离辐射的总体衰减。

公开(公告)号：US08224440B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12873862

申请日：2010-09-01

Applicant: Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Scott Brainard ,  Lawrence M. Kane ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano

Inventor： Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Scott Brainard ,  Lawrence M. Kane ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0573 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  H01F27/027 ,  H01F27/40 ,  H01F2017/065 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/0115 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: A lead body adapted for in-vivo implantation in a living subject includes a proximal end configured for electrical and mechanical connection to a therapy or a monitoring device, and a distal end. A collar is disposed at the distal end of the lead body, and a casing is disposed within the collar and is translatable along a central longitudinal axis of the collar. At least one electrical conductor extends substantially the length of the lead body, and an electronic component is disposed within the casing and conductively coupled to the electrical conductor. An electrode is mechanically connected to the casing and conductively coupled to the electronic component. A seal is disposed between the casing assembly and the collar to prevent passage of ionic fluid into the lead body through its distal end.

Abstract translation: 适于在活体中进行体内植入的引线体包括构造成用于与治疗或监测装置的电连接和机械连接的近端和远端。 轴环设置在引线主体的远端，并且壳体设置在轴环内并且可沿着轴环的中心纵向轴线平移。 至少一个电导体基本上延伸到引线体的长度，并且电子部件设置在壳体内并且导电地耦合到电导体。 电极机械地连接到壳体并且导电地耦合到电子部件。 密封件设置在壳体组件和套环之间以防止离子流体通过其远端通向引线体。

公开(公告)号：US08219208B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US12751711

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Buehl E. Truex ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Buehl E. Truex ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo

IPC: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/3718 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61B2562/182 ,  A61B2562/222 ,  A61B2562/227 ,  A61N1/086 ,  G01R33/287

Abstract: Decoupling circuits are provided which transfer energy induced from an MRI pulsed RF field to the housing for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) which serves as an energy dissipating surface. This is accomplished through broadband filtering or by resonant filtering. In a passive component network for an AIMD, a frequency selective energy diversion circuit is provided for diverting high-frequency energy away from an AIMD lead to the AIMD housing for dissipation of said high-frequency energy.

Abstract translation: 提供去耦电路，其将从MRI脉冲RF场感应的能量转移到用作用作能量消散表面的有源可植入医疗装置（AIMD）的壳体。 这是通过宽带滤波或谐振滤波实现的。 在用于AIMD的无源分量网络中，提供频率选择能量转向电路，用于将高频能量远离AIMD导线转移到AIMD壳体，以耗散所述高频能量。

公开(公告)号：US20120127627A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US12951559

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: Richard L. Brendel ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Thomas Marzano ,  Jason Woods ,  Scott W. Kelley

Inventor： Richard L. Brendel ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Thomas Marzano ,  Jason Woods ,  Scott W. Kelley

IPC: H01G4/35 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40

Abstract: A modular EMI filtered terminal assembly for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) includes a hermetic terminal subassembly having at least one conductor extending through an insulator in non-conductive relation with the AIMD housing, and a feedthrough capacitor subassembly disposed generally adjacent to the hermetic terminal assembly. The feedthrough capacitor subassembly includes a conductive modular cup conductively coupled to the AIMD housing, and a feedthrough capacitor disposed within the modular cup. A first electrode plate or set of electrode plates is conductively coupled to the conductor, and a second electrode plate or set of electrode plates is conductively coupled to the modular cup.

Abstract translation: 用于有源可植入医疗装置（AIMD）的模块化EMI滤波端子组件包括具有延伸穿过与AIMD壳体非导电关系的绝缘体的至少一个导体的密封端子子组件，以及大致邻近密封件设置的馈通电容器子组件 端子组件。 馈通电容器子组件包括导电耦合到AIMD壳体的导电模块杯和设置在模块化杯内的馈通电容器。 第一电极板或一组电极板导电地耦合到导体，并且第二电极板或一组电极板导电地耦合到模块化杯。