公开(公告)号：US20220370811A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17324556

申请日：2021-05-19

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph J. Viavattine ,  Christopher T. Stockton ,  Hailiang Zhao ,  Timothy T. Bomstad ,  Jude M. Mallawaaratchy ,  George Patras

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  H01M50/179 ,  H01M50/528

Abstract: A battery comprising a tubular battery housing having a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end can have a substantially same inner diameter and a substantially same outer diameter. The battery further comprises a battery cell within the tubular battery housing. The battery further comprises a top battery cover coupled to the first end and a bottom battery cover coupled to the second end to form a substantially sealed enclosure around the battery cell. Method for manufacturing the battery are also described.

公开(公告)号：US11413466B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-16

申请号：US16841157

申请日：2020-04-06

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey J. Louwagie ,  Paul B. Aamodt ,  Vincent Brama ,  Nicholas H. Finstrom ,  Michael B. Hintz ,  Vadim A. Yakovlev ,  Kevin D. O'Connell ,  Richard W. Swenson ,  Brian P. Schmidt ,  Joseph J. Viavattine ,  Puqiang Zhang ,  Hailiang Zhao ,  Chao Hu

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M50/54 ,  A61N1/378

Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device. The battery assembly may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates, wherein the plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between the first tab and the second tab; and a rivet extending through the first tab, second tab, and spacer, wherein the rivet is configured to mechanically attach the first tab, second tab, and spacer to each other.

公开(公告)号：US20220133965A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-05

申请号：US17086701

申请日：2020-11-02

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Pankti N. Shah ,  John E. Hartung ,  Hailiang Zhao ,  Jason D. Hamack ,  Amanda Travis

IPC: A61M1/12

Abstract: A connector block for an implanted coil of a transcutaneous energy transfer system (TETS) includes a plurality of closed slots sized and configured to receive corresponding conductors of a powerline of the implanted coil. A plurality of open slots is included. The connector block being sized and configured to be coupled to the implanted coil.

公开(公告)号：US20210031046A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16530470

申请日：2019-08-02

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Hailiang Zhao

IPC: A61N1/378 ,  H01M2/26 ,  A61N1/39

Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device includes an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates. The plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between a first portion of the first tab and a second portion of the second tab, wherein a third portion of the first tab and a fourth portion of the second tab are joined together adjacent to the first portion, second portion, and the spacer; and a penetration weld that extends through the third portion of the first tab and the fourth portion of the second tab.

公开(公告)号：US20150136840A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14085833

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.

Inventor： Hailiang Zhao ,  Erik J. Hovland

IPC: B23K26/32 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K20/00 ,  H01M4/04

CPC classification number: B23K20/002 ,  B23K26/244 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K26/60 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K2101/18 ,  B23K2101/34 ,  B23K2103/10 ,  B23K2103/12 ,  B23K2103/14 ,  B23K2103/166 ,  B23K2103/26 ,  H01M2/266 ,  Y10T29/49213

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of welding a stack of metal foil layers together using a penetration weld. The methods include stacking of the metal foil layers, pressing or compressing the metal foil layers between end plates and welding the end plates and compressed metal foil layer stack together.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用穿透焊接将金属箔层堆叠在一起的方法。 这些方法包括堆叠金属箔层，在端板之间压制或压缩金属箔层并将端板和压缩的金属箔层叠在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20130302665A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13803880

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.

Inventor： Hailiang Zhao ,  Steven J. May ,  Markus W. Reiterer ,  Bernard F. Heller

IPC: H01M2/02

CPC classification number: H01M2/0202 ,  H01M2/022 ,  H01M2/0404 ,  H01M2/046 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: An encasement for an electrochemical cell and method of making such encasement is discloses. The design of the encasement results in an encasement having an area of high stress located away from the weld zone area of the encasement, where the cover and the case are welded together.

Abstract translation: 公开了电化学电池的封装和制造这种封装的方法。 外壳的设计导致具有高应力的区域的外壳位于远离包装的焊接区域的位置，其中盖和壳体被焊接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US11833605B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17348317

申请日：2021-06-15

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Hailiang Zhao

IPC: B23K11/16 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B23K11/34 ,  B23K101/34 ,  B23K103/14

CPC classification number: B23K11/163 ,  B23K11/34 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B23K2101/34 ,  B23K2103/14 ,  Y10T428/12806

Abstract: A workpiece of Ti or a Ti alloy includes a surface with a coating layer of titanium nitride. A region of the surface includes a connection zone of a Ti—N solid solution alloy. A second Ti or Ti alloy workpiece is contacted with the connection zone, and a weld joint is formed across the connection zone with a resistance welding process. The weld joint extends into the first Ti workpiece and the second Ti workpiece.

公开(公告)号：US20220370809A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17316921

申请日：2021-05-20

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph J. Viavattine ,  Brad C. Tischendorf ,  Hailiang Zhao

IPC: A61N1/375

Abstract: A battery comprising a battery cell within a battery housing. The battery further comprises a feedthrough inserted through an opening in a top cover of the battery. The feedthrough including a nailhead. A diameter of the nailhead is substantially the same as a length of the feedthrough. Methods for manufacturing the battery are also described.

公开(公告)号：US11065460B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16426849

申请日：2019-05-30

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Hailiang Zhao ,  Steven J. May

IPC: A61N1/378 ,  H01M50/529 ,  H01M50/531

Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates. The plurality of electrode plates may comprise a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate, an alignment member extending through the first tab and the second tab, and a weld on a side of the electrode stack extending from the first tab to the second tab, wherein the weld penetrates into the alignment member.

公开(公告)号：US20200330774A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16841157

申请日：2020-04-06

Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey J. Louwagie ,  Paul B. Aamodt ,  Vincent Brama ,  Nicholas H. Finstrom ,  Michael B. Hintz ,  Vadim A. Yakovlev ,  Kevin D. O'Connell ,  Richard W. Swenson ,  Brian P. Schmidt ,  Joseph J. Viavattine ,  Puqiang Zhang ,  Hailiang Zhao ,  Chao Hu

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  H01M2/26 ,  H01M10/04

Abstract: In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device. The battery assembly may include an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates, wherein the plurality of electrode plates comprises a first electrode plate including a first tab extending from the first electrode plate and a second electrode plate including a second tab extending from the second electrode plate; a spacer between the first tab and the second tab; and a rivet extending through the first tab, second tab, and spacer, wherein the rivet is configured to mechanically attach the first tab, second tab, and spacer to each other.