公开(公告)号：US08422195B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US12755967

申请日：2010-04-07

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: H01G4/35

CPC classification number: H01G4/35 ,  H05K1/0219 ,  H05K1/0231 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K3/306 ,  H05K3/429 ,  H05K2201/09618 ,  H05K2201/10303 ,  H05K2201/10318

Abstract: A feedthrough flat-through capacitor includes a capacitor having a first and second set of electrode plates, a first feedthrough passageway through the capacitor, a first lead disposed within the first feedthrough passageway and conductively coupled to the first set of electrode plates, a second feedthrough passageway through the capacitor disposed remote from the first feedthrough passageway, and a second lead disposed within the second feedthrough passageway and conductively coupled to the first set of electrode plates. The second set of electrode plates are typically conductively coupled to a ground. An EMI shield may be provided to electromagnetically isolate the first lead from the second lead.

Abstract translation: 馈通平坦电容器包括具有第一和第二组电极板的电容器，通过电容器的第一馈通通道，设置在第一馈通通道内并与第一组电极板导电耦合的第一引线，第二馈通 通过远离第一馈通通道布置的电容器的通道，以及设置在第二馈通通道内并与第一组电极板导电耦合的第二引线。 第二组电极板通常与地面电连接。 可以提供EMI屏蔽以将第一引线与第二引线电磁隔离。

公开(公告)号：US08410899B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US13369728

申请日：2012-02-09

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

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

IPC: H04Q5/22 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G06F7/04 ,  H04N7/167

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  B60R25/00 ,  B60R2325/105 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10009 ,  G06K7/10217 ,  G08B13/248 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: A keyless entry system for an automobile is described. The keyless entry system comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that has been programmed to selectively unlock an automobile when the RFID tag is within a predetermined distance and, optionally, to lock the automobile when the RFID is outside the predetermined distance. An interrogator housed on or within the automobile comprises an actuatable RF signal generator for transmitting an electromagnetic signal and a time-out circuit. Regardless whether the programmed RFID tag is detected, or not, the RF signal generator transmits a first electromagnetic signal having a first limited total continuous transmit time, followed by an interim period of a defined length where the time-out circuit renders the interrogator incapable of transmitting the electromagnetic signal, followed by the RF signal generator transmitting a second electromagnetic signal having a second limited total continuous transmit time.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于汽车的无钥匙进入系统。 无钥匙进入系统包括射频识别（RFID）标签，其被编程为当RFID标签处于预定距离内时选择性地解锁汽车，并且可选地，当RFID处于预定距离之外时锁定汽车。 容纳在汽车内部或内部的询问器包括用于发送电磁信号和超时电路的可致动RF信号发生器。 无论是否检测到编程的RFID标签，RF信号发生器发送具有第一有限的总连续发送时间的第一电磁信号，接着是限定长度的中间周期，其中超时电路使得询问器不能 发送电磁信号，随后RF信号发生器发送具有第二有限总连续发送时间的第二电磁信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120232609A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13413463

申请日：2012-03-06

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

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

IPC: A61N1/375

CPC classification number: H01R27/02 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: A secondary header for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) incorporates a secondary header plug configured for mating insertion into an AIMD ISO DF4 or IS4 connector cavity, a secondary header ISO DF4 or IS4 connector cavity, and at least one replacement lead connector cavity. The secondary header plug has four electrical contacts which correspond to four electrical contacts of the AIMD connector cavity. The secondary header connector cavity has less than four electrical contacts conductively coupled to the secondary header plug electrical contacts. The replacement lead connector cavity has at least one electrical contact conductively coupled to at least one electrical contact of the secondary header plug. An intermediate conformal section between the secondary header plug and a housing for the secondary header connector cavity places the secondary header connector cavity housing adjacent to an exterior surface of the AIMD.

Abstract translation: 用于有源可植入医疗装置（AIMD）的二次头部包括被配置成用于将插入配合到AIMD ISO DF4或IS4连接器空腔，次级头部ISO DF4或IS4连接器腔体中的次级头部插头以及至少一个替换导线连接器腔体。 辅助插头插头具有四个电触点，其对应于AIMD连接器腔的四个电触头。 次级插头连接器腔具有少于四个电触点，导电地耦合到次级插头电气触头。 替换引线连接器腔具有至少一个导电性地耦合到次级插头插头的至少一个电触头的电触头。 次级插头插头和用于次级插头连接器腔体的壳体之间的中间保形部分将辅助插头连接器腔体外壳邻近于AIMD的外表面。

公开(公告)号：US08260435B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US13042177

申请日：2011-03-07

Applicant: Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: H03H7/0115 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  H01F17/00 ,  H01F27/36 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: A shielded component or network for an active medical device (AMD) implantable lead includes an implantable lead having a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, all external of an AMD housing, and a passive component or network disposed somewhere along the length of the implantable lead. The passive component or network including at least one inductive component having a primary magnetic field line axis. A conductive shield or housing having a primary longitudinal axis substantially surrounds the inductive component or the passive network. The inductive component's magnetic field line axis is oriented substantially orthogonally to the primary longitudinal axis of the conductive shield or housing.

Abstract translation: 用于有源医疗设备（AMD）可植入引线的屏蔽部件或网络包括具有从近端延伸到远端的长度的可植入引线，AMD壳体的所有外部以及设置在沿着长度的某处的被动部件或网络 的可植入铅。 无源部件或网络包括至少一个具有初级磁场线轴的感应部件。 具有主纵向轴线的导电屏蔽或壳体基本上围绕感应部件或无源网络。 电感元件的磁场线轴线基本上垂直于导电屏蔽或壳体的主纵向轴线定向。

公开(公告)号：US08253555B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12566223

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Scott W. Kelley ,  Geddes Frank Owen Tyers

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Scott W. Kelley ,  Geddes Frank Owen Tyers

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G08B23/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H01Q1/00

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2562/08 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  A61N1/37229 ,  A61N1/3752

Abstract: A non-hermetically sealed and biocompatible multi-turn RFID loop antenna is electrically connected to a RFID chip which is enclosed within its own hermetically sealed miniature container. The hermetic seal can be very small and the loop antenna can be relatively large, wherein the entire package is both highly reliable, resistant to body fluids and completely biocompatible. The RFID structure can be implanted in a patient and later communicate with an RFID interrogator to provide information relating to the patient and/or implantable medical devices.

Abstract translation: 非密封和生物兼容的多匝RFID环形天线电连接到封装在其自己的密封微型容器内的RFID芯片。 气密密封可以非常小，并且环形天线可以相对较大，其中整个包装都是高度可靠的，耐体液和完全生物相容的。 RFID结构可以植入患者体内，并且随后与RFID询问器通信以提供与患者和/或可植入医疗装置有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08244373B1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12914048

申请日：2010-10-28

Applicant: Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/057 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  G01R33/285 ,  G01R33/288 ,  H01F17/00 ,  H01F27/36 ,  H01F2017/065 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2007/013

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.

Abstract translation: 用于减小植入式医用电线中的电气元件的扭转和拉伸载荷的承载体包括与可植入医用电引线成对设置的电子部件和用于电子部件的壳体。 电子部件具有导电耦合到引线导体的近端和与引线电极导电耦合的远端。 壳体机械地联接到引线，以便将电气部件与施加到引线，引线电极或两者的扭矩或拉伸负载隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20120161901A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13408468

申请日：2012-02-29

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

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

IPC: H03H7/01

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/04 ,  A61B5/0428 ,  A61B5/7203 ,  A61B2562/18 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/3754

Abstract: A TANK filter is provided for a lead wire of an active medical device (AMD). The TANK 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 TANK 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 TANK filter to attenuate current flow through the lead wire along a range of selected frequencies. In a preferred form, the TANK filter is integrated into a TIP and/or RING electrode for an active implantable medical device.

Abstract translation: 为主动医疗装置（AMD）的引线提供TANK滤波器。 TANK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TANK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TANK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，TANK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：US20120139702A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US13369728

申请日：2012-02-09

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

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

IPC: G06F7/04

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  B60R25/00 ,  B60R2325/105 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10009 ,  G06K7/10217 ,  G08B13/248 ,  G16H40/63

Abstract: A keyless entry system for an automobile is described. The keyless entry system comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that has been programmed to selectively unlock an automobile when the RFID tag is within a predetermined distance and, optionally, to lock the automobile when the RFID is outside the predetermined distance. An interrogator housed on or within the automobile comprises an actuatable RF signal generator for transmitting an electromagnetic signal and a time-out circuit. Regardless whether the programmed RFID tag is detected, or not, the RF signal generator transmits a first electromagnetic signal having a first limited total continuous transmit time, followed by an interim period of a defined length where the time-out circuit renders the interrogator incapable of transmitting the electromagnetic signal, followed by the RF signal generator transmitting a second electromagnetic signal having a second limited total continuous transmit time.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于汽车的无钥匙进入系统。 无钥匙进入系统包括射频识别（RFID）标签，其被编程为当RFID标签处于预定距离内时选择性地解锁汽车，并且可选地，当RFID处于预定距离之外时锁定汽车。 容纳在汽车内部或内部的询问器包括用于发送电磁信号和超时电路的可致动RF信号发生器。 无论是否检测到编程的RFID标签，RF信号发生器发送具有第一有限的总连续发送时间的第一电磁信号，接着是限定长度的中间周期，其中超时电路使得询问器不能 发送电磁信号，随后RF信号发生器发送具有第二有限总连续发送时间的第二电磁信号。

公开(公告)号：US08179658B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12563919

申请日：2009-09-21

Applicant: Richard L. Brendel ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Jason Woods

Inventor： Richard L. Brendel ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Jason Woods

IPC: H01G4/35

CPC classification number: H01G4/228 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  H01G4/35 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: A discoidal feedthrough capacitor has its active electrode plates disposed within a dielectric body so that an edge of the active electrode plates is exposed at a surface of a through-hole for a conductive lead. The conductive lead is conductively coupled to the exposed edge of the electrode plates without an intervening conductive termination surface. Similarly, a ground electrode plate set of the feedthrough capacitor may have an edge exposed at the outer periphery of the capacitor for conductively coupling the exposed edge of the ground electrode plate to a conductive ferrule without an intervening conductive termination surface.

Abstract translation: 盘状馈通电容器的有源电极板设置在电介质体内，使得有源电极板的边缘暴露在用于导电引线的通孔的表面上。 导电引线导电地耦合到电极板的暴露边缘，而没有中间的导电端接表面。 类似地，旁路电容器的接地电极板组可以在电容器的外周具有暴露的边缘，用于将接地电极板的暴露边缘导电耦合到导电套圈，而没有中间的导电端接表面。

公开(公告)号：US08175700B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US12607234

申请日：2009-10-28

Applicant: Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Kishore Kumar Kondabatni ,  Christopher Michael Williams ,  Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Scott Brainard ,  Qingshan Ye ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Jeff Fleigle ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano

Inventor： Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Kishore Kumar Kondabatni ,  Christopher Michael Williams ,  Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Scott Brainard ,  Qingshan Ye ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Jeff Fleigle ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: H01F27/027 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  H01F27/40 ,  H01F2017/065 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/0115 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: One or more inductors and one or more capacitors are physically disposed relative to one another in series and are electrically connected to one another in parallel to form a bandstop filter. Chip inductors and chip capacitors having spaced apart conductive terminals are physically arranged in end-to-end abutting relation to minimize electrical potential between adjacent conductive terminals. The bandstop filter may be hermetically sealed within a biocompatible container for use with an implantable lead or electrode of a medical device. The values of the inductors and the capacitors are selected such that the bandstop filter is resonant at one or more selected frequencies, such as an MRI pulsed frequency.

Abstract translation: 一个或多个电感器和一个或多个电容器彼此相互物理地布置并且彼此并联电连接以形成带阻滤波器。 具有间隔开的导电端子的片式电感器和片式电容器以端对端邻接的方式物理地布置，以使相邻的导电端子之间的电位最小化。 带阻滤波器可以气密地密封在生物相容性容器内，以与医疗装置的可植入引线或电极一起使用。 选择电感器和电容器的值，使得带阻滤波器在一个或多个选定的频率（例如MRI脉冲频率）下共振。