公开(公告)号：US20120197350A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13359886

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: Jonathan P. Roberts ,  Can Cinbis ,  David J. Peichel ,  James C. Allan ,  James D. Reinke ,  Kamal Deep Mothilal ,  Erik Griswold ,  George Patras

Inventor： Jonathan P. Roberts ,  Can Cinbis ,  David J. Peichel ,  James C. Allan ,  James D. Reinke ,  Kamal Deep Mothilal ,  Erik Griswold ,  George Patras

IPC: A61N1/08

CPC classification number: A61N1/37205 ,  A61B5/0028 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6876 ,  A61B5/6882 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61N1/37217 ,  H04B13/005

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an implantable medical device having a communication dipole configured in accordance with the techniques described herein. In one example, the disclosure is directed to an implantable medical device comprising a housing that encloses at least a communication module, a first electrode of a communication dipole electrically coupled to the communication module and an electrically conductive fixation mechanism that is electrically coupled to a portion of the housing and wherein a portion of the fixation mechanism is configured to function as at least part of a second electrode of the communication dipole. The electrically conductive fixation mechanism includes a dielectric material that covers at least part of a surface of the fixation mechanism. The communication module is configured to transmit or receive a modulated signal between the first electrode and second electrode of the communication dipole.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有根据本文所描述的技术配置的通信偶极子的可植入医疗装置。 在一个示例中，本公开涉及可植入医疗装置，其包括壳体，该壳体至少包围通信模块，电耦合到通信模块的通信偶极子的第一电极和电连接到通信模块的部分的导电固定机构 并且其中所述固定机构的一部分被配置为用作所述通信偶极子的第二电极的至少一部分。 导电固定机构包括覆盖固定机构的表面的至少一部分的电介质材料。 通信模块被配置为在通信偶极子的第一电极和第二电极之间发送或接收调制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120197150A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13017672

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Jian Cao ,  Christine Gale Kronich ,  David M. Fuss ,  Rebecca K. Gottlieb ,  Jeffrey L. Kehn ,  Paul Gordon Krause ,  Brian B. Lee ,  George Patras

Inventor： Jian Cao ,  Christine Gale Kronich ,  David M. Fuss ,  Rebecca K. Gottlieb ,  Jeffrey L. Kehn ,  Paul Gordon Krause ,  Brian B. Lee ,  George Patras

IPC: A61B5/0402

CPC classification number: A61B5/0432 ,  A61B5/6823

Abstract: An external physiological monitor continuously senses and monitors cardiac function of a patient to allow detection of cardiac events and the recording of data and signals pre- and post-event. The monitor is connected to and suspended on the patient's body solely by the electrode assembly. Stored diagnostic data may be uplinked and evaluated by the patient's physician utilizing a programmer via a two-way telemetry link. An external patient activator may optionally allow the patient, or other care provider to manually activate the recording of diagnostic data.

Abstract translation: 外部生理监视器连续地感测和监视患者的心脏功能，以允许检测心脏事件以及事件之前和事件之后的数据和信号的记录。 显示器仅通过电极组件连接到患者身上并悬挂在患者身上。 存储的诊断数据可以由患者的医生通过双向遥测链路利用编程器进行上行链路和评估。 外部患者激活器可以可选地允许患者或其他护理提供者手动激活诊断数据的记录。

公开(公告)号：US07717754B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US11608011

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: Andrew J. Ries ,  George Patras ,  Thomas J. Olson

Inventor： Andrew J. Ries ,  George Patras ,  Thomas J. Olson

IPC: H01R24/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/3752 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10S439/909 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.

Abstract translation: 可植入医疗装置连接器组件及其制造方法包括具有形成连接孔的内表面的模制绝缘外壳，包括延伸穿过外壳的一个或多个迹线的电路构件; 一个或多个导电构件沿着连接器孔定位并电耦合到迹线; 以及定位在导电构件之间的密封构件。

公开(公告)号：US20080139053A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11608011

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: Andrew J. Ries ,  George patras ,  Thomas J. Olson

Inventor： Andrew J. Ries ,  George patras ,  Thomas J. Olson

IPC: H01R13/504

CPC classification number: A61N1/3752 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10S439/909 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.

公开(公告)号：US06792312B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US09947614

申请日：2001-09-06

Applicant: Richard A. Bruchmann ,  George Patras ,  Edwin Rivera

Inventor： Richard A. Bruchmann ,  George Patras ,  Edwin Rivera

IPC: A61N1375

CPC classification number: A61N1/3752 ,  H01R4/023 ,  H01R9/05 ,  H01R11/18 ,  H01R13/5224 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: An improved system and method for interconnecting an electrical device to a connector is provided. A connector assembly includes at least one connector block. The connector block may be of a type adapted to mechanically and electrically couple to an electrical lead, although any other type of connector for forming an electrical contact may be employed. The connector assembly further includes at least one weld plate. A conductor such as a wire is routed between the connector block and the weld plate and electrically coupled to both structures. The connector assembly is adapted to be fastened to a device housed within an enclosure, such as an implantable medical device residing within a can. A conductor extending from circuitry within the housing may be electrically coupled to the weld plate to thereby form an electrical connection between the circuitry and the connector block.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将电气设备互连到连接器的改进的系统和方法。 连接器组件包括至少一个连接器块。 连接器块可以是适于机械地和电气地耦合到电引线的类型，尽管可以采用用于形成电接触的任何其它类型的连接器。 连接器组件还包括至少一个焊接板。 诸如导线的导体在连接器块和焊接板之间布线并且电耦合到两个结构。 连接器组件适于被紧固到容纳在外壳内的装置，例如驻留在罐内的可植入医疗装置。 从壳体内的电路延伸的导体可以电耦合到焊接板，从而在电路和连接器块之间形成电连接。

公开(公告)号：US08475372B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US13090854

申请日：2011-04-20

Applicant: Jon D. Schell ,  George Patras ,  Kamal Deep Mothilal ,  Erik Griswold ,  James Calvin Allan ,  Albert Dunfee ,  Rudy Beasley

Inventor： Jon D. Schell ,  George Patras ,  Kamal Deep Mothilal ,  Erik Griswold ,  James Calvin Allan ,  Albert Dunfee ,  Rudy Beasley

IPC: A61B5/145

CPC classification number: A61B5/6879 ,  A61B5/6876 ,  F16B7/0433 ,  Y10T29/49927

Abstract: An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together.

Abstract translation: 可植入医疗装置，例如用于监测患者的选择的内部可检测的生理参数的传感器，附接到可部署在患者体内的定位构件，以使传感器能够执行其功能。 固定构件可以被构造成在展开时位于单个平面中，或者可以是管状的形状。 壳体和固定构件的附接包括为固定构件提供具有横截面为非圆形的线性附接支柱，并为外壳提供外部构件，该外部构件限定了非圆形横截面并且可接受附件的细长通道 支撑。 连接支柱可以横向插入通道中，外部构件可以压靠在支柱上，以将壳体和固定构件固定在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20120323099A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13594482

申请日：2012-08-24

Applicant: Kamal D. Mothilal ,  George Patras ,  Can Cinbis

Inventor： Kamal D. Mothilal ,  George Patras ,  Can Cinbis

IPC: A61B5/042 ,  H01R43/00 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/0215

CPC classification number: A61B5/6879 ,  A61B5/6876 ,  A61N1/36514 ,  F16B7/0433 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) includes an electrode that forms a first snap-fit attachment area and an insulator that forms a through-hole, a second snap-fit attachment area and a third snap-fit attachment area. The second snap-fit attachment area mates with the first snap-fit attachment area of the electrode. The IMD further includes a body including an elongated conductive housing and a feedthrough wire extending therefrom. The body forms a fourth snap-fit attachment area on one end that mates with the third snap-fit attachment area of the insulator such that the feedthrough wire extends through the through-hole of the insulator. The housing encloses at least one of a battery, a sensor, and an electronic circuit. The insulator functions to electrically isolate the electrode from the housing of the body.

Abstract translation: 可植入医疗装置（IMD）包括形成第一卡扣配合附接区域的电极和形成通孔的绝缘体，第二卡扣配合附接区域和第三卡扣配合附接区域。 第二搭扣安装区域与电极的第一卡扣配合附接区域配合。 IMD还包括主体，其包括细长导电壳体和从其延伸的馈通线。 主体在一端形成与绝缘体的第三卡扣配合附接区域配合的第四卡扣配合区域，使得馈通线延伸穿过绝缘体的通孔。 壳体包围电池，传感器和电子电路中的至少一个。 绝缘子用于将电极与身体的外壳电隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20120108986A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13090869

申请日：2011-04-20

Applicant: Rudy Beasley ,  Erik Griswold ,  James Calvin Allan ,  George Patras ,  Kamal Deep Mothilal ,  Albert Dunfee

Inventor： Rudy Beasley ,  Erik Griswold ,  James Calvin Allan ,  George Patras ,  Kamal Deep Mothilal ,  Albert Dunfee

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/6884 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/029 ,  A61B5/6876 ,  A61B5/6879 ,  A61B2560/066 ,  A61N1/37205

Abstract: An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together.

Abstract translation: 可植入医疗装置，例如用于监测患者的选择的内部可检测的生理参数的传感器，附接到可部署在患者体内的定位构件，以使传感器能够执行其功能。 固定构件可以被构造成在展开时位于单个平面中，或者可以是管状的形状。 壳体和固定构件的附接包括为固定构件提供具有横截面为非圆形的线性附接支柱，并为外壳提供外部构件，该外部构件限定了非圆形横截面并且可接受附件的细长通道 支撑。 连接支柱可以横向插入通道中，外部构件可以压靠在支柱上，以将壳体和固定构件固定在一起。

公开(公告)号：US07988497B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12764740

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Andrew J. Ries ,  George Patras ,  Thomas J. Olson

Inventor： Andrew J. Ries ,  George Patras ,  Thomas J. Olson

IPC: H01R24/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/3752 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10S439/909 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.

Abstract translation: 可植入医疗装置连接器组件及其制造方法包括具有形成连接孔的内表面的模制绝缘外壳，包括延伸穿过外壳的一个或多个迹线的电路构件; 一个或多个导电构件沿着连接器孔定位并电耦合到迹线; 以及定位在导电构件之间的密封构件。

公开(公告)号：US07537493B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US12171337

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: Andrew J. Ries ,  Jay K. Lahti ,  George Patras ,  John D. Longtin ,  Bryan J. Zart

Inventor： Andrew J. Ries ,  Jay K. Lahti ,  George Patras ,  John D. Longtin ,  Bryan J. Zart

IPC: H01R13/405

CPC classification number: H01R13/504 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R4/029 ,  H01R4/30 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R43/24 ,  Y10T29/49146

Abstract: A sectional interconnect ribbon for use in a connector assembly for an implantable medical device is formed of two ore more separately-formed sections which are mechanically joined together to form an integral assembly. The sectional interconnect ribbon, as well as at least one connection element, is embedded within the connector assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于可植入医疗装置的连接器组件中的截面互连带由两个或多个单独形成的部分形成，所述部分机械地连接在一起以形成整体组件。 分段互连带以及至少一个连接元件嵌入连接器组件内。