公开(公告)号：US09427596B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14826229

申请日：2015-08-14

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Jason Woods ,  Richard L. Brendel ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christopher Michael Williams ,  Robert Naugler ,  Christine A. Frysz

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/375 ,  H02G15/013 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H01G2/02 ,  H01G4/228 ,  H01R13/7195 ,  H03H1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/3754 ,  H01G2/02 ,  H01G4/228 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H01R13/7195 ,  H02G15/013 ,  H03H1/00 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2001/0085

Abstract: A hermetically sealed filtered feedthrough assembly for an AIMD includes an electrically conductive ferrule with an electrically conductive extension at least partially extending into the ferrule opening. An electrically non-conductive insulator hermetically seals the ferrule opening. An electrically conductive pathway is hermetically sealed and disposed through the insulator between a body fluid and device side. A filter capacitor is located on the device side. A first low impedance electrical coupling is between a first metallization of the filter capacitor and the pathway. A ground conductor is disposed through the filter capacitor in non-conductive relation with the at least one active and ground electrode plates, where the ground conductor is electrically coupled to the extension of the ferrule. An oxide-resistant metal addition is disposed on the device side and electrically couples the ground conductor to the second metallization of the filter capacitor.

Abstract translation: 用于AIMD的气密密封的过滤馈通组件包括具有至少部分延伸到套圈开口中的导电延伸部的导电套圈。 非导电绝缘体气密地密封套圈开口。 导电通路密封并通过绝缘体设置在体液和器件侧之间。 滤波电容器位于器件侧。 第一低阻抗电耦合在滤波电容器的第一金属化和通路之间。 接地导体与所述至少一个有源和接地电极板以非导电关系设置穿过所述滤波电容器，其中所述接地导体电耦合到所述套圈的延伸部。 在器件侧设置耐氧化金属添加剂，并将接地导体电耦合到滤波电容器的第二金属化。

公开(公告)号：US09320888B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US14227270

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Elliot Bridgeman ,  Tom Walch ,  Lawrence Kane

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61M25/0102 ,  A61M25/0105 ,  A61M25/0133 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61M2025/09116 ,  A61M2025/09125 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N1/0404 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  Y10T29/49908

Abstract: A stylet-lead assembly includes a therapy delivery element and a stylet. The therapy delivery element includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen having a lumen length extending from the proximal end to almost the distal end. The stylet includes a stylet handle including a locking insert having a first channel adapted to receive a proximal end of a stylet wire. A portion of the stylet wire extending beyond a proximal end of the locking insert includes at least one bend. The stylet handle has an opening at a distal end adapted to compressively engage the proximal end of the stylet wire to the locking insert, such that an exposed portion of the stylet wire measured from a distal end of the stylet wire to a distal end of the locking insert generally comprises the lumen length.

Abstract translation: 指针针组件包括治疗递送元件和探针。 治疗递送元件包括近端，远端和具有从近端延伸到几乎远端的管腔长度的内腔。 探针包括探针手柄，其包括具有适于容纳探针线的近端的第一通道的锁定插入件。 延伸超过锁定插入件的近端的探针线的一部分包括至少一个弯曲部。 探针手柄在远端处具有开口，该开口适于压缩地将接管针线的近端接合到锁定插入件，使得从探针线的远端测量到探针线的远端的暴露部分的探针线 锁定插入件通常包含管腔长度。

公开(公告)号：US09300007B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13346409

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Xiangyang Dai ,  Mark J. Roy

Inventor： Xiangyang Dai ,  Mark J. Roy

IPC: H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/052 ,  H01M2/0285 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M4/043 ,  H01M4/08 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/139 ,  H01M4/366 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding process for joining a current collector to an anode or cathode material of electrochemical cells is described. The ultrasonic welding process utilizes an ultrasonic welding frequency which may be combined with an applied force to bond dissimilar metals comprising the electrode material and the current collector. Preferably, the method is used to bond the anode material to the anode current collector. This method of attachment is suitable for either primary or secondary cells, particularly those powering implantable biomedical devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于将集电器连接到电化学电池的阳极或阴极材料的超声波焊接工艺。 超声波焊接工艺利用超声焊接频率，其可以与施加的力组合以将包括电极材料和集电器的不同金属粘合。 优选地，该方法用于将阳极材料结合到阳极集电器。 这种附接方法适用于初级或次级细胞，特别是为植入式生物医学装置供电的那些。

公开(公告)号：US09295832B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14322455

申请日：2014-07-02

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Kerry Bradley ,  Leslie Halberg

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61B5/064 ,  A61B8/0841 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/36017 ,  A61N1/36021 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36139 ,  A61N1/36146 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  A61N1/37235 ,  A61N1/37252 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  A61N1/3787

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a medical system. The medical system an implantable lead configured to deliver an electrical stimulation therapy for a patient. The lead includes an elongate lead body that is configured to be coupled to a pulse generator that generates electrical stimulations pulses as part of the electrical stimulation therapy. The lead also includes a paddle coupled to the lead body. The paddle contains a plurality of electrodes that are each configured to deliver the electrical stimulation pulses to the patient. The plurality of electrodes is arranged into at least three columns that each include a respective subset of the electrodes. The plurality of electrodes each includes a unique centerline, wherein the centerlines extend in directions transverse to the columns.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及医疗系统。 该医疗系统是可植入引线，其被配置为递送针对患者的电刺激疗法。 引线包括细长引线体，其被配置为耦合到脉冲发生器，其产生作为电刺激治疗的一部分的电刺激脉冲。 引线还包括耦合到引线主体的桨。 桨包含多个电极，每个电极被配置为将电刺激脉冲递送给患者。 多个电极布置成至少三个列，每个列包括电极的相应子集。 多个电极各自包括唯一的中心线，其中中心线在横向于列的方向上延伸。

公开(公告)号：US09293741B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US13340217

申请日：2011-12-29

Applicant: Glenn J. Kraft ,  Jacquelyn S. Monrian

Inventor： Glenn J. Kraft ,  Jacquelyn S. Monrian

IPC: H01M2/00 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/04 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M2/08 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M6/02

CPC classification number: H01M2/0202 ,  B24C1/04 ,  B24C1/06 ,  B24C3/322 ,  B24C3/325 ,  H01M2/026 ,  H01M2/0285 ,  H01M4/06 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M6/005 ,  H01M6/02 ,  H01M6/182 ,  H01M2002/0297 ,  H01M2300/008

Abstract: Bead blasting the inner, contact surface of an electrochemical cell casing to render the inner surface thereof essentially contamination free and suitable as a current collector, is described. The casing is preferably of stainless steel and houses the alkali metal-halogen couple in a case-positive configuration.

Abstract translation: 珠子喷射电化学电池壳体的内部接触表面以使其内表面基本上无污染并且适合作为集电器。 壳体优选为不锈钢，并以壳体正构型容纳碱金属 - 卤素对。

公开(公告)号：US09248283B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14080830

申请日：2013-11-15

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Henry R. Halperin ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61B5/055 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61B18/14 ,  G01R33/28 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61N1/086 ,  G01R33/287

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：US09242090B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14326183

申请日：2014-07-08

Applicant: MRI Interventions, Inc. ,  Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Ergin Atalar ,  Robert Susil ,  Albert Lardo ,  Henry R. Halperin

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61N1/37

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a probe, including a first electrode disposed at least partially on the probe surface, a second electrode disposed at least partially on the probe surface, a first conductor electrically coupled to the first electrode, a second conductor electrically coupled to the second electrode, and a reactive element electrically coupling the first conductor and the second conductor.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种探针，包括至少部分地设置在探针表面上的第一电极，至少部分地设置在探针表面上的第二电极，电耦合到第一电极的第一导体，电耦合到第二电极的第二导体 以及电连接第一导体和第二导体的电抗元件。

公开(公告)号：US09231256B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US13556242

申请日：2012-07-24

Applicant: Ashish Shah ,  Robert Rubino ,  Hong Gan

Inventor： Ashish Shah ,  Robert Rubino ,  Hong Gan

IPC: H01M6/16 ,  H01M4/04 ,  H01M4/08 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/1391 ,  H01M4/1393 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M4/66

CPC classification number: H01M6/16 ,  H01M4/043 ,  H01M4/08 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/1391 ,  H01M4/1393 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/5835 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M4/663 ,  H01M4/667 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/058 ,  Y02E60/122

Abstract: The traditional method of pressing CFx, screen and SVO sheet assembly results in an electrode that is cupped and not flat. This results in the reduction of the effective volumetric energy density of the electrode or the addition of a process step of flattening of the cathode if at all possible. The new method of assembly effectively eliminates the cupping behavior and produces a flat electrode. In addition, the physical density of the cathode is also increased.

Abstract translation: 按压CFx，屏幕和SVO板组件的传统方法会导致电镀杯而不平坦。 这导致电极的有效体积能量密度的降低或者如果可能的话，增加阴极的平整处理步骤。 新的装配方法有效地消除了拔罐作用并产生了一个平面电极。 此外，阴极的物理密度也增加。

公开(公告)号：US09174048B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13226939

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Richard J. Polefko ,  Steven E. Wilder ,  Scott G. Leyh

Inventor： Richard J. Polefko ,  Steven E. Wilder ,  Scott G. Leyh

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372

CPC classification number: A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36017 ,  A61N1/36021 ,  A61N1/36132 ,  A61N1/36185 ,  A61N1/37247

Abstract: A stimulation system, such as a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system, for storing position information of an implanted medical lead implanted in a patient. A communication unit is configured to receive, from a first programmer, position data that indicates an actual position of the implanted medical lead with respect to a spinal column of the patient and an anatomically correct image of the spinal column. The communication unit is further configured to forward the position data, and to transmit both to a second programmer. The second programmer is then able to display a representation of the implanted medical lead on the anatomically correct image in an anatomically correct location and in an actual orientation based on the position data.

Abstract translation: 刺激系统，例如脊髓刺激（SCS）系统，用于存储植入患者体内的植入医用铅的位置信息。 通信单元被配置为从第一编程器接收指示植入的医疗引线相对于患者的脊柱的实际位置的位置数据和脊柱的解剖学上正确的图像。 通信单元还被配置为转发位置数据，并将两者传送到第二编程器。 然后，第二编程器能够基于位置数据在解剖学正确的位置和实际取向上在解剖学正确的图像上显示植入的医疗引线的表示。

公开(公告)号：US09166321B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US13053640

申请日：2011-03-22

Applicant: Alexander K. Smith ,  Daniel N. Kelsch

Inventor： Alexander K. Smith ,  Daniel N. Kelsch

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  H01R13/11 ,  H01R24/58

CPC classification number: H01R13/111 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: A connector is described herein that includes a plurality of layers patterned in two dimensions and joined in a stack with a bore there through. At least a subset of the plurality of layers are contact layers that include deflectable members (e.g., springs) that deflect in plane or out of plane upon insertion of a lead into the bore through the connector. The deflectable members form redundant electrical connections with the lead when the lead is inserted into the bore. For example, the connector can be incorporated into an implantable medical device (e.g., IPG). Moreover, methods of manufacturing a connector are set forth herein.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了一种连接器，其包括以两维图案化的多个层并且在其中穿过其中的孔连接在一起。 所述多个层中的至少一个子集是接触层，其包括当通过所述连接器插入所述孔时引线在平面内偏离或偏离平面的偏转构件（例如弹簧）。 当导线插入孔中时，可偏转构件与导线形成冗余的电连接。 例如，连接器可以结合到可植入医疗装置（例如，IPG）中。 此外，本文阐述了制造连接器的方法。