公开(公告)号：US20050033371A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10635166

申请日：2003-08-06

申请人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hine ,  Douglas Hess

发明人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hine ,  Douglas Hess

IPC分类号： A61N1/375

CPC分类号： A61N1/3752

摘要： A connector sleeve includes a lumen adapted to receive a medical lead connector wherein a retention element engages a retention edge formed at a distal end of a connector element included on the lead connector. The connector sleeve further includes a contact element adapted to electrically engage the lead connector element within the lumen and an external conductive surface electrically coupled to the contact element and adapted for electrical engagement within the connector bore of an implantable medical device.

摘要翻译： 连接器套管包括适于接收医疗引线连接器的内腔，其中保持元件接合形成在包括在引线连接器上的连接器元件的远端处的保持边缘。 连接器套筒还包括适于电连接腔内的引线连接器元件的接触元件和电耦合到接触元件的外部导电表面，并且适于电连接在可植入医疗器械的连接器孔内。

公开(公告)号：US20050043771A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10646899

申请日：2003-08-21

申请人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hine

发明人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hine

IPC分类号： A61N1/375 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R31/06

CPC分类号： H01R31/06 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R13/5224 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R2201/12

摘要： A lead connector is terminated proximally by a connector pin and includes a circumferential array of connector pads, each connector pad coupled to an electrode via an elongated insulated conductor. A lumen of an adaptor is adapted to engage the lead connector and includes an electrical contact zone formed therein and positioned for coupling with a one of the array of connector pads, when the connector is engaged within the lumen, in order to facilitate electrical connection of a selected electrode corresponding to the one of the array of connector pads.

摘要翻译： 引线连接器由连接器针靠近端接，并且包括连接器焊盘的圆周阵列，每个连接器焊盘通过细长的绝缘导体耦合到电极。 适配器的内腔适于接合引线连接器并且包括形成在其中的电接触区域，并且当连接器接合在内腔内时，该内部定位成与连接器焊盘阵列中的一个连接，以便于电连接 选择的电极对应于所述连接器焊盘阵列中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US20050043770A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10646545

申请日：2003-08-21

申请人： Douglas Hine ,  John Sommer ,  John Gurley

发明人： Douglas Hine ,  John Sommer ,  John Gurley

IPC分类号： H01R13/52 ,  H01R31/06 ,  A61N1/375

CPC分类号： H01R13/5224 ,  H01R31/06

摘要： A lead connector including a connector element array is fitted into a selected adaptor from a plurality of adaptors to electrically couple one or more elements of the connector element array, corresponding to one or more selected electrodes from an array of lead electrodes, to one or more contact zones of the selected adaptor in order to facilitate electrical connection with an implantable medical device.

摘要翻译： 将包括连接器元件阵列的引线连接器从多个适配器装配到所选择的适配器中，以将来自引线电极阵列的一个或多个所选电极的连接器元件阵列的一个或多个元件电耦合到一个或多个 接触区域，以便于与可植入医疗设备的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20050090870A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：US10692647

申请日：2003-10-24

申请人： Douglas Hine ,  Ven Manda ,  John Sommer

发明人： Douglas Hine ,  Ven Manda ,  John Sommer

IPC分类号： A61B5/042 ,  A61B5/0464 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/365

CPC分类号： A61N1/0587 ,  A61B5/0422 ,  A61B5/0464 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/36514 ,  A61N2001/0585 ,  G06F19/00

摘要： The present invention provides a method and apparatus for assessing ventricular function on a chronic basis using a plurality of electrodes disposed on or about a left ventricle and/or a right ventricle—and optionally, at least one mechanical or metabolic sensor—all operatively electrically coupled to an implantable medical device. The plurality of electrodes are preferably spaced-apart so that at least one electrode is disposed electrical communication with a discrete volume of ventricular tissue. In one embodiment, the discrete volume of tissue is defined by multiple longitudinal and axial planes as known and used in the medical arts. Thus, according to the present invention, at least one electrode couples to appropriate sensing circuitry and essentially provides a localized electrogram (EGM) that, when compared to other EGMs, provides for configurable, localized delivery of therapeutic pacing stimulus, diverse impedance-sensing vectors, various diagnostic information regarding myocardial function and/or anti-tachycardia pacing.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种用于使用设置在左心室和/或右心室上的周围的多个电极以及任选地至少一个机械或代谢传感器来长期地评估心室功能的方法和装置，所述多个电极全部可操作地电耦合 到可植入医疗装置。 多个电极优选间隔开，使得至少一个电极与离散体积的心室组织电连通。 在一个实施例中，组织的离散体积由医学领域中已知和使用的多个纵向和轴向平面限定。 因此，根据本发明，至少一个电极耦合到适当的感测电路并且基本上提供局部电描记图（EGM），其与其他EGM相比，提供治疗起搏刺激的可配置的局部递送，各种阻抗感测向量 ，关于心肌功能和/或抗心动过速起搏的各种诊断信息。

公开(公告)号：US20060292912A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11468910

申请日：2006-08-31

申请人： Vicki Bjorklund ,  John Sommer ,  Douglas Hine ,  Charles Love ,  Douglas Heiss ,  Nicolaas Lokhoff

发明人： Vicki Bjorklund ,  John Sommer ,  Douglas Hine ,  Charles Love ,  Douglas Heiss ,  Nicolaas Lokhoff

IPC分类号： H01R11/22

CPC分类号： A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/057 ,  A61N2001/058

摘要： An improved medical lead assembly and method of use is provided. The lead assembly includes a lead body, and a spring member positioned adjacent to the lead body. The spring member may be deployed a selectable amount to maintain the lead body in a fixed location within a patient's body. The spring member may be an expandable coil, a mesh structure that is similar to a stent, or any other similar device that may be positioned in a low-profile state during a lead implant procedure. After the lead is positioned at a target destination, the spring member may be deployed an amount that is selected based on the characteristics of the surrounding tissue, including vessel size. According to one aspect of the invention, the lead assembly may provide means for facilitating chronic lead extraction.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种改进的医疗引线组件和使用方法。 引线组件包括引线体和邻近引线体定位的弹簧部件。 弹簧构件可以部署可选择的量以将引线体保持在患者体内的固定位置。 弹簧构件可以是可扩张线圈，类似于支架的网状结构或者在引线植入过程期间可以被定位在低轮廓状态的任何其它类似的装置。 在引线定位在目标目的地之后，弹簧构件可以展开一定量，该量基于包括容器尺寸的周围组织的特性来选择。 根据本发明的一个方面，引线组件可以提供用于促进慢性铅提取的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070250144A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11379849

申请日：2006-04-24

申请人： Jeffrey Falk ,  Douglas Hess ,  John Sommer

发明人： Jeffrey Falk ,  Douglas Hess ,  John Sommer

IPC分类号： A61N1/00

CPC分类号： A61N1/0573 ,  A61N2001/0585

摘要： A medical electrical lead includes a proximal insulation segment, a distal insulation segment, a conductor extending within the proximal and distal segments, and an electrode coupled to the conductor and disposed in proximity to a distal end of the distal insulation segment. A fixation element of the lead is coupled to a distal end of the proximal insulation segment and includes a wire wound in a helix, which extends distally from the proximal segment, over the distal insulation segment.

摘要翻译： 医疗电引线包括近端绝缘段，远侧绝缘段，在近端段和远侧区段内延伸的导体，以及耦合到导体并设置在远端绝缘区段的远端附近的电极。 引线的固定元件联接到近端绝缘节段的远端，并且包括缠绕在远端绝缘节段上的从近端段向远端延伸的螺旋线的线。

公开(公告)号：US20050246007A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10833511

申请日：2004-04-28

申请人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hess

发明人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hess

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/0573

摘要： A medical electrical lead comprises an elongate conductor and a sheath extending over the conductor to form a rotating assembly.

摘要翻译： 医疗电引线包括细长导体和在导体上延伸以形成旋转组件的护套。

公开(公告)号：US20070021813A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11186551

申请日：2005-07-21

申请人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hess

发明人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hess

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/0575 ,  A61N2001/0585

摘要： An implantable medical device that includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, a helical fixation member extending from the distal end of the elongated body, the helical fixation member including a distal tip for affixing the distal end of the elongated body at an implant site, and a tracking member extending from the distal end of the elongated body, through the helical fixation member and outward from the distal tip of the helical fixation member for tracking along an implant pathway during implantation of the implantable medical device.

摘要翻译： 一种可植入医疗装置，其包括具有近端和远端的细长主体，从所述细长主体的远端延伸的螺旋固定构件，所述螺旋固定构件包括用于将所述细长体的远端固定在所述远端的远端 植入物位置和跟踪构件，其从细长主体的远端延伸穿过螺旋固定构件，并从螺旋固定构件的远侧末端向外延伸，用于在植入可植入医疗装置期间沿植入物路径跟踪。

公开(公告)号：US20070156219A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11324075

申请日：2005-12-30

申请人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hess

发明人： John Sommer ,  Douglas Hess

IPC分类号： A61N1/00

CPC分类号： A61N1/0573 ,  A61N2001/0585

摘要： An implantable medical lead configured for active fixation in the vasculature of a patient includes an elongated lead body having a central lumen and a distal tip. Disposed within the central lumen are a fixation helix and an elongated member, such as a lead coil, coupled to the fixation helix. The elongated member is adapted to rotate the fixation helix, thereby causing it to advance or retract within the central lumen of the lead body. The lead body includes a window along a portion of its length through which the fixation helix may be affixed to a blood vessel of the patient's vasculature.

摘要翻译： 构造成用于主动固定在患者脉管系统中的可植入医疗引线包括具有中心内腔和远端尖端的细长引线体。 设置在中央腔内的是固定螺旋和耦合到固定螺旋的细长构件，例如引线盘管。 细长构件适于旋转固定螺旋线，从而使其在引线体的中心腔内前进或缩回。 引线体包括沿其长度的一部分的窗口，固定螺旋可以通过该窗口固定到患者脉管系统的血管。

公开(公告)号：US08632397B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US12252709

申请日：2008-10-16

申请人： John Sommer ,  Walter Eisele

发明人： John Sommer ,  Walter Eisele

IPC分类号： G07F17/32

CPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3255

摘要： A system and method of providing purchase of gaming and non-gaming services or items while continuing to use a gaming machine. The purchase activity is unrelated to the gambling activities provided by the gaming machine.

摘要翻译： 一种在继续使用游戏机的同时提供购买游戏和非游戏服务或物品的系统和方法。 购买活动与游戏机提供的赌博活动无关。