公开(公告)号：US09008799B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US14247277

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

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

IPC: H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/37 ,  G01R33/28 ,  A61N1/08 ,  H03H7/01

CPC classification number: H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  G01R33/285 ,  G01R33/288 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/0115 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2001/0092 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: A bandstop filter having optimum component values is provided for a lead of an active implantable medical device (AIMD). The bandstop filter includes a capacitor in parallel with an inductor. The parallel capacitor and inductor are placed in series with the implantable lead of the AIMD, wherein values of capacitance and inductance are selected such that the bandstop 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 bandstop filter to attenuate current flow through the implantable lead along a range of selected frequencies.

Abstract translation: 为有源可植入医疗装置（AIMD）的引线提供具有最佳分量值的带阻滤波器。 带阻滤波器包括与电感器并联的电容器。 并联电容器和电感器与AIMD的可植入引线串联放置，其中选择电容和电感值，使得带阻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可以被相对最小化，以减小带阻滤波器的总体Q，以衰减沿着所选频率的范围通过可植入引线的电流。

公开(公告)号：US20150018912A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14320676

申请日：2014-07-01

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Ronald H. Robnett

IPC: A61N1/05

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: In various examples, a neurostimulation interconnection apparatus apparatus includes a substrate disposed within a header of a neurostimulation device. A spring contact is mounted to the substrate. The spring contact is oriented to accept and apply a clamping force to a proximal contact of a lead body to electrically couple the proximal contact of the lead body with the spring contact with insertion of the proximal contact within the spring contact. A trace is disposed on the substrate from the spring contact to a pin of a feedthrough of the neurostimulation device. The trace electrically couples the spring contact with the pin of the feedthrough.

Abstract translation: 在各种示例中，神经刺激互连装置装置包括设置在神经刺激装置的头部内的基板。 弹簧触点安装到基板上。 弹簧触头被定向为接受并施加夹紧力到引线主体的近端触点，以使引线本体的近端触点与弹簧触头电耦合，从而将近端触头插入弹簧触点内。 从弹簧接触件到神经刺激装置的馈通销的引脚上将迹线设置在基板上。 该迹线将弹簧触头与馈通的引脚电耦合。

公开(公告)号：US08934974B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13868509

申请日：2013-04-23

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Shahn S. Sage

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  H01R13/33 ,  H01R13/187 ,  A61N1/05 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/3752 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/33 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10S439/909 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A low-insertion force electrical connector for implantable medical devices includes a housing with a pair of opposing sidewalls each with center openings oriented generally concentrically around a center axis. An inner coil is located in a recess with a coil axis generally co-linear with the center axis of the center openings. The inner coil includes an outer diameter less than a recess diameter, and an inner diameter greater than a center opening diameter. An outer coil is threaded onto the inner coil. The outer coil has an outer diameter less than the recess diameter, and an inner diameter less than the center opening diameter. The outer coil is radially expanded within the recess in response to engagement with contact rings on the implantable medical device, such that the outer diameter of the outer coil is at least equal to the recess diameter.

Abstract translation: 用于可植入医疗装置的低插入力电连接器包括具有一对相对侧壁的壳体，每个侧壁均具有围绕中心轴线同心取向的中心开口。 内部线圈位于具有与中心开口的中心轴线大致共线的线圈轴线的凹部中。 内部线圈包括小于凹部直径的外径和大于中心开口直径的内径。 外部线圈螺纹连接到内部线圈上。 外部线圈的外径小于凹部直径，内径小于中心开口直径。 外部线圈响应于与可植入医疗装置上的接触环的接合而在凹部内径向扩张，使得外部线圈的外径至少等于凹部直径。

公开(公告)号：US20150012067A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14322172

申请日：2014-07-02

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Kerry Bradley ,  Leslie Halberg

IPC: A61N1/36

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: A method of identifying a location for applying a stimulation therapy to treat a patient includes stimulating a first body region of the patient transcutaneously via a stimulus generator. The body region contains a first portion of a nerve that has an elongate shape. In response to the stimulating, action potentials received from a second portion of the nerve are monitored over a period of time. The second portion of the nerve is in a second body region of the patient that is located remotely from the first body region. Based on the monitoring, an optimized location of the second portion of the nerve is determined for applying the stimulation therapy to treat the first body region.

Abstract translation: 识别用于施加刺激疗法以治疗患者的位置的方法包括通过刺激发生器经皮刺激患者的第一身体区域。 身体区域包含具有细长形状的神经的第一部分。 响应于刺激，在一段时间内监测从神经的第二部分接收的动作电位。 神经的第二部分位于远离第一身体区域的患者的第二身体区域中。 基于监测，确定神经的第二部分的优化位置以施加刺激疗法来治疗第一身体区域。

公开(公告)号：US20140344733A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14279881

申请日：2014-05-16

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Norbert Kaula ,  Yohannes Iyassu

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485

CPC classification number: A61N1/37247 ,  A61N1/36185 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H20/30 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/50

Abstract: A method of visualizing a sensation experienced by a patient is disclosed. A graphical user interface is provided. The graphical user interface is configured to receive an input from a user and display a visual output to the user. A virtual control mechanism is displayed on the graphical user interface. One or more engagements of the virtual control mechanism are detected through the graphical user interface. In response to the engagement of the virtual control mechanism, a sensation map history is displayed on the graphical user interface. The sensation map history graphically depicts a migration of a sensation map over time on a virtual human body model.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使患者经历的感觉可视化的方法。 提供图形用户界面。 图形用户界面被配置为从用户接收输入并向用户显示视觉输出。 虚拟控制机制显示在图形用户界面上。 通过图形用户界面检测虚拟控制机构的一个或多个接合。 响应于虚拟控制机构的接合，在图形用户界面上显示感觉图历史。 感觉图历史以虚拟人体模型的形式描绘了感觉图随时间的迁移。

公开(公告)号：US20140335394A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14271901

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Paul W. Krehl ,  Marcus J. Palazzo

IPC: H01G11/06 ,  H01G11/46 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M2/14

CPC classification number: H01G11/06 ,  H01G11/46 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01M2/1613 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M4/485 ,  H01M4/54 ,  H01M4/5815 ,  H01M4/582 ,  H01M6/16 ,  H01M10/058 ,  Y10T29/417 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The prevention of lithium clusters from bridging between the negative and positive portions of a cell during discharge is described. This is done by providing a glass wool material at an intermediate location between the casing and anode current collector of a negative polarity and the cathode current collector and the terminal pin being of a positive polarity. Typically, a lithium ion concentration gradient sufficient to cause lithium cluster formation is induced by the high rate, intermittent discharge of a lithium/silver vanadium oxide (Li/SVO) cell. However, sufficient free electrolyte necessary for normal cell function is held in the relatively large pore volume throughout the extent of the glass wool material. Moreover, permeability within the glass wool material is tortuous, which effectively increases the distance between the negative and positive surfaces of the anode and cathode. This tortuosity effectively stops “straight line” dendrite growth of lithium clusters between opposite polarity structures inside the casing.

Abstract translation: 描述了在放电期间防止锂簇在电池的负极部分和正极部分之间的桥接。 这通过在负极性的壳体和阳极集电体之间的中间位置提供玻璃棉材料，并且阴极集电器和端子销具有正极性来实现。 通常，通过锂/银钒氧化物（Li / SVO）电池的高速率间歇放电，引起足以引起锂簇形成的锂离子浓度梯度。 然而，正常的细胞功能所需的足够的游离电解质在玻璃棉材料的整个范围内被保持在相对大的孔体积中。 此外，玻璃棉材料内的渗透性是曲折的，这有效地增加了阳极和阴极的负面和正面之间的距离。 这种曲折有效地阻止了壳体内相对极性结构之间锂簇的“直线”枝晶生长。

公开(公告)号：US20140330357A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14337314

申请日：2014-07-22

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Gabriel A. Kustra

IPC: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/025 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: An MRI-compatible electronic medical therapy system includes an active medical device connected to a plurality of electrodes. An independently actuatable switch selectively electrically connects at least one circuit protection device in electrical series with the electrodes and the medical device. The circuit protection device is adapted to permit current flow therethrough during normal medical device related therapy, but substantially prevent current flow therethrough in the presence of an induced electromagnetic field.

Abstract translation: MRI兼容的电子医疗治疗系统包括连接到多个电极的有源医疗装置。 可独立致动的开关选择性地将至少一个与电极和医疗装置电连接的电路保护装置电连接。 电路保护装置适于在正常的医疗装置相关治疗期间允许电流流过其中，但是在存在感应电磁场的情况下基本上防止电流流过其中。

公开(公告)号：US08868210B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US14038984

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： John M. Swoyer ,  Allison M. Kidder ,  Jeffrey Zweber ,  Scott Brainard ,  Valerie Glazier

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B5/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/0084 ,  A61B1/00165 ,  A61B5/04 ,  A61N1/0509 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/0573 ,  A61N1/0587

Abstract: A medical device for placing a medical lead in the human body using minimally invasive techniques is described. One lead includes a lead body connected to a lead head having an aperture for providing fiber optic access to the interior of a helical electrode. The fiber optic shaft may be disposed within or along-side a drive shaft releasably coupled to the lead head to rotate the head. The drive shaft and lead body may be delivered using a delivery catheter. The delivery catheter can be advanced though a small incision to the target tissue site, and the site remotely visualized through the fiber optic scope extending through the lead head aperture. The lead head can be rotated, rotating the helical electrode into the tissue, and the catheter, drive shaft, and fiber optic probe removed.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用微创技术将医用铅放置在人体内的医疗装置。 一个引线包括连接到具有用于提供到螺旋电极的内部的光纤访问的孔的引导头的引线体。 光纤轴可以设置在可释放地联接到引导头的驱动轴内或侧面，以旋转头部。 驱动轴和引线体可以使用输送导管输送。 输送导管可以通过小切口前进到目标组织部位，并且通过穿过引导头孔的光纤镜片远程可视化部位。 引导头可以旋转，将螺旋电极旋转到组织中，导管，驱动轴和光纤探针被移除。

公开(公告)号：US08868189B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13873832

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert Shawn Johnson

IPC: H05K9/00 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/37 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H01R13/7195 ,  H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/08 ,  H03H7/01

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  A61N2001/086 ,  H01G4/06 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H01R13/7195 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2001/0085 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K5/0095 ,  H05K9/00 ,  H05K2201/10015

Abstract: A shielded three-terminal flat-through EMI/energy dissipating filter includes an active electrode plate through which a circuit current passes between a first terminal and a second terminal, a first shield plate on a first side of the active electrode plate, and a second shield plate on a second side of the active electrode plate opposite the first shield plate. The first and second shield plates are conductively coupled to a grounded third terminal. In preferred embodiments, the active electrode plate and the shield plates are at least partially disposed with a hybrid flat-through substrate that may include a flex cable section, a rigid cable section, or both.

Abstract translation: 屏蔽三端子平通EMI /消能滤波器包括有源电极板，电路电流通过该有源电极板在第一端子和第二端子之间通过，第一屏蔽板位于有源电极板的第一侧上，第二屏蔽板 屏蔽板在与第一屏蔽板相对的有源电极板的第二侧上。 第一和第二屏蔽板导电地耦合到接地的第三端子。 在优选实施例中，有源电极板和屏蔽板至少部分地布置有可以包括柔性电缆部分，刚性电缆部分或两者的混合平整基板。

公开(公告)号：US20140309642A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14252572

申请日：2014-04-14

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Gary C. Victor

IPC: A61B17/16

CPC classification number: A61B17/1668

Abstract: An orthopedic cutting tool for reshaping the end of a femur is described. The cutting tool comprises three separate cutting blades that are positioned within different locations within a housing to reshape the end of the femur to thus receive a femur head prosthetic. The cutting tool forms the reshaped femur end in one cutting motion.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于整形股骨端部的矫形切削工具。 切割工具包括三个单独的切割刀片，其定位在壳体内的不同位置以重新形成股骨的端部，从而接收股骨头假肢。 切割工具在一次切割运动中形成重塑的股骨端。