Kyle Kurtiss Hoecke

US Patent:

7551959, Jun 23, 2009

Filed:

Jul 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/179121

Inventors:

Beverly Mains - Minneapolis MN, US
Christopher P. Knapp - Ham Lake MN, US
Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/39
A61B 5/0448

US Classification:

607 4

Abstract:

A method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.

US Patent:

7753696, Jul 13, 2010

Filed:

May 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/127886

Inventors:

Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US
Gregory L. Sundberg - Stillwater MN, US
Michelle Fangmeier - Blaine MN, US
Bryan D. Johnson - Blaine MN, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H01R 4/66

US Classification:

439 92

Abstract:

The document discusses, among other things, apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for facilitating the installation of an implantable lead into a subject. In one example, the apparatus includes a housing having a lead terminal passageway on a first end and having an introductory opening on a second end. The lead terminal passageway is adapted to be inserted over a lead terminal end. The introductory opening is adapted to accept a stylet and guide it into a pin lumen. In another example, the apparatus includes one or both of at least one protective terminal contact device and a securing contact device allowing electrical contact to be made with a lead terminal ring or a lead terminal pin without damaging or bridging between such elements of the lead terminal end. The securing contact device is also adapted to mechanically engage the lead terminal pin thereto for facilitating actuation of fixation devices.

US Patent:

7835802, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Mar 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/046407

Inventors:

Christopher P. Knapp - Ham Lake MN, US
Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US
Mohan Krishnan - Shoreview MN, US
Rebecca Aron - Ann Arbor MI, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/02

US Classification:

607121, 607116

Abstract:

This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.

US Patent:

7962213, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

May 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/128123

Inventors:

Devon N. Arnholt - Minneapolis MN, US
Michelle Fangmeier - Blaine MN, US
Samir Rajnibhai Gami - Savage MN, US
Aaron Gebauer - St. Paul MN, US
Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US
Weston Pernsteiner - Marquette MI, US
Gregory L. Sundberg - Stillwater MN, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/375

US Classification:

607 37, 607116

Abstract:

An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.

US Patent:

7366573, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Jun 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/150021

Inventors:

Christopher P. Knapp - Ham Lake MN, US
Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US
Mohan Krishnan - Shoreview MN, US
Rebecca Aron - Ann Arbor MI, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/02

US Classification:

607121, 607116, 607120

Abstract:

This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.

US Patent:

8055352, Nov 8, 2011

Filed:

Oct 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/903702

Inventors:

Christopher P. Knapp - Ham Lake MN, US
Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US
Mohan Krishnan - Lino Lakes MN, US
Rebecca Aron - Ann Arbor MI, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/02

US Classification:

607121, 607116

Abstract:

This document discusses, among other things, a lead assembly including a lead body, at least one conductor extending through the lead body, and a covering having varied material properties. In an example, the covering is made by forming pieces of material having varied material properties. In another example, the covering is made by varying parameters such as heat or tension during wrapping of a piece of material onto a lead assembly.

US Patent:

8577463, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

May 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/100558

Inventors:

Devon N. Arnholt - Minneapolis MN, US
Michelle Fangmeier - Blaine MN, US
Samir Rajnibhai Gami - Savage MN, US
Aaron Gebauer - St. Paul MN, US
Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US
Weston Pernsteiner - Marquette MI, US
Gregory L. Sundberg - Stillwater MN, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/375

US Classification:

607 37

Abstract:

An electrode assembly includes an interconnect for at least a first connector electrode and a second connector electrode, where the interconnect provides the mechanical and/or electrical connection between the electrodes. In one example, the assembly is an elongate member having material removed therefrom along an intermediate portion.

US Patent:

20090259270, Oct 15, 2009

Filed:

Jun 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/489376

Inventors:

Beverly Mains - Minneapolis MN, US
Christopher P. Knapp - Ham Lake MN, US
Kyle Hoecke - Lino Lakes MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/362

US Classification:

607 14, 607 9

Abstract:

A method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.