Robert W Olson

Address:

1300 Oakcrest Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55113

VIN:

2T1BR32E37C719459

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

COROLLA

Year:

2007

Address:

1643 Christie Pl, Saint Paul, MN 55106

VIN:

1GTHK29UX7E142304

Make:

GMC

Model:

SIERRA 2500HD CLASSIC

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6721602, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Aug 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/934281

Inventors:

David B. Engmark - Bethel MN
Thomas Ceballos - Spring Lake Park MN
Richard A. Bruchmann - Andover MN
Kevin K. Tidemand - East Bethel MN
George Patras - Plymouth MN
Todd Schaefer - Blaine MN
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61N 1375

US Classification:

607 36

Abstract:

In general, the invention is directed to an implantable medical device assembly having a more space-efficient housing and components, as well as processes for assembling the implantable medical device with reduced assembly cost and less complexity. The implantable medical device may incorporate a battery, capacitor, circuit assembly, feedthrough assembly, and interconnect assembly with respective electrical terminals. This configuration permits the use of automated electronic module assembly techniques such as parallel gap or ribbon bond welding to electrically connect the terminals. A feedthrough assembly may present a set of terminals adjacent a corresponding set of circuit terminals, also enabling the use of automated welding techniques.

US Patent:

7591970, Sep 22, 2009

Filed:

Mar 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/370741

Inventors:

Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B28B 5/00

US Classification:

264250, 264275, 264274

Abstract:

A medical device anchor for use with electrical stimulation leads or catheters, and method of manufacture thereof. The anchor may include a gripping structure and a body portion molded on the gripping structure. The gripping structure forms a serpentine arrangement of a continuous nature with axial segments alternately interconnected between shoulder segments and bridging segments. The shoulder segments extend radially outward relative to the through hole further than the axial segments. The body portion may be formed by molding to securely capture the shoulder in the body portion, with the body portion being molded of material that is softer and more compliant than the gripping structure.

US Patent:

7647111, Jan 12, 2010

Filed:

Jul 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/632028

Inventors:

Andrew J. Ries - Lino Lakes MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US
John E. Kast - Hugo MN, US
Jeffrey J. Clayton - Ramsey MN, US
Randy S. Roles - Crystal MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/375

US Classification:

607 37

Abstract:

A connector assembly for detachably coupling a proximal end of a lead and an implantable medical device. The connector assembly includes a deflectable connector clip having a first arm, a second arm and a top portion extending between the first arm and the second arm. The first arm and the second arm detachably position the proximal end of the lead within the implantable medical device. A housing portion has a first deflection portion that deflects the connector clip from a first position corresponding to a first distance between the first arm and the second arm, to a second position corresponding to a second distance between the first arm and the second arm. Subsequent advancement of the lead through the first and second arms further deflects the connector clip from the second position to a third position, which transfers all of the spring force of the connector clip to the lead.

US Patent:

7930039, Apr 19, 2011

Filed:

Jan 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/328297

Inventors:

Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607126, 607116, 607118, 607119, 607130, 600377, 600386

Abstract:

An implantable anchor for anchoring a lead or catheter relative to biological tissue, implantable system including such an anchor and a lead or catheter, and a method of use of such anchor. The anchor comprises a body having a channel adapted to receive a catheter or lead, and a cover mounted on the body for pivoting motion along a lateral axis, that is an axis that extends generally in the lateral direction perpendicular to the catheter or lead, between an open position in which the anchor is adapted to allow a lead or catheter to be placed in or moved along the channel, and a locked position in which the anchor is adapted to retain a lead or catheter within the channel.

US Patent:

7980490, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Sep 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/904615

Inventors:

Simon Waddelow - Ely, GB
Robert Olson - Lino Lakes MN, US

Assignee:

Sta-Rite Industries, LLC - Delavan WI

International Classification:

A62C 31/02

US Classification:

239394, 239159, 239166, 239170, 239392, 239442, 239 76, 239443, 239550, 239570, 239600

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a nozzle body including a main body, a turret, a valve assembly, and a feed spigot. The feed spigot can be in fluid communication with a valve chamber via a first feed point and a second feed point. The use of multiple feed points between the feed spigot and the valve chamber can result in increased flow capacity.

US Patent:

8433424, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Mar 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/053904

Inventors:

Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronics, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607126, 607116, 607130

Abstract:

An implantable anchor for anchoring a lead or catheter relative to biological tissue, implantable system including such an anchor and a lead or catheter, and a method of use of such anchor. The anchor comprises a body having a channel adapted to receive a catheter or lead, and a cover mounted on the body for pivoting motion along a lateral axis, that is an axis that extends generally in the lateral direction perpendicular to the catheter or lead, between an open position in which the anchor is adapted to allow a lead or catheter to be placed in or moved along the channel, and a locked position in which the anchor is adapted to retain a lead or catheter within the channel.

US Patent:

8483842, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Apr 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/739787

Inventors:

James A. Alexander - Shorewood MN, US
Michael E. Metzler - Minneapolis MN, US
Jay K. Lahti - Blaine MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

An implantable medical device that includes a body that includes a proximal end portion configured to be at least partially received by an apparatus, and a distal end portion; a stimulating electrical element at the distal end portion of the body; a stimulating contact at the proximal end portion of the body, wherein the stimulating contact is positioned such that, when received by the apparatus, at least a portion of the apparatus is capable of electrically coupling to the stimulating contact; a stimulating conductor that electrically couples the stimulating electrical element to the stimulating contact; a conductive body, wherein the conductive body is not utilized for application of stimulation; a conductive body contact, wherein the conductive body is electrically connected to the conductive body contact. Systems that include devices are also disclosed.

US Patent:

8620455, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Jul 1, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/932878

Inventors:

Michael E. Metzler - Minneapolis MN, US
Jay K. Lahti - Blaine MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc - Minneapolis

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

An implantable medical device that includes a body that includes a proximal end portion configured to be at least partially received by an apparatus, and a distal end portion; a stimulating electrical element at the distal end portion of the body; a stimulating contact at the proximal end portion of the body, wherein the stimulating contact is positioned such that, when received by the apparatus, at least a portion of the apparatus is capable of electrically coupling to the stimulating contact; a stimulating conductor that electrically couples the stimulating electrical element to the stimulating contact; a conductive body, wherein the conductive body is not utilized for application of stimulation; a conductive body contact, wherein the conductive body is electrically connected to the conductive body contact. Systems that include devices are also disclosed.