Farshid Dilmaghanian

US Patent:

8052459, Nov 8, 2011

Filed:

Jun 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/792648

Inventors:

Kyle Smith - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Farshid Dilmaghanian - Foothill Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/62

US Classification:

439372

Abstract:

A connector is provided that permits locking between a pin and a housing a canted coil spring yet permit separation by allowing turning of the canted coil spring so that the canted coil spring can compress along the minor axis. In one example, the connector incorporates two grooves on the pin to allow the rotation. In another example, the connector incorporates two grooves in the bore of the housing to allow the rotation. The connector may be used in a number of applications or industries, such as for aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries, to name a few.

US Patent:

8091226, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Apr 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/100646

Inventors:

Robbie J. Sjostedt - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Farshid Dilmaghanian - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Jacques Naviaux - Rancho Palos Verdes CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

H01R 43/20

US Classification:

29876, 29874, 29881, 607 37

Abstract:

Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts is disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of contact rings, sealing rings, and spring contact elements together with at least one holding ring to form a connector having a common bore fore receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves for positioning the spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together.

US Patent:

8096838, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Mar 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/717732

Inventors:

Farshid Dilmaghanian - Foothill Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

H01R 24/04

US Classification:

439669

Abstract:

A header assembly for an implantable medical device (IMD). The header assembly includes a plurality of cavities with a plurality of insulating rings interdisposed between adjacent ones of the cavities. The cavities receive electrical contact rings. In certain embodiments, the insulating rings are formed integrally with a body of the header assembly.

US Patent:

8167660, May 1, 2012

Filed:

Sep 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/876775

Inventors:

Farshid Dilmaghanian - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Hugh Cook - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Daniel D. Poon - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Shahriar Sean Madanipour - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Rob Sjostedt - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Bill Nissim - Foothill Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

H01R 24/04

US Classification:

439669

Abstract:

Connector assemblies for use to concurrently transmit multiple signals or sources. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of ring contacts, sealing rings, and spring contact elements together with at least one holding ring to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a lead cable. Contact grooves or spring chambers for positioning the spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together. The connector assemblies may be used in a number of industries and applications.

US Patent:

8215013, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Apr 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/421874

Inventors:

Farshid Dilmaghanian - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Hugh Cook - Foothill Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

H01R 43/20

US Classification:

29876, 29428, 29874, 29877, 29884

Abstract:

Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of ring contacts, sealing rings, and spring contact elements together with at least one holding ring to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves or spring chambers for positioning the spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together. A further aspect is a provision for encasing each connector assembly or stack inside a thermoset layer or a thermoplastic layer before over-molding the same to a sealed housing.

US Patent:

8308167, Nov 13, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/341760

Inventors:

Pete J. Balsells - Newport Coast CA, US
Farshid Dilmaghanian - Foothill Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

B23B 31/117

US Classification:

279 231, 279 89, 279906, 285318, 403326, 403372

Abstract:

A locking tool or device that permits rapid installation and removal of a removable component from a component that is fixed to a housing or equipment. The interchangeable, and hence removable, components may be held in place by individual holders that provide secure axial locking means and quick radial removal means requiring no axial space for the removal of such components from the main base tool.

US Patent:

8328587, Dec 11, 2012

Filed:

Apr 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/763125

Inventors:

Farshid Dilmaghanian - Foothill Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/17

US Classification:

439827

Abstract:

Connector assemblies for use with implantable medical devices having easy to assemble contacts are disclosed. The connector assemblies are generally formed by coupling a plurality of ring contacts, sealing rings, and spring contact elements together with at least one holding ring to form a connector having a common bore for receiving a medical lead cable. Contact grooves or spring chambers for positioning the spring contact elements are formed in part by assembling multiple components together. A further aspect is a provision for encasing each connector assembly or stack inside a thermoset layer or a thermoplastic layer before over-molding the same to a sealed housing.

US Patent:

8366475, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Sep 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/239153

Inventors:

Kyle J Smith - Mission Viejo CA, US
Farshid Dilmaghanian - Foothill Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/62

US Classification:

439372

Abstract:

The present device, system, and method pertain to locking and/or latching mechanisms that utilize canted coil springs and specific groove geometries in connecting parts to achieve locking and/or latching. In specific locking and/or latching embodiments, built in release features are provided to enable unlatching even after being locked, such as by moving in the opposite direction as when moving the connector to lock. Unlatching can implemented by rotating the spring to permit moving in the opposite direction.