Michael A Nowaczyk

US Patent:

6975906, Dec 13, 2005

Filed:

Feb 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/068267

Inventors:

Robert Rusin - Clarence NY, US
Michael Nowaczyk - Colden NY, US

Assignee:

Wilson Greatbatch Ltd. - Clarence NY

International Classification:

A61N001/18

US Classification:

607 36, 607 5, 607 9, 6048911

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a header assembly attachable to a medical device for the purpose of connecting its output terminals to at least one lead, the lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. A number of leads are connectable to the header, including single and coaxial leads. The header assembly may be molded directly to the medical device or preformed and then attached to the device casing, either by mechanical fastener and/or chemical adhesive.

US Patent:

20060015150, Jan 19, 2006

Filed:

Oct 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/163033

Inventors:

Robert Rusin - Clarence NY, US
Michael Nowaczyk - Colden NY, US

Assignee:

GREATBATCH, INC. - Clarence NY

International Classification:

A61N 1/375

US Classification:

607036000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a header assembly attachable to a medical device for the purpose of connecting its output terminals to at least one lead, the lead terminating at a target organ or portion of the body intending to be assisted. A number of leads are connectable to the header, including single and coaxial leads. The header assembly may be molded directly to the medical device or performed and then attached to the device casing, either by mechanical fastener and/or chemical adhesive.

US Patent:

60459433, Apr 4, 2000

Filed:

Nov 4, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/964175

Inventors:

Michael R. Nowaczyk - Colden NY

Assignee:

Wilson Greatbatch Ltd. - Clarence NY

International Classification:

H01M 226

US Classification:

429160

Abstract:

A flat-folded, multi-plate electrode assembly is described. The electrode assembly consists of anode and cathode electrodes in the form of continuous strips having extension plates which are first folded against their connection electrode portions to provide anode and cathode plate pairs. The anode and the cathode are then operatively associated with each other such that at least a portion of the anode strip is interleaved between corresponding ones of the cathode plate pairs and at least a portion of the cathode strip is interleaved between corresponding ones of the anode plate pairs. The assembly is then "Z" folded into the desired electrode stack. The extension plates of both electrodes insure electrode overlap in each and every fold, thereby optimizing electrode output. This design has the advantage of permitting the electrodes to be enlarged due to the electrode configuration and header connection, eliminates multiple components and insures matched electrode overlap.

US Patent:

60370777, Mar 14, 2000

Filed:

Jul 8, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/112528

Inventors:

Michael R. Nowaczyk - Colden NY

Assignee:

Wilson Greatbatch Ltd. - Clarence NY

International Classification:

H01M 400

US Classification:

429 94

Abstract:

An electrode assembly constructed of continuous anode and cathode electrode that are overlaid in overlapping fashion and folded several times rather than wound into a cylinder in the conventional "jelly roll" electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has a first side that is curved substantially along a single arc and a second side opposite the first side that is curved substantially along a plurality of arcs. The electrode assembly is designed for casings for electrochemical cells or batteries having profiles that are not well suited for the jelly roll configuration.