Robert L Olson

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.

US Patent:

20080046058, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Apr 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/413435

Inventors:

Thomas E. Cross - St. Francis MN, US
Michaelene M. Williams - Fridley MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US
Robyn L. Jagler - Eagan MN, US
Christy Ludlow - Bethesda MD, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/04

US Classification:

607122

Abstract:

Implantable medical lead assemblies that are customizable and that are flexible and extensible in a controllable manner to facilitate subject body movements. In particular, implantable medical lead assemblies in accordance with the present invention advantageously include the ability to be customized by selective and controllable separation of leads from one another, which lead assemblies are also able to permit and withstand multiple degree of freedom that are useful for use in the neck region of a subject body and other regions of any subject's body that may benefit from increased flexibility and extensibility.

US Patent:

20080051861, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

Apr 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/413437

Inventors:

Thomas E. Cross - St. Francis MN, US
Michaelene M. Williams - Fridley MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US
Robyn L. Jagler - Eagan MN, US
Christy Ludlow - Bethesda MD, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

Implantable medical lead assemblies of a plurality of leads that are flexible and extensible in a controllable manner to facilitate subject body movements and that are bundled to create a branched lead assembly to permit lead ends on one or both ends of the lead assembly to be movable relative to one another so as to be positionable in different locations. In particular, implantable medical lead assemblies advantageously include individual lead portions, lead sub-bundles, and lead bundles that are able to be selectively positioned and implanted within a subject body and that are useful, in particular, for use in the neck region of a subject body and other regions of any subject's body that may benefit from increased flexibility, extensibility and positionability.

US Patent:

20080199589, Aug 21, 2008

Filed:

Feb 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/676955

Inventors:

Alexander Patist - Shakopee MN, US
Melanie J. Goulson - Dayton MN, US
Wade N. Schmelzer - St. Louis Park MN, US
John F. Sweeney - St. Michael MN, US
Robert D. Olson - Eden Prairie MN, US
Vincent M. Cavallini - Shakopee MN, US

Assignee:

Cargill, Incorporated - Wayzata MN

International Classification:

A23D 7/00

US Classification:

426602, 516 72

Abstract:

A microemulsion, including an aqueous component, a lipid, a saccharide, an alcohol, and an emulsifier is described. A process for producing a microemulsion is also described. Food or beverage products including a microemulsion are also described.

US Patent:

20080269837, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/742442

Inventors:

Christy Ludlow - Bethesda MD, US
Pamela Reed Kearney - Burke VA, US
Thomas E. Cross - St. Francis MN, US
Robyn L. Jagler - Eagan MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US
James Britton Hissong - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/372

US Classification:

607 48

Abstract:

Implantable leads implantable in a patient, such as patient's neck. The lead includes a first lead segment and a second lead segment. The second lead segment extends from the first lead segment at a first junction point and includes first, second, and third legs each defining a longitudinal length in extension from the first junction point to a distal end. A length of the first leg is greater than a length of the second leg, and a length of the second leg is greater than a length of the third leg. With this configuration, each of the legs are adapted to support at least one electrode at the distal end thereof, and are appropriately dimensioned relative to one another for locating the corresponding electrode at a desired target tissue site in the patient's neck. Targeted tissue can include, for example, muscles of the neck.

US Patent:

20080269857, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/742412

Inventors:

Thomas E. Cross - St. Francis MN, US
Michaelene M. Williams - Fridley MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US
Robyn L. Jagler - Eagan MN, US
Christy Ludlow - Bethesda MD, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

Implantable medical leads that are flexible and extensible in a controllable manner to facilitate subject body movements and that are bundled to create a branched lead to permit lead body ends on one or both ends of the lead to be movable relative to one another so as to be positionable in different locations. Implantable medical leads advantageously include individual lead portions, sub-bundles, and bundles that are able to be selectively positioned and implanted within a subject body and that are useful, in particular, for use in the neck region of a subject body and other regions of any subject's body that may benefit from increased flexibility, extensibility and positionability.

US Patent:

20080269859, Oct 30, 2008

Filed:

Apr 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/742427

Inventors:

Thomas E. Cross - St. Francis MN, US
Michaelene M. Williams - Fridley MN, US
Robert L. Olson - Vadnais Heights MN, US
Robyn L. Jagler - Eagan MN, US
Christy Ludlow - Bethesda MD, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

Implantable medical leads that are customizable and that are flexible and extensible in a controllable manner to facilitate subject body movements. In particular, implantable medical leads include the ability to be customized by selective and controllable separation of lead bodies from one another, which leads are also able to permit and withstand multiple degree of freedom of movement that are useful for use in the neck region of a subject body and other regions of any subject's body that may benefit from increased flexibility and extensibility.