Casey O'Hara

Title: Casey O’Hara and Implantable Medical Device Innovations.

Introduction

Casey O’Hara is an inventor associated with Mountain View, California, and Pacesetter, Inc. The supplied information credits O’Hara with 4 patents focused on implantable medical devices.

Latest Patents

“Implantable Electronic Medical Device Having an Encapsulated Optical Transducer” describes an implantable device with a sealed main housing for electronic circuitry and a separate, sealed chamber for an optical transducer. An optically transmissive element allows the transducer to interact with light, while conductors connect it to the device’s circuitry.

“Implantable Medical Device Having a Protected Connection Header” describes a sealed device housing with a recessed area that receives a header containing lead bores and electrical contacts. The recess can surround multiple sides of the header, helping protect it while keeping it from protruding from the housing.

Career Highlights

The patent descriptions reflect work on implantable device architecture, including protected electrical connections and the integration of optical components. These designs address how sensitive components and connections can be housed within medical devices.

Collaborations

The supplied information lists Robert G. Turcott and Pinida Jan Moolsintong as O’Hara’s coworkers at Pacesetter, Inc.

Conclusion

Casey O’Hara’s listed patents highlight innovations in implantable medical devices, with particular attention to component protection, sealed housings, and reliable connections.