Michael D Serfling

Title: Michael D. Serfling and His Implantable-Lead Connector Invention.

Introduction

Michael D. Serfling is an inventor associated with St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and Medtronic, Inc. His work includes a patented connector designed to establish an external connection with multiple-conductor implantable leads.

Latest Patents

Serfling’s listed patent is “Screening Cable Connector for Interface to Implanted Lead.” The invention uses a cylindrical connector body with two sections that rotate between open and closed positions. When open, aligned slots form an opening that accepts an elongated end piece attached to the implantable electrode. The end piece supports the lead so its spaced electrical contacts meet corresponding contacts inside the connector. Twisting the connector sections closed secures the end piece and applies mechanical pressure to help maintain reliable electrical contact. Serfling is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Serfling’s documented patent work is associated with Medtronic, Inc., a company involved in medical technology. His connector design addresses the practical challenge of making a secure external electrical connection to an implanted lead.

Collaborations

The listed coworkers associated with Serfling include Richard H. Comben and Thomas E. Cross, Jr. The available information does not specify their individual contributions to the patent.

Conclusion

Michael D. Serfling’s patented connector combines a twist-lock mechanism with aligned electrical contacts to support a secure interface for implantable leads.