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Nucurrent, Inc.

Greatbatch-sierra, Inc

Wilson Greatbatch Ltd.

Nanograf Corporation

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Sinode Systems, Inc.

Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.

Greatbatch-hittman, Incorporated

W. Greatbatch Ltd.

Greetbatch Ltd.

Christine A Frysz

Robert A Stevenson

Richard L Brendel

Vinit Singh

Keith W Seitz

Jacob D Babcock

Thomas Marzano

Warren S Dabney

Jason Woods

Alberto Peralta

Ajit Rajagopalan

Jason Luzinski

Dominick J Frustaci

Md Nazmul Alam

William C Thiebolt

Xiaohong Tang

Marc Gregory Martino

Steven W Winn

Robert Shawn Johnson

Buehl E Truex

Haytham Hussein

Henry R Halperin

Brian P Hohl

Christopher Michael Williams

Kishore Kumar Kondabatni

Cary Michael Hayner

Robert C O'Brien

Albert Clark Lardo

John E Roberts

Robert Naugler

Dallas J Rensel

Barry C Muffoletto

Pavel Shostak

Geddes Frank Tyers

Esther S Takeuchi

William M Paulot

W Richard Brown

Jonathan Calamel

Scott Knappen

Holly Noelle Moschiano

Scott Brainard

Glenn Riese

Sally Ann Smesko

Justin R Derbas

Andrew E Fisk

Joshua J Lau

Matthew Geary

Eitan Babcock

Randy W Westlund

Ryan Allan Stevenson

Paul T Hallifax

Seonbaek Ha

Kenneth Moceri

Scott W Kelley

Rachid Amine

Geddes Frank Owen Tyers

Peter A Kreidler

Haitong Zeng

Mark D Melone

Oleg Los

Joseph M Probst

Matt Zamborsky

Jeff Fleigle

Steven J Ebel

Francis Wang

Thomas A Skwara

Matthew A Dobbs

Harvey A Hornung, Ii

Kathryn Hicks

Donald H Hickel, Jr

Robert W Siegler

Richard X Fu

David M Spillman

Michael F Pyszczek

Joseph E Spaulding

Jennifer L Stevenson

James Mckinney

Joseph M Prinzbach

Unnati Wadkar

Kevin M Allen

Thomas W Shipman

Michael A Zelinsky

Jose Luis Lorente-Adame

Aftab Ahmad

Kenneth D Billings

Robert Rusin

Nazmul Alam

Ricahrd L Brendel

Jose Luis Lorente Adame

Haythem Hussein

Mingguang Zhu

Karen Nuwer

Thomas Shipman

Saad Hasan

Peter Jefferies Santos

Bruehl E Truex

Michael F Pyszczyk

Dominck J Frustaci

An electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery and method of forming the same, the electrode material including composite particles, each composite particle including a primary particle including thermally disproportionated silicon oxide, and an envelope disposed on the surface of the primary particle. The envelope includes turbostratic carbon having a Raman spectrum having: a D band having a peak intensity (I) at wave number between 1330 cmand 1360 cm; a G band having a peak intensity (I) at wave number between 1530 cmand 1600 cm; and a 2D band having a peak intensity (I) at wave number between 2650 cmand 2750 cm, wherein a ratio of I/Iranges from greater than zero to about 1.0, and a ratio of I/Iranges from about 0.4 to about 2.

Thermally disproportionated anode active material including turbostratic carbon coating

A self-centering ceramic washer is positioned between a feedthrough and a filter circuit board. The washer has openings through which first and second terminal pins extend. A first opening has an inner arcuate portion contacting the first terminal pin and an outer perimeter portion exposing the braze sealing the terminal pin to the insulator. A second opening has an inner arcuate portion contacting the second terminal pin and an outer perimeter portion exposing the braze sealing the terminal pin to the insulator. In an imaginary configuration with the first and second washer openings superimposed one on top of the other, the cumulative arcuate distance of the inner arcuate portions about one of the terminal pins, subtracting overlap, results in a gap between the superimposed washer openings that is less than a diameter of the first and second terminal pins so that the washer is prevented from lateral movement.

Self-centering ceramic washer

The present application relates to an apparatus which comprises a wireless power transfer system. This system comprises features which allow it to transfer more power wirelessly at extended distances than other systems operating in the same frequency range. The system possesses heat dissipation features; these features allow it to operate effectively in elevated-temperature environments, and to transfer power at higher levels and/or greater distances than a typical power-transfer system. The system also might include design features to withstand mechanical shocks, stresses, and impacts for use in a rugged environment. The system can also comprise adaptations to reduce electromagnetic interference, and can comprise specially shaped components with magnetic/ferrimagnetic properties that enhance performance. Other potential features include power conditioning by combining, within one circuit or one board, multiple elements that protect against excessive current, over-voltage, and/or reverse voltage.

Wireless power transfer system with extended wireless charging range

An AIMD includes a ceramic base closed with a ceramic lid, both cooperatively separating body fluid and device sides. The lid and circuit board both have active and conductive pathways. A circuit board has active and ground conductive pathways. An anisotropic conductive layer disposed between the lid device side and the circuit board has a first thickness where a first conductive particle is in electrical contact with the lid and the circuit board active conductive pathways electrically connected to the active terminal of an electronic component on the circuit board, a second thickness where a second conductive particle is in electrical contact with the lid and the circuit board ground conductive pathways electrically connected to the ground terminal of the electronic component. The anisotropic conductive layer has a third, greater thickness where no conductive particles are in electrical contact with the lid and circuit board conductive active and ground pathways.

Anisotropic conductive electrical connection from a conductive pathway through a ceramic casing to a circuit board electronic component housed inside the casing

A ceramic reinforced metal composite (CRMC) comprising a composition composite as an interpenetrating network of at least two interconnected composites is described. The interpenetrating networks comprise a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) and a metal matrix composite (MMC). The composition composite is particularly useful as an electrically conductive pathway extending through the ceramic body of a hermetically sealed component, for example, a feedthrough in an active implantable medical device (AIMD).

Methods for making a ceramic reinforced metal composite for hermetic bodies for implantable devices

A structure for wireless communication having a plurality of conductor layers, an insulator layer separating each of the conductor layers, and at least one connector connecting two of the conductor layers wherein an electrical resistance is reduced when an electrical signal is induced in the resonator at a predetermined frequency. The structure is capable of transmitting or receiving electrical energy and/or data at various near and far field magnetic coupling frequencies.

Multi-layer-multi-turn structure for high efficiency wireless communication

A feedthrough terminal pin connector assembly for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) includes first and second terminal pin connectors, each comprising a sidewall having an exterior surface spaced from an interior surface defining a connector opening extending along a longitudinal axis. At least a first portion of the sidewall is electrically conductive. An electrically conductive compliant structure is supported by the electrically conductive portion of the sidewall in each of the first and second connector openings. A common housing contains the first and second terminal pin connectors with an insulative material electrically isolating the first and second electrically conductive sidewall portions from each other. The common housing is configured to be supported on a circuit board having at least a first and a second electrical circuits with the first and second electrically conductive portions being electrically connected to the respective first and second electrical circuits.

Common housing for a plurality of terminal pin connectors for use in an implantable medical device

Self-centering ceramic washer that prevents misalignment when positioned between a feedthrough and an EMI filter capacitor or a circuit board supporting EMI filter capacitors for a medical device

A self-centering washer is positioned between a feedthrough and a filter circuit board. The washer has openings through which first and second terminal pins extend. A first opening has an inner arcuate portion contacting the first terminal pin and an outer perimeter portion exposing the braze sealing the terminal pin to the insulator. A second opening has an inner arcuate portion contacting the second terminal pin and an outer perimeter portion exposing the braze sealing the terminal pin to the insulator. In an imaginary configuration with the first and second washer openings superimposed one on top of the other, the cumulative arcuate distance of the inner arcuate portions about one of the terminal pins, subtracting overlap, results in a gap between the superimposed washer openings that is less than a diameter of the first and second terminal pins so that the washer is prevented from lateral movement.

Self-centering polymeric washer that prevents misalignment when positioned between a feedthrough and a circuit board supporting EMI filter capacitors for a medical device

A circuit board for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) has a circuit board land connected to at least one electrical circuit. A hermetic feedthrough terminal pin connector for the AIMD includes an electrical insulator hermetically sealed to an opening of an electrically conductive ferrule. A terminal pin of the feedthrough extends outwardly beyond the insulator. A terminal pin connector has an electrically conductive connector housing that is connected to the circuit board land by an electrical connection material. At least one electrically conductive prong supported by the connector housing contacts and compresses against the feedthrough terminal pin to thereby make a removable electrical connection between the circuit board and the terminal pin. An insulative material loaded with electrically insulative nanoparticles coats at least a portion of the sidewall of the connector housing and the electrical connection material connecting the connector housing to the circuit board land.

High-voltage electrical insulation for use in active implantable medical devices circuit board connectors

A wireless electrical energy transmission system is provided. The system comprises a wireless transmission base configured to wirelessly transmit electrical energy or data via near field magnetic coupling to a receiving antenna configured within an electronic device. The wireless electrical energy transmission system is configured with at least one transmitting antenna and a transmitting electrical circuit positioned within the transmission base. The transmission base is configured so that at least one electronic device can be wirelessly electrically charged or powered by positioning the at least one device external and adjacent to the transmission base.

Method of operating a wireless electrical energy transmission system

Various embodiments of a multi-mode antenna are described. The antenna is preferably constructed having a first inductor coil and a second inductor coil. A plurality of shielding materials are positioned throughout the antenna to minimize interference of the magnetic fields that emanate from the coils from surrounding materials. The antenna comprises a coil control circuit having at least one of an electric filter and an electrical switch configured to modify the electrical impedance of either or both the first and second coils.

Multi-mode wireless antenna configurations

A hermetic feedthrough terminal pin connector for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) includes an electrical insulator hermetically sealed to an opening of an electrically conductive ferrule. A feedthrough terminal pin is hermetically sealed to and disposed through the insulator, the feedthrough terminal pin extending outwardly beyond the insulator on the inside of the casing of the AIMD. A circuit board is disposed on the inside of the casing of the AIMD. A terminal pin connector includes: an electrically conductive connector housing disposed on the circuit board, wherein the connector housing is electrically connected to at least one electrical circuit disposed on the circuit board; and at least one electrically conductive prong supported by the connector housing, the at least one prong contacting and compressed against the feedthrough terminal pin, the at least one prong making a removable electrical connection.

Removable terminal pin connector for an active electronics circuit board for use in an implantable medical device

A method of providing a single structure multiple mode antenna is described. The antenna is preferably constructed having a first inductor coil that is electrically connected in series with a second inductor coil. The antenna is constructed having a plurality of electrical connections positioned along the first and second inductor coils. A plurality of terminals is connected to the electrical connections that facilitate numerous electrical connections and enables the antenna to be selectively tuned to various frequencies and frequency bands.

Device having a multimode antenna with variable width of conductive wire

A method for manufacturing a ceramic substrate by a 3D-printing process is described. The method comprises operating a 3D-printer to print a green-state ceramic body having a height extending to spaced apart first and second end surfaces and at least one via extending at least part-way along the height of the green-state ceramic body from the first end surface toward the second end surface. Then, the green-state ceramic body is sintered to provide the ceramic substrate with the at least one via. In cross-section, the at least one via has a square-shaped via with rounded corners.

Method for providing a three-dimensional printed feedthrough for an implantable medical device

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Christine A Frysz