Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner, & Kluth, P.A. - US Patent Attorneys and Agents

Attorney: Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner, & Kluth, P.A.

Number of patents: 111
Last date: September 02, 2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7421565	Method and apparatus for indirectly addressed vector load-add -store across multi-processors A method and apparatus to correctly compute a vector-gather, vector-operate (e.g., vector add), and vector-scatter sequence, particularly when elements of the vector may be redundantly presented, as with indirectly addressed vector operations. For an add operation, ...	09/02/2008
7286876	Template-based capture verification for multi-site pacing An apparatus and method for verifying capture by first and second pacing pulses in which an evoked response waveform recorded during a pacing event is compared with template waveforms representing capture by the first, second, and both pacing pulses. The evoked resp...	10/23/2007
D552038	Convenience panel	10/02/2007
7278152	Video pedestal network An architecture for distributing digital information to subscriber units wherein selection from among multiple digital services is accomplished by transmitting a tuning command from a subscriber unit to an intermediate interface. The intermediate interface selects t...	10/02/2007
7277754	Method and system for removing pacing artifacts from subcutaneous electrocardiograms An implantable cardiac rhythm management device is configured to remove pacing artifacts from recorded electrograms by a subtraction method. A template waveform representing a recorded pace without accompanying cardiac electrical activity is generated. Such a pacing...	10/02/2007
7263896	Precision multi-dimensional capacitive transducer A high precision force and displacement measuring device adapted to operate in at least two directions, including signal multiplexing scheme providing multiple signal channels to be transmitted through a single pick-up plate and sense amplifier, while maintaining hi...	09/04/2007
7260431	Combined remodeling control therapy and anti-remodeling therapy by implantable cardiac device A method and device for delivering ventricular resynchronization pacing therapy in conjunction with electrical stimulation of nerves which alter the activity of the autonomic nervous system is disclosed. Such therapies may be delivered by an implantable device and a...	08/21/2007
7258878	Anti-microbial composition and methods of use thereof The present invention is directed to anti-microbial compositions and methods for treating fungal and yeast infections. ...	08/21/2007
7257443	Method and apparatus for detecting oscillations in cardiac rhythm with electrogram signals A cardiac rhythm management device is configured to detect oscillations in cardiac rhythm by comparing electrogram signals during successive heart beats. Upon detection of electrical alternans, the device may adjust its operating behavior to compensate for the delet...	08/14/2007
7253719	Multi-oscillator clock signals Methods and apparatus may operate to use multiple oscillators to generate a demodulator clock signal and a modulator clock signal within a radio-frequency identification (RFID) circuit. The demodulator clock signal may be generated from a radio-frequency signal rece...	08/07/2007
7251290	Adaptive controller for linearization of transmitter A bank of complex gain elements is used to provide a step-wise approximation of an arbitrary complex-gain predistortion function for a nonlinear transmitter. The bank of gain elements is in an adaptive loop realizing adaptive control. The adaptive loop is closed bet...	07/31/2007
7248923	Dual-use sensor for rate responsive pacing and heart sound monitoring An implantable medical device includes a dual-use sensor such as a single accelerometer that senses an acceleration signal. A sensor processing circuit processes the acceleration signal to produce an activity level signal and a heart sound signal. The implantable me...	07/24/2007
7245970	Capture verification for cardiac resynchronization pacing optimization A system and method for automatically selecting among a plurality of pacing modes based upon capture detection. Patients suffering from heart failure may be optimally treated with different resynchronization pacing modes or configurations. By detecting whether captu...	07/17/2007
7245969	Cardiac rhythm management system selecting A-V delay based on interval between atrial depolarization and mitral valve closure A cardiac rhythm management system selects an atrioventricular (A-V) delay based on a time-interval between an atrial depolarization and mitral valve closure (MVC). For several different A-V delays, the system measures time intervals between atrial depolarizations (...	07/17/2007
7245720	Method for controlling the use of a program signal in a broadcast system, and control device for a receiver for carrying out such a method In a method for controlling the use of a program signal in a broadcast system, comprising one or more broadcasters and a number of receivers, at least a part of the receivers can be provided with a storage medium for storing program signals. The program signal compr...	07/17/2007
7243788	Package for segregating and mixing substances The present invention relates to a package that includes an enclosure having a first substance and a second substance within the enclosure. The package further includes a plastic zipper which segregates the first substance from the second substance within the enclos...	07/17/2007
7240229	System and method for routing data and power to external devices A system, method and kit for forming a powered communications interface in a computer system having a computer housing. A processor, a power supply and a communications interface are installed in the computer housing. The power supply includes a ground rail, a first...	07/03/2007
7239914	Rate smoothing control A rate smoothing function used in implantable pulse generators uses detected triggering events, which cause the rate smoothing function to be activated or deactivated, and detected parameter adjusting events, which cause parameter(s) of the rate smoothing function t...	07/03/2007
7239913	Cardiac rhythm management system selecting between multiple same-chamber electrodes for delivering cardiac therapy A cardiac rhythm management system selects one of multiple electrodes associated with a particular heart chamber based on a relative timing between detection of a depolarization fiducial point at the multiple electrodes, or based on a delay between detection of a de...	07/03/2007
7238883	Lead assembly with flexible portions and method therefor A lead assembly includes an outer insulative body, a conductor, and at least one electrode electrically coupled with the at least one conductor. The outer insulative body extends from a proximal end to a distal end and has an intermediate portion therebetween. A fle...	07/03/2007
7238027	Device functionality representation tool An apparatus for demonstrating cardiac device function and patient cardiac function over time, including a board with a coordinate system representing time, the board having one or more colored areas representing cardiac device function and patient cardiac function ...	07/03/2007
7236647	Methods and apparatuses for generating composite images including warping Methods and apparatuses for generating composite images are disclosed. A first image is selected via a Web interface presented on a browser and a second image is selected via a Web interface presented on the browser. The second image is positioned relative to the fi...	06/26/2007
7234977	Multi-polar connector A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleev...	06/26/2007
7231251	EMI detection for implantable medical devices A method and system for the detection of electromagnetic interference is disclosed in which a telemetry coil or other magnetic sensor is used to detect a magnetic signal. If a magnetic signal is determined to be a non-telemetry signal and is time-correlated with the...	06/12/2007
7231248	Resynchronization method and apparatus based on intrinsic atrial rate A method and system for setting the operating parameters of a cardiac rhythm management device in which a plurality of parameter optimization algorithms are available. A measured feature of an electrophysiological signal such as QRS width has been shown to be useful...	06/12/2007
7231054	Method and apparatus for three-dimensional audio display This invention addresses sound recording and mixing methods for 3-D audio rendering of multiple sound sources over headphones or loudspeaker playback systems. Economical techniques are provided, whereby directional panning and mixing of sounds are performed in a mul...	06/12/2007
7228176	Systems, devices, and methods for tachyarrhythmia discrimination or therapy decisions This document discusses, among other things, systems, devices, and methods for detecting or classifying tachyarrhythmias or making a therapy decision. In one example, a rate-dependent threshold is used for comparing atrial and ventricular rates for classifying a tac...	06/05/2007
7228175	Cardiac rhythm management systems and methods using acoustic contractility indicator This document describes systems, devices, and methods that measure a distance between ultrasound or other acoustic transducers to provide a contractility or other therapy efficacy indication. In one example, the indication is communicated to a caregiver for assistin...	06/05/2007
7226899	Fibrous matrix of synthetic detergents The present invention relates to a fibrous matrix of synthetic detergents. The fibrous matrix includes fibers formed of a synthetic wax and a primary surfactant embedded in the fibers. The fibrous matrix further includes a secondary surfactant embedded in the fibers...	06/05/2007
7225025	Multiplexed medical device lead with standard header Systems and methods for providing a cardiac stimulus device lead with additional sensing capabilities without violating header standards is disclosed. A cardiac stimulus device lead is provided according to one aspect. According to one embodiment, the lead includes ...	05/29/2007
7224575	Method and apparatus for high voltage aluminum capacitor design Structure and method providing a capacitor connected to a component, including a capacitor stack made from one or more substantially planar cathode layers, one or more substantially planar anode layers, one or more substantially planar separator layers, and a solita...	05/29/2007
7219180	Combined uninterruptable power supply and bus control module to improve power management and legacy support A system and apparatus providing power management and legacy support. An uninterruptable power supply is combined with a bus control module. The bus control module provides legacy support through a single connectivity. The bus control module monitors and controls po...	05/15/2007
7218972	Extra strength suture sleeve A tubular, polyurethane reinforced suture sleeve is disclosed. The suture sleeve comprises a tubular body and a sleeve wall. A circumference of the sleeve wall is reinforced with polyurethane or other suitable material. When the sleeve wall is reinforced in this man...	05/15/2007
7218971	Implantable lead with dissolvable coating for improved fixation and extraction A cardiac rhythm management system provides an endocardial cardiac rhythm management lead with an at least partially dissolvable coating at least partially on insulating portions of the lead body at or near its distal end. Upon dissolution, the coating promotes tiss...	05/15/2007
7218970	System for medical lead tunneling An apparatus includes an elongated tube and an elongated rod having a holding member on one end, the holding member is adapted to hold an end of a lead such that the end of the lead can be pulled through the elongated tube resulting in minimal forces on the lead.	05/15/2007
7218969	Dynamic channel selection for RF telemetry with implantable device A telemetry system for radio-frequency communications between an implantable medical device and an external device providing improved noise immunity is disclosed. Multiple communications channels are used to enable establishment and re-establishment of communication...	05/15/2007
7217690	Compositions of sunflower trypsin inhibitors The present invention provides methods of using small cyclic peptides that can inhibit or prevent skin irritation caused by proteolytic activity. ...	05/15/2007
7215992	Method for ischemia detection by implantable cardiac device A cardiac device in which heart rate variability is computed in order to detect changes indicative of cardiac ischemia. In the case where the device is a pacemaker, the device may alter its pacing mode to limit the rate at which paces are delivered when ischemia is ...	05/08/2007
7212849	Methods and apparatuses for arrhythmia detection and classification using wireless ECG A CRM system enhances intracardiac electrogram-based arrhythmia detection using a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a signal sensed with implantable electrodes and approximating a surface ECG. In one embodiment, an intracardiac electrogram allows for detect...	05/01/2007
7212860	Apparatus and method for pacing mode switching during atrial tachyarrhythmias A method for operating a cardiac pacemaker in which the mode of operation of the pacemaker is altered in response to detecting an episode of atrial tachycardia. In accordance with the invention, the pacemaker's pacing mode is altered in a manner that attempts to mai...	05/01/2007

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