Patents by Inventor Antonio Morra

Antonio Morra has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Transvalvular impedence measurement
    Patent number: 5792194
    Abstract: A transvalvular impedance measurement made between an atrium and a ventricle electrode of a standard implanted electro-catheter may be used to provide information indicative of the mechanical state of the heart. This information may be used, for example, to control the pacing rate of a rate responsive pacemaker, stimulation intensity self adjust or pacing mode switching. Other uses are also possible in defibrillators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Medico SpA
    Inventor: Antonio Morra