Patents by Inventor Chris Parrillo

Chris Parrillo 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).

  • Passive fixation mechanism for epicardial sensing and stimulation lead placed through pericardial access
    Patent number: 7433739
    Abstract: An implantable lead having an elongated lead body that includes an electrical conductor extending between a distal end of the lead body and a proximal end of the lead body is disclosed. The lead further includes an electrode formed at the distal end of the lead body, the electrode being coupled to the electrical conductor and one or more passive fixation mesh sections coupled to the distal end of the lead body that promotes tissue over growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Salys, Chris Parrillo, Matt Phillips, Luz Padilla, Jnyan Patel, Kevin L. Morgan, Michael Yang, Sheldon Williams, Andrew W. McGarvey