Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Trailer

Dennis R. Trailer 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).

  • Method and apparatus for esophageal pacing
    Patent number: 5387232
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for emergency pacing of a surgical patient's heart through an esophageal catheter. Pacing electrodes are connected to the external wall of the catheter having sufficient surface area to reduce the current density to a level which does not burn or injure the patient's esophagus. Pacing pulses are applied to the electrodes by a pacing generator and the pulses are transmitted through the esophagus wall to the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Synchrotech Medical Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis R. Trailer
  • Method and apparatus for esophageal pacing
    Patent number: 5154387
    Abstract: The method and apparatus for emergency pacing of a surgical patient's heart through an esophageal catheter. Pacing electrodes are connected to the external wall of the catheter having sufficient surface area to reduce the current density to a level which does not burn or injure the patient's esophagus. Pacing pulses are applied to the electrodes by a pacing generator and the pulses are transmitted through the esophagus wall to the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: Syncromed Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis R. Trailer