Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Anderson
Kenneth M. Anderson 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).
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Patent number: 10279168Abstract: In some examples, a system includes an implantable medical device configured for implantation in a chamber of the heart, an extension attached to the implantable medical device, the extension comprising a housing comprising at least one electrode, the housing defining a hole, and a tether comprising a first tether portion and a second tether portion and configured to be threaded through the hole. When the tether is threaded through the hole, the first tether portion and the second tether portion are on opposite sides of the hole. The tether may be used to implant the extension in a different chamber of the heart of the patient than the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth M Anderson
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Publication number: 20170189681Abstract: In some examples, a system includes an implantable medical device configured for implantation in a chamber of the heart, an extension attached to the implantable medical device, the extension comprising a housing comprising at least one electrode, the housing defining a hole, and a tether comprising a first tether portion and a second tether portion and configured to be threaded through the hole. When the tether is threaded through the hole, the first tether portion and the second tether portion are on opposite sides of the hole. The tether may be used to implant the extension in a different chamber of the heart of the patient than the implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Kenneth M. Anderson
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Patent number: 9623234Abstract: In some examples, a system includes an implantable medical device configured for implantation in a chamber of the heart, an extension attached to the implantable medical device, the extension comprising a housing comprising at least one electrode, the housing defining a hole, and a tether comprising a first tether portion and a second tether portion and configured to be threaded through the hole. When the tether is threaded through the hole, the first tether portion and the second tether portion are on opposite sides of the hole. The tether may be used to implant the extension in a different chamber of the heart of the patient than the implantable medical device.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth M Anderson
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Publication number: 20160129239Abstract: In some examples, a system includes an implantable medical device configured for implantation in a chamber of the heart, an extension attached to the implantable medical device, the extension comprising a housing comprising at least one electrode, the housing defining a hole, and a tether comprising a first tether portion and a second tether portion and configured to be threaded through the hole. When the tether is threaded through the hole, the first tether portion and the second tether portion are on opposite sides of the hole. The tether may be used to implant the extension in a different chamber of the heart of the patient than the implantable medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Kenneth M. Anderson
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Patent number: 9101772Abstract: A method of stimulation therapy and an apparatus for providing the therapy which addresses cardiac dysfunction including heart failure. The therapy employs atrial pacing pulses delivered to a heart after the atrial refractory period and timed so that they will not cause a ventricular contraction. These atrial pacing are timed to achieve beneficial effects on myocardial mechanics (efficacy) while maintaining an extremely low level of risk of arrhythmia induction. These methods may be employed individually or in combinations in an external or implantable ESS therapy delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Karen J. Kleckner, Kathleen A. Prieve, Jeffrey M. Gillberg, Ren Zhou, Kenneth M. Anderson, D. Curtis Deno, Glenn C. Zillmer, Ruth N. Klepfer, Vincent E. Splett, David E. Euler, Lawrence J. Mulligan, Edwin G. Duffin, David A. Igel, John E. Burnes
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Patent number: 8938294Abstract: A single-pass pacing lead capable of sensing and pacing both the atria and the ventricles is described. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead is connected to a DDD pacemaker. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead comprises four electrodes. In some examples, the lead includes three electrodes configured to be positioned in or near an atrium, e.g., the right atrium, and one electrode configured to be positioned in or near a ventricle, e.g., the left ventricle, when the lead is implanted. In other examples, the lead includes two electrodes configured to be positioned in each of the atrium and ventricle when the lead is implanted. In some examples, one of the electrodes, which is configured to be positioned proximate the coronary sinus ostium when the lead is implanted, comprises a helical element for fixation of the lead to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M Anderson, John L Sommer
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Publication number: 20140180354Abstract: A single-pass pacing lead capable of sensing and pacing both the atria and the ventricles is described. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead is connected to a DDD pacemaker. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead comprises four electrodes. In some examples, the lead includes three electrodes configured to be positioned in or near an atrium, e.g., the right atrium, and one electrode configured to be positioned in or near a ventricle, e.g., the left ventricle, when the lead is implanted. In other examples, the lead includes two electrodes configured to be positioned in each of the atrium and ventricle when the lead is implanted. In some examples, one of the electrodes, which is configured to be positioned proximate the coronary sinus ostium when the lead is implanted, comprises a helical element for fixation of the lead to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Kenneth M Anderson, John L Sommer
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Patent number: 8670824Abstract: A single-pass pacing lead capable of sensing and pacing both the atria and the ventricles is described. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead is connected to a DDD pacemaker. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead comprises four electrodes. In some examples, the lead includes three electrodes configured to be positioned in or near an atrium, e.g., the right atrium, and one electrode configured to be positioned in or near a ventricle, e.g., the left ventricle, when the lead is implanted. In other examples, the lead includes two electrodes configured to be positioned in each of the atrium and ventricle when the lead is implanted. In some examples, one of the electrodes, which is configured to be positioned proximate the coronary sinus ostium when the lead is implanted, comprises a helical element for fixation of the lead to tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Anderson, John L. Sommer
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Publication number: 20140046389Abstract: A single-pass pacing lead capable of sensing and pacing both the atria and the ventricles is described. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead is connected to a DDD pacemaker. In some examples, the single-pass pacing lead comprises four electrodes. In some examples, the lead includes three electrodes configured to be positioned in or near an atrium, e.g., the right atrium, and one electrode configured to be positioned in or near a ventricle, e.g., the left ventricle, when the lead is implanted. In other examples, the lead includes two electrodes configured to be positioned in each of the atrium and ventricle when the lead is implanted. In some examples, one of the electrodes, which is configured to be positioned proximate the coronary sinus ostium when the lead is implanted, comprises a helical element for fixation of the lead to tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Anderson, John L. Sommer
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Patent number: 8359098Abstract: An implantable medical device includes an energy storage device with an internal component and an outer case that encloses the internal component. The outer case is electrically connected to the internal component. The energy storage device includes a first electrode that is electrically connected to the internal component. Furthermore, the device includes a control assembly with a control component and a control case that encloses the control component. The control case is coupled to and electrically connected to the outer case. The control component is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the outer case to be powered by the internal component of the energy storage device. The control component controls transmission of an electrical signal between the implantable medical device and biological tissue. Also, an outer surface of the outer case and the outer surface of the control case are exposed to the biological material.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lund, Steven J. May, Donald R. Merritt, Hailiang Zhao, Kenneth M. Anderson, George Patras, Glenn Milton Roline
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Publication number: 20120303084Abstract: The above-described methods and apparatus are believed to be of particular benefit for patients suffering heart failure including cardiac dysfunction, chronic HF, and the like and all variants as described herein and including those known to those of skill in the art to which the invention is directed. It will understood that the present invention offers the possibility of monitoring and therapy of a wide variety of acute and chronic cardiac dysfunctions. The current invention provides systems and methods for delivering therapy for cardiac hemodynamic dysfunction via the innervated myocardial substrate receives one or more discrete pulses of electrical stimulation during the refractory period of said innervated myocardial substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Karen J. Kleckner, Kathleen A. Prieve, Jeffrey M. Gillberg, Ren Zhou, Kenneth M. Anderson, D. Curtis Deno, Glenn C. Zillmer, Ruth N. Klepfer, Vincent E. Splett, David E. Euler, Lawrence J. Mulligan, Edwin G. Duffin, David A. Igel, John E. Burnes
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Patent number: 8078279Abstract: An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, George J. Klein, Ursula Gebhardt, Kenneth M. Anderson, Glenn C. Zillmer
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Publication number: 20100305627Abstract: A medical device that is implantable within a patient includes a generator. The generator has an internal component and a housing assembly that encloses the internal component. Furthermore, the device includes an aperture defined in the housing assembly. The aperture is operable for coupling the generator to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventor: Kenneth M. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100305653Abstract: An implantable medical device includes an energy storage device with an internal component and an outer case that encloses the internal component. The outer case is electrically connected to the internal component. The energy storage device includes a first electrode that is electrically connected to the internal component. Furthermore, the device includes a control assembly with a control component and a control case that encloses the control component. The control case is coupled to and electrically connected to the outer case. The control component is electrically coupled to the first electrode and the outer case to be powered by the internal component of the energy storage device. The control component controls transmission of an electrical signal between the implantable medical device and biological tissue. Also, an outer surface of the outer case and the outer surface of the control case are exposed to the biological material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lund, Steven J. May, Donald R. Merritt, Hailiang Zhao, Kenneth M. Anderson, George Patras, Glenn Milton Roline
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Publication number: 20100152804Abstract: The above-described methods and apparatus are believed to be of particular benefit for patients suffering heart failure including cardiac dysfunction, chronic HF, and the like and all variants as described herein and including those known to those of skill in the art to which the invention is directed. It will understood that the present invention offers the possibility of monitoring and therapy of a wide variety of acute and chronic cardiac dysfunctions. The current invention provides systems and methods for delivering therapy for cardiac hemodynamic dysfunction via the innervated myocardial substrate receives one or more discrete pulses of electrical stimulation during the refractory period of said innervated myocardial substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Karen J. Kleckner, Kathleen A. Prieve, Jeffrey M. Gillberg, Ren Zhou, Kenneth M. Anderson, D. Curtis Deno, Glenn C. Zillmer, Ruth N. Klepfer, Vincent E. Splett, David E. Euler, Lawrence J. Mulligan, Edwin G. Duffin, David A. Igel, John E. Burnes
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Publication number: 20100137936Abstract: An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, George J. Klein, Ursula Gebhardt, Kenneth M. Anderson, Glenn C. Zillmer
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Publication number: 20100114244Abstract: Electrical stimulation may be configured to decrease renal sympathetic activity by creating at least a partial functional conduction block in the efferent and/or afferent sympathetic nerve fibers that innervate the kidneys. An electrical stimulator may deliver a stimulation signal to a renal nerve of a patient. The stimulation signal may be a biphasic signal with a frequency of approximately 100 hertz to 20 kilohertz. In some examples, a sensor may sense a physiological parameter of the patient, and the stimulation generator may activate, deactivate, or adjust the stimulation signal based on the physiological parameter. The physiological parameter may be indicative of sympathetic activity within the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Venkatesh Manda, Kenneth M. Anderson, David E. Euler, Avram Scheiner
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Patent number: 7627376Abstract: An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, George J. Klein, Ursula Gebhardt, Kenneth M. Anderson, Glenn C. Zillmer
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Patent number: 7616992Abstract: An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, George J. Klein, Ursula Gebhardt, Kenneth M. Anderson, Glenn C. Zillmer
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Publication number: 20090198295Abstract: An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, George J. Klein, Ursula Gebhardt, Kenneth M. Anderson, Glenn C. Zillmer