Patents by Inventor Robert S. Booker
Robert S. Booker 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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Publication number: 20030163184Abstract: A single-pass endocardial lead electrode adapted for implantation in, on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity includes a lead body which is adapted for implantation within a single chamber of the heart, or multiple chambers of the heart. The lead includes a first distal end electrode which has a first electrical conducting surface. The lead body also has a second electrode which has a second electrical conducting surface. The first and second electrodes are either passively or actively attached to the wall of the heart. The lead body also includes a curved portion which facilitates the positioning of the second electrode. The main lead body alternatively includes a recess into which an atrial lead body and an active fixation element attached to one end can travel from a recessed position to a position for fixation to the wall of the heart. The lead is attached to a pulse generator for producing pulses to the multiple sites within the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Avram Scheiner, William Hsu, David M. Flynn, Qingsheng Zhu, John E. Heil, Ronald W. Heil,, Curtis C. Lindstrom, Robert S. Booker,, Yayun Lin, Peter T. Kelley, Jay A. Warren, Gerrard M. Carlson, Carol Werlein, Aaron W. Janke, Mary Lee Cole, Jeffrey T. Bartig, Gary W. Goebel, Douglas A. Heitkamp, Randall M. Peterfeso
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Publication number: 20030114906Abstract: A cardiac electrode deployment device comprises a support and an electrode structure deployable from the support. The electrode structure includes a planar region and a conformable, raised center region, wherein the electrode surfaces on the planar region and on the center region are electrically isolated from each other. The electrode structure is configured to engage against an outer surface of the heart, such as the pericardium, in order to provide electrical contact with the heart for EKG monitoring of the heart, delivery of pacing energy, and/or other low power applications. Usually, the electrode structure will also be suitable for performing direct cardiac massage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2001Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: TheraCardia, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Booker, Reynaldo B. Halili
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Patent number: 6505082Abstract: A single-pass endocardial lead electrode adapted for implantation in, on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity includes a lead body which is adapted for implantation within a single chamber of the heart, or multiple chambers of the heart. The lead includes a first distal end electrode which has a first electrical conducting surface. The lead body also has a second electrode which has a second electrical conducting surface. The first and second electrodes are either passively or actively attached to the wall of the heart. The lead body also includes a curved portion which facilitates the positioning of the second electrode. The main lead body alternatively includes a recess into which an atrial lead body and an active fixation element attached to one end can travel from a recessed position to a position for fixation to the wall of the heart. The active fixation element can also be moved by turning the terminal pin.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Avram Scheiner, William Hsu, David M. Flynn, Qingsheng Zhu, John E. Heil, Ronald W. Heil, Jr., Curtis C. Lindstrom, Robert S. Booker, III, Yayun Lin, Peter T. Kelley, Jay A. Warren, Gerrard M. Carlson, Carol Werlein, Aaron W. Janke, Mary Lee Cole, Jeffrey T. Bartig, Gary W Goebel, Douglas A Heitkamp, Randall M. Peterfeso
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Patent number: 6321122Abstract: A single-pass endocardial lead electrode adapted for implantation on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity includes a lead body with a circumferential outer surface. The lead includes a first distal end electrode which has a first electrical conducting surface. The lead body also has a second electrode which has a second electrical conducting surface. The second electrode is adapted for positioning and fixation to the wall of the atrium of the heart. A passive fixation element may be used as part of the second electrode. The lead body also includes a curved portion which facilitates the positioning and passive fixation of the second electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Avram Scheiner, Curtis C. Lindstrom, Robert S. Booker, III, Yayun Lin, Peter T. Kelley, John E. Heil, William Hsu, Ronald W. Heil, Jr.
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Patent number: 6275730Abstract: An implantable system for the cardioversion of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment comprises a plurality of primary electrodes, a power supply, and a control circuit. Preferably, at least one auxiliary electrode is also included. The plurality of primary electrodes are configured for delivering a cardiversion pulse along a predetermined current pathway in a first portion of the heart, the current pathway defining a weak field area in a second portion of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: UAB Research FoundationInventors: Bruce H. KenKnight, Raymond E. Ideker, Robert S. Booker, III, Stephen J. Hahn
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Patent number: 6266563Abstract: An implantable system for the antitachycardia pacing of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment comprises a plurality of primary electrodes, a power supply, and a control circuit. At least one of the primary electrodes is configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in a vein on the left surface of the patient's heart.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: UAB Research FoundationInventors: Bruce H. KenKnight, Raymond E. Ideker, Robert S. Booker, III, Stephen J. Hahn
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Patent number: 6212434Abstract: A single-pass endocardial lead electrode adapted for implantation in, on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity includes a lead body which is adapted for implantation within a single chamber of the heart, or multiple chambers of the heart. The lead includes a first distal end electrode which has a first electrical conducting surface. The lead body also has a second electrode which has a second electrical conducting surface. The first and second electrodes are either passively or actively attached to the wall of the heart. The lead body also includes a curved portion which facilitates the positioning of the second electrode. The main lead body alternatively includes a recess into which an atrial lead body and an active fixation element attached to one end can travel from a recessed position to a position for fixation to the wall of the heart. The active fixation element can also be moved by turning the terminal pin.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Avram Scheiner, William Hsu, David M. Flynn, Qingsheng Zhu, John E. Heil, Ronald W. Heil, Jr., Curtis C. Lindstrom, Robert S. Booker, III, Yayun Lin, Peter T. Kelley, Jay A. Warren, Gerrard M. Carlson, Carol Werlein, Aaron W. Janke, Mary Lee Cole, Jeffrey T. Bartig, Gary W. Goebel, Douglas A. Heitkamp, Randall M. Peterfeso
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Patent number: 5978705Abstract: An implantable system for the defibrillation or cardioversion of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment comprises a plurality of primary electrodes, a power supply, and a control circuit. Preferably, at least one auxiliary electrode is also included. The plurality of primary electrodes are configured for delivering a defibrillation pulse along a predetermined current pathway in a first portion of the heart, the current pathway defining a weak field area in a second portion of the heart. The at least one auxiliary electrode is configured for delivering an auxiliary pulse to the a portion of the heart where the primary shock field intensity is at or near a minimum.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: UAB Research FoundationInventors: Bruce H. KenKnight, Raymond E. Ideker, Robert S. Booker, III, Stephen J. Hahn