Patents Examined by Scott M. Getson
  • Fibrillation induction method and system for implantable devices
    Patent number: 5824018
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a multiphasic defibrillation/cardioversion waveform as well as a multiphasic fibrillation inducing pulse train. The multiphasic fibrillation inducing waveform being applied to the same electrodes as the defibrillation/cardioversion waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dreher, Brian Kuhnley, Conrad L. Sowder