Patents by Inventor Abhi V. Chavan

Abhi V. Chavan 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).

  • Patent number: 7615012
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) is adapted for detecting acoustic chest sounds. The IMD includes a pulse generator having a compartment, the compartment defining an isolated cavity bounded by a back wall. A diaphragm is disposed over and encloses the cavity. An acoustic sensor adapted to sense chest sounds and generate a signal is disposed between the diaphragm and the back wall. The IMD also includes a control circuit disposed within the pulse generator. The circuit is operatively coupled to the acoustic sensor and is adapted to receive the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Von Arx, Keith R. Maile, Abhi V. Chavan
  • Publication number: 20080243016
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to methods and systems for using a pulmonary artery pressure signal to detect and/or monitor physiological parameters, physiological status, and aspects of disorders and diseases, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of measuring a pulmonary function parameter of a patient. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of detecting a sleeping disorder. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of tracking sleep characteristics of a patient. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Wangcai Liao, Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Abhi V. Chavan
  • Publication number: 20080243007
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to methods and systems for using a pulmonary artery pressure signal to detect and/or monitor physiological parameters, physiological status, and aspects of disorders and diseases, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for detecting pulmonary symptoms of a disorder. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for detecting a pathological change to a tissue, structure, or fluid volume in or around the lung. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for detecting a disorder affecting airflow. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Wangcai Liao, Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Abhi V. Chavan