Patents by Inventor Alan Marcovecchio
Alan Marcovecchio 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: 11931586Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20240042197Abstract: Systems, methods, devices and computer software for delivering electrical stimulation to biological tissue are described. In some implementations, an electrical lead for implantation in a patient can include a distal portion with electrodes that are configured to generate therapeutic energy for biological tissue of the patient, such as the heart or pericardium. The distal portion can include an electrode extension having a tip electrode, the electrode extension configured to facilitate contact of the tip electrode with biological tissue of the patient when the lead is in a deployed configuration. A distal part of the lead can be configured to include a heel portion, a bend in a proximal part, and/or a bend in a distal part, to facilitate contact of an electrode located on the heel portion with biological tissue of the patient when the lead is in a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: ATACOR MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Rick SANGHERA, Matthew ROLLINS, Brent CADAVONA, Rahul VEETEKAT, Sterling ERICKSON, Alan MARCOVECCHIO, Jonathan FREUND, John BECK, William BORN, Alex GUSTAFSON, Jesse SCHMIDT
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Patent number: 11857380Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for delivering stimulating energy with a lead are disclosed. One method includes inserting a lead for cardiac therapy into an intercostal space of a patient and proximate to a lateral margin of the patient's sternum (the lead having a distal end configured to transmit therapeutic electrical pulses from a pulse generator to the heart), advancing the distal end of the lead through the intercostal space, and coupling a proximal end of the lead to the pulse generator for delivery of therapeutic electrical pulses for pacing or defibrillation of the heart.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Atacor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Patent number: 11844949Abstract: A cardiac defibrillation system that includes a pulse generator to generate therapeutic electrical pulses and at least one lead inserted through an intercostal space in the region of a cardiac notch of the left lung of a patient, the lead having a distal end configured to transmit the therapeutic electrical pulses generated by the pulse generator to defibrillate the heart of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Patent number: 11672975Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Atacor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Matthew Rollins, John Beck, William Born, Shahn Sage, Alan Marcovecchio
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Publication number: 20230016125Abstract: A cardiac defibrillation system that includes a pulse generator to generate therapeutic electrical pulses and at least one lead inserted through an intercostal space in the region of a cardiac notch of the left lung of a patient, the lead having a distal end configured to transmit the therapeutic electrical pulses generated by the pulse generator to defibrillate the heart of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20230020250Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20230018028Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20230020688Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20230001210Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20230001213Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20230001211Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20230001209Abstract: A cardiac pacing system having a pulse generator for generating therapeutic electric pulses, a lead electrically coupled with the pulse generator having an electrode, a first sensor configured to monitor a physiological characteristic of a patient, a second sensor configured to monitor a second physiological characteristic of a patient and a controller. The controller can determine a pacing vector based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor, and cause the pulse generator to deliver the therapeutic electrical pulses according to the determined pacing vector. The controller can also modify pacing characteristics based on variables including a signal received from the second sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Publication number: 20220409238Abstract: A cardiac pacing system that includes an implantable pulse generator and electrical leads that include a lead body portion having a distal end and a proximal end, a connector configured to electrically connect the proximal end of the lead body to the pulse generator, and at least one electrode disposed at the distal end of the lead body for delivering electrical stimulation to a patient's heart, wherein the distal end of the lead body is configured to terminate within the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity of the patient, proximate to the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean McGeehan, Martin Burke
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Publication number: 20220409237Abstract: A cardiac pacing system that includes an implantable pulse generator and electrical leads that include a lead body portion having a distal end and a proximal end, a connector configured to electrically connect the proximal end of the lead body to the pulse generator, and at least one electrode disposed at the distal end of the lead body for delivering electrical stimulation to a patient's heart, wherein the distal end of the lead body is configured to terminate within the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity of the patient, proximate to the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean McGeehan, Martin Burke
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Publication number: 20220409891Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Rick SANGHERA, Matthew ROLLINS, John BECK, William BORN, Shahn SAGE, Alan MARCOVECCHIO
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Publication number: 20220409236Abstract: A cardiac pacing system that includes an implantable pulse generator and electrical leads that include a lead body portion having a distal end and a proximal end, a connector configured to electrically connect the proximal end of the lead body to the pulse generator, and at least one electrode disposed at the distal end of the lead body for delivering electrical stimulation to a patient's heart, wherein the distal end of the lead body is configured to terminate within the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity of the patient, proximate to the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean McGeehan, Martin Burke
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Publication number: 20220409892Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices to facilitate insertion of certain leads with electrode(s) into patients are described. Leads can be implanted to work in conjunction with a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator. A lead for cardiac therapy may be inserted into an intercostal space associated with the cardiac notch of a patient. Devices for delivery may include, for example, a delivery system coupled with an electrical lead and having a handle, a component advancer and insertion tips. The handle is configured to be actuated by an operator and the component advancer is configured to advance an electrical lead into the patient. The insertion tips can be configured to close around the electrical lead within the component advancer, to push through biological tissue, and to open to enable the lead to advance into the patient. The electrical lead can also be maintained in a particular orientation during the advancement into the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Rick SANGHERA, Matthew ROLLINS, John BECK, William BORN, Shahn SAGE, Alan MARCOVECCHIO
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Publication number: 20220226067Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for delivering stimulating energy with a lead are disclosed. One method includes inserting a lead for cardiac therapy into an intercostal space of a patient and proximate to a lateral margin of the patient's sternum (the lead having a distal end configured to transmit therapeutic electrical pulses from a pulse generator to the heart), advancing the distal end of the lead through the intercostal space, and coupling a proximal end of the lead to the pulse generator for delivery of therapeutic electrical pulses for pacing or defibrillation of the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: AtaCor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan
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Patent number: 11229500Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for delivering stimulating energy with a lead having a directional electrode are disclosed. The lead includes a directional electrode having an electrically active portion configured to emanate stimulating energy from an exposed portion of the directional electrode. The lead also has an electrically insulating portion around at least part of the circumference of the lead. The electrically insulating portion is configured to insulate surrounding muscle and/or tissue from the stimulating energy when the lead is implanted in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: ATACOR MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Rick Sanghera, Alan Marcovecchio, Sean P. McGeehan