Patents by Inventor Amy Dearking

Amy Dearking 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).

  • Identifying patients at risk for life threatening arrhythmias
    Publication number: 20050266576
    Abstract: The invention is a method for identifying proteins associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and for assessing a patient's risk of SCD by determining the amount of one or more SCD-associated proteins in the patient. Typically, the patient submits a sample, such as a blood sample, which is tested for one or more SCD-associated proteins. Based upon the results of the tests, the patient's risk of SCD may be assessed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Orhan Soykan, Amy Dearking, Timothy Robinson, Walter Olson, Vinod Sharma
  • Methods and apparatus for identifying patients at risk for life threatening arrhythmias
    Publication number: 20050177196
    Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to systems and techniques for assessing a risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmia in a patient by measuring one or more biochemical markers that reflect the health of a patient. Typically, the patient submits a sample, such as a blood sample, which is tested for one or more biomarkers. Based upon the results of the tests, the patient's risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmia may be assessed. When the patient is found to be at risk, the patient may receive an implantable medical device or drug therapy to address the risk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Orhan Soykan, Timothy Robinson, Walter Olson, Vinod Sharma, Amy Dearking