Patents by Inventor Andy C. PFAHNL

Andy C. PFAHNL 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).

  • SHAPED EPICARDIAL LEAD AND PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20250050098
    Abstract: A cardiac lead system is provided. The lead is placed epicardially through the transverse pericardial sinus with integrated curvatures to prevent the lead from slipping out of the transverse pericardial sinus. Interaction with multiple chambers of the heart is facilitated in a single lead, without anchors that embed into the heart wall. Multiple electrodes can be grouped over each targeted heart area to ensure adequate electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Venkatakrishna N. THOLAKANAHALLI, Andy C. PFAHNL, John J. ALLEN
  • Shaped epicardial lead and placement system and method
    Patent number: 12144983
    Abstract: A cardiac lead system is provided. The lead is placed epicardially through the transverse pericardial sinus with integrated curvatures to prevent the lead from slipping out of the transverse pericardial sinus. Interaction with multiple chambers of the heart is facilitated in a single lead, without anchors that embed into the heart wall. Multiple electrodes can be grouped over each targeted heart area to ensure adequate electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventors: Venkatakrishna N. Tholakanahalli, Andy C. Pfahnl, John J. Allen
  • SHAPED EPICARDIAL LEAD AND PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200276439
    Abstract: A cardiac lead system is provided. The lead is placed epicardially through the transverse pericardial sinus with integrated curvatures to prevent the lead from slipping out of the transverse pericardial sinus. Interaction with multiple chambers of the heart is facilitated in a single lead, without anchors that embed into the heart wall. Multiple electrodes can be grouped over each targeted heart area to ensure adequate electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Venkatakrishna N. THOLAKANAHALLI, Andy C. PFAHNL, John J. ALLEN
  • Shaped epicardial lead and placement system and method
    Patent number: 10661080
    Abstract: A cardiac lead system is provided. The lead is placed epicardially through the transverse pericardial sinus with integrated curvatures to prevent the lead from slipping out of the transverse pericardial sinus. Interaction with multiple chambers of the heart is facilitated in a single lead, without anchors that embed into the heart wall. Multiple electrodes can be grouped over each targeted heart area to ensure adequate electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Kobara Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Venkatakrishna N. Tholakanahalli, Andy C. Pfahnl, John J. Allen
  • SHAPED EPICARDIAL LEAD AND PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180326204
    Abstract: A cardiac lead system is provided. The lead is placed epicardially through the transverse pericardial sinus with integrated curvatures to prevent the lead from slipping out of the transverse pericardial sinus. Interaction with multiple chambers of the heart is facilitated in a single lead, without anchors that embed into the heart wall. Multiple electrodes can be grouped over each targeted heart area to ensure adequate electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Venkatakrishna N. THOLAKANAHALLI, Andy C. PFAHNL, John J. ALLEN