Patents by Inventor Beverly Mains

Beverly Mains 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).

  • CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT FOR FETAL, NEONATAL, AND/OR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20090259270
    Abstract: A method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald W. Heil, JR., Beverly Mains, Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke
  • Cardiac rhythm management for fetal, neonatal, and/or pediatric patients
    Patent number: 7551959
    Abstract: A method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald W. Heil, Jr., Beverly Mains, Christopher P. Knapp, Kyle Hoecke
  • Cardiac rhythm management system and method for fetal, neonatal, and/or pediatric patients
    Publication number: 20070016276
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things a method including inserting an electrode into an umbilical vein, and advancing the electrode through the umbilical vein to a location near or in a heart. In an example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in utero. In another example, the electrode is inserted into an umbilical vein in a child soon after the child is born. In an example, the electrode is connected to a lead. In an example, a lead is inserted through a catheterized umbilicus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Ronald Heil, Beverly Mains, Christopher Knapp, Kyle Hoecke