Patents by Inventor Clare Padgett

Clare Padgett 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).

  • Medical electrical lead
    Patent number: 5044374
    Abstract: A large surface electrode optimized for use as a subcutaneous defibrillation electrode. The electrode includes an insulative electrode pad carrying a large surface electrode. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the electrode pad are covered by a fabric mesh to reduce fluid build-up at the site of implantation. The defibrillation electrode is spaced at least 0.5" from the external periphery of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lindemans, Clare Padgett, Thomas Kiekhafer, Timothy Holleman, John Keimel, David Peterson