Patents by Inventor D. Michael Ackermann

D. Michael Ackermann 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).

  • Apparatus for energy efficient stimulation
    Patent number: 9014813
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for providing efficient stimulation. As an example, a variable compliance regulator can be connected to supply a compliance voltage to a power supply rail, which compliance voltage can vary dynamically based on a stimulus waveform. A pulse generator can be configured to provide an output waveform to one or more output based on the stimulus waveform for delivery of electrical therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Foutz, D. Michael Ackermann, Cameron C. McIntyre
  • APPARATUS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT STIMULATION
    Publication number: 20120239108
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for providing efficient stimulation. As an example, a variable compliance regulator can be connected to supply a compliance voltage to a power supply rail, which compliance voltage can vary dynamically based on a stimulus waveform. A pulse generator can be configured to provide an output waveform to one or more output based on the stimulus waveform for delivery of electrical therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas J. Foutz, D. Michael Ackermann, Cameron C. McIntyre