Patents by Inventor David G. Genzer

David G. Genzer 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 and method for the control of an implantable medical device
    Patent number: 5722998
    Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a giant magnetoresistance ratio (GMR) sensor is used to detect the presence of a magnet in order to command the device to enter a predetermined mode of operation. The GMR responds to a modulated magnetic field generated by the programming of a command transmitter apparatus for non-invasive programming or controlling of the implanted device. The implantable medical device also monitors for the presence of a steady magnetic field to place the implanted device in a known, safe mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Intermedics, Inc.
    Inventors: David Prutchi, Patrick J. Paul, David G. Genzer