Patents by Inventor Eric V. Blaha
Eric V. Blaha 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).
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Patent number: 8229568Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) communication system and associated method for controlling the telemetry link status between an IMD and associated programmer during a telemetry session are provided. The system includes control circuitry for detecting conditions during predetermined time intervals for determining if a telemetry session is active or inactive. If a telemetry session is determined to be inactive for a specified interval of time, the telemetry link may be terminated or converted to a low-output, stand-by mode. Patient or device identity verification may be required prior to allowing programmer-IMD communication. A patient alert signal may be generated in response to programmer-IMD communication occurring after a predetermined time of telemetry session inactivity.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Eric V. Blaha, James H. Ericksen, Dean A. Hooper, Javid Masoud, James A. Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20090182395Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) communication system and associated method for controlling the telemetry link status between an IMD and associated programmer during a telemetry session are provided. The system includes control circuitry for detecting conditions during predetermined time intervals for determining if a telemetry session is active or inactive. If a telemetry session is determined to be inactive for a specified interval of time, the telemetry link may be terminated or converted to a low-output, stand-by mode. Patient or device identity verification may be required prior to allowing programmer-IMD communication. A patient alert signal may be generated in response to programmer-IMD communication occurring after a predetermined time of telemetry session inactivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Eric V. Blaha, James H. Ericksen, Dean A. Hooper, Javaid Masoud, James A. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 7528094Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) communication system and associated method for controlling the telemetry link status between an IMD and associated programmer during a telemetry session are provided. The system includes control circuitry for detecting conditions during predetermined time intervals for determining if a telemetry session is active or inactive. If a telemetry session is determined to be inactive for a specified interval of time, the telemetry link may be terminated or converted to a low-output, stand-by mode. Patient or device identity verification may be required prior to allowing programmer-IMD communication. A patient alert signal may be generated in response to programmer-IMD communication occurring after a predetermined time of telemetry session inactivity.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Eric V. Blaha, James H. Ericksen, Dean A. Hooper, Javaid Masoud, James A. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 7239916Abstract: An automated identification and configuration system for use with an implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The system includes a first communication circuit that is attached to, or otherwise carried by, a detachable component associated with the IMD such as a medical lead. The communication circuit stores data such as model numbers, serial numbers, technical data, and/or calibration information that describes the additional component. This information may be transferred by the first communications circuit to a second communications circuit that is external to the additional component. This transferred data can be used to automatically configure the internal circuitry and connection functions of the IMD to properly interface with, and support, the additional component. For example, the data can be used to automatically adjust amplifier gains or other sensor circuitry, or to configure a connector block to properly couple to the component.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: David L. Thompson, Steven D. Goedeke, Gregory J. Haubrich, Ryan Cobian, Eric Bonde, John L. Sommer, Jonathan Werder, Nels Nerison, Eric V. Blaha
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Patent number: 6968235Abstract: The present invention provides a practical, multi-polar, in-line connector system for use in connecting implantable medical devices (IMD) and associated non-standard, low profile medical electrical leads. In addition, the present invention provides a system that uses tool less, frictional, sealed, compressive electrical connections for most or all of the electrical interconnections between an IMD and a low profile lead. A protective sleeve seals the lead connector to the non-standard port to prevent intrusion of body fluids therein. In addition, optional microchip-based circuitry coupled to the sleeve enables wireless communication and remote programming for diverse IMDs. Memory associated with the circuitry can store, update and reprogram a wide variety of information relevant to the IMD, the patient, and the attending physician, among others. For example, the microchip may be used to identify the lead type and characteristics, as well as other useful data.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Elisabeth L. Belden, Eric V. Blaha, Eric H. Bonde, Ryan Cobian, Steven D. Goedeke, Gregory J. Haubrich, Douglas N. Hess, Nels D. Nerison, John L. Sommer, David L. Thompson, Jonathan C. Werder
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Publication number: 20040176822Abstract: An automated identification and configuration system for use with an implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The system includes a first communication circuit that is attached to, or otherwise carried by, a detachable component associated with the IMD such as a medical lead. The communication circuit stores data such as model numbers, serial numbers, technical data, and/or calibration information that describes the additional component. This information may be transferred by the first communications circuit to a second communications circuit that is external to the additional component. This transferred data can be used to automatically configure the internal circuitry and connection functions of the IMD to properly interface with, and support, the additional component. For example, the data can be used to automatically adjust amplifier gains or other sensor circuitry, or to configure a connector block to properly couple to the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: David L. Thompson, Steven D. Goedeke, Gregory J. Haubrich, Ryan Cobian, Eric Bonde, John L. Sommer, Jonathan Werder, Nels Nerison, Eric V. Blaha
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Publication number: 20040078067Abstract: An automated identification and configuration system for use with an implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The system includes a first communication circuit that is attached to, or otherwise carried by, a detachable component associated with the IMD such as a medical lead. The communication circuit stores data such as model numbers, serial numbers, technical data, and/or calibration information that describes the additional component. This information may be transferred by the first communications circuit to a second communications circuit that is external to the additional component. This transferred data can be used to automatically configure the internal circuitry and connection functions of the IMD to properly interface with, and support, the additional component. For example, the data can be used to automatically adjust amplifier gains or other sensor circuitry, or to configure a connector block to properly couple to the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: David L. Thompson, Steven D. Goedeke, Gregory J. Haubrich, Ryan Cobian, Eric Bonde, John L. Sommer, Jonathan Werder, Nels Nerison, Eric V. Blaha
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Patent number: 6675049Abstract: An automated identification and configuration system for use with an implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The system includes a first communication circuit that is attached to, or otherwise carried by, a detachable component associated with the IMD such as a medical lead. The communication circuit stores data such as model numbers, serial numbers, technical data, and/or calibration information that describes the additional component. This information may be transferred by the first communications circuit to a second communications circuit that is external to the additional component. This transferred data can be used to automatically configure the internal circuitry and connection functions of the IMD to properly interface with, and support, the additional component. For example, the data can be used to automatically adjust amplifier gains or other sensor circuitry, or to configure a connector block to properly couple to the component.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: David L. Thompson, Steven D. Goedeke, Gregory J. Haubrich, Ryan Cobian, Eric Bonde, John L. Sommer, Jonathan Werder, Nels Nerison, Eric V. Blaha
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Publication number: 20030018364Abstract: The present invention provides a practical, multi-polar, in-line connector system for use in connecting implantable medical devices (IMD) and associated non-standard, low profile medical electrical leads. In addition, the present invention provides a system that uses tool less, frictional, sealed, compressive electrical connections for most or all of the electrical interconnections between an IMD and a low profile lead. A protective sleeve seals the lead connector to the non-standard port to prevent intrusion of body fluids therein. In addition, optional microchip-based circuitry coupled to the sleeve enables wireless communication and remote programming for diverse IMDs. Memory associated with the circuitry can store, update and reprogram a wide variety of information relevant to the IMD, the patient, and the attending physician, among others. For example, the microchip may be used to identify the lead type and characteristics, as well as other useful data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Elisabeth L. Belden, Eric V. Blaha, Eric H. Bonde, Ryan Cobian, Steven D. Goedeke, Gregory J. Haubrich, Douglas N. Hess, Nels D. Nerison, John L. Sommer, David L. Thompson, Jonathan C. Werder
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Publication number: 20030018369Abstract: An automated identification and configuration system for use with an implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The system includes a first communication circuit that is attached to, or otherwise carried by, a detachable component associated with the IMD such as a medical lead. The communication circuit stores data such as model numbers, serial numbers, technical data, and/or calibration information that describes the additional component. This information may be transferred by the first communications circuit to a second communications circuit that is external to the additional component. This transferred data can be used to automatically configure the internal circuitry and connection functions of the IMD to properly interface with, and support, the additional component. For example, the data can be used to automatically adjust amplifier gains or other sensor circuitry, or to configure a connector block to properly couple to the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: David L. Thompson, Steven D. Goedeke, Gregory J. Haubrich, Ryan Cobian, Eric Bonde, John L. Sommer, Jonathan Werder, Nels Nerison, Eric V. Blaha