Patents by Inventor Fredrik Killander

Fredrik Killander 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).

  • Arrangement for fixing one or more electrode leads in an implantable medical device, such as a heart stimulator
    Patent number: 5707399
    Abstract: An appliance for fastening one or more electrode leads in a connector unit of an implantable medical device, for example a heart stimulator, is formed of a wire- or strip-shaped resilient locking member, which is arranged to be inserted and fixed in a cavity in a connector unit, and which is shaped to clampingly engage diametrically opposed circumferential parts of the casing of each electrode lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Pacesetter AB
    Inventors: Fredrik Killander, Karin Lungstrom, Per Jarl
  • Connection indicator for medical device
    Patent number: 5645577
    Abstract: A device for indicating that an electrode cable is correctly connected to a medical implant for emitting electrical pulses, the implant being equipped with a connection part for the electrode cable's proximal end, has a contact for making electrical connection with the proximal end of the electrode cable and an indicator, the contact electrically causing the indicator to emit at least one indication signal which is perceptible outside of the implant when the electrode cable is correctly attached to the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Pacesetter AB
    Inventors: Paul Froberg, Per Fr.ang.nberg, Kurt Hognelid, Fredrik Killander, Peter Magnusson, Per Nyman