Patents by Inventor George M. Thomas

George M. Thomas 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).

  • Electrode for artificial pacemaker
    Patent number: 4112952
    Abstract: An electrode for implantation in the heart to control atrio-ventricular block by artificial pacemaker including plural electrically conductive wires grouped in a bundle with spring metal arcuate prongs formed on one end thereof. A sheath is provided to compress the prongs for insertion of the electrode through a cannula to place the electrode against the heart. The electrode is implanted in the heart by advancing the prongs through the pericardium into the myocardium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
    Inventors: George M. Thomas, John W. Boretos, Donald C. Syracuse, John A. Clark, Anthony J. Vita, Vincent A. Gaudiani