Patents by Inventor Ib M. Kruse

Ib M. Kruse 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).

  • Single pass medical electrical lead with cap electrodes
    Patent number: 6006139
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a single pass medical electrical lead. In one embodiment, the lead features a pair of bipolar electrodes positioned along the lead body so that they are positioned in the ventricle and atrium respectively when the lead is implanted. The lead body features a 90 degree bent reinforced section. The bend has a radius of curvature approximately 13 mm and begins approximately 90 mm from the distal end. This curved section is approximately 40 mm in length when straightened. The ventricular electrodes are positioned approximately 28 mm apart. The bend has at least one tine extending therefrom, an electrode is mounted on the tine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ib M. Kruse, Nicolaas Lokhoff, Paulus van Venrooij, Arnoldus Bakels
  • Single pass medical electrical lead
    Patent number: 5995876
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a single pass medical electrical lead. In one embodiment, the lead feature a pair of bipolar electrodes positioned along the lead body so that they are positioned in the ventricle and atrium respectively when the lead is implanted. The lead body features a 90 degree bent reinforced section. The bend has a radius of curvature approximately 13 mm and begins approximately 90 mm from the distal end. This curved section is approximately 40 mm in length when straightened. The ventricular electrodes are positioned approximately 28 mm apart. The ventricular cathode electrode is positioned at the distal end of the lead. The atrial electrodes are positioned approximately between 5-35 mm apart, with 28 mm preferred. The atrial anode is located at a position immediately adjacent and proximal the 90 degree bent reinforced section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ib M. Kruse, Nicolaas Lokhoff, Paulus van Venrooij, Arnoldus Bakels
  • Single pass medical electrical lead
    Patent number: 5628778
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a single pass medical electrical lead. In one embodiment, the lead features a pair of bipolar electrodes positioned along the lead body so that they are positioned in the ventricle and atrium respectively when the lead is implanted. The lead body features a 90 degree bent reinforced section. The bend has a radius of curvature approximately 13 mm and begins approximately 90 mm from the distal end. This curved section is approximately 40 mm in length when straightened. The ventricular electrodes are positioned approximately 28 mm apart. The ventricular cathode electrode is positioned at the distal end of the lead. The atrial electrodes are positioned approximately between 5-35 mm apart, with 28 mm preferred. The atrial anode is located at a position immediately adjacent and proximal the 90 degree bent reinforced section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Medtronic Inc.
    Inventors: Ib M. Kruse, Nicolaas Lokhoff, Paulus van Venrooij