Patents by Inventor James Gregory Bentsen
James Gregory Bentsen 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: 8571659Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device with a pulse generator and a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing cardiac arrhythmia therapy to a patient including sensing a physiological concentration of an analyte, communicating data regarding the physiological concentration of the analyte to an implanted pulse generator, and delivering therapy to the patient based in part on the physiological concentration of the ion. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for monitoring diuretic therapy. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for controlling delivery of an active agent into a human body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael John Kane, Jeffrey Allen Von Arx, James Gregory Bentsen
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Publication number: 20120197231Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device with a pulse generator and a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing cardiac arrhythmia therapy to a patient including sensing a physiological concentration of an analyte, communicating data regarding the physiological concentration of the analyte to an implanted pulse generator, and delivering therapy to the patient based in part on the physiological concentration of the ion. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for monitoring diuretic therapy. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for controlling delivery of an active agent into a human body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INCInventors: Michael John Kane, Jeffrey Allen Von Arx, James Gregory Bentsen
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Patent number: 8126554Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device with a pulse generator and a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing cardiac arrhythmia therapy to a patient including sensing a physiological concentration of an analyte, communicating data regarding the physiological concentration of the analyte to an implanted pulse generator, and delivering therapy to the patient based in part on the physiological concentration of the ion. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for monitoring diuretic therapy. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for controlling delivery of an active agent into a human body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael John Kane, Jeffrey Allen Von Arx, James Gregory Bentsen
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Patent number: 7809441Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device with a pulse generator and a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing cardiac arrhythmia therapy to a patient including sensing a physiological concentration of an analyte, communicating data regarding the physiological concentration of the analyte to an implanted pulse generator, and delivering therapy to the patient based in part on the physiological concentration of the ion. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for monitoring diuretic therapy. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for controlling delivery of an active agent into a human body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Michael John Kane, Jeffrey Allen Von Arx, James Gregory Bentsen, Jonathan Kwok
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Publication number: 20090124875Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to implantable creatinine sensors and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable creatinine sensor including a sensing element. The sensing element can include a creatinine deiminase enzyme covalently bound to a substrate and a pH-indicating compound in ionic communication with the creatinine deiminase enzyme. The implantable creatinine sensor can also include an optical excitation assembly configured to illuminate the sensing element and an optical detection assembly configured to receive light from the sensing element. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: James Gregory Bentsen, Misty L. Noble
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Publication number: 20070270675Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device with a pulse generator and a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing cardiac arrhythmia therapy to a patient including sensing a physiological concentration of an analyte, communicating data regarding the physiological concentration of the analyte to an implanted pulse generator, and delivering therapy to the patient based in part on the physiological concentration of the ion. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for monitoring diuretic therapy. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for controlling delivery of an active agent into a human body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Michael John Kane, Jeffrey Allen Von Arx, James Gregory Bentsen, Jonathan Kwok
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Publication number: 20070270674Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device with a pulse generator and a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing cardiac arrhythmia therapy to a patient including sensing a physiological concentration of an analyte, communicating data regarding the physiological concentration of the analyte to an implanted pulse generator, and delivering therapy to the patient based in part on the physiological concentration of the ion. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for monitoring diuretic therapy. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for controlling delivery of an active agent into a human body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Michael John Kane, Jeffrey Allen Von Arx, James Gregory Bentsen
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Patent number: 7220344Abstract: An electronic device adapted for performing molecular biological processes. The device includes a flexible polymeric substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of microlocations interrupt the first surface, and each of said microlocations include an electrode disposed on the second surface of the flexible substrate. A hydrophilic matrix is positioned on the first surface of the flexible substrate and is capable of electrical contact with the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James Gregory Bentsen, Rolf Werner Biernath
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Patent number: 6566508Abstract: Disclosed are novel coumarin based fluorogenic compounds useful in assaying for biological activity. Specifically, these fluorogenic compounds exhibit fluorescence at particular wavelengths when cleaved by target enzymes. Preferred compounds include sugar and peptide derivatives of umbelliferone derivatives bearing a heterocyclic five membered ring at the 3-position. These compounds can be used for rapidly detecting food pathogens and for determining sterilization effectiveness. The compounds may also be used in a form bounded to a polymeric support or to a biomolecule or macromolecule.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James Gregory Bentsen, Christopher Allen Mickelson, Orlin Bruce Knudson, Kevin Michael Lewandowski
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Publication number: 20020195345Abstract: An electronic device adapted for performing molecular biological processes. The device includes a flexible polymeric substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of microlocations interrupt the first surface, and each of said microlocations include an electrode disposed on the second surface of the flexible substrate. A hydrophilic matrix is positioned on the first surface of the flexible substrate and is capable of electrical contact with the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James Gregory Bentsen, Rolf Werner Biernath
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Publication number: 20020147317Abstract: Disclosed are novel coumarin based fluorogenic compounds useful in assaying for biological activity. Specifically, these fluorogenic compounds exhibit fluorescence at particular wavelengths when cleaved by target enzymes. Preferred compounds include sugar and peptide derivatives of umbelliferone derivatives bearing a heterocyclic five membered ring at the 3-position. These compounds can be used for rapidly detecting food pathogens and for determining sterilization effectiveness. The compounds may also be used in a form bounded to a polymeric support or to a biomolecule or macromolecule.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: 3M Innovative Propeties CompanyInventors: James Gregory Bentsen, Christopher Allen Mickelson, Orlin Bruce Knudson, Kevin Michael Lewandowski
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Patent number: 6451191Abstract: An electronic device adapted for performing molecular biological processes. The device includes a flexible polymeric substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of microlocations interrupt the first surface, and each of said microlocations include an electrode disposed on the second surface of the flexible substrate. A hydrophilic matrix is positioned on the first surface of the flexible substrate and is capable of electrical contact with the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1999Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James Gregory Bentsen, Rolf Werner Biernath
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Patent number: 6372895Abstract: Disclosed are novel coumarin based fluorogenic compounds useful in assaying for biological activity. Specifically, these fluorogenic compounds exhibit fluorescence at particular wavelengths when cleaved by target enzymes. Preferred compounds include sugar and peptide derivatives of umbelliferone derivatives bearing a heterocyclic five membered ring at the 3-position. These compounds can be used for rapidly detecting food pathogens and for determining sterilization effectiveness. The compounds may also be used in a form bounded to a polymeric support or to a biomolecule or macromolecule.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James Gregory Bentsen, Christopher Allen Mickelson, Orlin Bruce Knudson, Kevin Michael Lewandowski