Patents by Inventor Jonathan Werder

Jonathan Werder 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).

  • Method and apparatus for automatic implantable medical lead recognition and configuration
    Patent number: 6675049
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: 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
  • Method and apparatus for automatic implantable medical lead recognition and configuration
    Publication number: 20030018369
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: 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