Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Smith
Joseph M. Smith 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: 11083898Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190329059Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: JOSEPH M. SMITH, RICHARD MILON DUJMOVIC, Jr.
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Patent number: 10363428Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180256909Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
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Patent number: 9993654Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160236000Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic, JR.
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Patent number: 9352164Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic, Jr.
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Patent number: 9242113Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMARKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150258345Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic
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Publication number: 20150190638Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
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Publication number: 20150106109Abstract: A computer-based system and method are provided for minimizing the overall cost of providing health care for a chronic disease. To do this, an operating point is selected on a ROC curve to classify patients in a defined population. Based on this classification, patients in the population are classified and placed on either of a pair of pathways for health care. One pathway involves relatively low-cost health care treatment, but potentially repetitive involvement with the patient. The other pathway involves relatively high-cost treatment, but only episodic involvement with the patient. Placement of each entity on a selected pathway is done to collectively minimize the overall cost of providing health care.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Gary and Mary West Health InstituteInventors: Christopher W. Crowley, JR., Freeman H. Rose, JR., Amy R. Stuck, Joseph M. Smith, Jose H. Unpingco
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Patent number: 9002467Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150039041Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
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Patent number: 8903500Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140142648Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
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Patent number: 8649859Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
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Patent number: 8391990Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130053908Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as a defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
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Patent number: 8118382Abstract: A method uses temperature measurements for a print head and an imaging member to identify a distance between a print head and an imaging member. The method determines whether the print head at the print position is too close to the imaging member to identify the gap distance without damage to the print head. Then, if the print head is not too close, the print head is heated to quantify the heat sink effect of the imaging member on the print head. This effect is related to a heat transfer function that identifies the gap distance between the imaging member and the print head.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert Roy Hampel, Martin William Reagan, Alan Duane Besel, Joseph M. Smith
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Patent number: 8036744Abstract: A cardiac rhythm management device predicts defibrillation thresholds without any need to apply defibrillation shocks or subjecting the patient to fibrillation. Intravascular defibrillation electrodes are implanted in a heart. By applying a small test energy, an electric field near one of the defibrillation electrodes is determined by measuring a voltage at a sensing electrode offset from the defibrillation electrode by a known distance. A desired minimum value of electric field at the heart periphery is established. A distance between a defibrillation electrodes and the heart periphery is measured, either fluoroscopically or by measuring a voltage at an electrode at or near the heart periphery. Using the measured electric field and the measured distance to the periphery of the heart, the defibrillation energy needed to obtain the desired electric field at the heart periphery is estimated. In an example, the device also includes a defibrillation shock circuit and a stimulation circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr., Phil Foshee, Richard Fogoros, Joseph M. Smith, Douglas R. Daum, Weimin Sun