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).

  • Patent number: 11083898
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190329059
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: JOSEPH M. SMITH, RICHARD MILON DUJMOVIC, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10363428
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180256909
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
  • Patent number: 9993654
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160236000
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic, JR.
  • Patent number: 9352164
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9242113
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMARKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150258345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milton Dujmovic
  • Publication number: 20150190638
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150106109
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Gary and Mary West Health Institute
    Inventors: Christopher W. Crowley, JR., Freeman H. Rose, JR., Amy R. Stuck, Joseph M. Smith, Jose H. Unpingco
  • Patent number: 9002467
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150039041
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
  • Patent number: 8903500
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140142648
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
  • Patent number: 8649859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8391990
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130053908
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph M. Smith, Richard Milon Dujmovic, JR.
  • Patent number: 8118382
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Roy Hampel, Martin William Reagan, Alan Duane Besel, Joseph M. Smith
  • Patent number: 8036744
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Milon Dujmovic, Jr., Phil Foshee, Richard Fogoros, Joseph M. Smith, Douglas R. Daum, Weimin Sun