Patents by Inventor K. Stahl
K. Stahl 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: 11207537Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, G. Shantanu Reddy, Robert D. Brock, II, Stephen J. Hahn, Brendan E. Koop, Moira B. Sweeney, Wyatt K. Stahl
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Patent number: 10670597Abstract: An in vitro method can diagnose membranous nephropathy patient. The method includes detecting in a biological sample obtained from the patient one or more autoantibodies recognizing a Thrombospondin, Type I. Domain Containing 7A (THSD7A) protein.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AGInventors: Gerard Lambeau, Nicola M. Tomas, Barbara Seitz-Polski, Rolf A. K. Stahl
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Publication number: 20190329060Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: ANDREW L. DE KOCK, G. SHANTANU REDDY, ROBERT D. BROCK, II, STEPHEN J. HAHN, BRENDAN E. KOOP, MOIRA B. SWEENEY, WYATT K. STAHL
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Patent number: 10391325Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: Andrew L. De Kock, G. Shantanu Reddy, Robert D. Brock, II, Stephen J. Hahn, Brendan E. Koop, Moira B. Sweeney, Wyatt K. Stahl
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Publication number: 20180356417Abstract: An in vitro method can diagnose membranous nephropathy patient. The method includes detecting in a biological sample obtained from the patient one or more autoantibodies recognizing a Thrombospondin, Type I. Domain Containing 7A (THSD7A) protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AGInventors: Gerard LAMBEAU, Nicola M. Tomas, Barbara Seitz-Polski, Rolf A.K. Stahl
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Patent number: 10107810Abstract: The present invention relates to the protein THSD7A (Thrombospondin, Type I, Domain Containing 7A) as a biomarker autoantigen in membranous nephropathy, particularly idiopathic membranous nephropathy. The invention provides diagnostic, prognostic and monitoring methods for membranous nephropathy in a patient based on the detection of autoantibodies recognizing the THSD7A protein (anti-THSD7A autoantibodies) and associated kits. The invention also provides diagnostic methods and kits based on the detection of the THSD7A level. The invention further provides therapeutic methods for membranous nephropathy.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Euroimmun Medizinische Labordiagnostika AGInventors: Gerard Lambeau, Nicola M. Tomas, Barbara Seitz-Polski, Rolf A. K. Stahl
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Publication number: 20170319864Abstract: A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) comprising shocking electrodes configured to reduce the defibrillation threshold. The S-ICD may include a canister housing a source of electrical energy, a capacitor, and operational circuitry that senses heart rhythms and an electrode and lead assembly. The electrode and lead assembly may comprise a lead, at least one sensing electrode, and at least one shocking electrode. The at least one shocking electrode may extend over a length in the range of 50 to 110 millimeters and a width in the range of 1 to 40 millimeters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: ANDREW L. DE KOCK, G. SHANTANU REDDY, ROBERT D. BROCK, II, STEPHEN J. HAHN, BRENDAN E. KOOP, MOIRA B. SWEENEY, WYATT K. STAHL
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Publication number: 20170319845Abstract: Tunneling tools and systems comprising electrodes and tunneling tool. In some examples the tunneling tools have a width that is greater than thickness, or may have enlarged portions to allow tunneling of a space. The tunneling tools may have expandable dissection portions including expandable balloons, linkages and/or springs in different examples. Systems may include tunneling tools with a lumen for receiving a lead having an electrode in a collapsed configuration, where the electrode is designed to expand once placed in a patient, with the tunneling tool designed to create a space in which the electrode can expand.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: ANDREW L. DE KOCK, G. SHANTANU REDDY, ROBERT D. BROCK, II, STEPHEN J. HAHN, BRENDAN E. KOOP, MOIRA B. SWEENEY, WYATT K. STAHL
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Publication number: 20170219580Abstract: The present invention relates to the protein THSD7A (Thrombospondin, Type I, Domain Containing 7A) as a bio-marker autoantigen in membranous nephropathy, particularly idiopathic membranous nephropathy. The invention provides diagnostic, prognostic and monitoring methods for membranous nephropathy in a patient based on the detection of autoantibodies recognizing the THSD7A protein (anti-THSD7A autoantibodies) and associated kits. The invention also provides diagnostic methods and kits based on the detection of the THSD7A level. The invention further provides therapeutic methods for membranous nephropathy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Euroimmun Medizinische Labordiagnostika AGInventors: Gerard LAMBEAU, Nicola M. TOMAS, Barbara SEITZ-POLSKI, Rolf A.K. STAHL
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Patent number: 7401727Abstract: A mailing and response envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The envelope comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region. The sender address panel and adhesive region define a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel in an amount selected to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Netflix, Inc.Inventors: Ligia S. Calonje, Roy Carrillo, Thomas R. Dillion, W. Reed Hastings, Gregory K. Stahl, W. Douglas Strabel, Gordon P. Rosete
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Patent number: 7344101Abstract: A data storage tape cartridge used in a tape transport apparatus that incorporates air bearing technology is provided. The tape cartridge includes a housing for storing the data storage tape and a compressible filter. The filter is located proximate to an opening, or air inlet, that is in communication with the housing interior. The housing may also have a second opening, or air outlet, in communication with the housing interior such that the filter is interposed between the inlet and the outlet. Further, the housing may include a storage region to retain the filter in the compressed state. The filter and the storage region may have congruent geometries. A method of supplying filtered air to a tape transport apparatus is also provided. The method contemplates drawing ambient air through the filter and passing it directly through the outlet opening for use by the tape transport apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Segway Systems, LLCInventors: Sharon Richardson, legal representative, Donald Weinstock, legal representative, John K. Stahl, Stephan E. Gavit
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Publication number: 20060032960Abstract: A data storage tape cartridge used in a tape transport apparatus that incorporates air bearing technology is provided. The tape cartridge includes a housing for storing the data storage tape and a compressible filter. The filter is located proximate to an opening, or air inlet, that is in communication with the housing interior. The housing may also have a second opening, or air outlet, in communication with the housing interior such that the filter is interposed between the inlet and the outlet. Further, the housing may include a storage region to retain the filter in the compressed state. The filter and the storage region may have congruent geometries. A method of supplying filtered air to a tape transport apparatus is also provided. The method contemplates drawing ambient air through the filter and passing it directly through the outlet opening for use by the tape transport apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: Segway Systems, LLCInventors: Stephan Gavit, K. Stahl
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Patent number: 6966484Abstract: A mailing and response envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The envelope comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region. The sender address panel and adhesive region define a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel in an amount selected to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Netflix, Inc.Inventors: Ligia S. Calonje, Roy Carrillo, Thomas R. Dillon, W. Reed Hastings, Gregory K. Stahl, W. Douglas Strabel, Gordon P. Rosete
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Publication number: 20040206808Abstract: A mailing and response envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The envelope comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region. The sender address panel and adhesive region define a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel in an amount selected to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Ligia S. Calonje, Roy Carrillo, Thomas R. Dillion, W. Reed Hastings, Gregory K. Stahl, W. Douglas Strabel, Gordon P. Rosete
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Publication number: 20040050919Abstract: A mailing and response envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The envelope comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region. The sender address panel and adhesive region define a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel in an amount selected to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Ligia S. Calonje, Roy Carrillo, Thomas R. Dillon, W. Reed Hastings, Gregory K. Stahl, W. Douglas Strabel, Gordon P. Rosete
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Patent number: 6564095Abstract: A method of determining the cause of upper rate limit behavior in a dual chamber pacemaker incorporating a system for distinguishing Wenckebach episodes from pacemaker mediated tachycardia episodes based on variations in VA intervals is disclosed which provides for adjusting the MTR upward in response to a threshold frequency of incidences of Wenckebach.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Wyatt K. Stahl, John M. Voegele, Rick P. Conville
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Patent number: 6273856Abstract: Exertion levels of a patient are measured by monitoring signals from adaptive-rate sensors such as an accelerometer and or a minute ventilation sensor; sensor data is collected for conversion into metabolic equivalent measurements. The data obtained can be used to evaluate patient physical activity levels and can be used to assess the patient's condition and change pacing therapy or other treatments accordingly. An automatic adjustment of the adaptive-rate pacing therapy may be based on the activity levels detected by the metabolic equivalent measurements made by the pacemaker.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Weimin Sun, Bruce R. Jones, Donald L. Hopper, Wyatt K. Stahl
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Patent number: 6216035Abstract: A dual chamber pacemaker incorporating a system for distinguishing Wenckebach episodes from pacemaker mediated tachycardia episodes based on variations in VA intervals is disclosed which provides for adjusting the MTR upward in response to a threshold frequency of incidences of Wenckebach.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Wyatt K. Stahl, John M. Voegele, Rick P. Conville