Patents by Inventor Luke Babler

Luke Babler 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).

  • EMI detection for implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 7917212
    Abstract: A method and system for the detection of electromagnetic interference is disclosed in which a telemetry coil or other magnetic sensor is used to detect a magnetic signal. If a magnetic signal is determined to be a non-telemetry signal and is time-correlated with the onset of an increase in heart rate, electromagnetic interference is assumed to be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Yonce, Luke Babler
  • EMI DETECTION FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20070219594
    Abstract: A method and system for the detection of electromagnetic interference is disclosed in which a telemetry coil or other magnetic sensor is used to detect a magnetic signal. If a magnetic signal is determined to be a non-telemetry signal and is time-correlated with the onset of an increase in heart rate, electromagnetic interference is assumed to be present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David Yonce, Luke Babler
  • EMI detection for implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 7231251
    Abstract: A method and system for the detection of electromagnetic interference is disclosed in which a telemetry coil or other magnetic sensor is used to detect a magnetic signal. If a magnetic signal is determined to be a non-telemetry signal and is time-correlated with the onset of an increase in heart rate, electromagnetic interference is assumed to be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Yonce, Luke Babler
  • Semiconductor-gated cardiac lead and method of use
    Publication number: 20060122679
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things a cardiac lead with first and second electrodes electrically interconnected by back-to-back diodes or another conductivity control device. During sensing of intrinsic electrical heart signals, these electrodes are isolated from each other by the conductivity control device. This reduces noise during sensing. During pacing or defibrillation, these electrodes are electrically connected to each other by the conductivity control device. When used in common as a return path electrode, this avoids unintentional stimulation of the heart at the return path electrode instead of at the stimulating electrode. The electrodes can also share a common conductor from one of the electrodes back to a proximal end of the lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Wengreen, Eric Hammill, Luke Babler
  • EMI detection for implantable medical devices
    Publication number: 20050038482
    Abstract: A method and system for the detection of electromagnetic interference is disclosed in which a telemetry coil or other magnetic sensor is used to detect a magnetic signal. If a magnetic signal is determined to be a non-telemetry signal and is time-correlated with the onset of an increase in heart rate, electromagnetic interference is assumed to be present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: David Yonce, Luke Babler