Patents by Inventor Matthew P. Hanly

Matthew P. Hanly 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: 12194304
    Abstract: Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor and a biosensor. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from the temperature sensor. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a second signal from the biosensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Ecker, Matthew P. Hanly, Charles R. Gordon, Gary J. Pauly, Michael B. Terry, Jerry D. Reiland, Hyun J. Yoon, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Jon E. Thissen
  • Publication number: 20230364435
    Abstract: Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor a biosensor and other sensors. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from one of the sensors. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD has changed status, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD based on a second signal from the biosensor or some other sensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD has changed status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Robert M. Ecker, Matthew P. Hanly, Jerry D. Reiland, Hyun J. Yoon, Jon E. Thissen, Gary J. Pauly, Michael B. Terry, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Charles R. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20230059224
    Abstract: Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor and a biosensor. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from the temperature sensor. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a second signal from the biosensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Robert M. Ecker, Matthew P. Hanly, Charles R. Gordon, Gary J. Pauly, Michael B. Terry, Jerry D. Reiland, Hyun J. Yoon, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Jon E. Thissen
  • Patent number: 11464985
    Abstract: Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor and a biosensor. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from the temperature sensor. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a second signal from the biosensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Ecker, Matthew P. Hanly, Charles R. Gordon, Gary J. Pauly, Michael B. Terry, Jerry D. Reiland, Hyun J. Yoon, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Jon E. Thissen
  • Patent number: 11400298
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using a rate of wireless telemetry of an implantable medical device (IMD) to estimate a remaining longevity of a power source of the IMD. For example, the IMD sets a timer indicative of a remaining power capacity of the power source until a recommended replacement time (RRT) threshold. The IMD determines a power consumption of the IMD due to telemetry and updates, based on the power consumption of the IMD due to telemetry, the timer indicative of the remaining power capacity of the power source. The IMD determines, based on expiration of the timer indicative of the remaining power capacity of the power source, that the power source has reached the RRT threshold. In some examples, the IMD may output, to an external device and for display to a user, an indication that the power source has reached the RRT threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Hoffman, Matthew P. Hanly, Evan S. Johnson, Gary J. Pauly, Jerry D. Reiland, Melani G. Sullivan, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Hyun J. Yoon
  • Publication number: 20210370076
    Abstract: Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor and a biosensor. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from the temperature sensor. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a second signal from the biosensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Robert M. Ecker, Matthew P. Hanly, Charles R. Gordon, Gary J. Pauly, Michael B. Terry, Jerry D. Reiland, Hyun J. Yoon, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Jon E. Thissen
  • Publication number: 20210339028
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using a rate of wireless telemetry of an implantable medical device (IMD) to estimate a remaining longevity of a power source of the IMD. For example, the IMD sets a timer indicative of a remaining power capacity of the power source until a recommended replacement time (RRT) threshold. The IMD determines a power consumption of the IMD due to telemetry and updates, based on the power consumption of the IMD due to telemetry, the timer indicative of the remaining power capacity of the power source. The IMD determines, based on expiration of the timer indicative of the remaining power capacity of the power source, that the power source has reached the RRT threshold. In some examples, the IMD may output, to an external device and for display to a user, an indication that the power source has reached the RRT threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew J. Hoffman, Matthew P. Hanly, Evan S. Johnson, Gary J. Pauly, Jerry D. Reiland, Melani G. Sullivan, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Hyun J. Yoon
  • Patent number: 10617875
    Abstract: Techniques for facilitating telemetry between a medical device and an external device are provided. In one example, a medical device includes a classification component and a communication component. The classification component is configured to determine a classification for data generated by the medical device. The classification component is also configured to determine an urgency level for an advertising data packet based on the classification for the data. The communication component is also configured to broadcast the advertising data packet for the medical device at a defined beaconing rate based on the urgency level for the advertising data packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade M. Demmer, Charles R. Gordon, Matthew R. Yoder, Val D. Eisele, Matthew P. Hanly, James R. Peichel, Nicholas C. Wine, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Eric R. Williams
  • Patent number: 5389872
    Abstract: A system and method minimizing switching errors in voltages delivered to a resistive load. Switch impedances can be significant when small resistor values are utilized. A system relies on varying the resistance in the switches to compensate for the output voltage errors. The selection of a particular CMOS input transmission gate depends upon which outputs of a resistor divider are selected. In concept, a system is created which replaces each input transmission gate with a resistor and a zero impedance switch. The combination of properly selected CMOS input transmission gates results in output offset voltage errors which are greatly reduced due to the matching impedances of the individual switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Erhart, Matthew P. Hanly