Patents by Inventor Matthew Robert Yoder

Matthew Robert Yoder 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).

  • CONNECTIVITY DETECTION AND TYPE IDENTIFICATION OF AN IMPLANTED LEAD FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170128732
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) configured to detect lead connectivity as well as to identify lead type. Detecting lead connectivity provides, among other information, confirmation that the lead is connected to the IMD and that such connection has good integrity between the IMD and the electrodes of its leads. With positive affirmation regarding lead connectivity, the IMD can in turn accurately identify the lead type. Such connectivity and lead type information gives a physician enhanced confidence in using and/or reprogramming the IMD with respect to such leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Schotzko, Matthew Robert Yoder
  • CONNECTIVITY DETECTION AND TYPE IDENTIFICATION OF AN IMPLANTED LEAD FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120123496
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) configured to detect lead connectivity as well as to identify lead type. Detecting lead connectivity provides, among other information, confirmation that the lead is connected to the IMD and that such connection has good integrity between the IMD and the electrodes of its leads. With positive affirmation regarding lead connectivity, the IMD can in turn accurately identify the lead type. Such connectivity and lead type information gives a physician enhanced confidence in using and/or reprogramming the IMD with respect to such leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Schotzko, Matthew Robert Yoder