Patents by Inventor Michael P. Schullmeyer

Michael P. Schullmeyer 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).

  • Cardiac sensing lead
    Patent number: 5052392
    Abstract: A cardiac sensing lead which is placed and used on the epicardial surface of the heart. The lead consists of a screw-in electrode which acts as the cathode and a mesh of platinum/iridium that acts as the anode. The electrodes' effective distances from each other are no longer than lcm. The screw-in electrode also acts as the anchor in the tissue and is implanted with a lead applicator. The cardiac sensing lead senses cardiac signals for the application for diagnostic purposes such as for an internal defibrillator or any other external or internal medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Angeion Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Schullmeyer, Lawrence M. Kane, James E. Revane