Patents by Inventor Michael R. Satteson

Michael R. Satteson 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).

  • IMPLANTATION TOOL FOR ADJUSTABLE IMPLANTABLE GENITOURINARY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100168788
    Abstract: The present application includes a system for the preparation of a patient for the implantation of post-operatively adjustable coaptation device. For example, the present subject matter includes a tool having a proximal portion and a distal portion, and an elongate section disposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The tool additionally includes jaws hinged at a first joint, the first joint located at the distal portion of the tool, the jaws adapted to vary between an open state and a closed state, the closed state defining a blunt tip. Also, the tool includes a handle located at the proximal portion of the tool. The handle and the jaws are connected so that motion of the handle moves the jaws from the closed state to the open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Uromedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale L. Schreiner, James E. Cabak, Michael R. Satteson, John H. Burton, Timothy C. Cook
  • Method and x-ray device using adaptable power source
    Patent number: 6473491
    Abstract: A method described includes positioning an x-ray emitter at a treatment area, where the x-ray emitter is connected to a cable, setting a voltage source at a source voltage, and measuring a current through the x-ray emitter. The method may include comparing a current flowing through the emitter with a limit and a low limit. The method further includes increasing the source voltage if the current is higher than the high limit. The method includes determining the high limit and the low limit based on the source voltage and the desired radiation. An apparatus of the invention includes an x-ray emitter with a voltage source and a current sensor. The apparatus may include a current comparison device for comparing the measured current with a high limit and a low limit, and further include a voltage source control. A current integrator for integrating a current from the x-ray emitter may also be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic AVE, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor I. Chornenky, Graham S. Kerslick, Michael R. Satteson, Steven T. Meyer
  • Method and x-ray device using adaptable power source
    Publication number: 20010016031
    Abstract: A method described includes positioning an x-ray emitter at a treatment area, where the x-ray emitter is connected to a cable, setting a voltage source at a source voltage, and measuring a current through the x-ray emitter. The method may include comparing a current flowing through the emitter with a high limit and a low limit. The method further includes increasing the source voltage if the current is lower than the low limit. The method further includes decreasing the source voltage if the current is higher than the high limit. The method includes determining the high limit and the low limit based on the source voltage and the desired radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC AVE, INC.
    Inventors: Victor I. Chornenky, Graham S. Kerslick, Michael R. Satteson, Steven T. Meyer