Patents by Inventor Michael S. Brandt

Michael S. Brandt 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).

  • SHEATHED LEAD FOR PACING OR DEFIBRILLATION
    Publication number: 20090259283
    Abstract: A cardiac lead assembly includes a sheath disposed over a majority of the outer surface of a cardiac lead body including a fixation helix located at its distal end. The sheath protects the fixation member during delivery of the lead assembly to a target location within a patient's heart. The sheath can include one or more means adapted for splitting the sheath such that the sheath can be removed from about the lead body once the lead has been implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Michael S. Brandt, Bruce A. Tockman