Patents by Inventor Paul Erlinger

Paul Erlinger 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).

  • Subcutaneous defibrillator implantation with right-side active canister
    Patent number: 8386037
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cameron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Subcutaneous Defibrillator Implantation With Right-Side Active Canister
    Publication number: 20120185005
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Subcutaneous defibrillator implantation without fluoroscopy
    Patent number: 8145305
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cameron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Subcutaneous Defibrillator Implantation Without Fluoroscopy
    Publication number: 20110313501
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Anterior active housing subcutaneous positioning methods
    Patent number: 8014862
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Cameron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Anterior Active Housing Subcutaneous Positioning Methods
    Publication number: 20110060379
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Anterior active housing subcutaneous positioning methods
    Patent number: 7835790
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Cameron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Anterior positioning on opposing sides of sternum
    Patent number: 7774058
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Cameron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Anterior positioning inactive housing
    Patent number: 7774059
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Cameron Health
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Active housing dual lead assembly
    Patent number: 7349736
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Cameron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • ANTERIOR ACTIVE HOUSING SUBCUTANEOUS POSITIONING METHODS
    Publication number: 20070060960
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: CAMERON HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: ALAN OSTROFF, PAUL ERLINGER, GUST BARDY
  • ANTERIOR POSITIONING ON OPPOSING SIDES OF STERNUM
    Publication number: 20070060957
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: CAMERON HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: ALAN OSTROFF, PAUL ERLINGER, GUST BARDY
  • ANTERIOR POSITIONING INACTIVE HOUSING
    Publication number: 20070060958
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: CAMERON HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: ALAN OSTROFF, PAUL ERLINGER, GUST BARDY
  • ACTIVE HOUSING DUAL LEAD ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20070055309
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: CAMERON HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: ALAN OSTROFF, PAUL ERLINGER, GUST BARDY
  • Subcutaneous cardiac stimulator device having an anteriorly positioned electrode
    Patent number: 7149575
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Cameron Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy
  • Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator employing a telescoping lead
    Publication number: 20060025826
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for subcutaneous positioning between the third rib and the twelfth rib within a patient, the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator including a housing including a first electrode; a telescoping lead assembly including a second electrode, wherein the telescoping lead assembly is electrically and mechanically coupled to the housing; and an electrical circuit located within and electrically coupled to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Erlinger, Gust Bardy
  • Subcutaneous cardiac stimulator device having an anteriorly positioned electrode
    Publication number: 20050267537
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust Bardy
  • Flexible subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
    Publication number: 20050192639
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for subcutaneous positioning over a patient's ribcage, the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator including a housing, wherein the housing conforms to the patient's ribcage when subcutaneously positioned; an electrode disposed upon a portion of the housing; and an electrical circuit located within the housing, wherein the electrical circuit is electrically coupled to the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Gust Bardy, Riccardo Cappato, William Rissmann, Alan Ostroff, Paul Erlinger
  • Subcutaneous cardiac stimulator device having an anteriorly positioned electrode
    Publication number: 20030036778
    Abstract: A subcutaneous cardiac device includes a subcutaneous electrode and a housing coupled to the subcutaneous electrode by a lead with a lead wire. The subcutaneous electrode is adapted to be implanted in a frontal region of the patient so as to overlap a portion of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Alan H. Ostroff, Paul Erlinger, Gust H. Bardy