Patents by Inventor Peter Appenrodt

Peter Appenrodt 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).

  • Patent number: 7803164
    Abstract: A system and procedure for using the system are disclosed for guiding instruments of varying sizes. The instruments can be guided into various portions of the anatomy for performing a procedure, providing a treatment, measuring a physiological response, or the like. Two or more instruments of varying sizes can be driven or guided relative to one another with the same system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Frans L. H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus Cornelis Van Venrooij, Victor Duysens
  • Publication number: 20100160771
    Abstract: A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. One or more tracking devices can be the associated with the patient and with guiding instruments for tracking guiding devices relative to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Andrew N. Csavoy, Jeffrey M. Waynik, Mark S. Freas, Matthew S. Solar
  • Publication number: 20090264899
    Abstract: An instrument holding system for a drive system is provided. The system can include an array holder that defines at least one bore for receipt of an instrument therethrough. The at least one instrument can be adapted for insertion into an anatomy. The array holder can be in communication with the drive system to receive a driving force. The system can include a fixation plate operable to move relative to the array holder such that the fixation plate is in contact with at least a portion of the at least one instrument to couple the at least one instrument to the array holder to enable the at least one instrument to be driven by the driving force into the anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Appenrodt, Paulus Cornelis van Venrooij
  • Publication number: 20080269777
    Abstract: A system for a controlled insertion and withdrawal of at least one electrode in the anatomy. The system can include a guide device and at least one electrode located within the guide device to at least one of record or stimulate an anatomy. The system can also include an indicator coupled to the electrode to indicate a position of a distal end of an electrode relative to the guide device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Appenrodt, Frans L.H. Gielen
  • Publication number: 20080255544
    Abstract: A system and procedure for using the system are disclosed for guiding instruments of varying sizes. The instruments can be guided into various portions of the anatomy for performing a procedure, providing a treatment, measuring a physiological response, or the like. Two or more instruments of varying sizes can be driven or guided relative to one another with the same system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus Cornelis van Venrooij, Victor Duysens
  • Publication number: 20080255583
    Abstract: A system and procedure for using the system are disclosed for guiding instruments of varying sizes. The instruments can be guided into various portions of the anatomy for performing a procedure, providing a treatment, measuring a physiological response, or the like. Two or more instruments of varying sizes can be driven or guided relative to one another with the same system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Peter Appenrodt, Paulus Cornelis van Venrooij, Victor Duysens
  • Publication number: 20080123921
    Abstract: A system for determining anatomical landmarks is disclosed. The anatomical landmarks can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient. The system can allow for the detection of landmarks in the brain or other appropriate anatomical regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
  • Publication number: 20080123922
    Abstract: A method for planning a procedure, which can include determining anatomical landmarks is disclosed. The anatomical landmarks can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient. The plan can include a path or trajectory to reach a selected target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
  • Publication number: 20080123923
    Abstract: A method for determining anatomical landmarks is provided. The anatomical landmarks can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient. The method may be used for planning a procedure and performing a procedure, such as performing a procedure in the brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt
  • Publication number: 20080097187
    Abstract: An apparatus can be used to navigate a planned procedure. The plan for the procedure can be based on various elements, such as anatomical landmarks that can be used to determine anatomical targets of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Frans L.H. Gielen, Frank Hertel, Peter Gemmar, Peter Appenrodt