Patents by Inventor Peter M. Peterson

Peter M. Peterson 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).

  • Method and apparatus for defrosting a defibrillation electrode
    Patent number: 8260414
    Abstract: A device and method for defrosting a defibrillation electrode are provided. This includes an automated external defibrillator that is capable of defrosting one or more frozen electrodes. The device is includes a portable housing containing a battery powered energy source and a controller as well as at least a pair of electrodes which are operably coupled to the housing. The electrodes are designed for attachment to the chest of a patient in need of resuscitation and contain a conductive interface medium that has temperature dependent properties. A controller is configured to selectively heat the conductive interface medium by applying limited electrical impulses and raise the electrode temperature to a desired temperature range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cardiac Science Corporation
    Inventors: Rabih C. Nassif, Peter M. Peterson
  • Method and apparatus for defrosting a defibrillation electrode
    Patent number: 7881785
    Abstract: A device and method for defrosting a defibrillation electrode are provided. This includes an automated external defibrillator that is capable of defrosting one or more frozen electrodes. The device is includes a portable housing containing a battery powered energy source and a controller as well as at least a pair of electrodes which are operably coupled to the housing. The electrodes are designed for attachment to the chest of a patient in need of resuscitation and contain a conductive interface medium that has temperature dependent properties. A controller is configured to selectively heat the conductive interface medium by applying limited electrical impulses and raise the electrode temperature to a desired temperature range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Cardiac Science Corporation
    Inventors: Rabih C. Nassif, Peter M. Peterson