Patents by Inventor Randy W. Westlund

Randy W. Westlund 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).

  • Systems for treating disordered breathing by comparing stimulated and unstimulated breathing
    Patent number: 11883659
    Abstract: A means for treating breathing disorders by stimulating respiratory muscles or nerves to entrain respiratory systems while leaving respiratory drive intact. Embodiments of the invention employ frequency analysis to determine if appropriate stimulation energy is being applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: ZOLL RESPICARDIA, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Gelfand, Kristofer J. James, Randy W. Westlund, Antonios Panteleon, Todd P. Goblish, Mark C. Lynn
  • Transvascular medical lead
    Patent number: 11865333
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen or lumen and to provide feedback to lead implanters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: ZOLL RESPICARDIA, INC.
    Inventor: Randy W. Westlund
  • TRANSVASCULAR MEDICAL LEAD
    Publication number: 20220370790
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen or lumen and to provide feedback to lead implanters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: Randy W. Westlund
  • Transvascular medical lead
    Patent number: 11389648
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen or lumen and to provide feedback to lead implanters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: ZOLL RESPICARDIA, INC.
    Inventor: Randy W. Westlund
  • Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation System
    Publication number: 20220212005
    Abstract: A lead system and method of use for treating breathing disorders by the transvenous stimulation of the phrenic nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark Gelfand
  • MEDICAL LEAD WITH PREFORMED BIAS
    Publication number: 20220193401
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen and to orient electrodes in a preferred orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark C. Lynn
  • Medical lead with preformed bias
    Patent number: 11305111
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen and to orient electrodes in a preferred orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: ZOLL RESPICARDIA, INC.
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark C. Lynn
  • Respiratory Rectification
    Publication number: 20220111202
    Abstract: A means for treating breathing disorders by stimulating respiratory muscles or nerves to entrain respiratory systems while leaving respiratory drive intact. Embodiments of the invention employ frequency analysis to determine if appropriate stimulation energy is being applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Gelfand, Kristofer J. James, Randy W. Westlund, Antonis Panteleon, Todd P. Goblish, Mark C. Lynn
  • Respiratory rectification
    Patent number: 11065443
    Abstract: A means for treating breathing disorders by stimulating respiratory muscles or nerves to entrain respiratory systems while leaving respiratory drive intact. Embodiments of the invention employ frequency analysis to determine if appropriate stimulation energy is being applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Zoll Respicardia, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gelfand, Kristofer J. James, Randy W. Westlund, Antonis Panteleon, Todd P. Goblish, Mark C. Lynn
  • Methods of implanting electrode leads for use with implantable neuromuscular electrical stimulator
    Patent number: 10925637
    Abstract: Electrode leads for providing neuromuscular stimulation of the spinal muscles, and methods of implantation of electrode leads, are provided that reduce injury to target muscles, and avoid extended recuperation period, by enabling a clinician to visualize and confirm the implantation site of the electrode leads during an implantation procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Mainstay Medical Limited
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Peter Andrew Crosby, Dan Sachs
  • MEDICAL LEAD AND IMPLANTATION
    Publication number: 20210046303
    Abstract: A lead for navigating small vessels and a catheter system for implantation of leads into small vessels. Veins that return blood to the heart against the force of gravity often have valves in them to prevent backflow of deoxygenated blood. Leads and catheter systems in accordance with embodiments of the invention allow cannulation and lead implantation in small, tortuous, obstructed, and difficult to access veins enabling a range of stimulation and sensing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark C. Lynn
  • Medical lead and implantation
    Patent number: 10821280
    Abstract: A lead for navigating small vessels and a catheter system for implantation of leads into small vessels. Veins that return blood to the heart against the force of gravity often have valves in them to prevent backflow of deoxygenated blood. Leads and catheter systems in accordance with embodiments of the invention allow cannulation and lead implantation in small, tortuous, obstructed, and difficult to access veins enabling a range of stimulation and sensing applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Respicardia, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark C. Lynn
  • TRANSVASCULAR MEDICAL LEAD
    Publication number: 20200121922
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen or lumen and to provide feedback to lead implanters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Randy W. Westlund
  • MEDICAL LEAD WITH PREFORMED BIAS
    Publication number: 20200101285
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen and to orient electrodes in a preferred orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark C. Lynn
  • Transvascular medical lead
    Patent number: 10543363
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen or lumen and to provide feedback to lead implanters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: RESPICARDIA, INC.
    Inventor: Randy W. Westlund
  • Medical lead with performed bias
    Patent number: 10507322
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen and to orient electrodes in a preferred orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: RESPICARDIA, INC.
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark C. Lynn
  • Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation System
    Publication number: 20190351229
    Abstract: A lead system and method of use for treating breathing disorders by the transvenous stimulation of the phrenic nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark Gelfand
  • Transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation system
    Patent number: 10406366
    Abstract: A lead system and method of use for treating breathing disorders by the transvenous stimulation of the phrenic nerve. The lead is implanted in a vein near one portion of the phrenic nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: RESPICARDIA, INC.
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark Gelfand
  • RESPIRATORY RECTIFICATION
    Publication number: 20180280692
    Abstract: A means for treating breathing disorders by stimulating respiratory muscles or nerves to entrain respiratory systems while leaving respiratory drive intact. Embodiments of the invention employ frequency analysis to determine if appropriate stimulation energy is being applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Gelfand, Kristofer J. James, Randy W. Westlund, Antonis Panteleon, Todd P. Goblish, Mark C. Lynn
  • Respiratory rectification
    Patent number: 9999768
    Abstract: A means for treating breathing disorders by stimulating respiratory muscles or nerves to entrain respiratory systems while leaving respiratory drive intact. Embodiments of the invention employ frequency analysis to determine if appropriate stimulation energy is being applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Respicardia, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gelfand, Kristofer J. James, Randy W. Westlund, Antonis Panteleon, Todd P. Goblish, Mark C. Lynn