Patents by Inventor Robert J. Cody

Robert J. Cody 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).

  • External Baroreflex Activation
    Publication number: 20080288017
    Abstract: Methods and systems for external baroreflex activation of a baroreceptor system of a patient from a stimulator external to the patient. The method and devices, enable baroflex therapy on a temporary basis and/or assess the response of a patient to such baroreflex therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: CVRx, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Kieval, Martin A. Rossing, Robert J. Cody
  • TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE BY BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION
    Publication number: 20080167690
    Abstract: Peripheral vascular diseases, such as peripheral artery disease, are treated by activating a baroreflex response of a patient suffering from or at risk of these conditions. In the exemplary embodiments, the baroreflex response is activated using an implantable system comprising a controller and a device which activates the baroreceptor or baroreceptor nerve in order to initiate the baroreflex response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: CVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Cody, Robert S. Kieval