Patents by Inventor Robert S. Booker, III

Robert S. Booker, III 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).

  • Single pass lead system
    Patent number: 6505082
    Abstract: A single-pass endocardial lead electrode adapted for implantation in, on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity includes a lead body which is adapted for implantation within a single chamber of the heart, or multiple chambers of the heart. The lead includes a first distal end electrode which has a first electrical conducting surface. The lead body also has a second electrode which has a second electrical conducting surface. The first and second electrodes are either passively or actively attached to the wall of the heart. The lead body also includes a curved portion which facilitates the positioning of the second electrode. The main lead body alternatively includes a recess into which an atrial lead body and an active fixation element attached to one end can travel from a recessed position to a position for fixation to the wall of the heart. The active fixation element can also be moved by turning the terminal pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Avram Scheiner, William Hsu, David M. Flynn, Qingsheng Zhu, John E. Heil, Ronald W. Heil, Jr., Curtis C. Lindstrom, Robert S. Booker, III, Yayun Lin, Peter T. Kelley, Jay A. Warren, Gerrard M. Carlson, Carol Werlein, Aaron W. Janke, Mary Lee Cole, Jeffrey T. Bartig, Gary W Goebel, Douglas A Heitkamp, Randall M. Peterfeso
  • Single pass defibrillation/pacing lead with passively attached electrode for pacing and sensing
    Patent number: 6321122
    Abstract: A single-pass endocardial lead electrode adapted for implantation on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity includes a lead body with a circumferential outer surface. The lead includes a first distal end electrode which has a first electrical conducting surface. The lead body also has a second electrode which has a second electrical conducting surface. The second electrode is adapted for positioning and fixation to the wall of the atrium of the heart. A passive fixation element may be used as part of the second electrode. The lead body also includes a curved portion which facilitates the positioning and passive fixation of the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Avram Scheiner, Curtis C. Lindstrom, Robert S. Booker, III, Yayun Lin, Peter T. Kelley, John E. Heil, William Hsu, Ronald W. Heil, Jr.
  • Method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrythmia
    Patent number: 6275730
    Abstract: An implantable system for the cardioversion of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment comprises a plurality of primary electrodes, a power supply, and a control circuit. Preferably, at least one auxiliary electrode is also included. The plurality of primary electrodes are configured for delivering a cardiversion pulse along a predetermined current pathway in a first portion of the heart, the current pathway defining a weak field area in a second portion of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce H. KenKnight, Raymond E. Ideker, Robert S. Booker, III, Stephen J. Hahn
  • Method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmia
    Patent number: 6266563
    Abstract: An implantable system for the antitachycardia pacing of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment comprises a plurality of primary electrodes, a power supply, and a control circuit. At least one of the primary electrodes is configured for positioning through the coronary sinus ostium and in a vein on the left surface of the patient's heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce H. KenKnight, Raymond E. Ideker, Robert S. Booker, III, Stephen J. Hahn
  • Single pass lead system
    Patent number: 6212434
    Abstract: A single-pass endocardial lead electrode adapted for implantation in, on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity includes a lead body which is adapted for implantation within a single chamber of the heart, or multiple chambers of the heart. The lead includes a first distal end electrode which has a first electrical conducting surface. The lead body also has a second electrode which has a second electrical conducting surface. The first and second electrodes are either passively or actively attached to the wall of the heart. The lead body also includes a curved portion which facilitates the positioning of the second electrode. The main lead body alternatively includes a recess into which an atrial lead body and an active fixation element attached to one end can travel from a recessed position to a position for fixation to the wall of the heart. The active fixation element can also be moved by turning the terminal pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Avram Scheiner, William Hsu, David M. Flynn, Qingsheng Zhu, John E. Heil, Ronald W. Heil, Jr., Curtis C. Lindstrom, Robert S. Booker, III, Yayun Lin, Peter T. Kelley, Jay A. Warren, Gerrard M. Carlson, Carol Werlein, Aaron W. Janke, Mary Lee Cole, Jeffrey T. Bartig, Gary W. Goebel, Douglas A. Heitkamp, Randall M. Peterfeso
  • Method and apparatus for treating cardiac arrhythmia using auxiliary pulse
    Patent number: 5978705
    Abstract: An implantable system for the defibrillation or cardioversion of the heart of a patient in need of such treatment comprises a plurality of primary electrodes, a power supply, and a control circuit. Preferably, at least one auxiliary electrode is also included. The plurality of primary electrodes are configured for delivering a defibrillation pulse along a predetermined current pathway in a first portion of the heart, the current pathway defining a weak field area in a second portion of the heart. The at least one auxiliary electrode is configured for delivering an auxiliary pulse to the a portion of the heart where the primary shock field intensity is at or near a minimum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce H. KenKnight, Raymond E. Ideker, Robert S. Booker, III, Stephen J. Hahn