Patents by Inventor Rodney G. Parkin

Rodney G. Parkin 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).

  • Combination heart assist systems, methods, and devices
    Patent number: 9042979
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to combination heart assist systems, methods, and devices that include both an electrical therapy device and a mechanical heart assist device. Various operational modes can be implemented using these embodiments, including a synchronized pacing mode, an internal CPR mode, and an internal workout mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Sunshine Heart Company Pty Limited
    Inventors: William S. Peters, Rodney G. Parkin, David Rosa, Daniel M. Lafontaine, William T. Abraham, Benjamin Sun
  • Combination Heart Assist Systems, Methods, and Devices
    Publication number: 20140148639
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to combination heart assist systems, methods, and devices that include both an electrical therapy device and a mechanical heart assist device. Various operational modes can be implemented using these embodiments, including a synchronized pacing mode, an internal CPR mode, and an internal workout mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Sunshine Heart Company PTY LTD
    Inventors: William S. Peters, Rodney G. Parkin, David Rosa, Daniel M. Lafontaine, William T. Abraham, Benjamin Sun
  • Synchronization control system
    Patent number: 8571658
    Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a pulsatile heart assist device (14) in a patient (10). The method consisting of utilizing sounds produced by the heart (12) to control the operation of the heart assist device (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sunshine Heart Company Pty Ltd
    Inventors: William Suttle Peters, Rodney G. Parkin
  • COMBINATION HEART ASSIST SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20110270331
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to combination heart assist systems, methods, and devices that include both an electrical therapy device and a mechanical heart assist device. Various operational modes can be implemented using these embodiments, including a synchronized pacing mode, an internal CPR mode, and an internal workout mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: SUNSHINE HEART COMPANY PTY LTD
    Inventors: William Suttle Peters, Rodney G. Parkin, David Rosa, Daniel M. Lafontaine, William T. Abraham, Benjamin Sun
  • Synchronization Control System
    Publication number: 20100324354
    Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a pulsatile heart assist device (14) in a patient (10). The method consisting of utilizing sounds produced by the heart (12) to control the operation of the heart assist device (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Sunshine Heart Company Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: William Suttle Peters, Rodney G. Parkin