Patents by Inventor Roger Lafond

Roger Lafond 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).

  • Cardiac vein lead with flexible anode and method for forming same
    Patent number: 7031777
    Abstract: A bipolar cardiac vein lead and method of assembly is provided wherein the lead includes a flexible coil anode electrode such that the lead may be advanced through a tortuous pathway. The coil electrode is coupled to a conductor using a method of assembly that minimizes or eliminates rigid components, maintaining flexibility of the distal lead end. Multi-polar cardiac vein leads may include multiple flexible coil electrodes to achieve pacing and/or sensing in the left atrium and the left ventricle or at multiple left heart sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Hine, John L. Sommer, Wayne R. Bass, Mary M. Morris, Peter B. McIntyre, Carla C. Pfeiffer, Roger Lafond, Patricia K. Peterson
  • Cardiac vein lead with flexible anode and method for forming same
    Publication number: 20040064173
    Abstract: A bipolar cardiac vein lead and method of assembly is provided wherein the lead includes a flexible coil anode electrode such that the lead may be advanced through a tortuous pathway. The coil electrode is coupled to a conductor using a method of assembly that minimizes or eliminates rigid components, maintaining flexibility of the distal lead end. Multi-polar cardiac vein leads may include multiple flexible coil electrodes to achieve pacing and/or sensing in the left atrium and the left ventricle or at multiple left heart sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas S. Hine, John L. Sommer, Wayne R. Bass, Mary M. Morris, Peter B. McIntyre, Carla C. Pfeiffer, Roger Lafond, Patricia K. Peterson
  • Multiple sensor assembly for medical electric lead
    Patent number: 6144866
    Abstract: An implantable sensor assembly for use with an implantable medical device are disclosed. The sensor assembly preferably includes two or more physiologic sensors coupled to the medical device via a pair of lead conductors, or alternatively an oxygen sensor having certain features. The oxygen sensor permits more accurate and reliable measurement of oxygen saturation in blood masses flowing within the human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Miesel, Jonathan P. Roberts, John C. Olson, Roger LaFond, Brenda Chatelle, Eric M. Stetz