Patents by Inventor Sudha Nagavarapu

Sudha Nagavarapu 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).

  • Patent number: 9522279
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for interacting with targeted tissue of a patient. The apparatus comprises a central control module, a satellite module, and a lead. The satellite module comprises a processor, a communication module, a switching module, a memory, a sense amp, and a A/D converter. The apparatus is adapted for subcutaneous implantation. The central control module is coupled to the satellite module. The lead is coupled to the satellite module. A programming word comprising information to be sent to the satellite module is provided. The programming word is converted into identifiable groups of pulses corresponding to bits of the programming word. The identifiable groups of pulses are sent to the satellite module. The identifiable groups of pulses are converted to information for providing a therapy to the patient. The energy from the identifiable groups of pulses is stored to power the satellite module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Alan Miesel, Sudha Nagavarapu, Randall Maas
  • Patent number: 8489196
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for interacting with targeted tissue of a patient. The apparatus comprises a central control module, a satellite module, and a lead. The satellite module comprises a processor, a communication module, a switching module, a memory, a sense amp, and a A/D converter. The apparatus is adapted for subcutaneous implantation. The central control module is coupled to the satellite module. The lead is coupled to the satellite module. A programming word comprising information to be sent to the satellite module is provided. The programming word is converted into identifiable groups of pulses corresponding to bits of the programming word. The identifiable groups of pulses are sent to the satellite module. The identifiable groups of pulses are converted to information for providing a therapy to the patient. The energy from the identifiable groups of pulses is stored to power the satellite module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Alan Miesel, Sudha Nagavarapu, Randall Maas
  • Publication number: 20050075683
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for interacting with targeted tissue of a patient. The apparatus comprises a central control module, a satellite module, and a lead. The satellite module comprises a processor, a communication module, a switching module, a memory, a sense amp, and a A/D converter. The apparatus is adapted for subcutaneous implantation. The central control module is coupled to the satellite module. The lead is coupled to the satellite module. A programming word comprising information to be sent to the satellite module is provided. The programming word is converted into identifiable groups of pulses corresponding to bits of the programming word. The identifiable groups of pulses are sent to the satellite module. The identifiable groups of pulses are converted to information for providing a therapy to the patient. The energy from the identifiable groups of pulses is stored to power the satellite module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Miesel, Sudha Nagavarapu, Randall Maas
  • Patent number: 6731976
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring and communicating parameters of a brain, tissue, or other organs is disclosed. The system includes a sensor to sense the parameter of interest, an external device where the parameter may be displayed, processed or cause action to be taken, and a communication system to communicate the sensed parameter from the sensor to the external device. In another embodiment, the system includes a processing system for processing the sensed parameters and controlling an associated medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Penn, Keith Alan Miesel, Lee Stylos, Mark A. Christopherson, Sudha Nagavarapu, Glenn M. Roline
  • Publication number: 20020052563
    Abstract: A device and method for measuring and communicating parameters of a brain, tissue or other organs is disclosed. The invention includes a sensor to sense the parameter of interest. The sensor is preferably located at the distal end of a probe. In the preferred embodiment, the sensor is part of a passive system that allows pressure or temperature measurements to be made and communicated to an attending practitioner when the passive system receives power from an external source. In an alternate embodiment, the sensor is part of a system having a long-term energy source and storage system that allows pressure or temperature measurements to be taken periodically or upon demand, stored and then communicated to an attending practitioner as desired. The invention also includes, in one embodiment, a method for measuring and communicating parameters of a brain, tissue or other organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Richard D. Penn, Keith Alan Miesel, Lee Stylos, Mark A. Christopherson, Sudha Nagavarapu, Glenn M. Roline