Patents by Inventor Todd Nickloes

Todd Nickloes 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).

  • Diaphragm pacemaker
    Patent number: 9072899
    Abstract: The application describes a diaphragm pacemaker that uses an implanted CO2 sensor to constantly monitor CO2 in the body and adjust the pace of breathing based on the amount of CO2. The sensor is preferably placed in tissue such as fat or muscle to sense CO2. The CO2 sensor and diaphragm pacemaker unit are preferably implanted in the shoulder or neck area so that the entire device may be implanted and connected to the body without invading the stomach or diaphragm area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: Todd Nickloes