U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Minnesota (Feb. 21)

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Minnesota.

*** InterDigital Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- InterDigital Technology, Wilmington, Del., has been assigned a patent (8,379,575) developed by Stephen E. Terry, Northport, N.Y., and Yi-Ju Chao, Minnetonka, Minn., for a "cognitive flow control based on channel quality conditions." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method which improve the performance of a wireless transmission system by intelligent use of the control of the flow of data between a radio network controller (RNC) and a Node B. The system monitors certain criteria and, if necessary, adaptively increases or decreases the data flow between the RNC and the Node B. This improves the performance of the transmission system by allowing retransmitted data, signaling procedures and other data to be successfully received at a faster rate, by minimizing the amount of data buffered in the Node B. Flow control is exerted to reduce buffering in the Node B upon degradation of channel qualities, and prior to a High Speed Downlink Shared Channel (HS-DSCH) handover." The patent application was filed on April 11, 2012 (13/444,283). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,79,575.PN.&OS=PN/83,79,575&RS=PN/83,79,575 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dell Products Assigned Patent for System and Method for Automated Deployment of an Information Handling System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Dell Products, Round Rock, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,380,760) developed by five co-inventors for a "system and method for automated deployment of an information handling system." The co-inventors are Jeremiah Johnson, Georgetown, Texas, Steve Oates, Georgetown, Texas, Kurt Stonecipher, Austin, Texas, Greg Bomsta, Maple Grove, Minn., and Kevin Hanes, Georgetown, Texas.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for automated deployment of an information handling system are disclosed. A method for managing the deployment of an information handling system may include executing a deployment application on an information handling system, the deployment application including one or more tasks associated with the deployment of the information handling system. The method may further include automatically determining for a particular task whether an execution time for the particular task is within a predetermined range of execution times. The method may further include automatically performing an error-handling task in response to determining that the execution time for the particular task is not within the predetermined range of execution times." The patent application was filed on June 16, 2011 (13/161,943). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,760&OS=8,380,760&RS=8,380,760 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** International Business Machines Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (8,379,642) developed by seven co-inventors for "multicasting using a multitiered distributed virtual bridge hierarchy." The co-inventors are William J. Armstrong, Rochester, Minn., Claude Basso, Raleigh, N.C., Josep Cors, Rochester, Minn., Kyle A. Lucke, Oronoco, Minn., David A. Shedivy, Rochester, Minn., Kenneth M. Valk, Rochester, Minn., and Bruce M. Walk, Rochester, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods to multicast data frames are provided. A particular apparatus includes a plurality of computing nodes and a distributed virtual bridge. The distributed virtual bridge includes a plurality of bridge elements coupled to the plurality of computing nodes. The plurality of bridge elements are configured to forward a copy of a multicast data frame to the plurality of computing nodes using group member information associated with addresses of the plurality of server computers. A controlling bridge coupled to the plurality of bridge elements is configured to communicate the group member information to the plurality of bridge elements." The patent application was filed on April 26, 2010 (12/767,481). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,79,642.PN.&OS=PN/83,79,642&RS=PN/83,79,642 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Cardiac Pacemakers Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Cardiac Pacemakers, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,379,539) developed by five co-inventors for "methods and systems for providing multiple access within a network." The co-inventors are Joseph E. Bange, Eagan, Minn., Allan T. Koshiol, Lino Lakes, Minn., Paul Holmquist, Andover, Minn., Karen M. Kramer, Marine on Saint Croix, Minn., and Thomas J. Harris, Shoreview, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and systems for media access control allow master and slave nodes of a network to communicate using the same carrier while avoiding collisions of transmissions. At least one slave node is an implantable device. Master nodes initiate all data exchange sequences, and slave nodes are responsive to the data exchange sequences. The exchange sequences begin by master nodes contending for use of the carrier through a countdown procedure. A set order of communications occurs between a master node who won the contention and a slave node being communicated with by the master node to transfer a data frame. Contention is then repeated to determine the next master node that is allowed to transfer a data frame. New master nodes entering the network employ a discovery process to poll for existing devices in the network." The patent application was filed on June 3, 2009 (12/477,754). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,79,539.PN.&OS=PN/83,79,539&RS=PN/83,79,539 Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** Dell Products Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Dell Products, Round Rock, Texas, has been assigned a patent (8,380,761) developed by five co-inventors for a "system and method for automated deployment of an information handling system." The co-inventors are Jeremiah Johnson, Georgetown, Texas, Steve Oates, Georgetown, Texas, Kurt Stonecipher, Austin, Texas, Greg Bomsta, Maple Grove, Minn., and Kevin Hanes, Georgetown, Texas.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system and method for automated deployment of an information handling system are disclosed. A method for managing the deployment of an information handling system may include executing a deployment application on an information handling system, the deployment application including one or more tasks associated with the deployment of the information handling system. The method may further include automatically determining for a particular task whether an execution time for the particular task is within a predetermined range of execution times. The method may further include automatically performing an error-handling task in response to determining that the execution time for the particular task is not within the predetermined range of execution times." The patent application was filed on June 16, 2011 (13/162,007). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,761&OS=8,380,761&RS=8,380,761 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** NVIDIA Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- NVIDIA, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,380,778) developed by William N. Bell, Champaign, Ill., and Michael J. Garland, Lake Elmo, Minn., for a "system, method, and computer program product for assigning elements of a matrix to processing threads with increased contiguousness." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system, method, and computer program product are provided for assigning elements of a matrix to processing threads. In use, a matrix is received to be processed by a parallel processing architecture. Such parallel processing architecture includes a plurality of processors each capable of processing a plurality of threads. Elements of the matrix are assigned to each of the threads for processing, utilizing an algorithm that increases a contiguousness of the elements being processed by each thread." The patent application was filed on Oct. 25, 2007 (11/924,379). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,778&OS=8,380,778&RS=8,380,778 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** University of North Dakota Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- The University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D., has been assigned a patent (8,380,367) developed by four co-inventors for an "adaptive surveillance and guidance system for vehicle collision avoidance and interception." The co-inventors are Richard R. Schultz, Grand Forks, N.D., Florent Martel, Grand Forks, N.D., Matthew Lendway, Tucson, Ariz., and Brian L. Berseth, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A surveillance and guidance method and system for use with autonomously guided, man-on-the-loop or man-in-the-loop guided vehicles where the presence of obstacles must be considered in guiding the vehicle towards a target includes a navigation system configured to determine the position of the vehicle on which it is equipped. A communication system is configured for data exchange between the vehicle, neighboring vehicles and ground stations. A surveillance system is configured to detect and locate fixed or moving targets and obstacles. A computer is configured to track the position of targets and obstacles and to provide guidance commands or 4D flight paths to perform collision avoidance with respect to traffic regulations and procedures, and operational airspace restrictions. Additional computer tasks include station keeping or interception of targets. A command and control system is configured to interact with a user interface and control the vehicle's actuators." The patent application was filed on March 26, 2010 (12/732,970). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,380,367&OS=8,380,367&RS=8,380,367 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

*** Seagate Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Seagate Technology, Cupertino, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,379,494) developed by Chubing Peng, Minnetonka, Minn.,, and Yongjun Zhao, Eden Prairie, Minn., for a "laser-in slider light delivery for heat assisted magnetic recording." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus includes a light source for producing a beam of light, a coupler for coupling the light into a slider waveguide, a beam expander for expanding the beam of light from the waveguide to produce an expanded beam, a collimator for collimating the expanded beam, and a focusing device for concentrating the collimated beam to a focal point. A method of delivering light to a focal point is also described." The patent application was filed on Feb. 3, 2011 (13/020,253). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,379,494&OS=8,379,494&RS=8,379,494 Written by Neha Bharti; edited by Jaya Anand.

*** ZEP IP Holding Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- ZEP IP Holding, Atlanta, has been assigned a patent (8,379,925) developed by Paul S. Schilling, Duluth, Minn., and Mark Lorenz, Duluth, Minn., for a "determination of tire parameters for configurable application of a tire dressing." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle." The patent application was filed on April 28, 2009 (12/431,500). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,379,925&OS=8,379,925&RS=8,379,925 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Cardiac Pacemakers Assigned Patent for Implantable Medical Device Including Eddy Current Reducing Capacitor ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Cardiac Pacemakers, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,380,302) developed by four co-inventors for an "implantable medical device including eddy current reducing capacitor." The co-inventors are Lisa B. Schmalhurst, Bellevue, Wash., Gregory J. Sherwood, Shoreview, Minn., Masoud Ameri, Maple Plain, Minn., and Yingbo Li, Woodbury, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An implantable device, such as a pacer, defibrillator, or other cardiac rhythm management device, can include one or more MRI Safe components. In an example, the implantable device includes a capacitor including a first electrode including a first slot extending from a perimeter of the first electrode to an interior of the first electrode. A second electrode is separated from the first electrode by a first distance. The second electrode includes a second slot extending from a perimeter of the second electrode to an interior of the second electrode. The first and second slots are configured to at least partially segment surface areas of the first and second electrodes, respectively, to reduce a radial current loop size in each of the first and second electrodes." The patent application was filed on Dec. 29, 2010 (12/980,891). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,302.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,302&RS=PN/8,380,302 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Medtronic Assigned Patent for Efficacy Visualization ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Medtronic, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,380,300) developed by Martin T. Gerber, Maple Grove, Minn., and John C. Rondoni, Plymouth, Minn., for an efficacy visualization.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The disclosure is directed to techniques for providing a visualization of efficacy ratings for a medical therapy. A graphical representation of weighted efficacy parameter values may be displayed to provide a visualization of efficacy for the patient. The graphical representation may include a boundary extending between the efficacy parameter values on multiple axes. If the representation includes three axes, the shape of the boundary may be substantially triangular. The graphical representation may simultaneously display multiple graphical representations. Each of the multiple multi-axis graphical representations corresponds to efficacy parameter values obtained for different sets of therapy parameters or to efficacy parameter values obtained at different times. The graphical representation may be modified so that the efficacy parameter values correspond to values relating to a time reference specified by a user. Multiple graphical representations for different time references may be displayed simultaneously, permitting the user to compare efficacy over time." The patent application was filed on April 28, 2006 (11/414,538). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,300.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,300&RS=PN/8,380,300 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** University of Minnesota Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,380,266) developed by J. Thomas Vaughan, Minneapolis, and Jinfeng Tian, Falcon Heights, Minn., for a "coil element decoupling for MRI." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An RF coil adjacent an imaging region includes a plurality of conducting coil elements, with each conducting coil element including a proximal portion and a distal portion. The RF coil also includes a capacitance between the distal portions of the at least two conducting coil elements. A mutual coupling inductance between at least two conducting coil elements of the plurality of conducting coil elements is substantially cancelled by the capacitance between the distal portions of the at least two conducting coil elements." The patent application was filed on Oct. 15, 2009 (13/124,206). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,266.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,266&RS=PN/8,380,266 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Symantec Assigned Patent for Dynamically Updating Backup Configuration Information for a Storage Cluster ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Symantec, Mountain View, Calif., has been assigned a patent (8,380,951) developed by Thomas L. Krinke II, Forest Lake, Minn., and James P. Ohr, Saint Paul, Minn., for a "dynamically updating backup configuration information for a storage cluster." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Various embodiments of a system and method for updating backup configuration information used by backup software to perform backup operations for a storage cluster are described. Backup configuration information specifying a configuration of the storage cluster may be stored. Subsequently, a particular change to the configuration of the storage cluster may be automatically detected. In response to detecting the particular change, the backup configuration information may be automatically updated to reflect the particular change to the configuration of the storage cluster. Subsequent backup operations may then be performed using the updated backup configuration information." The patent application was filed on Oct. 1, 2008 (12/243,248). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,951.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,951&RS=PN/8,380,951 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Medtronic Assigned Patent for Housing for Implantable Medical Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Medtronic, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,380,311) developed by five co-inventors for a "housing for implantable medical device." The co-inventors are Bernard Q. Li, Plymouth, Minn., John J. Grevious, Minneapolis, Timothy J. Davis, Coon Rapids, Minn., Leroy Perz, Buffalo, Minn., and Chris J. Paidosh, Saint Anthony, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A housing for an implantable medical device includes a first portion formed from a first material and a second portion formed from a second material. The first material and the second material comprise titanium and the first material has a higher resistivity than the second material." The patent application was filed on Oct. 31, 2006 (11/590,250). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,311.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,311&RS=PN/8,380,311 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Medtronic Assigned Patent for Detection of Waveform Artifact ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Medtronic, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,380,295) developed by five co-inventors for a "detection of waveform artifact." The co-inventors are Saul E. Greenhut, Aurora, Colo., Mustafa Karamanoglu, Fridley, Minn., Karen J. Kleckner, New Brighton, Minn., Tommy D. Bennett, Shoreview, Minn., and Scott W. Davie, Beaconsfield, Canada.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An implantable medical device system including a physiological sensor detects signal artifact in a signal waveform acquired by the sensor. Features of individual waveforms in the sensor signal are extracted. Sample waveforms are classified by expert observation into at least two classes including an artifact class. A distribution range for each of the extracted features from the sample waveforms is determined for each of the classes. Waveform classification criteria are established in response to the determined distribution ranges." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2009 (12/609,455). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,295.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,295&RS=PN/8,380,295 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Medtronic Assigned Patent for Programming Interface with a Cross-sectional View of a Stimulation Lead with Complex Electrode Array Geometry ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Medtronic, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,380,321) developed by four co-inventors for "programming interface with a cross-sectional view of a stimulation lead with complex electrode array geometry." The co-inventors are Steven M. Goetz, Brooklyn Center, Minn., Richard T. Stone, Minneapolis, Warren W. Ball, Coon Rapids, Minn., and Carl D. Wahlstrand, Columbia Heights, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The disclosure is directed to programming implantable stimulators to deliver stimulation energy via one or more implantable leads having complex electrode array geometries. The disclosure also contemplates guided programming to select electrode combinations and parameter values to support efficacy. The techniques may be applied to a programming interface associated with a clinician programmer, a patient programmer, or both. A user interface permits a user to view electrodes from different perspectives relative to the lead. For example, the user interface provides a side view of a lead and a cross-sectional view of the lead. The user interface may include an axial control medium to select and/or view electrodes at different axial positions along the length of a lead, and a rotational control medium to select and/or view electrodes at different angular positions around a circumference of the lead." The patent application was filed on Oct. 31, 2006 (11/591,188). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,321.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,321&RS=PN/8,380,321 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** AMS Research Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- AMS Research, Minnetonka, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,380,312) developed by Paul J. Gindele, Albertville, Minn., for a "multi-zone stimulation implant system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Various embodiments of an implant system are provided. The implant, such as a mesh implant, can include a support structure, e.g., mesh sling or implant, one or more stimulation elements (e.g., leads), and an energizing element. Leads or electrodes can be positioned in desired stimulation zones of the implant. As such, the implant can include multiple electrically isolated mesh electrode pads or regions." The patent application was filed on Dec. 30, 2010 (12/982,657). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,312.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,312&RS=PN/8,380,312 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Cardiac Pacemakers Assigned Patent for Automatic Activation of Medical Processes ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Cardiac Pacemakers, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,380,296) developed by four co-inventors for an "automatic activation of medical processes." The co-inventors are Kent Lee, Shoreview, Minn., Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Maplewood, Minn., Jesse W. Hartley, White Bear Lake, Minn., and Quan Ni, Shoreview, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems and methods involve automatic activation, de-activation or modification of therapies or other medical processes based on brain state. A medical system includes a sensor system having one or more sensors configured to sense signals related to the brain state of the patient. A brain state analyzer detects various brain states, including sleep stage and/or brain seizures. A controller uses the brain state detection information to control a medical system configured to perform at least one respiratory or cardiac process. Methods involve sensing signals related to brain state and determining the brain state of a patient based on the sensed signals. At least one respiratory or cardiac medical process is controlled based on the patient's brain state." The patent application was filed on Dec. 30, 2009 (12/649,753). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,296.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,296&RS=PN/8,380,296 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Medtronic Assigned Patent for Patient Directed Therapy Control ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Medtronic, Minneapolis, has been assigned a patent (8,380,314) developed by Eric J. Panken, Edina, Minn., Timothy J. Denison, Minneapolis, and Gregory F. Molnar, New Brighton, Minn., for a "patient directed therapy control." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A patient controls the delivery of therapy through volitional inputs that are detected by a biosignal within the brain. The volitional patient input may be directed towards performing a specific physical or mental activity, such as moving a muscle or performing a mathematical calculation. In one embodiment, a biosignal detection module monitors an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal from within the brain of the patient and determines whether the EEG signal includes the biosignal. In one embodiment, the biosignal detection module analyzes one or more frequency components of the EEG signal. In this manner, the patient may adjust therapy delivery by providing a volitional input that is detected by brain signals, wherein the volitional input may not require the interaction with another device, thereby eliminating the need for an external programmer to adjust therapy delivery. Example therapies include electrical stimulation, drug delivery, and delivery of sensory cues." The patent application was filed on Oct. 16, 2007 (11/974,931). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,314.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,314&RS=PN/8,380,314 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

*** Cardiac Pacemakers Assigned Patent for Cardiac Activation Sequence Monitoring and Tracking ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 21 -- Cardiac Pacemakers, Saint Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent (8,380,293) developed by six co-inventors for a "cardiac activation sequence monitoring and tracking." The co-inventors are Yi Zhang, Plymouth, Minn., Scott Meyer, Lakeville, Minn., Aaron McCabe, Minneapolis, Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Ramsey, Minn., Yinghong Yu, Shoreview, Minn., and Carlos A. Ricci, Apple Valley, Minn.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Cardiac monitoring and/or stimulation methods and systems provide monitoring, diagnosis, and defibrillation and/or pacing therapies. A signal processor receives a plurality of composite signals associated with a plurality of sources, performs a source separation, and produces one or more cardiac signal vectors associated with all or a portion of one or more cardiac activation sequences based on the source separation. A method of signal separation involves detecting a change in a characteristic of the cardiac signal vector relative to a baseline. One or more vectors and/or activation sequences may be selected, and information associated with the vectors and/or activation sequences may be stored and tracked." The patent application was filed on Feb. 15, 2011 (13/027,612). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,380,293.PN.&OS=PN/8,380,293&RS=PN/8,380,293 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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