Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Bockelman, Mark (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S024000, C600S547000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07039462
ABSTRACT:
A cardiac rhythm management device is configured to detect mechanical oscillations in cardiac rhythm. Upon detection of such oscillations, the device may adjust its operating behavior to compensate for the deleterious effects of the condition.
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Ding Jiang
Ni Quan
Pastore Joseph M.
Salo Rodney W.
Zhu Qingsheng
Bockelman Mark
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
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