Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-27
2011-11-29
Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
C607S018000, C607S019000, C600S515000, C600S526000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08068909
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention are related to implantable devices including movement sensors and related methods for measuring cardiac performance, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable electrical stimulation lead. The electrical stimulation lead can include a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end and a sheath defining a central lumen. The lead body can further include an electrical conductor disposed within the central lumen of the sheath. The stimulation lead can further include a stimulation electrode positioned at the distal end of the lead body, the stimulation electrode in electrical communication with the electrical conductor. The electrical stimulation lead can include an flexion sensor coupled to the lead body, the movement sensor configured to generate a signal in response to movement of the lead body. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of monitoring the condition of a heart failure patient. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of treating unstable arrhythmia in a patient. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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Final Office Action mailed Feb. 2, 2011 in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 11/842,565(our file 115.0033US01), “Implantable Leads With Topographic Features for Cellular Modulation and Related Methods,” (12 pages).
Gilkerson James O.
Mi Bin
Zhang Yongxing
Zhang Yunlong
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Layno Carl H
Malamud Deborah
Pauly, DeVries Smith & Deffner L.L.C.
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