Michael D Terry

US Patent:

20130234692, Sep 12, 2013

Filed:

Oct 29, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/662884

Inventors:

Charles R. Gordon - Phoenix AZ, US
Michael B. Terry - Camas WA, US
Larry E. Tyler - Mesa AZ, US
James D. Reinke - Maple Grove MN, US
Matthew Bond - Tempe AZ, US
Shohan T. Hossain - Maple Grove MN, US
Robert M. Ecker - Lino Lakes MN, US

International Classification:

G05F 3/02

US Classification:

323304

Abstract:

Voltage supply and method having a first reference and a second reference. The first reference has an operation mode configured to supply a first reference voltage at a first accuracy and consume an operation power and a standby mode configured to consume standby power less than the operation power. The second reference is configured to supply a second reference having a second accuracy less than the first accuracy of the first reference and which consumes a second reference power less than the operation power of the first reference, the second reference voltage being trimmable based, at least in part, on a comparison of the first reference voltage to the second reference voltage.

US Patent:

20230059224, Feb 23, 2023

Filed:

Oct 10, 2022

Appl. No.:

18/045184

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Matthew P. Hanly - Scottsdale AZ, US
Charles R. Gordon - Phoenix AZ, US
Gary J. Pauly - Shoreview MN, US
Michael B. Terry - Camas WA, US
Jerry D. Reiland - Coon Rapids MN, US
Hyun J. Yoon - Vadnais Heights MN, US
Ryan D. Wyszynski - Oak Grove MN, US
Jon E. Thissen - Rosemount MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/372
A61N 1/365
H04W 76/10

Abstract:

Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor and a biosensor. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from the temperature sensor. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a second signal from the biosensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted.

US Patent:

20210370076, Dec 2, 2021

Filed:

Jul 21, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/935047

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Matthew P. Hanly - Scottsdale AZ, US
Charles R. Gordon - Phoenix AZ, US
Gary J. Pauly - Shoreview MN, US
Michael B. Terry - Battle Ground WA, US
Jerry D. Reiland - Coon Rapids MN, US
Hyun J. Yoon - Vadnais Heights MN, US
Ryan D. Wyszynski - Oak Grove MN, US
Jon E. Thissen - Rosemount MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/372
A61N 1/365
H04W 76/10

Abstract:

Techniques for switching an implantable medical device (IMD) from a first mode to a second mode in relation to signals obtained from internal sensors are described. The internal sensors may include a temperature sensor and a biosensor. In some examples, processing circuitry of the IMD may make a first preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a first signal from the temperature sensor. In response to the first preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted, the processing circuitry may make a second preliminary determination that the IMD is implanted based on a second signal from the biosensor. The processing circuitry may switch the IMD from a first mode to a second mode based on both the first preliminary determination and the second preliminary determination being that the IMD is implanted.

US Patent:

20150073507, Mar 12, 2015

Filed:

Oct 23, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/060649

Inventors:

- Minneapolis MN, US
Charles R. Gordon - Phoenix AZ, US
Kevin P. Kuehn - Shoreview MN, US
Michael B. Terry - Camas WA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/378

US Classification:

607 61

Abstract:

The present invention provides an implantable medical device having at least two electrodes coupled to the device housing. The electrodes may be configured for sensing physiological signals such as cardiac signals and alternatively for providing an electrical stimulation therapy such as a pacing or defibrillation therapy. In accordance with aspects of the disclosure, the device housing provides a hermetic enclosure that includes a first housing section that is hermetically coupled to a second housing section. At least one of the at least two electrodes is coupled to an exterior surface of the first housing section that encloses the battery components of the device. The first housing section is electrically insulated from the cathode and anode of the battery.