Implantable pressure transducer system optimized to correct environmental factors

US9060696B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9060696-B2
Application numberUS-11613805-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 27, 2005
Priority dateSep 26, 2002
Publication dateJun 23, 2015
Grant dateJun 23, 2015

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This invention relates generally to systems and methods for optimizing the performance and minimizing complications related to implanted sensors, such as pressure sensors, for the purposes of detecting, diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease in a medical patient. Systems and methods for anchoring implanted sensors to various body structures is also provided.

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What is claimed is: 1. An implantable sensing system, comprising: a biocompatible sensor housing, a pressure sensing interface hermetically sealed to the sensor housing; and a plurality of strain gauges joined to the pressure sensing interface, wherein said plurality of strain gauges comprises an inner set of strain gauges and an outer set of strain gauges wherein said inner set is generally located about a center of said sensing interface and said outer set is generally locat…

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What does patent US9060696B2 cover?
This invention relates generally to systems and methods for optimizing the performance and minimizing complications related to implanted sensors, such as pressure sensors, for the purposes of detecting, diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease in a medical patient. Systems and methods for anchoring implanted sensors to various body structures is also provided.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Eigler Neal L, Mann Brian M, Whiting James S, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B5/0215. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 23 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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