Philip G Dion

Author:

Philip E. Dion

ISBN #:

1928832407

Author:

Philip Dion

ISBN #:

0960075216

US Patent:

8103346, Jan 24, 2012

Filed:

May 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/435866

Inventors:

William Mass - Renton WA, US
Greg P. Carpenter - Centerville MN, US
Daniel Kollmann - Andover MN, US
Arthur Lai - Minnetonka MN, US
Philip G. Dion - Blaine MN, US
Thomas Phillips - Stanchfield MN, US
Aaron Eash - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 32

Abstract:

Various embodiments concern a method which may include communicating medical information between a PIMD and an interface module via a first channel in compliance with a predetermined medical information regulatory standard, preventing access to the PIMD via the interface module other than through the first channel, detecting a communication protocol used by an available generic network access device, selecting a communication protocol rule set from a plurality of communication protocol rule sets to effect communication between the interface device and an available generic network access device of a plurality of generic network access devices, and transferring at least some of the medical information to the remote network via a second channel established between the interface module and the available generic network access device using the selected communication protocol rule set.

US Patent:

8265757, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Jan 24, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/357399

Inventors:

William Mass - Renton WA, US
Greg P. Carpenter - Centerville MN, US
Daniel Kollmann - Andover MN, US
Arthur Lai - Minnetonka MN, US
Philip G. Dion - Blaine MN, US
Thomas Phillips - Stanchfield MN, US
Aaron Eash - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 32

Abstract:

Various embodiments concern a method which may include communicating medical information between a PIMD and an interface module via a first channel in compliance with a predetermined medical information regulatory standard, preventing access to the PIMD via the interface module other than through the first channel, detecting a communication protocol used by an available generic network access device, selecting a communication protocol rule set from a plurality of communication protocol rule sets to effect communication between the interface device and an available generic network access device of a plurality of generic network access devices, and transferring at least some of the medical information to the remote network via a second channel established between the interface module and the available generic network access device using the selected communication protocol rule set.

US Patent:

8437854, May 7, 2013

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610324

Inventors:

William Mass - Renton WA, US
Greg P. Carpenter - Centerville MN, US
Daniel Kollmann - Andover MN, US
Arthur Lai - Minnetonka MN, US
Philip G. Dion - Blaine MN, US
Thomas Phillips - Stanchfield MN, US
Aaron Eash - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 32

Abstract:

Various embodiments concern a method which may include communicating medical information between a PIMD and an interface module via a first channel in compliance with a predetermined medical information regulatory standard, preventing access to the PIMD via the interface module other than through the first channel, detecting a communication protocol used by an available generic network access device, selecting a communication protocol rule set from a plurality of communication protocol rule sets to effect communication between the interface device and an available generic network access device of a plurality of generic network access devices, and transferring at least some of the medical information to the remote network via a second channel established between the interface module and the available generic network access device using the selected communication protocol rule set.

US Patent:

8588924, Nov 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/397187

Inventors:

Philip G. Dion - Blaine MN, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/375

US Classification:

607 60, 607 1, 607 2, 607 32, 607 36, 343718, 343872, 343873, 343845

Abstract:

This document discusses, among other things, a system and method for wirelessly transferring information electromagnetically at a first specified operating frequency range and at a second specified operating frequency range using an implantable antenna. In certain examples, the implantable antenna can include a first non-coiled segment and a first coiled segment, and the first specified operating frequency range and the second specified operating frequency range can be provided at least in part by a physical arrangement of the first coiled segment with respect to the first non-coiled segment.

US Patent:

20110166629, Jul 7, 2011

Filed:

Dec 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/977166

Inventors:

Philip G. Dion - Blaine MN, US
Dennis E. Larson - White Bear Lake Township MN, US
Sasidhar Vajha - Brooklyn Park MN, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/08
H04B 1/40

US Classification:

607 60, 455 901

Abstract:

This document discusses, among other things, an implantable telemetry system including an RF transceiver configured to drive an antenna and a matching circuit, configured to be coupled to the antenna, the matching circuit including a control parameter configured to adjust the impedance of the matching circuit. The implantable telemetry system also includes a control circuit configured to receive an indication of the RF transceiver current draw and to control the control parameter of the matching circuit using the received indication of current draw. In an example, the control parameter is controlled to decrease the RF transceiver current draw.

US Patent:

20130254348, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Apr 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/874035

Inventors:

Greg Paul Carpenter - St. Paul MN, US
Daniel Kollmann - Andover MN, US
Arthur Lai - Minnetonka MN, US
Philip G. Dion - Blaine MN, US
Thomas R. Phillips - Stanchfield MN, US
Aaron Eash - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H04L 29/06

US Classification:

709219

Abstract:

An interface device for facilitating transfer of medical information between a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) and a remote network server via public network infrastructure is disclosed, the interface device using any of a plurality of generic network access devices having disparate communication protocols. First communication circuitry is configured to receive medical information from a patient implantable medical device (PIMD), and second communication circuitry configured to effect communication with the first communication circuitry and a generic network access device. A processor is coupled the first communication circuitry and the second communication circuitry. The processor is configured to control transmission of the medical information to the generic network access device and condition the medical device data in compliance with a predetermined medical information regulatory standard governing the PIMD. A method is also disclosed.

US Patent:

55702635, Oct 29, 1996

Filed:

Dec 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/364207

Inventors:

Philip G. Dion - Columbia Heights MN
Brian K. Sorenson - Minnetonka MN

Assignee:

Dataserv Computer Maintenance, Inc. - Chanhassen MN

International Classification:

H02H 322

US Classification:

361119

Abstract:

A surge protector for coupling exposed (to power surges) data communication end ports having a plurality of bi-directional data lines, and protected data communication end ports having a plurality of associated bi-directional data lines. The surge protector includes a plurality of exposed end terminals, each exposed end terminal for connection to a data line of the exposed port, and a plurality of protected end terminals, each protected end terminal for connection to an associated data line of the protected port. The surge protector includes a plurality of transient surge protection elements. Each transient surge protection element is connected across one exposed terminal and a ground, and short circuits current to ground when voltage on the exposed terminal reaches a threshold limit. The surge suppressor also includes a plurality of opto-isolation elements, each connected between a connection for a transient surge suppressor element and a protected terminal. The opto-isolation elements optically couple and galvanically isolate from each other the protected terminals and the exposed terminals.

US Patent:

55437273, Aug 6, 1996

Filed:

Apr 5, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/222859

Inventors:

Bradley B. Bushard - Chaska MN
Philip G. Dion - Columbia Heights MN
Joseph V. Heinz - Eden Prairie MN

Assignee:

BellSouth Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G01R 3102

US Classification:

324760

Abstract:

An automated functional test system for PC circuit boards. The test system includes a test chamber for removably receiving circuit boards to be tested, heating and cooling systems for controlling the temperature in the test chamber, a display, a variable circuit board power supply and diagnostics memory for storing PC circuit board diagnostic software. A control system is coupled to the heating and cooling systems, display, power supply and diagnostics memory. The control system causes the circuit board to execute the diagnostic software during low temperature, high temperature and cycling temperature diagnostic phases. The diagnostic phases are sequentially and repeatedly performed during a test cycle. The cooling system is actuated during the low temperature diagnostic phases to cool the test chamber to ambient temperature. The heating system is actuated during the high temperature diagnostic phases to heat the test chamber.