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Cardiac signal transmitter unit

CA 1111502 A · Owner: Medtronic, Inc. · Inventors: Brastad, Brian A.

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Disclosed is a cardiac signal transmitter unit adapted for use by the pacemaker patient which detects and processes electrocardiogram and pacemaker information, and which generates a corresponding audible signal for transmission to a remote location for reception and analysis The unit employs a three input electrode array for developing a differential signal, has separate channels for processing the electrocardiogram data and the pacemaker data, and includes a fail-safe battery monitor circuit for completely disabling the unit as the battery nears the end of its useful life.

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  • Granted October 27, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 27, 1998.
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FiledMarch 2, 1979
GrantedOctober 27, 1981
Term endedOctober 27, 1998
Patent numberCA 1111502 A
Classification (IPC)A61B5/04 +2 more

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1980198219841986198819901992199419961998Application filedMarch 2, 1979Patent grantedOct 27, 1981Term endedOct 27, 1998

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