Michael M Kane

US Patent:

6985776, Jan 10, 2006

Filed:

Apr 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/423113

Inventors:

Michael R. Kane - Higley AZ, US
George K. Wong - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607122, 600585

Abstract:

A system and method of positioning an implantable medical device lead within a patient that includes introducing a distal tip of a first elongated member along a first location within the patient through a first introducing path, and introducing a distal tip of a second elongated member within the first location through a second introducing path. The distal tip of the first elongated member is engaged with the distal tip of the second elongated member at the first location, and, upon engagement, the distal tip of the first elongated member is advanced to a second location via the second elongated member as the second elongation member is advanced to the second location.

US Patent:

20070156085, Jul 5, 2007

Filed:

Dec 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/323015

Inventors:

Randal Schulhauser - Phoenix AZ, US
Matthew Bond - Phoenix AZ, US
Michael Kane - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

A61M 31/00

US Classification:

604066000

Abstract:

An injectable wireless perfusion sensor provides data to an external device regarding the perfusion of the targeted tissue. The sensor permits a caregiver to monitor cardiovascular performance in specific areas such as the extremities. The sensor will identify whether vascular constriction or obstruction is present and to what extent. Further, once such a condition is treated, the sensor will monitor the effectiveness of that treatment.

US Patent:

20090204101, Aug 13, 2009

Filed:

Aug 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/194934

Inventors:

Mitchell S. Wortzman - Scottsdale AZ, US
Xiaoming Lin - Cave Creek AZ, US
Jurrian T. Strobos - Silver Spring MD, US
Richard G. Glogau - San Francisco CA, US
Michael A.C. Kane - New York NY, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/00
G06F 3/048

US Classification:

604506, 604 9301, 715708

Abstract:

Methods for applying injectable fillers are provided. In some embodiments, the methods can result in a reduced risk of an adverse event occurring from the administration of the injectable filler. Also disclosed are devices and kits related to this method.

US Patent:

20100228135, Sep 9, 2010

Filed:

Apr 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/757158

Inventors:

Randal C. Schulhauser - Phoenix AZ, US
Matthew C. Bond - Phoenix AZ, US
Michael R. Kane - Pewaukee WI, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/026

US Classification:

600505

Abstract:

An injectable wireless perfusion sensor provides data to an external device regarding the perfusion of the targeted tissue. The sensor permits a caregiver to monitor cardiovascular performance in specific areas such as the extremities. The sensor will identify whether vascular constriction or obstruction is present and to what extent. Further, once such a condition is treated, the sensor will monitor the effectiveness of that treatment.

US Patent:

20110082391, Apr 7, 2011

Filed:

Jun 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/797710

Inventors:

Michael A.C. Kane - Scottsdale AZ, US
Xiaoming Lin - Scottsdale AZ, US
Mitchell S. Wortzman - Scottsdale AZ, US
Stacy Smith - Scottsdale AZ, US
Zbigniew Paul Lorenc - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/103

US Classification:

600587

Abstract:

A method for measuring the effect of a medical treatment on the size of lips. The method has the following steps: (a) providing a scale of at least four visual reference images exhibiting varying lip sizes and assigning a unique indicator to each of the at least four visual reference images; (b) visually examining a lip of a human subject to be augmented and selecting one from among of at least four different reference images most closely corresponding in lip size and identifying the corresponding unique indicator; (c) introducing into the lip of the human subject a filler or an implant to augment the size of the lip; (d) visually examining the lip after introduction of the filler or the implant and selecting one of the at least four different reference images most closely corresponding in lip size and identifying the corresponding unique indicator; and (e) comparing the unique indicator of the lip before introduction of the filler or the implant and the unique indicator of the lip after introduction of the filler or the implant to determine if they are different. There is also a method for counseling a human subject undertaking augmentation of lips. There is also a method for developing a scale for measuring differences in lip size in human subjects. There is also a method for determining the amount of filler or implant needed to augment the lips of a human subject.