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Multiple sensor assembly for medical electric lead    
United States Patent6144866   
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Inventor(s)Miesel; Keith A. (St. Paul, MN); Roberts; Jonathan P. (Shoreview, MN); Olson; John C. (Maple Grove, MN); LaFond; Roger (Fridley, MN); Chatelle; Brenda (Spring Lake Park, MN); Stetz; Eric M. (Coon Rapids, MN)
AbstractAn implantable sensor assembly for use with an implantable medical device are disclosed. The sensor assembly preferably includes two or more physiologic sensors coupled to the medical device via a pair of lead conductors, or alternatively an oxygen sensor having certain features. The oxygen sensor permits more accurate and reliable measurement of oxygen saturation in blood masses flowing within the human body.
   














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Multiple sensor assembly for medical electric lead
Inventor     Miesel; Keith A. (St. Paul, MN); Roberts; Jonathan P. (Shoreview, MN); Olson; John C. (Maple Grove, MN); LaFond; Roger (Fridley, MN); Chatelle; Brenda (Spring Lake Park, MN); Stetz; Eric M. (Coon Rapids, MN)
Owner/Assignee     Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
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Publication Date     November 7, 2000
Application Number     09/182,970
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Filing Date     October 30, 1998
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Examiner     Winakur; Eric F.
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Attorney/Law Firm     Woods; Thomas F. Patton; Harold R.
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