Granted Patent
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US 1,124,345 · App. 29/940,020 · Granted Apr 28, 2026
Implantable cardiac monitor
Inventors:
Matthew T. Vanderpool (Fridley, MN); Michael R. Klardie (Plymouth, MN); Kris A. Peterson (Edina, MN)
Assignee:
MEDTRONIC, INC.
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Claims (1)
The ornamental design for an implantable cardiac monitor as shown and described.
Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST
Recorded May 13, 2025
From: VANDERPOOL, MATTHEW T.; KLARDIE, MICHAEL R.; PETERSON, KRIS A.
To: MEDTRONIC, INC.
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Continuity (4)
Continuation
29880674
· Jul 26, 2023
Division
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· Jun 7, 2022
Division
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· May 14, 2021
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