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Conrad L Sowder

from Minneapolis, MN
Age ~77
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Evan C Sowder, 32Suanne Skog, 71
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Catherine M Sowder, 38Doris S Sowder, 101Jessica A Sowder, 46Marlene K Sowder, 81Nathan Sowder, 51Rhoten K Sowder, 87Tracey Sowder, 55Bret B Sowders, 39Carl R Sowders, 80Cynthia R Sowders, 67

Conrad Sowder Phones & Addresses

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • El Segundo, CA
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 5909 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 (612) 306-5554

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Company: Boston scientific crm Position: Mr

Education

School / High School: Colorado State University 1965 to 1969

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Medical Devices

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Conrad Sowder

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Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Boston Scientific CRM
Mr
Education:
Colorado State University 1965 - 1969

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System And Method For Providing Tachyarrhythmia Therapy By Implantable Device In Presence Of System Faults

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US Patent:
7373200, May 13, 2008
Filed:
May 5, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/122970
Inventors:
Scott Stubbs - Maple Grove MN, US
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
William J. Linder - Golden Valley MN, US
Lynn S. Elliott - Maple Grove MN, US
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
Hiten J. Doshi - Plymouth MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/39
US Classification:
607 5, 607 27, 607 63
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed by which an implantable cardiac device may deliver tachyarrhythmia therapy in the event of a system fault. A hardware-based safety core provides the logic circuitry for detecting tachyarrhythmias and delivering shock therapy in the event of a fault which disables operation of the device's primary control circuitry. The safety core defibrillator eliminates common mode failure of the primary control circuits used in the primary defibrillator system. Failures in the primary controller memory or execution will activate the safety core defibrillator.

System And Method For Temporary Programming For Implanted Medical Devices

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US Patent:
7460912, Dec 2, 2008
Filed:
Nov 19, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/993699
Inventors:
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
Alan H. Smythe - White Bear Lake MN, US
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
David Ternes - Roseville MN, US
Sylvia Quiles - Edina MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/362
US Classification:
607 59
Abstract:
A system and method for temporary programming of an implantable medical device. The system and method include a repeater uploading temporary programming and instructions to a temporary memory of the device and then instructing the device to operate according to the temporary instructions. If during a first time period, the device is not in continuous periodic communication with the repeater, the device automatically reverts to operation under the normal operating instructions. At the end of the first time period, the caregiver or the patient may decide to revert to the normal programming. During a second time period, the device operates according to the temporary programming unless the caregiver or the patient instructs the device to revert to the normal programming, or the device fails to receive a periodic continuation signal from the repeater. Adverse health affects to the patient may also trigger the device to revert to the normal programming during either the first or second time period.

System And Method For Recovering From Transient Faults In An Implantable Medical Device

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US Patent:
7483744, Jan 27, 2009
Filed:
May 5, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/123246
Inventors:
Scott Stubbs - Maple Grove MN, US
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
William J. Linder - Golden Valley MN, US
Lynn S. Elliott - Maple Grove MN, US
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
Hiten J. Doshi - Plymouth MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/08
US Classification:
607 27
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed for system fault recovery by an implantable medical device which employs a global fault response. The system enables the device to consistently recover from transient faults while maintaining a history of the reason for the device fault. Upon detection of a fault, the primary controller of the device signals a reset controller which then issues a reset command. All sub-systems of the primary device controller are then reset together rather than resetting individual sub-systems independently to ensure deterministic behavior.

Cardiac Pacemaker With Pacing Rate Monitoring

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US Patent:
7826897, Nov 2, 2010
Filed:
Dec 22, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/316682
Inventors:
Scott Stubbs - Maple Grove MN, US
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
William J. Linder - Golden Valley MN, US
Lynn S. Elliott - Maple Grove MN, US
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
Hiten J. Doshi - Plymouth MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/362
US Classification:
607 9
Abstract:
A pacing monitoring system is described for incorporation in an implantable pacemaker that monitors the pacing rate and/or cumulative pace count in order to protect a patient from excessive pacing. The system includes monitoring circuitry that is configured to operate in multiple monitoring zones, where each zone is adapted to prevent excessively high-rate pacing during a particular mode of device operation.

System And Method For Recovering From Transient Faults In An Implantable Medical Device

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US Patent:
8170670, May 1, 2012
Filed:
Jan 26, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/359757
Inventors:
Scott R. Stubbs - Maple Grove MN, US
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
William J. Linder - Golden Valley MN, US
Lynn S. Elliott - Maple Grove MN, US
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
Hiten J. Doshi - Plymouth MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/37
US Classification:
607 27, 607 2, 607 59
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed for system fault recovery by an implantable medical device which employs a global fault response. The system enables the device to consistently recover from transient faults while maintaining a history of the reason for the device fault. Upon detection of a fault, the primary controller of the device signals a reset controller which then issues a reset command. All sub-systems of the primary device controller are then reset together rather than resetting individual sub-systems independently to ensure deterministic behavior.

System And Method For Providing Fault Tolerant Processing In An Implantable Medical Device

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US Patent:
8347149, Jan 1, 2013
Filed:
Sep 28, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/568652
Inventors:
Scott R. Stubbs - Maple Grove MN, US
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
William J. Linder - Golden Valley MN, US
Hiten J. Doshi - Plymouth MN, US
Lynn S. Elliott - Maple Grove MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
G06F 11/00
US Classification:
714 471, 714 381, 718102, 607 27
Abstract:
Embodiments herein generally relate to implantable medical devices and, specifically, to a system and method for providing fault tolerant processing in an implantable medical device. In an embodiment a system for providing fault tolerant processing in an implantable medical device is provided. The system can include an implantable medical device comprising a processor and memory store configured to execute a plurality of threads, temporal and spatial constraints assigned to one or more of the threads, and a kernel. The kernel can include a scheduler and a thread monitor configured to monitor execution of threads against the temporal and spatial constraints, and further configured to issue a response upon violation of either of the constraints by one of the plurality of threads. In an embodiment a method for providing fault tolerant processing in an implantable medical device is provided. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Cardiac Pacemaker With Pacing Rate Monitoring

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US Patent:
8364261, Jan 29, 2013
Filed:
Nov 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/916881
Inventors:
Scott Stubbs - Maple Grove MN, US
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
William J. Linder - Golden Valley MN, US
Lynn S. Elliott - Maple Grove MN, US
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
Hiten J. Doshi - Plymouth MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/362
US Classification:
607 9
Abstract:
A pacing monitoring system is described for incorporation in an implantable pacemaker that monitors the pacing rate and/or cumulative pace count in order to protect a patient from excessive pacing. The system includes monitoring circuitry that is configured to operate in multiple monitoring zones, where each zone is adapted to prevent excessively high-rate pacing during a particular mode of device operation.

Telemetry During Safety Mode Operation

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US Patent:
8509910, Aug 13, 2013
Filed:
Dec 4, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/328454
Inventors:
Conrad L. Sowder - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas J. Harris - Shoreview MN, US
Douglas J. Gifford - Ham Lake MN, US
William J. Linder - Golden Valley MN, US
Hiten J. Doshi - Plymouth MN, US
Scott R. Stubbs - Maple Grove MN, US
Kenneth P. Hoyme - Plymouth MN, US
Assignee:
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61N 1/02
US Classification:
607 60, 607 32
Abstract:
This document discusses, among other things, an implantable device comprising a communication circuit configured to communicate with an external device, a logic circuit communicatively coupled to the communication circuit, and a processor, communicatively coupled to the logic circuit and the communication circuit. The processor is configured to communicate information with the external device, via the communication circuit and the logic circuit, using a set of communication messages. While in a device safety mode, the processor is held in an inactive state and the logic circuit is configured to communicate with the external device using a subset of the set of communication messages.
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