Patents Represented by Attorney Peter R. Lando
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Patent number: 7295876Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for interactively defining and calibrating a treatment protocol program for a stimulation device such as an implantable pulse generator (IPG). An IPG, whether it is a self-contained implantable pulse generator (SCIPG) or externally-powered implantable pulse generator (EPIPG), communicates with an external patient programmer (EPP) to receive treatment protocol programs. Using the EPP, treatment protocol programs are developed, executed, and tested while the patient provides real-time feedback, providing efficient and effective programming.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: John H. Erickson
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Patent number: 7254446Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for calibrating a stimulation device such as an implantable pulse generator (IPG). An IPG, whether it is a self-contained implantable pulse generator (SCIPG) or externally-powered implantable pulse generator (EPIPG), communicates with an external programmer to determine the characteristics of the stimuli delivered to the lead electrodes. An external programmer is used with patient feedback to determine initial threshold levels, and using the initial threshold levels, to determine threshold levels for combined electrode arrays.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: John H. Erickson, Thomas K. Hickman, Erik D. Engstrom
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Patent number: 7254445Abstract: An electronic stimulation system is used to control pain over multiple regions of a patient's body. The system has one or more percutaneous leads, each having multiple electrodes, implanted within the patient's epidural space parallel to the axis of the spinal cord. The leads are connected to either a totally implanted system or a radio frequency system. The system is able to treat pain over different regions of a patient's body by “simultaneously” stimulating the patient with at least three different stimulation settings. “Simultaneous” stimulation involves sequentially stimulating the patient with the multiple stimulation settings such that the patient receives the cumulative effect of each stimulation setting, while not perceiving the transition from one stimulation setting to another.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay Law, William Borkan, Lance Ehren, George Van Campen, John Erickson
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Patent number: 7228179Abstract: The invention relates to a stimulation device for creating complex or multi-purpose tissue stimulation. Many typical stimulation devices suffer from deficiencies in providing complex stimulation patterns. Using a circuitry operable or programmable to repeat and skip stimulation settings, a complex stimulation set may be created. The repeating and skipping functionality may be implemented in hardware or software. In this manner, complex stimulations may be derived from simple circuitries. Furthermore, these stimulations may be used to treat pain, stimulate bone growth, and control motor disorders, among others.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: George Van Campen, John Erickson
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Patent number: 7212110Abstract: A wireless communication method and protocol, and wireless devices and systems for stimulation, are provided for communication between a wireless device and a charging device. During active wireless charging, communications (data transmission) from the wireless device to the charging device occurs via pulse loading the receive antenna of the receiving device. Because switching regulation in the receiving device may interfere with the communications, the switching regulation is disabled during a communications window. To further reduce the likelihood of misinterpretation of signals detected in the charging device resulting from the switching regulation or noise, the data bit rate of the pulse loading communications is maintained higher than the switching regulation frequency.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Gregory R. Martin, Gregg Turi, Marc Shanko, Rami Elghandour, Thomas Palma, William L. Winstrom
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Patent number: 7191011Abstract: The invention is directed to an implantable pump. The implantable pump has a port with light emitters indicating the location of the port. The port can be useful in providing bolus injections or the refilling of reservoirs. The light emitters can be arranged in various forms about the port including linear, triangular, square, or circular, among others. If more than one port is located on a device, these ports can be differentiated by differing colors and arrangements of emitters. In addition, various circuitries can be used to activate the emitters. These circuitries can include a coil and capacitor arrangement that provide a separate power source from that of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: Kurt Cantlon
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Patent number: 7180760Abstract: Embodiments provide a capacitive voltage multiplier for efficiently producing multiples, including fractional multiples, of a power supply voltage use high, medium and low voltage field effect transistors for switching terminals of various capacitors into and out of connection with power supply or ground voltages in charge mode and with an output or other capacitor terminals for series connection in pump mode. A single non-overlapping clock is level-shifted up to the maximum voltage level required for switching to produce a desired output, then level shifted back down to lower levels with delay added as necessary according to embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Varrichio, Benjamin A. Tranchina
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Patent number: 7149585Abstract: A lead body and method for lead body manufacture are provided having at least one conductor positioned between an inner insulator and an outer insulator wherein the outer insulator is fused to the inner insulator by heating. Further, an insulating spacer may be provided between the conductors that may be fused to either or both of the outer insulator and the inner insulator.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: MicroNet Medical, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Wessman, Peter J. Pohndorf, Mark Gerald Schrom
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Patent number: 7127297Abstract: An electronic stimulation system is used to control pain over multiple regions of a patient's body. The system has one or more percutaneous leads, each having multiple electrodes, implanted within the patient's epidural space parallel to the axis of the spinal cord. The leads are connected to either a totally implanted system or a radio frequency system. The system is able to treat pain over different regions of a patient's body by “simultaneously” stimulating the patient with at least three different stimulation settings. “Simultaneous” stimulation involves sequentially stimulating the patient with the multiple stimulation settings such that the patient receives the cumulative effect of each stimulation setting, while not perceiving the transition from one stimulation setting to another.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jay Law, William Borkan, Lance Ehren, George Van Campen, John Erickson
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Patent number: 7051419Abstract: A neurostimulating lead is provided for use in stimulating the spinal chord, spinal nerves, or peripheral nerves or for use in deep brain stimulation that comprises an elongated, flexible lead having improved steerability properties. The lead includes a plurality of thin-film metal electrodes connected by conductors embedded within the wall of the lead to electrical contacts at the proximal end of the lead. The lead is further designed to include an internal lumen for use with a guidewire in an over-the-wire lead placement.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: MicroNet Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark G. Schrom, Paul J. Robinson
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Patent number: 7047627Abstract: In one embodiment, a method, for fabricating an implantable apparatus for delivering electrical stimulation from a pulse generator, comprises: providing a plurality of conductors, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductors passes through at least one interior passage of a body, wherein the body is formed of a first insulative material having prescribed mechanical properties; coupling at least one terminal to each conductor of the plurality of conductors, the terminals being adapted to receive electrical signals from the pulse generator, wherein adjacent terminals are separated by a second insulative material with prescribed mechanical properties that are consistent with the first insulative material; and over-molding a region of the apparatus containing the terminals with a third insulative material with prescribed mechanical properties that are consistent with the material of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 7047082Abstract: A neurostimulating lead is provided for use in stimulating the spinal chord, spinal nerves, or peripheral nerves or for use in deep brain stimulation that comprises an elongated, flexible lead having improved steerability properties. The lead includes a plurality of thin-film metal electrodes connected by conductors embedded within the wall of the lead to electrical contacts at the proximal end of the lead. The lead is further designed to include an internal lumen for use with a guidewire in an over-the-wire lead placement.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2000Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: MicroNet Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark G. Schrom, Paul J. Robinson
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Patent number: 7039470Abstract: A lead employing a connection between a conductor and an electric element is provided. The connection includes a conductive pad electrically connected to at least one conductor and the electric element electrically connected to the conductive pad. The conductive pad can further include an elongated element to connect the pad to the electric element. The method for connecting a conductor to an electric element is also provided. The method includes forming a groove in the insulator of a lead body to expose the conductor. Placing a conductive pad within the groove and electrically connecting a conductive pad to the conductor. An electric element is then placed over the conductive pad and the electric element is electrically connected to the conductive pad.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2000Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: MicroNet Medical, Inc.Inventor: Bradley J. Wessman
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Patent number: 6981314Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: D523011Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Jones, Patrick Cullen
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Patent number: D543627Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
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Patent number: D543628Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
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Patent number: D543629Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
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Patent number: D543630Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
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Patent number: D543631Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow