Patents by Inventor Brett Wingeier

Brett Wingeier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230001203
    Abstract: A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user as a user performs a set of tasks during a time window, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation treatment, characterized by a stimulation parameter and a set of portions, to a brain region of the user in association with the time window; for each task of the set of tasks: receiving a signal stream characterizing a neurological state of the user; from the signal stream, identifying a neurological signature characterizing the neurological state associated with the task; and modulating the electrical stimulation treatment provided to the brain region of the user based upon the neurological signature, wherein modulating comprises delivering a portion of the set of portions of the electrical stimulation treatment to the brain region of the user, while maintaining an aggregate amount of the stimulation parameter of the treatment provided during the time window below a maximum limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Daniel S. Chao, Lee von Kraus, Amol Sarva, Sophia Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20220347473
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems induce neuromodulation by focusing a source of stimulation through a skull/brain interface in the form of an aperture formed in the skull, a naturally occurring fenestration in the skull, or a transcranial channel. Methods, devices, and systems identify where to locate skull/brain interfaces, accessories that can be used with the interfaces, and features for controlling stimulation delivered through the interfaces. Multiple indications for the skull/brain interfaces include diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders and conditions such as epilepsy, movement disorders, depression, Alzheimer's disease, autism, coma, and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Brett WINGEIER, Daniel CHAO, Benjamin PLESS, Thomas TCHENG
  • Patent number: 11464972
    Abstract: A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user as a user performs a set of tasks during a time window, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation treatment, characterized by a stimulation parameter and a set of portions, to a brain region of the user in association with the time window; for each task of the set of tasks: receiving a signal stream characterizing a neurological state of the user; from the signal stream, identifying a neurological signature characterizing the neurological state associated with the task; and modulating the electrical stimulation treatment provided to the brain region of the user based upon the neurological signature, wherein modulating comprises delivering a portion of the set of portions of the electrical stimulation treatment to the brain region of the user, while maintaining an aggregate amount of the stimulation parameter of the treatment provided during the time window below a maximum limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Flow Neuroscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Daniel S. Chao, Lee von Kraus, Amol Sarva, Sophia Sanchez
  • Patent number: 11406824
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems induce neuromodulation by focusing a source of stimulation through a skull/brain interface in the form of an aperture formed in the skull, a naturally occurring fenestration in the skull, or a transcranial channel. Methods, devices, and systems identify where to locate skull/brain interfaces, accessories that can be used with the interfaces, and features for controlling stimulation delivered through the interfaces. Multiple indications for the skull/brain interfaces include diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders and conditions such as epilepsy, movement disorders, depression, Alzheimer's disease, autism, coma, and pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Daniel Chao, Benjamin Pless, Thomas Tcheng
  • Patent number: 11400290
    Abstract: A method and system for providing stimulation to a user, the method including: transitioning a stimulation device from a baseline state to a first impedance monitoring state; during the first impedance monitoring state, guiding, an adjustment of a position of the stimulation device at a head region of the user to satisfy a first impedance criterion; upon satisfaction of the first impedance criterion, transitioning the stimulation device from the first impedance monitoring state to a stimulation regime that comprises a second monitoring state having a second criterion; upon detection of failure to satisfy the second criterion, transitioning the stimulation device from the stimulation regime to the first impedance monitoring state; and upon detecting that a third impedance criterion of the first impedance monitoring state is satisfied, transitioning the stimulation device from the first impedance monitoring state to the stimulation regime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Flow Neuroscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Shawn Razek, Kevin G. Babcock, Alan Fineberg, Rich Lowenberg, Patrick Wolber
  • Patent number: 11364383
    Abstract: A system for electrically stimulating a user includes an electrode assembly, a control module, an electrode usage module, a communication module, a stimulus generator, and a client application. Additionally or alternatively, the system 100 can include any or all of: a head apparatus, a power source, a sensor subsystem, an electrical coupling subsystem, a user device, and/or any other suitable component(s). A method for electrically stimulating a user includes reading a tag of the electrode assembly, applying electrical stimulation to a user, determining and/or updating an electrode usage, and triggering an action based on the tag. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: coupling an electrode assembly with a head apparatus, receiving an input from a user to initiate an electrical stimulation session, transmitting tag information, updating the tag, applying electrical stimulation to a user, verifying tag information, and/or any other suitable process(es).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Halo Neuro, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Rob Helvestine, Anne Swanberg, Daniel Chao
  • Patent number: 11273304
    Abstract: A system and method for stimulating a user, the system comprising: a set of pads configured at head regions of the user; a band having a first end coupled to a first pad of the set of pads and a second end coupled to a second pad of the set of pads; a bridge coupled the band and to an electrode during use; and a set of links, each link coupled at a first region to an interior portion of its corresponding pad, and coupled at a second region to the bridge, having an elastic modulus above a threshold modulus such that: in a first mode, displacement of the set of pads produces displacement of the electrode away from the head region of the user, and in a second mode, release of the set of pads orients protrusions of the electrode approximately normal to the head region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Halo Neuro, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Tal Bar-Or, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett, Daniel Chao, Matty Martin
  • Publication number: 20220032054
    Abstract: A method and system for providing stimulation to a user, the method including: transitioning a stimulation device from a baseline state to a first impedance monitoring state; during the first impedance monitoring state, guiding, an adjustment of a position of the stimulation device at a head region of the user to satisfy a first impedance criterion; upon satisfaction of the first impedance criterion, transitioning the stimulation device from the first impedance monitoring state to a stimulation regime that comprises a second monitoring state having a second criterion; upon detection of failure to satisfy the second criterion, transitioning the stimulation device from the stimulation regime to the first impedance monitoring state; and upon detecting that a third impedance criterion of the first impedance monitoring state is satisfied, transitioning the stimulation device from the first impedance monitoring state to the stimulation regime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Shawn Razek, Kevin G. Babcock, Alan Fineberg, Rich Lowenberg, Patrick Wolber
  • Publication number: 20210393946
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an electrical stimulation system can include one or more of an electrode assembly including one or more electrodes and an electronics subsystem. In some variations, each of the one or more electrodes can include a hydrophilic layer and a conductive layer. In some variations, the electronics subsystem can include one or more of a control module, power module, and a stimulus generator. In some variations, the electrical stimulation can further include one or more of an electrical attachment system, mechanical attachment system, head apparel assembly, flexible housing, and/or any other suitable component. The electrical stimulation system functions to apply electrical stimulation but can additionally or alternatively function to measure/and or record one or more biosignals from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Ian Shain, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett, Mardis Bagley, Phnam Bagley
  • Patent number: 11191949
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an electrical stimulation system can include one or more of an electrode assembly including one or more electrodes and an electronics subsystem. In some variations, each of the one or more electrodes can include a hydrophilic layer and a conductive layer. In some variations, the electronics subsystem can include one or more of a control module, power module, and a stimulus generator. In some variations, the electrical stimulation can further include one or more of an electrical attachment system, mechanical attachment system, head apparel assembly, flexible housing, and/or any other suitable component. The electrical stimulation system functions to apply electrical stimulation but can additionally or alternatively function to measure/and or record one or more biosignals from a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Flow Neuroscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Ian Shain, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett, Mardis Bagley, Phnam Bagley
  • Publication number: 20210346689
    Abstract: A system for individualizing neuromodulation includes a neurostimulation device having a set of electrodes, and an application executing on a user device. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include any or all of: a sensor system, a head-securing mechanism, a remote server, storage, an accessory device, and any other suitable component. A method for individualizing neuromodulation includes determining a task of interest to a user; determining a user skill level associated with the task; determining a set of goals; determining an individualized neuromodulation program comprising a neurostimulation pattern; and delivering the neurostimulation pattern to the user. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: determining user progress; displaying user progress; receiving user feedback; determining and/or adapting neuromodulation program based on user progress and/or user feedback; and any other suitable process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Randall Lin, Daniel Toker
  • Patent number: 11123544
    Abstract: A system for electrically stimulating and/or detecting bioelectrical signals of a user comprising: an array of permeable bodies configured to absorb a solution that facilitates electrical coupling with a body region of the user; a housing defining an array of protrusions conforming to the body region and comprising: an array of channels distributed across the array of protrusions, each channel at least partially surrounding a permeable body, configured to deliver the solution to the permeable body, and comprising a barrier that prevents passage of the permeable body past the barrier, and a manifold configured to distribute the solution to the array of channels; and a coupling subsystem comprising a first electrical coupling region in electrical communication with an interior of the manifold, wherein the first electrical coupling region is configured to couple to a second electrical coupling region that couples the first electrical coupling region to the electronics subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Flow Neuroscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Daniel S. Chao, Andrew Chang, Lee von Kraus, Amol Sarva
  • Patent number: 11097097
    Abstract: A system for individualizing neuromodulation includes a neurostimulation device having a set of electrodes, and an application executing on a user device. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include any or all of: a sensor system, a head-securing mechanism, a remote server, storage, an accessory device, and any other suitable component. A method for individualizing neuromodulation includes determining a task of interest to a user; determining a user skill level associated with the task; determining a set of goals; determining an individualized neuromodulation program comprising a neurostimulation pattern; and delivering the neurostimulation pattern to the user. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: determining user progress; displaying user progress; receiving user feedback; determining and/or adapting neuromodulation program based on user progress and/or user feedback; and any other suitable process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Flow Neuroscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Randall Lin, Daniel Toker
  • Patent number: 11039775
    Abstract: A system for providing an electrical interface between a transducer and a transducer support device, the system comprising: a body mounted to the transducer support device, the body comprising an interface-to-transducer coupling region; a interface-to-electronics subsystem coupling region coupled to the body and contiguous with the interface-to-transducer coupling region, the system defining a fluid sealing region surrounding at least one of the interface-to-transducer and the interface-to-electronics subsystem coupling region; the system comprising an operation mode defining a sealed electrical pathway between the transducer and the transducer support device, wherein: the fluid sealing region is coupled to a complementary transducer sealing region, and the elastically deformable coupling region is biased against an electrical contact of the transducer with the fluid sealing region preventing fluid from reaching the electrical contact of the transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Flow Neuroscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Wolber, Tal Bar-Or, Brett Wingeier, Ian Shain, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett
  • Publication number: 20210113835
    Abstract: A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation device, in communication with a controller, at a head region of the user; with the electrical stimulation device, providing a stimulation treatment having a waveform configured for neuromodulation in the user; with the controller, performing an adjustment to the stimulation treatment, wherein performing the adjustment includes: generating a transformed waveform with application of a transfer function to the waveform, wherein the transfer function scales the waveform and selectively attenuates extreme waveform values while maintaining a frequency characteristic of the waveform in the transformed waveform; and applying the transformed waveform with the electrical stimulation device, thereby modulating the stimulation treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: Brett Wingeier
  • Publication number: 20210106825
    Abstract: A system for electrically stimulating a user comprising: a first housing portion defining an array of openings; an array of permeable bodies with portions exposed through the array of openings and wetted with a solution that facilitates electrical coupling between the system and a body region of the user, wherein each permeable body has a cavity at a proximal portion and a distal portion and is configured to transmit the solution to the body region of the user; a substrate region defining an array of protrusions configured to support the array of permeable bodies and composed of a conductive polymer; and a set of conductors in communication with the substrate region and including a first conductor that provides a first subset of the array of permeable bodies with a first polarity and a second conductor that provides a second subset of the array of permeable bodies with a second polarity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Tal Bar-Or, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett, Randall Lin
  • Publication number: 20200215321
    Abstract: A system for delivering electrical stimulation includes a control system and a stimulation stack. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include and/or be configured to interface with any or all of: an electrical stimulation device, a user device, a client application, and/or any other suitable components. A method for delivering electrical stimulation includes receiving an input and delivering electrical stimulation based on an electrical stimulation plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventor: Brett Wingeier
  • Publication number: 20200215326
    Abstract: A system for electrically stimulating a user includes an electrode assembly, a control module, an electrode usage module, a communication module, a stimulus generator, and a client application. Additionally or alternatively, the system 100 can include any or all of: a head apparatus, a power source, a sensor subsystem, an electrical coupling subsystem, a user device, and/or any other suitable component(s). A method for electrically stimulating a user includes reading a tag of the electrode assembly, applying electrical stimulation to a user, determining and/or updating an electrode usage, and triggering an action based on the tag. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: coupling an electrode assembly with a head apparatus, receiving an input from a user to initiate an electrical stimulation session, transmitting tag information, updating the tag, applying electrical stimulation to a user, verifying tag information, and/or any other suitable process(es).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Rob Helvestine, Anne Swanberg, Daniel Chao
  • Publication number: 20200197701
    Abstract: A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user as a user performs a set of tasks during a time window, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation treatment, characterized by a stimulation parameter and a set of portions, to a brain region of the user in association with the time window; for each task of the set of tasks: receiving a signal stream characterizing a neurological state of the user; from the signal stream, identifying a neurological signature characterizing the neurological state associated with the task; and modulating the electrical stimulation treatment provided to the brain region of the user based upon the neurological signature, wherein modulating comprises delivering a portion of the set of portions of the electrical stimulation treatment to the brain region of the user, while maintaining an aggregate amount of the stimulation parameter of the treatment provided during the time window below a maximum limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Daniel S. Chao, Lee von Kraus, Amol Sarva, Sophia Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20200094045
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an electrical stimulation system can include one or more of an electrode assembly including one or more electrodes and an electronics subsystem. In some variations, each of the one or more electrodes can include a hydrophilic layer and a conductive layer. In some variations, the electronics subsystem can include one or more of a control module, power module, and a stimulus generator. In some variations, the electrical stimulation can further include one or more of an electrical attachment system, mechanical attachment system, head apparel assembly, flexible housing, and/or any other suitable component. The electrical stimulation system functions to apply electrical stimulation but can additionally or alternatively function to measure/and or record one or more biosignals from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Ian Shain, Colin Davis, Victoria Hammett, Mardis Bagley, Phnam Bagley