Patents by Inventor Daniel M. Brounstein
Daniel M. Brounstein 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).
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Publication number: 20220387789Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Eric J. Grigsby, Daniel M. Brounstein, Fred I. Linker
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Patent number: 11413451Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”)Inventors: Eric J. Grigsby, Daniel M. Brounstein, Fred I Linker
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Publication number: 20200016398Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Eric J. Grigsby, Daniel M. Brounstein, Fred I. Linker
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Patent number: 10456576Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventors: Eric J. Grigsby, Daniel M. Brounstein, Fred I. Linker
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Publication number: 20170312499Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for accessing and treating anatomies associated with a variety of conditions while minimizing possible complications and side effects. This is achieved by directly neuromodulating a target anatomy associated with the condition while minimizing or excluding undesired neuromodulation of other anatomies. Typically, this involves stimulating portions of neural tissue of the central nervous system, wherein the central nervous system includes the spinal cord and the pairs of nerves along the spinal cord which are known as spinal nerves. In particular, some embodiments of the present invention are used to selectively stimulate portions of the spinal nerves, particularly one or more dorsal root ganglions (DRGs), to treat chronic pain while causing minimal deleterious side effects such as undesired motor responses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Fred I. Linker, Daniel M. Brounstein, Albert G. Burdulis, Eric T. Johnson, Phillip C. Burke, Evan S. VandenBrink, Eric J. Grigsby, Henry L.S. Tan
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Patent number: 9521992Abstract: A needle is used to mark a tissue area of interest. The needle may have one or more indicators which indicate selected angular orientations relative to the needle. The indicators may also be coupled to anchors which are deployed in the tissue to anchor the needle in the tissue. The needle may be positioned to guide an excisional device to remove tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: ENCAPSULE MEDICAL, LLCInventors: James W. Vetter, Scott C. Anderson, Jordan S. Tuttle, Daniel M. Brounstein
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Publication number: 20160279408Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Eric J. Grigsby, Daniel M. Brounstein, Fred I. Linker
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Patent number: 9259569Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for treating pain or other conditions while minimizing possible complications and side effects. Treatment typically includes electrical stimulation and/or delivery of pharmacological or other agents with the use of a lead or catheter. The devices, systems and methods provide improved anchoring which reduces migration of the lead yet allows for easy repositioning or removal of the lead if desired. The devices, systems and methods also provide for simultaneous treatment of multiple targeted anatomies. This shortens procedure time and allows for less access points, such as needle sticks to the epidural space, which in turn reduces complications, such as cerebral spinal fluid leaks, patient soreness and recovery time. Other possible complications related to the placement of multiple devices are also reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Inventors: Daniel M. Brounstein, Albert G. Burdulis, Christopher D. Summa
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Publication number: 20140114385Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to modulate portions of neural tissue of the nervous system, such as portions of the central nervous system or portions of the peripheral nervous system. In some embodiments, the systems and devices of the present invention are used to stimulate one or more dorsal root ganglia, dorsal roots, dorsal root entry zones, or portions thereof, while minimizing or excluding undesired stimulation of other tissues, such as surrounding or nearby tissues, ventral root and portions of the anatomy associated with body regions which are not targeted for treatment. In other embodiments, the systems and devices are used to stimulate portions of the peripheral nervous system. In some embodiments, the modulation generates a massaging sensation, particularly when stimulating neural tissue on particular spinal levels, such as L2 or L3.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Spinal Modulation, Inc.Inventors: Harold Nijhuis, David S. Wood, Daniel M. Brounstein
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Publication number: 20130253370Abstract: A needle is used to mark a tissue area of interest. The needle may have one or more indicators which indicate selected angular orientations relative to the needle. The indicators may also be coupled to anchors which are deployed in the tissue to anchor the needle in the tissue. The needle may be positioned to guide an excisional device to remove tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: ENCAPSULE MEDICAL, LLCInventors: James W. Vetter, Scott C. Anderson, Jordan S. Tuttle, Daniel M. Brounstein
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Publication number: 20120277828Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to neurostimulation systems, methods for use with neurostimulation systems, and devices (e.g., programmers) of neurostimulation systems. Such a neurostimulation system can include, e.g., a neurostimulator, a programmer configured to communicate with and program the neurostimulator, and one or more leads connected to the neurostimulator, wherein each lead includes one or more electrodes. A method, according to an embodiment of the present invention, is for enabling efficient identification of one or more preferred sets of neurostimulation parameters from among numerous possible sets of neurostimulation parameters, wherein each set of neurostimulation parameters specifies a lead, an electrode configuration for the specified lead, and one or more pulse parameters (e.g., a pulse amplitude value, a pulse width value and/or a pulse frequency value).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: SPINAL MODULATION, INC.Inventors: Richard W. O'Connor, April C. Pixley, Daniel M. Brounstein, David C. Blaha
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Publication number: 20120259242Abstract: A needle is used to mark a tissue area of interest. The needle may have one or more indicators which indicate selected angular orientations relative to the needle. The indicators may also be coupled to anchors which are deployed in the tissue to anchor the needle in the tissue. The needle may be positioned to guide an excisional device to remove tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: James W. VETTER, Scott C. ANDERSON, Jordan S. TUTTLE, Daniel M. BROUNSTEIN
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Patent number: 8066727Abstract: A method of cutting breast tissue for removal may include a step of providing a tissue cutting device having an elongate cutting element, the cutting element being movable between a bowed position and a retracted position, the cutting element having a radially outer side and a radially inner side. The tissue cutting device may be introduced into a breast and the elongate cutting element may be moved to the bowed position. A power source may be coupled to the elongate cutting element; and the cutting element may be rotated after the moving step so that the cutting element cuts the breast tissue. The radially outer side of the cutting element may have a larger surface area for transmitting energy to cut the tissue than the radially inner side.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Rubicor Medical LLCInventors: James W. Vetter, Ary S. Chernomorsky, Mark J. Clifford, Daniel M. Brounstein, Scott C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20110276056Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Eric J. Grigsby, Daniel M. Brounstein, Fred I. Linker
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Publication number: 20100292769Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for treating pain or other conditions while minimizing possible complications and side effects. Treatment typically includes electrical stimulation and/or delivery of pharmacological or other agents with the use of a lead or catheter. The devices, systems and methods provide improved anchoring which reduces migration of the lead yet allows for easy repositioning or removal of the lead if desired. The devices, systems and methods also provide for simultaneous treatment of multiple targeted anatomies. This shortens procedure time and allows for less access points, such as needle sticks to the epidural space, which in turn reduces complications, such as cerebral spinal fluid leaks, patient soreness and recovery time. Other possible complications related to the placement of multiple devices are also reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Daniel M. Brounstein, Albert G. Burdulis, Christopher D. Summa
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Publication number: 20100179562Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for accessing and treating anatomies associated with a variety of conditions while minimizing possible complications and side effects. This is achieved by directly neuromodulating a target anatomy associated with the condition while minimizing or excluding undesired neuromodulation of other anatomies. Typically, this involves stimulating portions of neural tissue of the central nervous system, wherein the central nervous system includes the spinal cord and the pairs of nerves along the spinal cord which are known as spinal nerves. In particular, some embodiments of the present invention are used to selectively stimulate portions of the spinal nerves, particularly one or more dorsal root ganglions (DRGs), to treat chronic pain while causing minimal deleterious side effects such as undesired motor responses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Fred I. Linker, Daniel M. Brounstein, Albert G. Burdulis, Eric T. Johnson, Phillip C. Burke, Evan S. VandenBrink, Eric J. Grigsby, Henry L.S. Tan
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Patent number: 7615013Abstract: Devices and methods for collecting or cutting and collecting a specimen from a mass of tissue within a patient. The device may include a specimen collection assembly including a flexible membrane that isolates collected specimen from the surrounding tissue. The collection device may also include structures that draw the collected specimen toward the shaft and/or otherwise ease the insertion and retraction of the device and the collected specimen from the patient through a small incision.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Rubicor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Clifford, Scott C. Anderson, James W. Vetter, Daniel M. Brounstein, Ary S. Chernomorsky
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Patent number: 7438693Abstract: A needle is used to mark a tissue area of interest. The needle may have one or more indicators which indicate selected angular orientations relative to the needle. The indicators may also be coupled to anchors which are deployed in the tissue to anchor the needle in the tissue. The needle may be positioned to guide an excisional device to remove tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Rubicor Medical, Inc.Inventors: James W. Vetter, Scott C. Anderson, Jordon S. Tuttle, Daniel M. Brounstein
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Patent number: 7329253Abstract: A suction sleeve is configured to couple to the shaft of an RF device to evacuate hot gasses, fluids and/or other aspirates. The suction sleeve may be configured to be disposed coaxially around the shaft between the first end of the shaft and the work element (e.g., an RF cutting element) thereof. The suction sleeve defines a suction port and a plurality of openings near the work element, and is configured to enable suction in through the plurality of openings and out through the suction port.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Rubicor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel M. Brounstein, Sean C. Daniel, Meir H. Moshe, Scott C. Anderson, James W. Vetter
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Patent number: 7122011Abstract: Devices and methods for collecting or cutting and collecting a specimen from a mass of tissue within a patient. The device may include a specimen collection assembly including a flexible membrane that isolates collected specimen from the surrounding tissue. The collection device may also include structures that draw the collected specimen toward the shaft and/or otherwise ease the insertion and retraction of the device and the collected specimen from the patient through a small incision.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Rubicor Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Clifford, Scott C. Anderson, James W. Vetter, Daniel M. Brounstein, Ary S. Chernomorsky