Patents by Inventor Eric A. Schepis

Eric A. Schepis 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: 20240148300
    Abstract: An electrical stimulation system for delivering spatially random electrical stimulation to a patient through an electrode array according to one embodiment includes an electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes spaced apart from one another, a signal generator electrically coupled to the electrode array and configured to deliver an electrical stimulation signal, and a controller comprising a processor and a memory having a plurality of instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, causes the controller to randomly select an electrical configuration from the plurality of electrodes of the electrode array by randomly selecting a first set of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes to function as electrical sources and a second set of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes to function as electrical sinks, and to instruct the signal generator to deliver the electrical stimulation signal to the patient via the randomly selected electrical configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, Amol Soin
  • Patent number: 11964155
    Abstract: A method of rapid frequency cycling during electrical stimulation according to an embodiment may include determining, by a controller of an electrical stimulation system, a plurality of frequency band groupings of discrete frequency bands of an electrical stimulation signal having a frequency range, wherein each frequency band grouping includes at least one discrete frequency band, wherein a corresponding current or voltage amplitude of the electrical stimulation signal is independently tuned within each discrete frequency band based on feedback received from a patient, determining, by the controller, a random sequence of the frequency band groupings of the plurality of frequency band groupings, generating, by at least one signal generator controlled by the controller, the electrical stimulation signal according to the determined random sequence of the frequency band groupings, and delivering the generated electrical stimulation signal through an electrode array to the patient to provide therapy to the patien
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Soin Neuroscience, LLC
    Inventors: Amol Soin, Eric A. Schepis
  • Patent number: 11951311
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for selectively and reversibly modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system for the treatment of pain. An electrical stimulation is delivered to the treatment site that selectively and reversibly modulates the targeted neutral- and non-neural tissue of the nervous structure, inhibiting the perception of pain while preserving other sensory and motor function, and proprioception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, David M. Page, Natalia Alexeeva, Lee C. Burnes
  • Patent number: 11925805
    Abstract: A method of providing electrical stimulation therapy to a patient according to one embodiment includes generating an un-tuned electrical noise signal by at least one noise generator, partitioning the un-tuned electrical noise signal into a plurality of discrete frequency bands having corresponding bandwidths, delivering the un-tuned electrical noise signal through one or more electrodes to the patient to target the patient's central or peripheral nervous system, adjusting, for each of a plurality of selected frequency bands, an amplitude of the voltage or current of the un-tuned electrical noise signal within a corresponding frequency band to generate an adjusted electrical stimulation signal based on feedback received from the patient, wherein the adjusted electrical stimulation signal includes a plurality of local maxima and a plurality of local minima, and delivering the adjusted electrical stimulation signal through the electrodes to provide electrical stimulation therapy to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Soin Neuroscience, LLC
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, Amol Soin
  • Patent number: 11903633
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for adaptive multivariate control for performing a radiofrequency (RF) ablation procedure with an energy delivery device. The system includes an energy source for delivering energy to a patient's body; one or more energy delivery devices; two or more sensors for measuring at least two factors related to an ablation procedure, respectively; and at least one processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, Ryan B. Caldwell, Jalpa S. Shah, Lee C. Burnes, Amol Soin
  • Patent number: 11826154
    Abstract: A method for identifying and treating a neural pathway associated with chronic pain via nerve stimulation and brain wave monitoring of a mammalian brain is described. The method includes positioning a probe to stimulate a target nerve, wherein the target nerve is suspected of being a source of chronic pain; delivering a first nerve stimulation from the probe to the target nerve, wherein the first nerve stimulation is sufficient to elicit a chronic pain response in the brain; and monitoring for evoked potential activity in the brain as a result of the first nerve stimulation. The method can also include delivering second and third nerve stimulations to confirm the correct identification of the neural pathway and to treat the chronic pain, respectively. A system and apparatus for performing a procedure to identify and treat a nerve that is the source of chronic pain are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, Phillip A. Schorr, Joshua D. White
  • Publication number: 20230355986
    Abstract: The subject matter relates to a two-tie system, full-support, kimono robe. The robe has two tie systems that allow for additional movement and convenience with regard to not having a bulky belt on the front of a robe. The robe also has interior support which won't fall open when the user is bending over.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: Eric A. Schepis
  • Patent number: 11793443
    Abstract: A method of providing therapy to a patient according to one embodiment includes partitioning a frequency range into a plurality of discrete frequency bands with each having a corresponding bandwidth, generating a composite electrical signal based on a plurality of periodic signals, wherein each periodic signal has a frequency within a corresponding frequency band of the plurality of discrete frequency bands, delivering the composite electrical signal through one or more electrodes to the patient to target at least one of neural tissue or non-neural tissue of the patient, adjusting an amplitude of one or more of a voltage or a current of the composite electrical signal within a selected frequency band of the plurality of discrete frequency bands to generate an adjusted signal based on feedback received from the patient, and delivering the adjusted electrical signal through the one or more electrodes to provide therapy to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Soin Neuroscience, LLC
    Inventors: Eric A Schepis, Amol Soin
  • Patent number: 11766559
    Abstract: A method of providing therapy to a patient according to one embodiment includes generating an electrical noise signal by at least one noise generator controlled by a controller of a tunable noise system, partitioning the electrical noise signal into a plurality of discrete frequency bands, each of the discrete frequency bands having a corresponding bandwidth, delivering the electrical noise signal through one or more electrodes to the patient to target at least one of neural tissue or non-neural tissue of the patient, adjusting an amplitude of one or more of a voltage or current of the electrical noise signal within a selected frequency band of the plurality of discrete frequency bands to generate an adjusted electrical signal based on feedback received from the patient, and delivering the adjusted electrical signal through the one or more electrodes to provide therapy to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Soin Neuroscience, LLC
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, Amol Soin
  • Publication number: 20230293229
    Abstract: Tissue treatment systems and methods are disclosed. A tissue treatment system comprises a signal generator, a sensing circuit coupleable to electrode(s) of a catheter, and a controller. The sensing circuit senses neural activity of nerves within tissue surrounding a biological lumen using electrode(s) of the catheter inserted into the biological lumen. The controller determines one or more characteristics of the sensed neural activity of the nerves within the tissue surrounding the biological lumen. The controller also selects one or more denervation parameters based on the one or more characteristics of the sensed neural activity, and controls the signal generator to generate, using the selected one or more denervation parameters, signals for performing a denervation procedure intended to denervate at least some of the nerves for which the neural activity was sensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Neil BARMAN, Andrew WU, Liang ZHAI, John W. OSBORN, Eric A. Schepis
  • Publication number: 20230240580
    Abstract: A method of providing therapy to a patient according to one embodiment includes partitioning a frequency range into a plurality of discrete frequency bands with each having a corresponding bandwidth, generating a composite electrical signal based on a plurality of periodic signals, wherein each periodic signal has a frequency within a corresponding frequency band of the plurality of discrete frequency bands, delivering the composite electrical signal through one or more electrodes to the patient to target at least one of neural tissue or non-neural tissue of the patient, adjusting an amplitude of one or more of a voltage or a current of the composite electrical signal within a selected frequency band of the plurality of discrete frequency bands to generate an adjusted signal based on feedback received from the patient, and delivering the adjusted electrical signal through the one or more electrodes to provide therapy to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, Amol Soin
  • Publication number: 20230158304
    Abstract: A method of providing electrical stimulation therapy to a patient according to one embodiment includes generating an un-tuned electrical noise signal by at least one noise generator, partitioning the un-tuned electrical noise signal into a plurality of discrete frequency bands having corresponding bandwidths, delivering the un-tuned electrical noise signal through one or more electrodes to the patient to target the patient's central or peripheral nervous system, adjusting, for each of a plurality of selected frequency bands, an amplitude of the voltage or current of the un-tuned electrical noise signal within a corresponding frequency band to generate an adjusted electrical stimulation signal based on feedback received from the patient, wherein the adjusted electrical stimulation signal includes a plurality of local maxima and a plurality of local minima, and delivering the adjusted electrical stimulation signal through the electrodes to provide electrical stimulation therapy to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, Amol Soin
  • Patent number: 11638805
    Abstract: A multi-headed catheter for fluid delivery and a method of placing a multi-headed catheter for fluid delivery are provided. The multi-headed catheter includes a first tube extending along an axis, wherein the first tube has at least one exit hole provided at a distal end of the first tube to define a perfusion section of the first tube; and a second tube extending along the axis, wherein at least a portion of the second tube is disposed within the first tube, wherein the second tube has at least one exit hole provided at a distal end of the second tube to define a perfusion section of the second tube. The distal end of the second tube is configured to exit said first tube at an opening provided along a wall of the first tube. The perfusion sections of the first tube and the second tube can be independently placed to deliver fluid to distinct anatomical areas within a surgical wound site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve S. Khalaj, Eric A. Schepis, Thomas D. Mina
  • Patent number: 11623091
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a portable system and method for modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system to block nerve conduction for the treatment of pain. A high-efficiency portable electrical stimulation system is provided that allows a user to carry the system and move around freely while continuously receiving therapy. The electronic control system is configured to deliver high-frequency electrical stimulation at a therapeutic level, for an intended duration (e.g., up to 24 hours or more) at a manageable and/or comfortable weight for a person, to the target nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Wanzhan Liu, Chris Zobkiw, Gleb Klimovitch, Ryan Caldwell, Eric A. Schepis, Phillip A. Schorr, Jalpa Shah
  • Publication number: 20230085626
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for selectively and reversibly modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system for the treatment of pain. An electrical stimulation is delivered to the treatment site that selectively and reversibly modulates the targeted neutral- and non-neural tissue of the nervous structure, inhibiting the perception of pain while preserving other sensory and motor function, and proprioception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, David M. Page, Natalia Alexeeva, Lee C. Burnes
  • Publication number: 20230079507
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system for the treatment of head-and-face pain. Electrical stimulation is delivered transcutaneously to the treatment site that modulates the targeted neural- and non-neural tissue of the nervous structure, inhibiting nervous signaling and the perception of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: David M. Page, Eric A. Schepis, Jalpa Shah, Natalia Alexeeva
  • Publication number: 20230012663
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for selectively and reversibly modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system for the treatment of pain. An electrical stimulation is delivered to the treatment site that selectively and reversibly modulates the targeted neural- and non-neural tissue of the nervous structure, inhibiting pain while preserving other sensory and motor function, and proprioception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, David M. Page, Phillip A. Schorr, Shyamy R. Sastry, Leah Roldan, Natalia Alexeeva, Ryan Caldwell, Amol Soin
  • Publication number: 20230001202
    Abstract: A system for percutaneously applying electrical stimulation to target nerve tissue to treat a patient having peripheral neuropathy includes a percutaneous electrode assembly, a power supply, and a pulse generator electrically coupled to the percutaneous electrode assembly and the power supply, the pulse generator configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the target nerve tissue via the percutaneous electrode assembly at a level that initiates vasodilation of vasculature within or adjacent the target nerve tissue, where the vasculature is responsible for perfusing the target nerve tissue and the electrical stimulation is delivered with a carrier frequency in the range of 25 kHz to 500 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Ollerenshaw, Leah M. Roldan, Elliot B. Bourgeois, Eric A. Schepis
  • Publication number: 20220387794
    Abstract: A system for fecal propulsion includes one or more sensors, a stimulator, one or more pairs of electrodes, a controller and a programming device. The sensors detect at least one marker of colonic activity from the enteric, autonomic and/or somatic nervous system. The stimulator generates energy of a particular waveform, intensity and/or time-course to modulate targeted neural circuitry with stimulation parameters being adaptable and dynamic to accommodate the various types of modulated tissues. The electrodes deliver stimulation to the enteric, autonomic and/or somatic nervous systems to control fecal propulsion. The controller and programing device change the stimulation parameters in real-time based on sensor feedback to acutely drive the circuitry from rest to productive defecation. The stimulation waveforms can be simultaneously or sequentially delivered to condition some tissues, while modulating others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Amol N. Soin, Jennifer S. French, Eric A. Schepis, Natalia Alexeeva
  • Patent number: 11504534
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for selectively and reversibly modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system for the treatment of pain. An electrical stimulation is delivered to the treatment site that selectively and reversibly modulates the targeted neural- and non-neural tissue of the nervous structure, inhibiting the perception of pain while preserving other sensory and motor function, and proprioception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Schepis, David M. Page, Natalia Alexeeva, Lee C. Burnes