Patents by Inventor Frank G. Shellock

Frank G. Shellock 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).

  • Excess lead retaining and management devices and methods of using same
    Patent number: 7454251
    Abstract: A device and method for retaining an excess portion of a lead implanted within or on a surface of a brain of a patient is disclosed. The device comprises a burr hole ring configured to be secured to a skull of the patient and a lead retainer extending from the burr hole ring. The lead retainer is configured to store at least a section of the excess portion of the lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Ali R. Rezai, Kenneth B. Baker, John D. Hall, Frank G. Shellock
  • Electromagnetic interference immune tissue invasive system
    Patent number: 7010357
    Abstract: An electromagnetic immune tissue invasive system includes a primary device housing. The primary device housing having a control circuit therein. A shielding is formed around the primary device housing to shield the primary device housing and any circuits therein from electromagnetic interference. A lead system transmits and receives signals between the primary device housing. The lead system is either a fiber optic system or an electrically shielded electrical lead system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Biophan Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Helfer, Patrick R. Connelly, Stuart G. MacDonald, Victor Miller, Frank G. Shellock