Patents by Inventor Helen S. Mayberg

Helen S. Mayberg 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).

  • Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation
    Patent number: 9931500
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat an affective disorder, such as depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation
    Patent number: 9474852
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • METHOD OF TREATING COGNITIVE DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION
    Publication number: 20160030666
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat a cognitive impairment and/or disorder. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrode and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a pulse generating source and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the cognitive disorder and/or enhancing the cognitive ability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Functional Neuromodulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • METHOD OF TREATING DEPRESSION, MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION
    Publication number: 20150231330
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation
    Patent number: 9026218
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • METHOD OF TREATING DEPRESSION, MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION
    Publication number: 20140155952
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation
    Patent number: 8467878
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andres M Lozano, Helen S Mayberg
  • METHOD OF TREATING DEPRESSION, MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION
    Publication number: 20120232327
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation
    Patent number: 8190264
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andres M Lozano, Helen S Mayberg
  • METHOD OF TREATING DEPRESSION, MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION
    Publication number: 20100114193
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg
  • Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation
    Patent number: 7653433
    Abstract: The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andres M Lozano, Helen S Mayberg
  • Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation
    Patent number: 7346395
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andres M. Lozano, Helen S. Mayberg