Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Weisgarber

Jeffrey A. Weisgarber 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).

  • Electrical stimulation devices and systems for safely operating such devices
    Patent number: 11389653
    Abstract: Portable high-voltage electrical stimulation devices and systems are disclosed that are scalable to utilize a minimal number of output channels to a large number of output channels. The devices and systems include a high-voltage power supply and output pulse circuitry comprising a plurality of output channel circuits. The electrical stimulation devices and systems disclosed herein also provide improved safety features, including an optional safety monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nicholas Annetta, Jeffrey Weisgarber, Noah Lemire, Matthew Edward Mowrer, Albert E. Weller, III, Alexander Campean, Matthew Staub, Andrew M. Schimmoeller, Jeffrey A. Friend
  • Arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application with scalable waveform feature and charge balancing
    Patent number: 10946198
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, including the option of using such arbitrary waveforms for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: CIRTEC MEDICAL CORP.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR SAFELY OPERATING SUCH DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200188665
    Abstract: Portable high-voltage electrical stimulation devices and systems are disclosed that are scalable to utilize a minimal number of output channels to a large number of output channels. The devices and systems include a high-voltage power supply and output pulse circuitry comprising a plurality of output channel circuits. The electrical stimulation devices and systems disclosed herein also provide improved safety features, including an optional safety monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Annetta, Jeffrey Weisgarber, Noah Lemire, Matthew Edward Mowrer, Albert E. Weller, III, Alexander Campean, Matthew Staub, Andrew M. Schimmoeller, Jeffrey A. Friend
  • Digital control for pulse generators
    Patent number: 10653884
    Abstract: A controller for implementing a method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where such arbitrary waveforms can also be used for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: NUVECTRA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko, David J. Howard
  • Arbitrary Waveform Generator & Neural Stimulation Application With Scalable Waveform Feature and Charge Balancing
    Publication number: 20190175911
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, including the option of using such arbitrary waveforms for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • Arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application with scalable waveform feature and charge balancing
    Patent number: 10213603
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, including the option of using such arbitrary waveforms for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: NUVECTRA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • DIGITAL CONTROL FOR PULSE GENERATORS
    Publication number: 20180104492
    Abstract: A controller for implementing a method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where such arbitrary waveforms can also be used for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko, David J. Howard
  • Arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application
    Patent number: 9861822
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Nuvectra Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • Digital control for pulse generators
    Patent number: 9782587
    Abstract: A controller for implementing a method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where such arbitrary waveforms can also be used for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: NUVECTRA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko, David J. Howard
  • Arbitrary Waveform Generator & Neural Stimulation Application With Scalable Waveform Feature and Charge Balancing
    Publication number: 20170232258
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, including the option of using such arbitrary waveforms for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • Arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application with scalable waveform feature and charge balancing
    Patent number: 9656076
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, including the option of using such arbitrary waveforms for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Nuvectra Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • Arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application with scalable waveform feature
    Patent number: 9248292
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary scalable waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where scaling function(s) can be used to scale arbitrary waveforms for increased flexibility and which can also be used for charge balancing purposes as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATOR & NEURAL STIMULATION APPLICATION WITH SCALABLE WAVEFORM FEATURE
    Publication number: 20150165208
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary scalable waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where scaling function(s) can be used to scale arbitrary waveforms for increased flexibility and which can also be used for charge balancing purposes as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • Arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application with scalable waveform feature
    Patent number: 8996117
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary scalable waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where scaling function(s) can be used to scale arbitrary waveforms for increased flexibility and which can also be used for charge balancing purposes as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Greatbatch, Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • Charge balancing for arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application
    Patent number: 8996115
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where such arbitrary waveforms can also be used for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Greatbatch, Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATOR & NEURAL STIMULATION APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20140343630
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • Arbitrary waveform generator and neural stimulation application
    Patent number: 8874219
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Greatbatch, Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • DIGITAL CONTROL FOR PULSE GENERATORS
    Publication number: 20140094871
    Abstract: A controller for implementing a method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where such arbitrary waveforms can also be used for charge balancing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko, David J. Howard
  • ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATOR & NEURAL STIMULATION APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20120259383
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: GREATBATCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko
  • ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATOR & NEURAL STIMULATION APPLICATION WITH SCALABLE WAVEFORM FEATURE
    Publication number: 20120259384
    Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary scalable waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where scaling function(s) can be used to scale arbitrary waveforms for increased flexibility and which can also be used for charge balancing purposes as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: GREATBATCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Stephen Trier, Jeffrey A. Weisgarber, Richard J. Polefko