Patents by Inventor Lawrence Cauller

Lawrence Cauller 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: 20130268029
    Abstract: A method and system for providing electrical stimulation to tissue includes implanting one or more battery-free micro-transponders having spiral antennas into tissue. Energy is provided wirelessly to the plurality of micro-transponders. Tissue is stimulated using the energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Lawrence Cauller, Richard Weiner
  • Publication number: 20120296399
    Abstract: A wireless microtransponder array constructed as a single structure of joined microtransponders. The microtransponders can be configured as a linear array strip with connective material in between. The microtransponders can also be entirely embedded within a strip of material, or joined by a single, common substrate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicants: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, MicroTransponder, Inc
    Inventors: Lawrence Cauller, Richard Weiner
  • Publication number: 20090198293
    Abstract: A wireless microtransponder array constructed as a single structure of joined microtransponders. The microtransponders can be configured as a linear array strip with connective material in between. The microtransponders can also be entirely embedded within a strip of material, or joined by a single, common substrate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Lawrence Cauller, Richard Weiner
  • Publication number: 20090157145
    Abstract: A system of wireless microtransponders, each including a RF resonator circuit for wireless power induction. An external power coil transmits RF energy at a matching or harmonic frequency to deliver power by near field induction to an intermediate, subcutaneous coil. Power is initially transmitted to a subdermal coil and relayed to the subcutaneous coil. The subcutaneous coil is used to transfer the RF signal and power the microtransponder using the resonator circuit. The external power coil RF frequency is tuned to match or be a harmonic of the micro-coil within the resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Lawrence Cauller
  • Publication number: 20090157142
    Abstract: A transponder includes a stimulus driver configured to discharge an electrical stimulus when a trigger signal is received. A first conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus discharged by the stimulus driver. A second conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus conducted by the first conducting electrode. A depolarization switch is gated by the trigger signal and connects the first conducting electrode to the second conducting electrode in response to the trigger signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: Microtransponder Inc., The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Lawrence Cauller
  • Publication number: 20090157151
    Abstract: A stimulation system and method includes a stimulation driver which drives bio-interface electrodes with a pulse shape which transmits more than ? of the pulse's total energy before ? of the pulse's total duration has elapsed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Lawrence Cauller, Richard Weiner
  • Publication number: 20090157150
    Abstract: A transponder includes a stimulus driver configured to discharge an electrical stimulus when a trigger signal is received. A first conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus discharged by the stimulus driver. A second conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus conducted by the first conducting electrode. A depolarization resistance connects the first conducting electrode to the second conducting electrode in response to the trigger signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: Microtransponder Inc., The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Lawrence Cauller
  • Publication number: 20050137652
    Abstract: A system for interfacing cellular matter with a machine comprising a transponder implantable in cellular matter and configured to detect a first signal. The system also includes a receiver external to the cellular matter and configured to receive a second signal in response to the transponder detection of the first signal. A transmitter is also included in the system to transmit a third signal to a machine in response to the receiver receipt of the second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicants: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas at Dallas, Zyvex Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Cauller, Erik Nilsen