Patents by Inventor Miguel A. L. Nicolelis

Miguel A. L. Nicolelis 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 Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
    Publication number: 20180296839
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to movement disorders and, in particular, to a method of treating movement disorders, including Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Miguel A.L. Nicolelis, Romulo A. Fuentes
  • Method of treating parkinson's disease and other movement disorders
    Patent number: 9943687
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to movement disorders and, in particular, to a method of treating movement disorders, including Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Miguel A. L. Nicolelis, Romulo A. Fuentes
  • METHOD OF TREATING PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND OTHER MOVEMENT DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20110184489
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to movement disorders and, in particular, to a method of treating movement disorders, including Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Miguel A.L. Nicolelis, Romulo A. Fuentes
  • Miniaturized high-density multichannel electrode array for long-term neuronal recordings
    Patent number: 7983756
    Abstract: A high-density multichannel microwire electrode array is disclosed. The array can comprise a variable number of electrodes. A method of assembling the array is further disclosed. Additionally, a plurality of devices employing the array are disclosed, including an intelligent brain pacemaker and a closed loop brain machine interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Miguel A. L. Nicolelis, Gary C. Lehew, David J. Krupa
  • Closed loop brain machine interface
    Patent number: 7209788
    Abstract: A closed loop brain-machine interface is disclosed. The closed loop brain-machine interface translates one or more neural signals into a movement, or a series of movements, performed by a machine. The close-loop brain-machine interface also provides sensory feedback to the subject. Methods of employing the closed loop brain-machine interface are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Miguel A. L. Nicolelis, John K. Chapin, Johan Wessberg
  • Apparatus for acquiring and transmitting neural signals and related methods
    Patent number: 7187968
    Abstract: Neurochip for Neuroprosthetic Control. According to one embodiment, a neural spike detection system is provided. The neural spike detection system can include a signal receiver operable to receive a plurality of neural signals including neural spikes. The system can also include a neural spike detector adapted to communicate with the signal receiver and detect neural spikes in the plurality of neural signals. Further, the system can include a transmitter connected to the neural spike detector and operable to transmit an information signal when a neural spike is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Patrick D. Wolf, Miguel A. L. Nicolelis, James C. Morizio, John K. Chapin
  • Miniaturized high-density multichannel electrode array for long-term neuronal recordings
    Patent number: 6993392
    Abstract: A high-density multichannel microwire electrode array is disclosed. The array can comprise a variable number of electrodes. A method of assembling the array is further disclosed. Additionally, a plurality of devices employing the array are disclosed, including an intelligent brain pacemaker and a closed loop brain machine interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Miguel A. L. Nicolelis, Gary C. Lehew, David J. Krupa
  • Miniaturized high-density multichannel electrode array for long-term neuronal recordings
    Publication number: 20030176905
    Abstract: A high-density multichannel microwire electrode array is disclosed. The array can comprise a variable number of electrodes. A method of assembling the array is further disclosed. Additionally, a plurality of devices employing the array are disclosed, including an intelligent brain pacemaker and a closed loop brain machine interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Miguel A.L. Nicolelis, Gary C. Lehew, David J. Krupa
  • Closed loop brain machine interface
    Publication number: 20030093129
    Abstract: A closed loop brain-machine interface is disclosed. The closed loop brain-machine interface translates one or more neural signals into a movement, or a series of movements, performed by a machine. The close-loop brain-machine interface also provides sensory feedback to the subject. Methods of employing the closed loop brain-machine interface are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Miguel A.L. Nicolelis, John K. Chapin, Johan Wessberg
  • Intelligent brain pacemaker for real-time monitoring and controlling of epileptic seizures
    Publication number: 20030083716
    Abstract: An intelligent brain pace maker for detecting and ameliorating epileptic seizures is disclosed. A method for detecting and ameliorating epileptic seizures is also disclosed. Further, a method of increasing the time interval between epileptic seizures is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Miguel A.L. Nicolelis, Erika E. Fanselow, Ashlan P. Reid