Patents by Inventor Miles Curtis
Miles Curtis 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).
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Publication number: 20240165300Abstract: A printable, biocompatible scaffold is described, having a first layer comprising a first material, and a second layer comprising a second material that is different from the first material. The scaffold includes a first region having a first thickness and a second region having a second thickness that is greater than the thickness of the first region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Robert P. Douglass
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Publication number: 20240130722Abstract: A method for attaching tissue to bone includes the steps of inserting a first anchor into bone, advancing a first limb of a first suture from the first anchor through the tissue and a scaffold, and advancing a second limb of the first suture from the first anchor though the tissue. Alternate methods for attaching tissue to bone are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Miles Curtis, Saif Khalil, Robert P. Douglass
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Publication number: 20230248351Abstract: The present invention provides knotless suture anchor systems and devices for attaching soft tissue to bone. The systems and devices include suture anchors configured to engage and fasten sutures using set screws such that the locked sutures are free from frictional engagement with bone, screw threading, or internal walls of the anchors and set screws. Fastened sutures may also be re-tensioned by loosening a set screw to unfasten the sutures, adjusting the positioning of the sutures, and tightening the set screw to refasten the sutures. In some embodiments, the systems and devices enable the insertion of a suture anchor without preloading sutures, such that one or more sutures may be fastened to the suture anchor after implanting the suture anchor into a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis
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Patent number: 11704688Abstract: A wireless charger system for inductively charging a rechargeable battery of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) implanted in a human body is provided. A charging coil in the charger is wirelessly coupled to a receiving coil of the IPG to charge the rechargeable battery. An end-of-charge (EOC) circuit continuously monitors the reflected impedance from a reflected impedance sensor and determines the end of charge when a predetermined pattern of the reflected impedance corresponding to an EOC signal from the IPG is received. Advantageously, receiving the EOC signal through the charging coil eliminates the need to provide a separate communication circuit in the IPG that communicates with the charger.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Cirtec Medical Corp.Inventors: Raghavendra Angara, Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth
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Patent number: 11660084Abstract: The present invention provides fastener anchoring devices with protruding fasteners releasably attached to graspers for insertion into a target site such as soft tissue. The devices include a retaining mechanism that can be actuated to release the fasteners from the grasper. The devices can include support material preloaded onto the fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: AEVUMED, INC.Inventors: Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Eric Black, Grant Edward Garrigues, Robert James Gillespie, Anand Murugan Murthi, Surena Namdari, Eric Jason Strauss
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Publication number: 20230157681Abstract: The present invention provides minimally invasive anchor drill devices for drilling pilot holes and inserting hardware into the pilot holes. The devices perform both functions without needing to be removed from a site of drilling, ensuring accurate placement of hardware while streamlining minimally invasive surgical procedures. The present invention also provides suture anchors capable of simultaneously supporting locking and re-tensioning suture configurations. The anchor drill devices and suture anchors can be used together for anchor-first procedures, suture-first procedures, and procedures linking several anchors together through combinations of locking and re-tensioning suture engagements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis
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Patent number: 11590351Abstract: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system having a recharging system with self alignment, a system for mapping current fields using a completely wireless system, multiple independent electrode stimulation outsource, and control through software on a Smartphone/mobile device and tablet hardware during trial and permanent implants. SCS system can include multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) providing concurrent, but unique stimulation fields. SCS system can include a replenishable power source, rechargeable using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery, can charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. A bi-directional telemetry link informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: CIRTEC MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Saif Khalil, Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth
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Publication number: 20220287707Abstract: The present invention provides scaffold and suture anchoring devices for anchoring scaffolds and sutures into a target site such as soft tissue. The devices include a retainer mechanism that holds the scaffolds in a grasper and can be actuated to release the scaffolds from the grasper. The devices include retractable needles that can be actuated to pass suture threads through the grasper to anchor scaffolds to a target site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Eric Black, Grant Edward Garrigues, Robert James Gillespie, Anand Murugan Murthi, Surena Namdari, Eric Jason Strauss
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Patent number: 11324956Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for providing neuromodulation are provided. One such system can include an implantable pulse generator. The implantable pulse generator can include a circuit board having a microcontroller that generates signals that are input into an ASIC. The ASIC serves as pulse generator that allows electrical pulses to be outputted into leads. The implantable pulse generator is capable of receiving and/or generating signals either via a wireless communication (e.g., a wireless remote control), a touching force (e.g., pressure from a finger), a motion sensor or any combination of the above.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: CIRTEC MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Saif Khalil, Jason Highsmith
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Patent number: 11260230Abstract: An implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body has a programmable signal generator that can generate the signals based on stored signal parameters without any intervention from a processor that controls the overall operation of the IPG. While the signal generator is generating the signals the processor can be in a standby mode to substantially save battery power. The IPG also contains circuity to indicate to a patient that proper alignment exists between the IPG and an external charger to charge a battery in the IPG.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Cirtec Medical CorporationInventors: Saif Khalil, Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth, Hrishikesh Gadagkar
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Publication number: 20210153861Abstract: The present invention provides fastener anchoring devices with protruding fasteners releasably attached to graspers for insertion into a target site such as soft tissue. The devices include a retaining mechanism that can be actuated to release the fasteners from the grasper. The devices can include support material preloaded onto the fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Eric Black, Grant Edward Garrigues, Robert James Gillespie, Anand Murugan Murthi, Surena Namdari, Eric Jason Strauss
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Patent number: 11005305Abstract: A wireless charger for automatically tuning an optimum frequency to inductively charge a rechargeable battery of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body is provided. The charging coil in the charger is wirelessly coupled to a receiving coil of the IPG to charge the rechargeable battery. An optimization circuit detects a reflected impedance of the charging coil through a reflected impedance sensor, and select an optimum frequency of a charging signal supplied to the charging coil based on the detected reflected impedances of a plurality of charging frequencies in a selected frequency range. Advantageously, the optimum charging frequency provides a more efficient way to charge the IPG's rechargeable battery.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: CIRTEC MEDICAL CORP.Inventors: Raghavendra Angara, Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth
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Publication number: 20210035154Abstract: A wireless charger system for inductively charging a rechargeable battery of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) implanted in a human body is provided. A charging coil in the charger is wirelessly coupled to a receiving coil of the IPG to charge the rechargeable battery. An end-of-charge (EOC) circuit continuously monitors the reflected impedance from a reflected impedance sensor and determines the end of charge when a predetermined pattern of the reflected impedance corresponding to an EOC signal from the IPG is received. Advantageously, receiving the EOC signal through the charging coil eliminates the need to provide a separate communication circuit in the IPG that communicates with the charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Raghavendra Angara, Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth
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Patent number: 10905881Abstract: An implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body has a programmable signal generator that can generate the signals based on stored signal parameters without any intervention from a processor that controls the overall operation of the IPG. While the signal generator is generating the signals the processor can be in a standby mode to substantially save battery power.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Cirtec Medical Corp.Inventors: Saif Khalil, Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth
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Patent number: 10810614Abstract: A wireless charger system for inductively charging a rechargeable battery of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) implanted in a human body is provided. A charging coil in the charger is wirelessly coupled to a receiving coil of the IPG to charge the rechargeable battery. An end-of-charge (EOC) circuit continuously monitors the reflected impedance from a reflected impedance sensor and determines the end of charge when a predetermined pattern of the reflected impedance corresponding to an EOC signal from the IPG is received. Advantageously, receiving the EOC signal through the charging coil eliminates the need to provide a separate communication circuit in the IPG that communicates with the charger.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: CIRTEC MEDICAL CORP.Inventors: Raghavendra Angara, Saif Khalil, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth
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Patent number: 10760248Abstract: A hydrant tool for performing fire hydrant operations. The hydrant tool includes a wheel shaped base, a selectively extensible leverage bar that extends from a lateral edge of the wheel shaped base. A wrench opening, preferably a Storz wrench opening extends is defined in a lateral edge of the base. A center portion of the base includes a configurable socketed opening for operation of the hydrant valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventors: Richard Eugene Deubler, IV, Miles Curtis Conrad
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Publication number: 20200108258Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for providing neuromodulation are provided. One such system can include an implantable pulse generator. The implantable pulse generator can include a circuit board having a microcontroller that generates signals that are input into an ASIC. The ASIC serves as pulse generator that allows electrical pulses to be outputted into leads. The implantable pulse generator is capable of receiving and/or generating signals either via a wireless communication (e.g., a wireless remote control), a touching force (e.g., pressure from a finger), a motion sensor or any combination of the above.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Saif Khalil, Jason Highsmith
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Publication number: 20200108254Abstract: An implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body has a programmable signal generator that can generate the signals based on stored signal parameters without any intervention from a processor that controls the overall operation of the IPG. While the signal generator is generating the signals the processor can be in a standby mode to substantially save battery power. The IPG also contains circuity to indicate to a patient that proper alignment exists between the IPG and an external charger to charge a battery in the IPG.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Saif Khalil, Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth, Hrishikesh Gadagkar
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Patent number: 10512777Abstract: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system having a recharging system with self-alignment, a system for mapping current fields using a completely wireless system, multiple independent electrode stimulation outsource, and [PG control through software on Smartphone/mobile device and tablet hardware during trial and permanent implants. SCS system can include multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) providing concurrent, but unique stimulation fields. SCS system can include a replenishable power source, rechargeable using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery, can charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. A bi-directional telemetry link informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Cirtec Medical Corp.Inventors: Saif Khalil, Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth
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Publication number: 20190314633Abstract: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system having a recharging system with self alignment, a system for mapping current fields using a completely wireless system, multiple independent electrode stimulation outsource, and control through software on a Smartphone/mobile device and tablet hardware during trial and permanent implants. SCS system can include multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) providing concurrent, but unique stimulation fields. SCS system can include a replenishable power source, rechargeable using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery, can charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. A bi-directional telemetry link informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Saif Khalil, Raghavendra Angara, Miles Curtis, Christopher Biele, Daniel Fellmeth