Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Cullen
Patrick M. Cullen 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).
-
Patent number: 9144679Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for defining a stimulation program for electrical stimulation of a patient, the method comprising: providing a single screen user interface that comprises a first plurality of controls and a second plurality of controls, the first plurality of controls allowing selection of multiple stimulation parameters for a plurality of stimulation sets, the second plurality of controls allowing selection of multiple stimulation parameters defining burst stimulation and tonic stimulation; receiving user input in one or more of the second plurality of controls; and automatically modifying parameters for one or more stimulation sets in response to receiving the user input in one or more of the second plurality of controls and modifying values displayed in one or more controls of the first plurality of controls according to the modified parameters, the modified parameters reflecting a stimulation program that includes an interleaved pattern of burst stimulation and tonic stimulation for delivery tType: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, John H. Erickson
-
Patent number: 8340775Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for defining a stimulation program for electrical stimulation of a patient, the method comprising: providing a single screen user interface that comprises a first plurality of controls and a second plurality of controls, the first plurality of controls allowing selection of multiple stimulation parameters for a plurality of stimulation sets, the second plurality of controls allowing selection of multiple stimulation parameters defining burst stimulation and tonic stimulation; receiving user input in one or more of the second plurality of controls; and automatically modifying parameters for one or more stimulation sets in response to receiving the user input in one or more of the second plurality of controls and modifying values displayed in one or more controls of the first plurality of controls according to the modified parameters, the modified parameters reflecting a stimulation program that includes an interleaved pattern of burst stimulation and tonic stimulation for delivery tType: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, John H. Erickson
-
Patent number: 8332039Abstract: A method comprises: selecting a plurality of electrodes of one or more stimulation leads, the selected plurality of electrodes defining a two-dimensional region; determining a calibration value for stimulation points defined by the plurality of electrodes; selecting a stimulation point within a boundary formed by the two-dimensional region; identifying points on the boundary that are axially displaced relative to the selected stimulation point; automatically calculating boundary calibration values for identified points, each boundary calibration value being calculated as a linear interpolation of calibration values of a pair of stimulation points determined for the plurality of electrodes; automatically assigning a calibration value to the selected stimulation point that is a summation of the calculated boundary calibration values; and using the automatically assigned calibration value for the stimulation point to control an amplitude of stimulation pulses applied to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Huynh, Patrick M. Cullen
-
Publication number: 20110208265Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide trial stimulators suited for use interoperatively and during patient trial. Trial stimulator embodiments provide a patient interface and/or clinician interface which appears and functions substantially the same as an interface of a pulse generator controller which will be used after a trial period. A compliance monitor feature may be provided to facilitate verifying the proper use of the trial stimulator during a trial period. A diagnostic feature may be provided to facilitate verifying proper operation of various aspects of a trial stimulator, such as electrode impedance analysis. Trial stimulators of embodiments provide stimulation to a plurality of tissues and/or areas of the body, such as spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, etcetera. Embodiments provide for multi-electrode stimulation and multi-stimulation programs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John H. Erickson, George Van Campen, Patrick M. Cullen, Thomas K. Hickman
-
Patent number: 7937158Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide trial stimulators suited for use interoperatively and during patient trial. Trial stimulator embodiments provide a patient interface and/or clinician interface which appears and functions substantially the same as an interface of a pulse generator controller which will be used after a trial period. A compliance monitor feature may be provided to facilitate verifying the proper use of the trial stimulator during a trial period. A diagnostic feature may be provided to facilitate verifying proper operation of various aspects of a trial stimulator, such as electrode impedance analysis. Trial stimulators of embodiments provide stimulation to a plurality of tissues and/or areas of the body, such as spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, etcetera. Embodiments provide for multi-electrode stimulation and multi-stimulation programs.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: John H Erickson, George Van Campen, Patrick M Cullen, Thomas K Hickman
-
Publication number: 20090024187Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide trial stimulators suited for use interoperatively and during patient trial. Trial stimulator embodiments provide a patient interface and/or clinician interface which appears and functions substantially the same as an interface of a pulse generator controller which will be used after a trial period. A compliance monitor feature may be provided to facilitate verifying the proper use of the trial stimulator during a trial period. A diagnostic feature may be provided to facilitate verifying proper operation of various aspects of a trial stimulator, such as electrode impedance analysis. Trial stimulators of embodiments provide stimulation to a plurality of tissues and/or areas of the body, such as spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, etcetera. Embodiments provide for multi-electrode stimulation and multi-stimulation programs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John H. Erickson, George Van Campen, Patrick M. Cullen, Thomas K. Hickman
-
Patent number: 7359751Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide an external clinician interface, such as through the use of a laptop computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA). The foregoing clinician interface may be used with trial stimulators well suited for use interoperatively and during patient trial. Stimulators of embodiments are adapted for use in providing stimulation to a plurality of tissues and/or areas of the body, such as spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, etcetera.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: John H. Erickson, George Van Campen, Patrick M. Cullen, Thomas K. Hickman
-
Patent number: 7330763Abstract: A method includes disabling a synchronization mechanism of a handheld device and disabling one or more hardware buttons on the handheld device. The method also includes removing user access to one or more settings on the handheld device. In addition, the method includes removing one or more system functions on the handheld device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Yan Wei Shi
-
Patent number: D543627Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
-
Patent number: D543628Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
-
Patent number: D543629Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
-
Patent number: D543630Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow
-
Patent number: D543631Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Cullen, Robert E. Jones, Terry D. Daglow