Patents by Inventor Paul Griffiths

Paul Griffiths 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: 10022549
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Syntilla Medical LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Patent number: 9999476
    Abstract: Robotic and/or surgical devices, systems, and methods include kinematic linkage structures and associated control systems configured to facilitate preparation of the system for use. One or more kinematic linkage sub-systems may include joints that are actively driven, passive, or a mix of both, and may employ a set-up mode in which one or more of the joints are actively driven in response to manual articulation of one or more other joints of the kinematic chain. In an exemplary embodiment, the actively driven joints will move a platform structure that supports multiple manipulators in response to movement of one of the manipulators, facilitating and expediting the arrangement of the overall system by moving those multiple manipulators as a unit into alignment with the workspace. Manual independent positioning of the manipulator can be provided through passive set-up joint systems supporting the manipulators relative to the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Griffiths, Paul Mohr, Nitish Swarup, Michael Costa, David Larkin, Thomas Cooper, Michael Hanuschik
  • Patent number: 9889308
    Abstract: A system is provided for driving an implantable neurostimulator lead, the lead having an associated plurality of electrodes disposed in at least one array on the lead. The system comprises an implantable pulse generator (IPG), the IPG including an electrode driver, a load system for determining load requirements, an IPG power coupler, and an IPG communication system. The system also includes an external unit, which includes an external variable power generator, an external power coupler, an external communication system, and a controller for varying the power level of the variable power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Syntilla Medical LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Kenneth Lyle Reed, Robert Raymond Bulger, Claire Denault, Michael Steven Colvin, Paul Griffith, Francis Menezes
  • Publication number: 20170358130
    Abstract: Example of systems and methods are provided for visualization of multi-dimensional geophysical data visualization. Combining several attributes from multi-dimensional geophysical data or seismic data using color modeling techniques provide for the interpretation of data more efficiently by a user. A color space is defined and multi-dimensional geophysical data attributes are created along with blending filters, such as asymmetric blending filters. Blended multi-dimensional geophysical data attribute cubes are created from the blending filters and the geophysical data attributes. The blended multi-dimensional geophysical data attributes or cubes are displayed using the defined multi-dimensional color space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Donald Paul GRIFFITH
  • Patent number: 9839788
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Syntilla Medical LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Patent number: 9833629
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Syntilla Medical LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Patent number: 9757575
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Syntilla Medical LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Patent number: 9717917
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: SYNTILLA MEDICAL LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Patent number: 9713726
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: SYNTILLA MEDICAL LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Patent number: 9707406
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: SYNTILLA MEDICAL LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Publication number: 20170189698
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS M. MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170189695
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS M. MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170189697
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS M. MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170189693
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS M. MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170189692
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS M. MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170189696
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS M. MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170189699
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS M. MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170113054
    Abstract: A system is provided for driving an implantable neurostimulator lead, the lead having an associated plurality of electrodes disposed in at least one array on the lead. The system comprises an implantable pulse generator (IPG), the IPG including an electrode driver, a load system for determining load requirements, an IPG power coupler, and an IPG communication system. The system also includes an external unit, which includes an external variable power generator, an external power coupler, an external communication system, and a controller for varying the power level of the variable power generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: HARRY DELLAMANO, KENNETH LYLE REED, ROBERT RAYMOND BULGER, CLAIRE DENAULT, MICHAEL STEVEN COLVIN, PAUL GRIFFITH, FRANCIS MENEZES
  • Publication number: 20170059638
    Abstract: A continuity test system (100), includes a base unit (1) and a mobile unit (9). The base unit (1) is adapted to be connected to a first portion of a test item, and, the mobile unit (9) is both interconnected to said base unit (1), and adapted to be connected to a second portion of said test item. The continuity test system (100) includes a signal generator (2), adapted to generate a dual polarity measurement signal, a measurement unit (14), adapted to measure electrical parameters of said test item (16)as said dual polarity measurement signal is applied thereto, and, a processor (13, 4), to process said measured electrical parameters and provide a resultant continuity test signal output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: The Peak Group Pty Limited
    Inventors: Paul Griffiths, Darren Woodhouse
  • Patent number: 9572353
    Abstract: A hide-on washer module includes striker assemblies mounted for vertical displacement from hydraulic cylinders. When each hydraulic piston reciprocates vertically, the striker assemblies and T-shaped tracking plates are displaced concomitantly. Roller assemblies are mounted to floor-mounted vertical columns that are interconnected to one another by stabilizer plates. A first set of roller assemblies engages a first tracking plate, a second set of roller assemblies engages a second reciprocating tracking plate, a third set of roller assemblies are mounted to the rear side of a front column, a fourth set of roller assemblies are mounted to the front side of a rear column, a fifth set of roller assemblies is mounted to the rear side of a front column, and a sixth set of roller assemblies is mounted to the front side of a rear column. Each roller assembly is biased to bear against its associated tracking plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignees: Sanitation Chemical Dispensing, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Cemlyn Griffiths, Braiden Thomas Griffiths, Larry Paul Griffiths, Gregory L. Bilyeu