Patents by Inventor Sandy Hooper

Sandy Hooper 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).

  • Directional stimulation lead and orientation system
    Patent number: 8571685
    Abstract: A lead, method of manufacturing same, and system for stimulation is provided. The lead includes an insulative member or layer that masks a portion of the electrode(s) to effectively generate a directional lead that focuses or directs the stimulation to desired location(s). In another embodiment, the lead further includes a marking system to allow a clinician to orient the directional lead, as desired, while the lead is within a body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Daglow, Brian Franz, John H. Erickson, Sandy Hooper, Tim Jones
  • DIRECTIONAL STIMULATION LEAD AND ORIENTATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130013039
    Abstract: A lead, method of manufacturing same, and system for stimulation is provided. The lead includes an insulative member or layer that masks a portion of the electrode(s) to effectively generate a directional lead that focuses or directs the stimulation to desired location(s). In another embodiment, the lead further includes a marking system to allow a clinician to orient the directional lead, as desired, while the lead is within a body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Terry Daglow, Brian Franz, John H. Erickson, Sandy Hooper, Tim Jones
  • Directional stimulation lead and orientation system
    Patent number: 8224456
    Abstract: A lead, method of manufacturing same, and system for stimulation is provided. The lead includes an insulative member or layer that masks a portion of the electrode(s) to effectively generate a directional lead that focuses or directs the stimulation to desired location(s). In another embodiment, the lead further includes a marking system to allow a clinician to orient the directional lead, as desired, while the lead is within a body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Daglow, Brian Franz, John H. Erickson, Sandy Hooper, Tim Jones
  • Directional stimulation lead and orientation system
    Publication number: 20050171587
    Abstract: A lead, method of manufacturing same, and system for stimulation is provided. The lead includes an insulative member or layer that masks a portion of the electrode(s) to effectively generate a directional lead that focuses or directs the stimulation to desired location(s). In another embodiment, the lead further includes a marking system to allow a clinician to orient the directional lead, as desired, while the lead is within a body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Terry Daglow, Brian Franz, John Erickson, Sandy Hooper, Tim Jones
  • Percutaneous-insertion needle and method of implanting a lead
    Publication number: 20050159799
    Abstract: An improved needle for use in percutaneous insertion of a lead, and method for insertion of same, is provided. The needle includes a flare or lip on the needle heel proximate the needle orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Terry Daglow, Sandy Hooper