Patents by Inventor Scott Drees
Scott Drees 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: 20230181261Abstract: Disclosed are various examples and embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods configured to rehabilitate or strengthen one or more muscles in a patient, and to reduce pain sensed by the patient, through a unique combination of electrical stimulation signals delivered to one or more target peripheral nerves. Medical electrical lead(s) comprising electrode(s) are positioned adjacent to, in contact with, or in operative positional relationship to, one or more target peripheral nerves of the patient. The target peripheral nerves typically comprise motor and sensory nerves. In one embodiment, first stimulation signals having a first range of frequencies are delivered through the electrode(s) to the target nerves to rehabilitate muscles enervated by the motor nerves. Second stimulation signals having a second range of frequencies are delivered through the electrode(s) to the target nerves to provide pain relief to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Lee Stylos, Jeffrey Gagnon, John Swoyer, Scott Drees
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Publication number: 20220203087Abstract: Disclosed are various examples and embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods configured to rehabilitate or strengthen one or more spinal stabilization muscles in a patient, and to reduce pain sensed by the patient in the patient's lower back. Target peripheral nerves or nerve fibers located in, adjacent to, near, or associated with, one or more spinal stabilization muscles of the patient are stimulated by first and second electrical stimulation signals delivered by an EPG or IPG through one or more medical electrical leads to the target peripheral nerves, thereby to provide spinal stabilization muscle rehabilitation sessions and pain relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Lee Stylos, Jeffrey Gagnon, John Swoyer, Scott Drees
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Publication number: 20220088389Abstract: Disclosed are various examples and embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods configured to rehabilitate or strengthen one or more muscles in a patient, and to reduce pain sensed by the patient, through a unique combination of first and second electrical stimulation signals delivered to one or more target peripheral nerves. Medical electrical lead(s) comprising electrode(s) are positioned adjacent to, in contact with, or in operative positional relationship to, one or more target peripheral nerves of the patient. The target peripheral nerves typically comprise motor and sensory nerves.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Lee Stylos, Jeffrey Gagnon, John Swoyer, Scott Drees
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Publication number: 20210401507Abstract: Disclosed are various examples and embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods configured to rehabilitate or strengthen one or more muscles in a patient, and to reduce pain sensed by the patient, through a unique combination of electrical stimulation signals delivered to one or more target peripheral nerves. Medical electrical lead(s) comprising electrode(s) are positioned adjacent to, in contact with, or in operative positional relationship to, one or more target peripheral nerves of the patient. The target peripheral nerves typically comprise motor and sensory nerves. In one embodiment, first stimulation signals having a first range of frequencies are delivered through the electrode(s) to the target nerves to rehabilitate muscles enervated by the motor nerves. Second stimulation signals having a second range of frequencies are delivered through the electrode(s) to the target nerves to provide pain relief to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Lee Stylos, Jeffrey Gagnon, John Swoyer, Scott Drees
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Patent number: 9901740Abstract: In a method for programming an implantable device, an input is received at a user interface on a tablet-style clinician programmer. A first display signal is generated on the clinician programmer that updates content on a first display based on the received user input. The first display has a first size. A second display signal is generated for transmission to a secondary unit having a second display separate from the clinician programmer. The second display has a second size larger than the first size. The generating of the second display signal includes enhancing the content of the second display signal to provide a clear image on the second size display. The second display signal is transmitted from the clinician programmer to the second display.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: NUVECTRA CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Drees, Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott G. Leyh, Richard J. Polefko, Stephen C. Trier, Raymond L. Yoder
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Patent number: 9776007Abstract: A model of an implantable lead is provided via a graphical user interface. The implantable lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead. The graphical user interface also provides a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern. The coarse pattern corresponds to a first group of electrodes located in a first region of the implantable lead. The refined pattern corresponds to a second group of electrodes located in a second region of the implantable lead. The second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region. A coarse testing process is performed by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern. Thereafter, a refined testing process is performed by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: NUVECTRA CORPORATIONInventors: Norbert Kaula, Scott Drees, Yohannes Iyassu, Seth Kaufman
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Patent number: 9555255Abstract: A portable electronic programmer has a display screen, one or more sensors, a non-transitory memory storing instructions, and one or more electronic processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations that include: detecting, via the one or more sensors, that the display screen of the portable electronic programmer has been engaged by an object; determining a location of the display screen of the portable electronic programmer that has been engaged; and causing an external monitor to display a visual indicator that corresponds to the location of the display screen of the portable electronic programmer, the external monitor being communicatively coupled to the portable electronic programmer.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Inventors: Scott Drees, Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott G. Leyh, Richard J. Polefko, Stephen C. Trier, Raymond L. Yoder
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Patent number: 9517333Abstract: In some examples, a lead identification system includes a first set of first lead indicators and a second set of second lead indicators. Each of the first lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a first therapy delivery element, a first epidural needle, or a first connector to uniquely identify at least one of the first therapy delivery element, the first epidural needle, or the first connector during implantation of the first therapy delivery element in the patient. Each of the second lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a second therapy delivery element, a second epidural needle, or a second connector to uniquely identify at least one of the second therapy delivery element, the second epidural needle, or the second connector during implantation of the second therapy delivery element in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Nuvectra CorporationInventors: Richard North, Scott Drees, John M. Swoyer, Lawrence Kane, Jesse Geroy, Shahn Sage, Elliot Bridgeman, James Finley
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Publication number: 20160228717Abstract: A portable electronic programmer has a display screen, one or more sensors, a non-transitory memory storing instructions, and one or more electronic processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations that include: detecting, via the one or more sensors, that the display screen of the portable electronic programmer has been engaged by an object; determining a location of the display screen of the portable electronic programmer that has been engaged; and causing an external monitor to display a visual indicator that corresponds to the location of the display screen of the portable electronic programmer, the external monitor being communicatively coupled to the portable electronic programmer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Scott Drees, Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott G. Leyh, Richard J. Polefko, Stephen C. Trier, Raymond L. Yoder
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Publication number: 20160114166Abstract: A model of an implantable lead is provided via a graphical user interface. The implantable lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead. The graphical user interface also provides a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern. The coarse pattern corresponds to a first group of electrodes located in a first region of the implantable lead. The refined pattern corresponds to a second group of electrodes located in a second region of the implantable lead. The second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region. A coarse testing process is performed by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern. Thereafter, a refined testing process is performed by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Scott Drees, Yohannes Iyassu, Seth Kaufman
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Patent number: 9259577Abstract: The present disclosure involves a method of determining electrode configuration and positioning for neurostimulation. A virtual representation of an implant lead is provided. The implant lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via one or more of a plurality of electrodes located on the implant lead. A predefined electrode activation pattern is provided. The electrode activation pattern identifies a plurality of subsets of the electrodes that can be activated one subset at a time. The electrodes in each subset are programmed with their respective electrical stimulation parameters. The subsets of the electrodes are activated one subset at a time. Each activated subset of electrodes delivers electrical stimulation to a different region of a spine of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Scott Drees, Yohannes Iyassu, Seth Kaufman
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Patent number: 9180302Abstract: A method of visualizing a user interaction with a clinician programmer is disclosed. A user engagement with respect to a screen of the clinician programmer is detected via one or more sensors associated with the screen of the clinician programmer. One or more locations on the screen of the clinician programmer corresponding to the user engagement is determined. An external monitor is communicatively coupled to the clinician programmer. The external monitor displays one or more cursors that graphically represent the one or more locations on the screen of the clinician programmer corresponding to the user engagement, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Scott Drees, Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott G. Leyh, Richard J. Polefko, Stephen C. Trier, Raymond L. Yoder
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Publication number: 20150080983Abstract: In a method for programming an implantable device, an input is received at a user interface on a tablet-style clinician programmer. A first display signal is generated on the clinician programmer that updates content on a first display based on the received user input. The first display has a first size. A second display signal is generated for transmission to a secondary unit having a second display separate from the clinician programmer. The second display has a second size larger than the first size. The generating of the second display signal includes enhancing the content of the second display signal to provide a clear image on the second size display. The second display signal is transmitted from the clinician programmer to the second display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Scott Drees, Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott G. Leyh, Richard J. Polefko, Stephen C. Trier, Raymond L. Yoder
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Patent number: 8983616Abstract: The present disclosure involves a medical system. The medical system includes a medical device configured to deliver a medical therapy to a patient and store an electronic patient record that includes visual identification information of the patient. The medical system includes a clinician programmer configured to program the medical device. The clinician programmer includes a display screen. The clinician programmer includes a transceiver configured to conduct electronic communication with external devices. The clinician programmer includes a memory storage configured to store machine-readable code. The clinician programmer includes a computer processor configured to execute the machine-readable code to: establish an electronic communication with the medical device via the transceiver; and display the electronic patient record, including the visual identification information of the patient, on the display screen after the electronic communication has been established.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott Drees
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Patent number: 8903496Abstract: A clinician programming system operable to control an implantable medical device includes a clinician programmer and a secondary unit. The clinician programmer has a housing, and includes a first display configured to display information indicative of the inputs by the clinician or display information indicative of status of an implantable pulse generator, the first display having a first display size. The secondary unit is separate from the housing of the clinician programmer and includes a secondary display. The secondary display is configured to communicate with the clinician programmer via the secondary display communication interface and configured to display information received via the secondary display communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Scott Drees, Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott G. Leyh, Richard J. Polefko, Stephen C. Trier, Raymond L. Yoder
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Publication number: 20140350655Abstract: In some examples, a lead identification system includes a first set of first lead indicators and a second set of second lead indicators. Each of the first lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a first therapy delivery element, a first epidural needle, or a first connector to uniquely identify at least one of the first therapy delivery element, the first epidural needle, or the first connector during implantation of the first therapy delivery element in the patient. Each of the second lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a second therapy delivery element, a second epidural needle, or a second connector to uniquely identify at least one of the second therapy delivery element, the second epidural needle, or the second connector during implantation of the second therapy delivery element in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Richard North, Scott Drees, John M. Swoyer, Lawrence Kane, Jesse Geroy, Shahn Sage, Elliot Bridgeman, James Finley
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Patent number: 8868199Abstract: The present disclosure involves a method of data-reducing and storing a sensation map. A sensation map associated with a patient is provided. The sensation map includes a graphical depiction of a sensation experienced by the patient. The sensation may be pain or paresthesia experienced by the patient in response to an electrical stimulation therapy. A data file is generated. The data file has a data size less than a data size of the sensation map. The data file contains digital information allowing a reconstruction of the sensation map. Electronic communication is then established with an implanted medical device located inside the patient's body. Thereafter, the data file is sent to the implanted medical device for storage. The stored data files are retrievable by another clinician programmer later to reconstruct the sensation map.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Carl Mosley, Scott Drees
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Patent number: 8757485Abstract: The present disclosure involves a medical system. The medical system includes a medical device configured to deliver a medical therapy to a patient, a clinician programmer configured to program the medical device, and a manufacturing database configured to store and maintain an electronic inventory of a plurality of types of medical devices. The clinician programmer is configured to acquire a visual representation of the medical device, generate an electronic ticket identifying the medical device based on the visual representation, and send the electronic ticket to the manufacturing database. The manufacturing database is configured to receive the electronic ticket from the clinician programmer and perform at least one of the following tasks in response to the received electronic ticket: updating the electronic inventory, analyzing a usage trend of the medical device, predicting a potential shortage of the medical device, and suggesting a production schedule for the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Scott Drees, Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu
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Publication number: 20140067006Abstract: The present disclosure involves a method of determining electrode configuration and positioning for neurostimulation. A virtual representation of an implant lead is provided. The implant lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via one or more of a plurality of electrodes located on the implant lead. A predefined electrode activation pattern is provided. The electrode activation pattern identifies a plurality of subsets of the electrodes that can be activated one subset at a time. The electrodes in each subset are programmed with their respective electrical stimulation parameters. The subsets of the electrodes are activated one subset at a time. Each activated subset of electrodes delivers electrical stimulation to a different region of a spine of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Scott Drees, Yohannes Iyassu, Seth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20140067014Abstract: The present disclosure involves a medical system. The medical system includes a medical device configured to deliver a medical therapy to a patient and store an electronic patient record that includes visual identification information of the patient. The medical system includes a clinician programmer configured to program the medical device. The clinician programmer includes a display screen. The clinician programmer includes a transceiver configured to conduct electronic communication with external devices. The clinician programmer includes a memory storage configured to store machine-readable code. The clinician programmer includes a computer processor configured to execute the machine-readable code to: establish an electronic communication with the medical device via the transceiver; and display the electronic patient record, including the visual identification information of the patient, on the display screen after the electronic communication has been established.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Scott Drees