Patents by Inventor Stephen K. Brannan

Stephen K. Brannan 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).

  • SELECTIVE NEUROSTIMULATION FOR TREATING EPILEPSY
    Publication number: 20090234419
    Abstract: A method and device for treating epilepsy are disclosed which provide for electrical, chemical or magnetic stimulation of certain areas of the brain to modulate neuronal activity of areas associated with symptoms of epilepsy. Deep brain stimulation is combined with vagus nerve stimulation to enhance symptomatic relief of the disorder. Some embodiments also employ a sensing capability to optimize the therapeutic treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Steven E. MASCHINO, Stephen K. BRANNAN
  • Selective neurostimulation for treating epilepsy
    Patent number: 7555344
    Abstract: A method and device for treating epilepsy are disclosed which provide for electrical, chemical or magnetic stimulation of certain areas of the brain to modulate neuronal activity of areas associated with symptoms of epilepsy. Deep brain stimulation is combined with vagus nerve stimulation to enhance symptomatic relief of the disorder. Some embodiments also employ a sensing capability to optimize the therapeutic treatment regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Cyberonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Maschino, Stephen K. Brannan