Patents by Inventor Stuart F. Rubin
Stuart F. Rubin 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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Patent number: 10322287Abstract: Provided is a portable controller and associated method that provides a patient or caregiver the ability to recharge and alter the parameters of an implanted medical device, while allowing the patient substantially unobstructed mobility. To enable mobility, the controller may be worn on a belt or clothing. The controller also allows the patient to turn device stimulation on and off, check battery status, and to vary stimulation parameters within ranges that may be predefined and programmed by a clinician. The controller communicates with the medical device to retrieve information and make parameter adjustments using wireless telemetry, and it can send and receive information from several feet away from the implanted medical device. Charging of a battery contained in the implanted medical device is achieved via an inductive radio frequency link using a charge coil placed in close proximity to the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Strother, James E. Barber, Joseph J. Mrva, Christopher A. Thierfelder, Maria E. Bennett, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Danny R. Pack, Stuart F. Rubin
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Patent number: 10293168Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Patent number: 9865243Abstract: Active noise control systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. Anti-snoring systems can include a first pillow unit having at least one error microphone and at least one speaker, at least one reference microphone configured to capture sound produced proximate to the at least one reference microphone, and a control unit operatively coupled to the first pillow unit and the at least one reference microphone. In some aspects, the control unit can be configured to produce an anti-noise in the at least one speaker disposed in the first pillow unit by processing signals received from the at least one error microphone and the at least one reference microphone using gated dynamic adjustments such that the anti-noise cancels any sound produced proximate the at least one reference.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTD.Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Charles E. Hughes, II, Stuart F. Rubin
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Publication number: 20170309267Abstract: Active noise control systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. Anti-snoring systems can include a first pillow unit having at least one error microphone and at least one speaker, at least one reference microphone configured to capture sound produced proximate to the at least one reference microphone, and a control unit operatively coupled to the first pillow unit and the at least one reference microphone. In some aspects, the control unit can be configured to produce an anti-noise in the at least one speaker disposed in the first pillow unit by processing signals received from the at least one error microphone and the at least one reference microphone using gated dynamic adjustments such that the anti-noise cancels any sound produced proximate the at least one reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Charles E. Hughes, II, Stuart F. Rubin
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Patent number: 9734815Abstract: Active noise control systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. Anti-snoring systems can include a first pillow unit having at least one error microphone and at least one speaker, at least one reference microphone configured to capture sound produced proximate to the at least one reference microphone, and a control unit operatively coupled to the first pillow unit and the at least one reference microphone. In some aspects, the control unit can be configured to produce an anti-noise in the at least one speaker disposed in the first pillow unit by processing signals received from the at least one error microphone and the at least one reference microphone using gated dynamic adjustments such that the anti-noise cancels any sound produced proximate the at least one reference.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTDInventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Charles E. Hughes, II, Stuart F. Rubin
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Publication number: 20170143983Abstract: Provided is a portable controller and associated method that provides a patient or caregiver the ability to recharge and alter the parameters of an implanted medical device, while allowing the patient substantially unobstructed mobility. To enable mobility, the controller may be worn on a belt or clothing. The controller also allows the patient to turn device stimulation on and off, check battery status, and to vary stimulation parameters within ranges that may be predefined and programmed by a clinician. The controller communicates with the medical device to retrieve information and make parameter adjustments using wireless telemetry, and it can send and receive information from several feet away from the implanted medical device. Charging of a battery contained in the implanted medical device is achieved via an inductive radio frequency link using a charge coil placed in close proximity to the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Robert B. Strother, James E. Barber, Joseph J. Mrva, Christopher A. Thierfelder, Maria E. Bennett, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Danny R. Pack, Stuart F. Rubin
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Publication number: 20170053637Abstract: Active noise control systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. Anti-snoring systems can include a first pillow unit having at least one error microphone and at least one speaker, at least one reference microphone configured to capture sound produced proximate to the at least one reference microphone, and a control unit operatively coupled to the first pillow unit and the at least one reference microphone. In some aspects, the control unit can be configured to produce an anti-noise in the at least one speaker disposed in the first pillow unit by processing signals received from the at least one error microphone and the at least one reference microphone using gated dynamic adjustments such that the anti-noise cancels any sound produced proximate the at least one reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Charles E. Hughes, II, Stuart F. Rubin
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Patent number: 9480846Abstract: Provided is a portable controller and associated method that provides a patient or caregiver the ability to recharge and alter the parameters of an implanted medical device, while allowing the patient substantially unobstructed mobility. To enable mobility, the controller may be worn on a belt or clothing. The controller also allows the patient to turn device stimulation on and off, check battery status, and to vary stimulation parameters within ranges that may be predefined and programmed by a clinician. The controller communicates with the medical device to retrieve information and make parameter adjustments using wireless telemetry, and it can send and receive information from several feet away from the implanted medical device. Charging of a battery contained in the implanted medical device is achieved via an inductive radio frequency link using a charge coil placed in close proximity to the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Strother, James E. Barber, Joseph J. Mrva, Christopher A. Thierfelder, Maria E. Bennett, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Danny R. Pack, Stuart F. Rubin
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Publication number: 20160129270Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Patent number: 9216294Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: MEDTRONIC URINARY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Publication number: 20140188192Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: MEDTRONIC URINARY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Patent number: 8706252Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Publication number: 20140058495Abstract: Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: NDI MEDICAL, LLC.Inventors: Johnathan L. Sakai, Maria E. Bennett, Joseph W. Boggs, III, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin
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Publication number: 20130204315Abstract: A system according to the present invention provides a portable, non-invasive device adapted to deliver electrical stimulation to a brain, such as to treat tinnitus. Such system is preferably a head-worn system configured to provide transcranial direct current electrical stimulation (tDCS) to a patient, where a therapy based at least partially thereon may be self-administered by the patient. tDCS is a non-invasive method of brain stimulation to treat tinnitus, or other neurological indications, that may provide significant relief. Methods according to the present invention include preferably brief sessions of anodal tDCS to assist in determining adequate electrode location and stimulus intensity by producing transient decreases in tinnitus intensity. Methods may also or alternatively include a number of sessions of cathodal tDCS at a confirmed electrode location and stimulus intensity to provide sustained tinnitus relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: NDI MEDICAL, LLCInventors: AMORN WONGSARNPIGOON, Joseph W. Boggs, II, Stuart F. Rubin, Jonathan L. Sakai
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Patent number: 8463383Abstract: Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: NDI Medical, Inc.Inventors: Johnathan L. Sakai, Maria E. Bennett, Joseph W. Boggs, II, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin
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Publication number: 20100274324Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Patent number: 7761167Abstract: Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Medtronic Urinary Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin, James Coburn, Danny R. Pack, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva
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Publication number: 20100036445Abstract: Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Johnathan L. Sakai, Maria E. Bennett, Joseph W. Boggs, II, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Kenneth P. Rundle, Stuart F. Rubin
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Publication number: 20070270921Abstract: Provided is a portable controller and associated method that provides a patient or caregiver the ability to recharge and alter the parameters of an implanted medical device, while allowing the patient substantially unobstructed mobility. To enable mobility, the controller may be worn on a belt or clothing. The controller also allows the patient to turn device stimulation on and off, check battery status, and to vary stimulation parameters within ranges that may be predefined and programmed by a clinician. The controller communicates with the medical device to retrieve information and make parameter adjustments using wireless telemetry, and it can send and receive information from several feet away from the implanted medical device. Charging of a battery contained in the implanted medical device is achieved via an inductive radio frequency link using a charge coil placed in close proximity to the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Robert B. Strother, James E. Barber, Joseph J. Mrva, Christopher A. Thierfelder, Maria E. Bennett, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Danny R. Pack, Stuart F. Rubin