Abstract: A system and method for identifying a stimulation location on a nerve is disclosed. The system includes an image-based navigation interface used to facilitate advancing a stimulation element within a patient body toward a target nerve stimulation site. Using the system one determines, separately for each potential target nerve stimulation site, a neuromuscular response of muscles produced upon applying a stimulation signal at the respective separate potential target stimulation sites. The image-based navigation interface is configured to display a graphic identification of which muscles were activated for each respective potential target nerve stimulation site upon applying the stimulation signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 10, 2011
Date of Patent:
February 13, 2018
Assignee:
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
John Rondoni, Mark A. Christopherson, Quan Ni
Abstract: A programmer is configured to effect communication with, and programming of, an implantable medical device configured to deliver neurostimulation therapy. The programmer comprises a display, such as touch screen display, and a processor comprising memory and coupled to the display. An interface is coupled to the processor and configured to receive therapy settings data indicative of current therapy settings operative in the implantable medical device and any modifications made to the therapy settings by a patient. The processor is configured to determine if one or more therapy settings have been modified since the last interaction with the patient, and coordinate displaying of the current therapy settings, the one or more therapy settings modified by the patient, and a previous state of the one or more therapy settings modified by the patient on the display.
Abstract: Systems and methods are described and illustrated for percutaneously implanting a stimulation lead for treating sleep-related disordered breathing.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 7, 2016
Publication date:
June 1, 2017
Applicant:
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark A. Christopherson, Quan Ni, John Rondoni
Abstract: Systems and methods are described and illustrated for percutaneously implanting a stimulation lead for treating sleep-related disordered breathing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2010
Date of Patent:
November 8, 2016
Assignee:
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark A. Christopherson, Quan Ni, John Rondoni
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a communication channel comprising a plurality of disparate sequential communication links configured to facilitate bi-direction communication between an implantable medical device (IMD) and a programmer. A transceiver is configured to communicate with the programmer via a first communication link of the plurality of disparate communication links. A telemetry device is configured to communicate with the IMD via a second communication link of the plurality of disparate communication links. A third communication link communicatively couples the transceiver and the telemetry device. A power source is coupled to the transceiver and to the telemetry apparatus. An operational status of at least the first and second communication links can be individually determined in real-time.
Abstract: A system and method provides for determining patient eligibility for receiving an implantable upper airway stimulation system. Images and sensed data are obtained regarding an upper airway of a patient. Based on the obtained image and sensed data, an obstruction vector is determined according to a location, a pattern, and a degree of obstruction along the upper airway. A patient candidate filter is applied against a patient health profile. Patient eligibility is determined based on the obstruction vector and application of the patient candidate filter.
Abstract: A stimulation protocol determination system includes an input module and a selector module. The input module is provided to receive an indication of an upper airway flow limitation via sensed respiratory effort information. The selection module is provided to automatically select, based on the indicated upper airway flow limitation, a stimulation protocol.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 13, 2012
Publication date:
February 5, 2015
Applicant:
INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Quan Ni, Mark A. Christopherson, John Rondoni
Abstract: A system is disclosed for applying a treatment therapy for sleep disordered breathing. The system includes a sensing module configured to sense physiologic conditions and an implantable pulse generator in communication with the sensing module and including an automatic therapy manager. The automatic therapy manager operates in a first state to detect sleep indicative behavior, a second state to detect sleep disordered breathing behavior, and a third state to apply a nerve stimulation signal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 2009
Date of Patent:
January 20, 2015
Assignee:
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark A. Christopherson, Quan Ni, Timothy P. Herbert, John Rondoni
Abstract: An electrode cuff includes a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion. The first elongate portion is configured to removably contact a length of a nerve while the second elongate portion extends outwardly at an angle relative to a first side edge of the first elongate portion to at least partially wrap about the nerve. The electrode cuff includes a first series of electrodes that is spaced apart longitudinally along the first elongate portion. A width of the second elongate portion is sized to fit between adjacent branches extending from a nerve.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 31, 2012
Date of Patent:
January 13, 2015
Assignee:
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Blake D. Johnson, Mark Christopherson, John Rondoni, Quan Ni
Abstract: An electrode cuff includes a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion. The first elongate portion is configured to removably contact a length of a nerve while the second elongate portion extends outwardly at an angle relative to a first side edge of the first elongate portion to at least partially wrap about the nerve. The electrode cuff includes a first series of electrodes that is spaced apart longitudinally along the first elongate portion. A width of the second elongate portion is sized to fit between adjacent branches extending from a nerve.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 31, 2012
Publication date:
September 5, 2013
Applicant:
INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Blake D. Johnson, Mark Christopherson, John Rondoni, Quan Ni
Abstract: A system and method provides for determining patient eligibility for receiving an implantable upper airway stimulation system. Images and sensed data are obtained regarding an upper airway of a patient. Based on the obtained image and sensed data, an obstruction vector is determined according to a location, a pattern, and a degree of obstruction along the upper airway. A patient candidate filter is applied against a patient health profile. Patient eligibility is determined based on the obstruction vector and application of the patient candidate filter.
Abstract: Systems and methods are described and illustrated for percutaneously implanting a stimulation lead for treating sleep-related disordered breathing.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 30, 2010
Publication date:
April 12, 2012
Applicant:
INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Mark A. Christopherson, Quan Ni, John Rondoni
Abstract: A system and method for treating sleep apnea includes inserting an implantable pulse generator subcutaneously within a body of a patient and connecting a lead to the pulse generator. The lead is inserted within the vasculature and advanced transvenously through the vasculature until a stimulation portion of the lead becomes positioned in close proximity to the hypoglossal nerve. A nerve-stimulation signal is applied to the hypoglossal nerve via the stimulation portion of the lead.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 30, 2009
Publication date:
August 18, 2011
Applicant:
INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Inventors:
Quan Ni, Mark Christopherson, Timothy Herbert, John Rondoni