Patents Assigned to MicroTransponder, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20120296399
    Abstract: A wireless microtransponder array constructed as a single structure of joined microtransponders. The microtransponders can be configured as a linear array strip with connective material in between. The microtransponders can also be entirely embedded within a strip of material, or joined by a single, common substrate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicants: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, MicroTransponder, Inc
    Inventors: Lawrence Cauller, Richard Weiner
  • Publication number: 20120065701
    Abstract: A grooved electrode adapted for interfacing cellular matter is provided. The grooved electrode includes grooves adapted for electrically interfacing the grooved electrode with cellular matter growing along the body of the grooved electrode. Further, the grooved electrode includes a wireless transponder adapted to electrically interface with cellular matter and to relay such interactions via RF signals. The RF signals received by the wireless transponder are modulated in response to electrical signals generated by the cellular matter, which are detected by the transponder. The grooved electrode may be implanted within peripheral nerves for treating various neurological conditions, which may include nerve rehabilitation and prosthetic actuation, severe pain, obstructive sleep apnea and so forth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: MICROTRANSPONDER, INC.
    Inventor: Lawrence James Cauller
  • Publication number: 20110288615
    Abstract: A neurostimulation array comprising a first implantable neurostimulator storing a first identification code in a non-volatile memory and responding to communications including said first identification code, a second implantable neurostimulator storing a second identification code in a non-volatile memory and responding to communications including said second identification code, and a polymer connector attached to said first implantable neurostimulator and said second implantable neurostimulator, thereby forming a neurostimulation array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicants: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, MicroTransponder, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Armstrong, Lawrence J. Cauller, Ravi Jain, David Michael Pierce, Guenter H. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20110282404
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of enhancing exposure therapy comprising providing an exposure therapy to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve at the same time as the exposure therapy. Also disclosed is a post-traumatic stress disorder therapy method comprising providing an exposure event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the exposure event. Also disclosed is a phobia disorder therapy method comprising providing an extinction event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the extinction event. Also disclosed is an obsessive compulsive disorder therapy method comprising providing a therapy event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the therapy event. Also disclosed is an addiction disorder therapy method comprising providing a therapy event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the therapy event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicants: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, MICROTRANSPONDER, INC.
    Inventors: Christa McIntyre Rodriguez, Navzer Dara Engineer
  • Publication number: 20100069994
    Abstract: A grooved electrode adapted for interfacing cellular matter is provided. The grooved electrode includes grooves adapted for electrically interfacing the grooved electrode with cellular matter growing along the body of the grooved electrode. Further, the grooved electrode includes a wireless transponder adapted to electrically interface with cellular matter and to relay such interactions via RF signals. The RF signals received by the wireless transponder are modulated in response to electrical signals generated by the cellular matter, which are detected by the transponder. The grooved electrode may be implanted within peripheral nerves for treating various neurological conditions, which may include nerve rehabilitation and prosthetic actuation, severe pain, obstructive sleep apnea and so forth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: MICROTRANSPONDER, INC.
    Inventor: Lawrence James Cauller
  • Publication number: 20100004705
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for paired training include timing controls so that training and neural stimulation can be provided simultaneously. Paired trainings may include therapies, rehabilitation and performance enhancement training. Stimulations of nerves such as the vagus nerve that affect subcortical regions such as the nucleus basalis, locus coeruleus or amygdala induce plasticity in the brain, enhancing the effects of a variety of therapies, such as those used to treat tinnitus, stroke, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicants: MICROTRANSPONDER INC., BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Michael Kilgard, Larry Cauller, Navzer Engineer, Christa McIntyre, Will Rosellini
  • Publication number: 20100004717
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for paired training include timing controls so that training and neural stimulation can be provided simultaneously. Paired trainings may include therapies, rehabilitation and performance enhancement training. Stimulations of nerves such as the vagus nerve that affect subcortical regions such as the nucleus basalis, locus coeruleus or amygdala induce plasticity in the brain, enhancing the effects of a variety of therapies, such as those used to treat tinnitus, stroke, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicants: MICROTRANSPONDER INC., BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Michael Kilgard, Larry Cauller, Navzer Engineer, Christa McIntyre, Will Rossellini
  • Patent number: 7630771
    Abstract: A grooved electrode adapted for interfacing cellular matter is provided. The grooved electrode includes grooves adapted for electrically interfacing the grooved electrode with cellular matter growing along the body of the grooved electrode. Further, the grooved electrode includes a wireless transponder adapted to electrically interface with cellular matter and to relay such interactions via RF signals. The RF signals received by the wireless transponder are modulated in response to electrical signals generated by the cellular matter, which are detected by the transponder. The grooved electrode may be implanted within peripheral nerves for treating various neurological conditions, which may include nerve rehabilitation and prosthetic actuation, severe pain, obstructive sleep apnea and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: MicroTransponder, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence James Cauller
  • Publication number: 20090163889
    Abstract: Methods and devices for hypodermic implanting micro-transponders into a body. The method includes preassembling an array of micro-transponders into a cannula which is configured for tissue penetration and injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Microtransponder, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence James Cauller, Richard Weiner
  • Publication number: 20090157150
    Abstract: A transponder includes a stimulus driver configured to discharge an electrical stimulus when a trigger signal is received. A first conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus discharged by the stimulus driver. A second conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus conducted by the first conducting electrode. A depolarization resistance connects the first conducting electrode to the second conducting electrode in response to the trigger signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: Microtransponder Inc., The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Lawrence Cauller
  • Publication number: 20090157142
    Abstract: A transponder includes a stimulus driver configured to discharge an electrical stimulus when a trigger signal is received. A first conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus discharged by the stimulus driver. A second conducting electrode is coupled to the stimulus driver and conducts the electrical stimulus conducted by the first conducting electrode. A depolarization switch is gated by the trigger signal and connects the first conducting electrode to the second conducting electrode in response to the trigger signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: Microtransponder Inc., The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Lawrence Cauller