Patents by Inventor Alan Greszler
Alan Greszler 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: 8825153Abstract: A stimulation system can have a first sensor to generate a first reading and a second sensor to generate a second reading. An analysis module of a programmer such as a patient programmer, which programs a stimulation signal to be delivered to a patient, conducts an evaluation of the patient based on the first and second readings. Evaluations may include determinations such as range of motion determinations, posture determinations, physical task-specific brain activity determinations, cognitive task-specific brain activity determinations, and brain activity-specific movement determinations.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
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Patent number: 8805515Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Randall York, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
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Publication number: 20130238059Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: INTELECT MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Randall YORK, Scott KOKONES, Keith CARLTON, Alan GRESZLER
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Patent number: 8509903Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Randall York, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
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Publication number: 20120316616Abstract: A stimulation system can have a first sensor to generate a first reading and a second sensor to generate a second reading. An analysis module of a programmer such as a patient programmer, which programs a stimulation signal to be delivered to a patient, conducts an evaluation of the patient based on the first and second readings. Evaluations may include determinations such as range of motion determinations, posture determinations, physical task-specific brain activity determinations, cognitive task-specific brain activity determinations, and brain activity-specific movement determinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: INTELECT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott KOKONES, Keith CARLTON, Alan GRESZLER
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Patent number: 8326433Abstract: A system and method for providing a volume of activation (VOA) of a stimulation electrode leadwire may include a processor that calculates a VOA for each of a plurality of sets of parameter settings of the leadwire, stores in a database each of the calculated VOAs in association with the respective set of parameter settings for which it was calculated, performs a curve fitting on threshold values determined for a plurality of waveforms to obtain an equation, obtains a set of parameter settings of the leadwire for a stimulation, and determines a VOA for the obtained set of parameter settings based on the stored VOAs, for example, using the equation.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignees: Intelect Medical, Inc., Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.Inventors: David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones, Troy Sparks, Christopher Butson
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Publication number: 20120265267Abstract: A system and method for providing a volume of activation (VOA) of a stimulation electrode leadwire may include a processor that calculates a VOA for each of a plurality of sets of parameter settings of the leadwire, stores in a database each of the calculated VOAs in association with the respective set of parameter settings for which it was calculated, obtains a set of parameter settings of the leadwire for a stimulation, and determines a VOA for the obtained set of parameter settings based on the stored VOAs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventors: David Arthur BLUM, Keith CARLTON, Alan GRESZLER, Scott KOKONES, Troy SPARKS
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Patent number: 8260425Abstract: A stimulation system can have a first sensor to generate a first reading and a second sensor to generate a second reading. An analysis module of a programmer such as a patient programmer, which programs a stimulation signal to be delivered to a patient, conducts an evaluation of the patient based on the first and second readings. Evaluations may include determinations such as range of motion determinations, posture determinations, physical task-specific brain activity determinations, cognitive task-specific brain activity determinations, and brain activity-specific movement determinations.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
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Publication number: 20120212380Abstract: The invention may provide an antenna device including a communication interface to couple the antenna device to an external device and a package housing with an adhesive surface. A planar antenna pattern may be fabricated on a substrate within the package housing, wherein the antenna pattern is configured to transmit an ultra-wideband signal and to receive a reflection of the transmitted signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: PNEUMOSONICS, INC.Inventors: David M. THEOBOLD, David Arthur BLUM, Gregory T. SCHULTE, Alan GRESZLER, Vincent OWENS
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Patent number: 8024045Abstract: A burr hole assembly for use in neurosurgery. In one aspect, the burr hole assembly comprises a burr hole portion and one or more sensors, such as EEG sensors, temperature sensors, intracranial pressure sensors, or motion sensors. In certain embodiments, an input/output unit, which may include a multiplexer, provides a coupling between the sensors and a brain stimulation system which operates in cooperation with the burr hole assembly. In another aspect, the burr hole assembly comprises a burr hole portion and a rotation mechanism which operates in cooperation with an electrode lead. In certain embodiments, the burr hole assembly includes a control system for controlling the rotation mechanism. Also disclosed are systems comprising a burr hole assembly and various components of a brain stimulation system, such as pulse generators, electrode leads, lead extension, or external control systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones
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Publication number: 20100312303Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Randall YORK, Scott KOKONES, Keith CARLTON, Alan GRESZLER
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Publication number: 20100049276Abstract: A system and method for providing a volume of activation (VOA) of a stimulation electrode leadwire may include a processor that calculates a VOA for each of a plurality of sets of parameter settings of the leadwire, stores in a database each of the calculated VOAs in association with the respective set of parameter settings for which it was calculated, performs a curve fitting on threshold values determined for a plurality of waveforms to obtain an equation, obtains a set of parameter settings of the leadwire for a stimulation, and determines a VOA for the obtained set of parameter settings based on the stored VOAs, for example, using the equation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicants: INTELLECT MEDICAL, INC., MEDICAL COLLEGE of WISCONSIN, INC.Inventors: David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones, Troy Sparks, Christopher Butson
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Publication number: 20090287273Abstract: A therapy tracking system and method may include a processor that obtains physiological information regarding a patient and a time period during which a deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy is conducted. The information may be organized into a plurality of sessions. The processor may arrange in a display device a separate representation of the information for each of at least a subset of the sessions, such that the sessions are presented in order of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: INTELECT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Keith Carlton, Jordan Barnhorst, David Arthur Blum, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones, Troy Sparks, Engin Erdogan, Brian James Hoffer, Arna Diana Ionescu, David Ari Lubensky
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Publication number: 20090287271Abstract: A system and method for providing a volume of activation (VOA) of a stimulation electrode leadwire may include a processor that calculates a VOA for each of a plurality of sets of parameter settings of the leadwire, stores in a database each of the calculated VOAs in association with the respective set of parameter settings for which it was calculated, obtains a set of parameter settings of the leadwire for a stimulation, and determines a VOA for the obtained set of parameter settings based on the stored VOAs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: INTELECT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: David Arthur BLUM, Keith CARLTON, Alan GRESZLER, Scott KOKONES, Troy SPARKS
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Publication number: 20090204192Abstract: Electrode devices having directional electrodes for use in deep brain stimulation or other uses. In one aspect, an electrode assembly comprises an elongate lead and a lead guide that are engageable with each other in a coaxial relationship. When the elongate lead and the lead guide are engaged with each other, the two components are rotationally fixed in relation to each other. In another aspect, an elongate lead comprises a radiologically-visible feature for indicating the orientation of the elongate lead. In yet another aspect, an electrode system is capable of determining the position and/or orientation of an electrode positioned within a body. In other aspects, methods for electrically stimulating a target site in the body are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones
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Publication number: 20090203983Abstract: A burr hole assembly for use in neurosurgery. In one aspect, the burr hole assembly comprises a burr hole portion and one or more sensors, such as EEG sensors, temperature sensors, intracranial pressure sensors, or motion sensors. In certain embodiments, an input/output unit, which may include a multiplexer, provides a coupling between the sensors and a brain stimulation system which operates in cooperation with the burr hole assembly. In another aspect, the burr hole assembly comprises a burr hole portion and a rotation mechanism which operates in cooperation with an electrode lead. In certain embodiments, the burr hole assembly includes a control system for controlling the rotation mechanism. Also disclosed are systems comprising a burr hole assembly and various components of a brain stimulation system, such as pulse generators, electrode leads, lead extension, or external control systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones
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Publication number: 20090099624Abstract: A stimulation system can have a first sensor to generate a first reading and a second sensor to generate a second reading. An analysis module of a programmer such as a patient programmer, which programs a stimulation signal to be delivered to a patient, conducts an evaluation of the patient based on the first and second readings. Evaluations may include determinations such as range of motion determinations, posture determinations, physical task-specific brain activity determinations, cognitive task-specific brain activity determinations, and brain activity-specific movement determinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: INTELECT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
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Publication number: 20050015013Abstract: A device for stabilizing tissue includes a stabilization member with portions at least partially defining an observation area therebetween. The portions are adapted to contact tissue to stabilize tissue with respect to the stabilization member. The device further includes an apparatus attached with respect to the stabilization member. The apparatus includes at least one port adapted to emit light into the observation area and towards stabilized tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: January 20, 2005Applicant: Biomec Inc.Inventors: Alan Greszler, Daniel Kelsch