Patents by Inventor Alan Ostroff
Alan Ostroff 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: 11938330Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker is provided which can include any number of features. In one embodiment, the pacemaker can include a tip electrode, pacing electronics disposed on a p-type substrate in an electronics housing, the pacing electronics being electrically connected to the tip electrode, an energy source disposed in a cell housing, the energy source comprising a negative terminal electrically connected to the cell housing and a positive terminal electrically connected to the pacing electronics, wherein the pacing electronics are configured to drive the tip electrode negative with respect to the cell housing during a stimulation pulse. The pacemaker advantageously allows p-type pacing electronics to drive a tip electrode negative with respect to the can electrode when the can electrode is directly connected to a negative terminal of the cell. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
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Patent number: 11759646Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker is provided which can include any number of features. In one embodiment, the pacemaker can include a tip electrode, pacing electronics disposed on a p-type substrate in an electronics housing, the pacing electronics being electrically connected to the tip electrode, an energy source disposed in a cell housing, the energy source comprising a negative terminal electrically connected to the cell housing and a positive terminal electrically connected to the pacing electronics, wherein the pacing electronics are configured to drive the tip electrode negative with respect to the cell housing during a stimulation pulse. The pacemaker advantageously allows p-type pacing electronics to drive a tip electrode negative with respect to the can electrode when the can electrode is directly connected to a negative terminal of the cell. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20230271005Abstract: A method of implanting a nerve stimulation device in treating an overactive bladder condition includes providing an external programmer and providing an implantable tibial nerve stimulation device (ITNS device) including a pulse generator enclosing circuitry and a lead coupling an electrode assembly to the pulse generator. The external programmer wirelessly communicates with the circuitry of the pulse generator to program a stimulation therapy for the ITNS device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
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Patent number: 11679257Abstract: A method of treating an overactive bladder condition includes providing a stimulation device having a generator enclosing a primary cell that is coupled to circuitry, and a lead coupling an electrode assembly to the generator, where the circuitry is operable to generate a stimulation signal with a duty cycle of between 0.1% and 2.5% and a total average current drain from the primary cell of between 0.1 ?A and 5 ?A, with the total average current drain including a background current plus a stimulation current weighted by the duty cycle; forming an incision in skin of a patient diagnosed with the overactive bladder condition; implanting the stimulation device in the patient by inserting the stimulation device into the incision in the skin of the patient; and closing the incision.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
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Publication number: 20210275808Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, an implantable pulse generator device having one or more electrodes, and circuitry that includes one or more processors and memory, the memory having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including driving the one or more electrodes to deliver a first set of stimulation sessions having a first duty cycle, and subsequently driving the one or more electrodes to deliver a second set of stimulation sessions having a second duty cycle that is less frequent than the first duty cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Peter Jacobson, Alan Ostroff
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Publication number: 20210260373Abstract: A method of treating an overactive bladder condition includes providing a stimulation device having a generator enclosing a primary cell that is coupled to circuitry, and a lead coupling an electrode assembly to the generator, where the circuitry is operable to generate a stimulation signal with a duty cycle of between 0.1% and 2.5% and a total average current drain from the primary cell of between 0.1 ?A and 5 ?A, with the total average current drain including a background current plus a stimulation current weighted by the duty cycle; forming an incision in skin of a patient diagnosed with the overactive bladder condition; implanting the stimulation device in the patient by inserting the stimulation device into the incision in the skin of the patient; and closing the incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
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Patent number: 11033737Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
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Publication number: 20200330773Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker is provided which can include any number of features. In one embodiment, the pacemaker can include a tip electrode, pacing electronics disposed on a p-type substrate in an electronics housing, the pacing electronics being electrically connected to the tip electrode, an energy source disposed in a cell housing, the energy source comprising a negative terminal electrically connected to the cell housing and a positive terminal electrically connected to the pacing electronics, wherein the pacing electronics are configured to drive the tip electrode negative with respect to the cell housing during a stimulation pulse. The pacemaker advantageously allows p-type pacing electronics to drive a tip electrode negative with respect to the can electrode when the can electrode is directly connected to a negative terminal of the cell. Methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20200324123Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker is provided which can include any number of features. In one embodiment, the pacemaker can include a tip electrode, pacing electronics disposed on a p-type substrate in an electronics housing, the pacing electronics being electrically connected to the tip electrode, an energy source disposed in a cell housing, the energy source comprising a negative terminal electrically connected to the cell housing and a positive terminal electrically connected to the pacing electronics, wherein the pacing electronics are configured to drive the tip electrode negative with respect to the cell housing during a stimulation pulse. The pacemaker advantageously allows p-type pacing electronics to drive a tip electrode negative with respect to the can electrode when the can electrode is directly connected to a negative terminal of the cell. Methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
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Patent number: 10744332Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker is provided which can include any number of features. In one embodiment, the pacemaker can include a tip electrode, pacing electronics disposed on a p-type substrate in an electronics housing, the pacing electronics being electrically connected to the tip electrode, an energy source disposed in a cell housing, the energy source comprising a negative terminal electrically connected to the cell housing and a positive terminal electrically connected to the pacing electronics, wherein the pacing electronics are configured to drive the tip electrode negative with respect to the cell housing during a stimulation pulse. The pacemaker advantageously allows p-type pacing electronics to drive a tip electrode negative with respect to the can electrode when the can electrode is directly connected to a negative terminal of the cell. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20200046974Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Alan OSTROFF, Peter JACOBSON
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Patent number: 10532208Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Nine Continents Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
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Publication number: 20190184161Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Alan OSTROFF, Peter JACOBSON
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Patent number: 10195425Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Nine Continents Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
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Publication number: 20180161576Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Alan OSTROFF, Peter JACOBSON
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Patent number: 9913980Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Nine Continents Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
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Publication number: 20180008833Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker is provided which can include any number of features. In one embodiment, the pacemaker can include a tip electrode, pacing electronics disposed on a p-type substrate in an electronics housing, the pacing electronics being electrically connected to the tip electrode, an energy source disposed in a cell housing, the energy source comprising a negative terminal electrically connected to the cell housing and a positive terminal electrically connected to the pacing electronics, wherein the pacing electronics are configured to drive the tip electrode negative with respect to the cell housing during a stimulation pulse. The pacemaker advantageously allows p-type pacing electronics to drive a tip electrode negative with respect to the can electrode when the can electrode is directly connected to a negative terminal of the cell. Methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
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Patent number: 9808617Abstract: An active implantable medical device is disclosed herein having a radio-opaque marker. The radio-opaque marker can be formed within an exterior wall of the device or within recesses on the outside of the exterior wall. The implantable medical device can be a leadless pacemaker. The shape of the radio-opaque marker can be designed to facilitate visualization and identification of the location, orientation, and rotation of the implanted medical device by conventional fluoroscopy. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Paul Paspa, Peter M. Jacobson, Wade A. Keller, Christopher Alan Hubbard
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Patent number: 9802054Abstract: A leadless cardiac pacemaker is provided which can include any number of features. In one embodiment, the pacemaker can include a tip electrode, pacing electronics disposed on a p-type substrate in an electronics housing, the pacing electronics being electrically connected to the tip electrode, an energy source disposed in a cell housing, the energy source comprising a negative terminal electrically connected to the cell housing and a positive terminal electrically connected to the pacing electronics, wherein the pacing electronics are configured to drive the tip electrode negative with respect to the cell housing during a stimulation pulse. The pacemaker advantageously allows p-type pacing electronics to drive a tip electrode negative with respect to the can electrode when the can electrode is directly connected to a negative terminal of the cell. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
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Publication number: 20170173328Abstract: This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Alan OSTROFF, Peter JACOBSON