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).

  • Publication number: 20250017476
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for measuring pressure within a patient. In some implementations, an active implantable sensor is provided that is configured to continuously or periodically obtain pressure signal measurements from within a heart of a patient. The AIS can have an operational lifetime up to or exceeding 5-7 years, and can be configured to continuously or periodically transmit recorded information or data or statistics synthesized from the recorded information to an external device, such as a smartphone, tablet, pc, or other electronic device. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventor: Alan OSTROFF
  • Publication number: 20240350801
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Jacobson, Alan Ostroff
  • Patent number: 12053630
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Peter Jacobson, Alan Ostroff
  • Publication number: 20240189609
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 11938330
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 11759646
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20230271005
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
  • Patent number: 11679257
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20210275808
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Peter Jacobson, Alan Ostroff
  • Publication number: 20210260373
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
  • Patent number: 11033737
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20200330773
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20200324123
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 10744332
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Carroll, Alan Ostroff, Peter M. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20200046974
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Alan OSTROFF, Peter JACOBSON
  • Patent number: 10532208
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Nine Continents Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20190184161
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Alan OSTROFF, Peter JACOBSON
  • Patent number: 10195425
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Nine Continents Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20180161576
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Alan OSTROFF, Peter JACOBSON
  • Patent number: 9913980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Nine Continents Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Ostroff, Peter Jacobson