Patents by Inventor Andre Castillo

Andre Castillo 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: 20200306528
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher LINDEN, Andre CASTILLO, Logan PALMER, Ji-Jon SIT, Daniel M. PIVONKA, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, James C. MAKOUS, Lee Fason HARTLEY, James C. LEE, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
  • Publication number: 20190374776
    Abstract: A stimulation apparatus for a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising an external system configured to transmit transmission signals and an implantable system configured to receive the transmission signals from the external system. The implantable system comprises at least one implantable lead, a first implantable device for connecting to the implantable lead during a first time period and a second implantable device for subsequently connecting to the implantable lead for a second time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, Andre CASTILLO, Lee Fason HARTLEY, Christopher LINDEN, Joseph Christopher FLAHERTY
  • Publication number: 20190151659
    Abstract: A stimulation system comprising: an implantable lead having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one electrode along its distal end; an implantable neuromodulation stimulator disposed along the proximal end of the implantable lead; and an external device comprising a battery, a transmitter, and an antenna. The implantable lead is integral to the implantable neuromodulation stimulator. Methods of providing stimulation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, Lee Fason HARTLEY, James C. MAKOUS, Andre CASTILLO, Christopher LINDEN
  • Patent number: 10245360
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a connector ring assembly to attach a VAD to a heart. The assembly includes a clamp which can rotate completely about the annular wall in a first state and is fixed relative to the annular wall in a second state. The clamp transitions from the first state to the second state via an actuator. The actuator can be configured with an axis of rotation generally parallel to the opening of the annular wall, thereby allowing manipulation of the actuator through the same surgical accessway as that used to implant the connector ring assembly. At least one embodiment provides a connector flange separately from an annular wall to provide greater access to the connector flange during implantation. The annular wall and clamp are attached to the connector flange after the flange is fixed to the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Lynn Andrus, Andre Castillo
  • Publication number: 20190009097
    Abstract: A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Lee Fason HARTLEY, Christopher LINDEN, Daniel M. PIVONKA, Ji-Jon SIT, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, Logan PALMER, Brett Daniel SCHLEICHER, Mark David LONDBORG, James GOODMAN, James C. MAKOUS, Andre CASTILLO
  • Publication number: 20180368875
    Abstract: A tunneling tool for forming a tissue channel and/or pocket beneath a portion of skin along a body comprises a distal end having a tunneling member and a guide. The tunneling member is configured for forming the tissue channel and/or pocket beneath the portion of skin while the guide remains above the skin and indicates the location of at least a portion of the tunneling member. An anchor for securing an elongate device to body tissue comprises an anchor body configured to receive the elongate device; a mechanism configured to removably attach the anchor body to the elongate device so as to resist movement of the elongate device in relation to the anchor body; and at least one tissue engagement element configured to assist in attaching the anchor body to the body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Andre CASTILLO, Christopher LINDEN, Lee Fason HARTLEY, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, James C. MAKOUS
  • Publication number: 20170165042
    Abstract: Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for determining jaw movement are provided. An example patient assembly for capturing motion data of a patient includes a clutch configured to be worn by the patient on a dentition of the patient. The clutch includes a dentition coupling device configured to couple to the dentition of the patient and includes an extension member configured to protrude through the patient's mouth. The clutch also includes a position indicating system rigidly connected to the dentition coupling device. An example position indicating system emits a plurality of light beams. Some examples also include an imaging system and a motion determining device. An example imaging system captures a plurality of image sets that each include at least one of a plurality of screens upon which the light beams project. An example motion determining device processes the captured image sets to determine the motion of the patient's dentition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Hillukka, Bruce Willard Hultgren, Michael C. Marshall, Andre Castillo
  • Patent number: 9647386
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a percutaneous skin connector including a base and a cap. The base has a channel extending through it and a plurality of base magnets are positioned around the channel and exposed at a base surface. A skirt which allows tissue ingrowth extends from the base to further secure the base to the patient. The connector also includes a cap with a bore extending through it and a plurality of cap magnets positioned around the bore and exposed at a cap surface. The base magnets and cap magnets attract and align the cap surface to the base surface. The connector further includes a release mechanism adapted to at least partially separate the cap from the base when the cap is rotated relative to the base and out of alignment with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: HeartWare, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Lynn Andrus, Andre Castillo
  • Publication number: 20150359952
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a connector ring assembly to attach a VAD to a heart. The assembly includes a clamp which can rotate completely about the annular wall in a first state and is fixed relative to the annular wall in a second state. The clamp transitions from the first state to the second state via an actuator. The actuator can be configured with an axis of rotation generally parallel to the opening of the annular wall, thereby allowing manipulation of the actuator through the same surgical accessway as that used to implant the connector ring assembly. At least one embodiment provides a connector flange separately from an annular wall to provide greater access to the connector flange during implantation. The annular wall and clamp are attached to the connector flange after the flange is fixed to the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: HEARTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Lance Lynn Andrus, Andre Castillo
  • Publication number: 20150364863
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a percutaneous skin connector including a base and a cap. The base has a channel extending through it and a plurality of base magnets are positioned around the channel and exposed at a base surface. A skirt which allows tissue ingrowth extends from the base to further secure the base to the patient. The connector also includes a cap with a bore extending through it and a plurality of cap magnets positioned around the bore and exposed at a cap surface. The base magnets and cap magnets attract and align the cap surface to the base surface. The connector further includes a release mechanism adapted to at least partially separate the cap from the base when the cap is rotated relative to the base and out of alignment with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: HeartWare, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Lynn Andrus, Andre Castillo