Patents by Inventor Andre G. G. Machado

Andre G. G. Machado 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: 20090076444
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a neuromodulation lead to nervous tissue or surrounding tissue (i.e. meninges) is provided. The neuromodulation lead includes an elongated member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passage extending there between. The lead further includes at least one electrical contact secured around an outer surface of the distal end of the elongated member for stimulating nervous tissue. The apparatus comprises first and second tubular members are disposed within the passage of the elongated member. Each of the tubular members terminates at the distal end of the elongated member. First and second glue components are provided for injecting into the first and second tubular members, respectively. The first and second glue components, when injected, exit the respective tubular members at the distal end of the elongated member and mix to create a solidified glue that anchors the distal end of the elongated member within the nervous tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Andre G. G. Machado, Ali R. Rezai