Patents by Inventor Andrew Czarnecki
Andrew Czarnecki 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: 11324955Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include an external base station with a tethered transceiver, an implanted hub that includes power, telemetry, and processing electronics, and a plurality of implanted satellite that contain reconfigurable front-end electronics for interfacing with electrodes. The system can operate in different modes. In a first mode, called a base boost mode, the external base station is used for closed-loop control of stimulation therapies. In a second, autonomous mode, closed-loop control is performed in the hub without direct influence from the base station. In a third mode, streams of neural data are transmitted to an offline processor for offline analysis.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Jesse J. Wheeler, Philip D. Parks, James E. Moran, Andrew Czarnecki, Keith B. Baldwin, David Goldberg, Alex Kindle, Marc W. McConley
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Patent number: 11213687Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for delivering a neural stimulation pulse. A neural implant device can include an energy harvesting circuit configured to receive an input signal and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal. A diode rectifier in series with the energy harvesting circuit can rectify the electrical signal. The energy harvesting circuit and the diode rectifier can be encapsulated within a biocompatible electrically insulating material. A neural electrode can be exposed through the biocompatible electrically insulating material. The neural electrode can be configured to deliver a neural stimulation pulse. The neural implant device can have a volume that is less than about 1.0 cubic millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Bernstein, Daniel Freeman, Reed Irion, Brett Ingersoll, Amy Duwel, Andrew Czarnecki, Brian Daniels, Anilkumar Harapanahalli Achyuta, Bryan McLaughlin
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Patent number: 11089676Abstract: A multi-layered electronic device including two or more stacked metal conducting layers, a dielectric layer disposed between metal conducting layers, and at least one electrical connection extending between contact pads of metal conducting layers and through a through hole of the dielectric layer is provided. A system including at least one multi-layered electronic device, a satellite coupled to at least one multi-layered electronic device, and a controller hub electrically connected to the multi-layered electronic device via the satellite is also provided. A method of manufacturing the multi-layered electronic device including forming first and second first metal conducting layers, depositing a dielectric layer adjacent to the metal conducting layers, and connecting the metal conducting layers is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC.Inventors: John R. Burns, IV, Jesse J. Wheeler, Andrew Czarnecki, Carlos A. Segura
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Publication number: 20210069518Abstract: A system of two or more implantable medical devices is configured to establish an intra-body wireless communication link between the two or more implantable medical devices while the two or more implantable medical devices are implanted in a body of a patient, and to coordinate therapy for the patient through the communication link between the two or more implantable medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Jesse J. Wheeler, Jake G. Hellman, Carlos A. Segura, John R. Burns, IV, Alejandro J. Miranda, Elliot H. Greenwald, Andrew Czarnecki, Matthew C. Muresan, Wes T. Uy, Caroline K. Bjune, John Roland Lachapelle
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Publication number: 20190388691Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include an external base station with a tethered transceiver, an implanted hub that includes power, telemetry, and processing electronics, and a plurality of implanted satellite that contain reconfigurable front-end electronics for interfacing with electrodes. The system can operate in different modes. In a first mode, called a base boost mode, the external base station is used for closed-loop control of stimulation therapies. In a second, autonomous mode, closed-loop control is performed in the hub without direct influence from the base station. In a third mode, streams of neural data are transmitted to an offline processor for offline analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Jesse J. Wheeler, Philip D. Parks, James E. Moran, Andrew Czarnecki, Keith B. Baldwin, David Goldberg, Alex Kindle, Marc W. McConley
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Patent number: 10485979Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for improving the safety of bio-implantable electronics systems used for recording and electrical stimulation applications. The present disclosure discusses a communication protocol that provides DC balanced, bi-directional communication between a controller hub and satellite electrical stimulation and recording devices distributed throughout the patient's body. The present disclosure also describes a system for detecting and preventing current leaks along electrical pathways that may pass into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Guyon, Brent Hollosi, John R. Lachapelle, Brian Nugent, Matthew Muresan, Jesse J. Wheeler, Andrew Czarnecki
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Publication number: 20190143126Abstract: A system of two or more implantable medical devices is configured to establish a wireless link between the two or more implantable medical devices and a device external to a body of a patient while the two or more implantable medical devices are implanted in the body of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Jesse J. Wheeler, Jake G. Hellman, Carlos A. Segura, John R. Burns, IV, Alejandro J. Miranda, Elliot H. Greenwald, Andrew Czarnecki, Matthew C. Muresan, Wes T. Uy, Caroline K. Bjune, John Roland Lachapelle
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Patent number: 10264988Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for recording electrical signals in the presence of artifacts. The system and methods can employ multiple techniques for attenuating large, unwanted artifacts while preserving lower amplitude desirable signals. Aspects that can improve the recording of electrical signals in the presence of larger artifacts include particular electrode placement and spacing, high dynamic range amplification with good linearity, and signal blanking. Combinations of more or fewer techniques can be employed to achieve the desired attenuation of signal artifacts while preserving the desired signal. The systems and methods are suitable for recording neural signals in the presence of electrical stimulation signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC.Inventors: Brian Nugent, Robert Bousquet, Jesse J. Wheeler, Andrew Czarnecki, John Lachapelle
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Publication number: 20190059151Abstract: A multi-layered electronic device including two or more stacked metal conducting layers, a dielectric layer disposed between metal conducting layers, and at least one electrical connection extending between contact pads of metal conducting layers and through a through hole of the dielectric layer is provided. A system including at least one multi-layered electronic device, a satellite coupled to at least one multi-layered electronic device, and a controller hub electrically connected to the multi-layered electronic device via the satellite is also provided. A method of manufacturing the multi-layered electronic device including forming first and second first metal conducting layers, depositing a dielectric layer adjacent to the metal conducting layers, and connecting the metal conducting layers is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: John R. Burns, IV, Jesse J. Wheeler, Andrew Czarnecki, Carlos A. Segura
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Patent number: 10039923Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for delivering a neural stimulation pulse. A neural implant device can include an energy harvesting circuit configured to receive an input signal and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal. A diode rectifier in series with the energy harvesting circuit can rectify the electrical signal. The energy harvesting circuit and the diode rectifier can be encapsulated within a biocompatible electrically insulating material. A neural electrode can be exposed through the biocompatible electrically insulating material. The neural electrode can be configured to deliver a neural stimulation pulse. The neural implant device can have a volume that is less than about 1.0 cubic millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Bernstein, Daniel Freeman, Reed Irion, Brett Ingersoll, Amy Duwel, Andrew Czarnecki, Brian Daniels, Anilkumar Harapanahalli Achyuta, Bryan McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20170238828Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for recording electrical signals in the presence of artifacts. The system and methods can employ multiple techniques for attenuating large, unwanted artifacts while preserving lower amplitude desirable signals. Aspects that can improve the recording of electrical signals in the presence of larger artifacts include particular electrode placement and spacing, high dynamic range amplification with good linearity, and signal blanking. Combinations of more or fewer techniques can be employed to achieve the desired attenuation of signal artifacts while preserving the desired signal. The systems and methods are suitable for recording neural signals in the presence of electrical stimulation signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Brian Nugent, Robert Bousquet, Jesse J. Wheeler, Andrew Czarnecki, John Lachapelle
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Publication number: 20170216607Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for delivering a neural stimulation pulse. A neural implant device can include an energy harvesting circuit configured to receive an input signal and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal. A diode rectifier in series with the energy harvesting circuit can rectify the electrical signal. The energy harvesting circuit and the diode rectifier can be encapsulated within a biocompatible electrically insulating material. A neural electrode can be exposed through the biocompatible electrically insulating material. The neural electrode can be configured to deliver a neural stimulation pulse. The neural implant device can have a volume that is less than about 1.0 cubic millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jonathan Bernstein, Daniel Freeman, Reed Irion, Brett Ingersoll, Amy Duwel, Andrew Czarnecki, Brian Daniels, Anilkumar Harapanahalli Achyuta, Bryan McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20170216606Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for delivering a neural stimulation pulse. A neural implant device can include an energy harvesting circuit configured to receive an input signal and generate an electrical signal based on the received input signal. A diode rectifier in series with the energy harvesting circuit can rectify the electrical signal. The energy harvesting circuit and the diode rectifier can be encapsulated within a biocompatible electrically insulating material. A neural electrode can be exposed through the biocompatible electrically insulating material. The neural electrode can be configured to deliver a neural stimulation pulse. The neural implant device can have a volume that is less than about 1.0 cubic millimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jonathan Bernstein, Daniel Freeman, Reed Irion, Brett Ingersoll, Amy Duwel, Andrew Czarnecki, Brian Daniels, Anilkumar Harapanahalli Achyuta, Bryan McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20170209100Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for reducing noise in neural recording device. A neural recording system can include a radiofrequency (RF) transmitter configured to transmit an RF signal. A neural electrode can be configured to receive a neural signal from nervous tissue. An analog to digital converter (ADC) configured to, receive the neural signal from the neural electrode, sample the received neural signal, and generate a digital output based on the sampled neural signal. The system also can include a phase-locked loop (PLL) oscillator configured to synchronize the sampling frequency of the ADC with the RF signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Andrew Czarnecki