Patents by Inventor Anthony Caparso
Anthony Caparso 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: 11883665Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating a medical condition in a patient. The system can include a neurostimulator that is in electrical communication with a remote transducer. The neurostimulator can be sized and dimensioned for injection or insertion into a pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) of a patient. The remote transducer, when activated and brought into close proximity to the patient's head, can cause the neurostimulator to deliver an electrical signal to a target neural structure located within the PPF to treat the medical condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: UNITY HA LLCInventors: William Hsu, Anthony Caparso, Thomas Luhrs, Ian G. Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimal Ganesan
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Publication number: 20220101999Abstract: A video documentation system includes a camera configured to capture video of an event and a processor receiving and responsive to event data generated by the camera. The system includes computer-readable media storing an artificial intelligence (AI) system configured to generate a record of critical activities occurring during the event. The computer-readable media also store processor-executable instructions for receiving, by the AI system, the event data representative of the event from the at least one camera, processing the received event data with the AI system to identify the one or more critical activities, and providing the record of the one or more critical activities occurring during the event as an output of the AI system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Anthony Caparso
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Publication number: 20210275814Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating a medical condition in a patient. The system can include a neurostimulator that is in electrical communication with a remote transducer. The neurostimulator can be sized and dimensioned for injection or insertion into a pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) of a patient. The remote transducer, when activated and brought into close proximity to the patient's head, can cause the neurostimulator to deliver an electrical signal to a target neural structure located within the PPF to treat the medical condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: William Hsu, Anthony Caparso, Thomas Luhrs, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimal Ganesan
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Publication number: 20190290908Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating a medical condition in a patient. The system can include a neurostimulator that is in electrical communication with a remote transducer. The neurostimulator can be sized and dimensioned for injection or insertion into a pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) of a patient. The remote transducer, when activated and brought into close proximity to the patient's head, can cause the neurostimulator to deliver an electrical signal to a target neural structure located within the PPF to treat the medical condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: William Hsu, Anthony Caparso, Thomas Luhrs, Ian Welsford, Mark Van Kerkwyk, Vimal Ganesan
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Patent number: 9861295Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can facilitate delivery of a medical device in proximity to a target region within a patient's body. Data representing an image of a portion of the patient's body can be received. Based on the data representing the image, a first three dimensional (3D) model of the medical device can be generated. A second 3D model of the medical device can be fitted within the first 3D model at a location in proximity to the target region to create a combined 3D model. A two dimensional (2D) projection of the combined 3D model can be created. In some instances, the 2D projection can be used to facilitate delivery of a medical device in proximity to the target region within a patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: AUTONOMIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ryan Powell, Brinda Ramachandran, Benjamin David Pless, Anthony Caparso, Kathryn Rosenbluth
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Patent number: 9320908Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering therapy from an implanted neurostimulator to a patient are provided. One feature is an external controller that acts as a gateway for therapy. The external controller can be a handheld controller that communicates wirelessly with the implanted neurostimulator. In some embodiments, the controller communicates with a database to determine a therapy approval status of the neurostimulator. Therapy can be approved by a physician prescription, or by prepayment, for example. In some embodiments, the neurostimulator is deactivated when no approved therapies remain.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Autonomic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kellie S. Fletcher, Benjamin David Pless, Anthony Caparso, Kenneth N. Horne
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Publication number: 20140350389Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can facilitate delivery of a medical device in proximity to a target region within a patient's body. Data representing an image of a portion of the patient's body can be received. Based on the data representing the image, a first three dimensional (3D) model of the medical device can be generated. A second 3D model of the medical device can be fitted within the first 3D model at a location in proximity to the target region to create a combined 3D model. A two dimensional (2D) projection of the combined 3D model can be created.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Ryan Powell, Brinda Ramachandran, Benjamin David Pless, Anthony Caparso, Kathryn Rosenbluth
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Patent number: 8412336Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering a neurostimulator to a target tissue are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is a delivery tool comprising a handle portion, an elongate shaft comprising a contoured distal portion, a visualization system embedded in the elongate shaft, and an insertion groove on the elongate shaft configured to deploy the neurostimulator. The contoured distal portion can be shaped and configured to maintain contact with a posterior maxilla and elevate a periosteum off of the posterior maxilla to avoid soft tissue dissection. In some embodiments, the neurostimulator is implanted in close proximity to or touching the sphenopalatine ganglion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Autonomic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin David Pless, Carl Lance Boling, Anthony Caparso
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Publication number: 20120323292Abstract: A system, device and method for neural control of respiration are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device for sensing and controlling respiration during incidence of central respiratory diseases. According to various embodiments, the device includes a sensing circuit to receive sensed signals representative of an incidence of a central respiratory disease. The device also includes a neural stimulator adapted to generate neural stimulation signals, and a controller to communicate with the sensing circuit and to control the neural stimulator to stimulate a desired neural target in response to the detection of the incidence of a central respiratory disease. In an embodiment, the device includes a plurality of sensors which are adapted to monitor physiological parameters to detect the incidence of a central respiratory disease and to send signals to the sensing circuit. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Anthony Caparso, Imad Libbus, M. Jason Brooke, Kent Lee, Jonathan Kwok, Yachuan Pu
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Publication number: 20120158090Abstract: One aspect of the present subject matter relates to an implantable medical device. An embodiment of the device comprises a rechargeable power supply adapted to be recharged through an ultrasound signal, a neural stimulator connected to the rechargeable power supply, and a controller connected to the rechargeable power supply. The neural stimulator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for delivery to a neural stimulation target through an electrode. The controller is further connected to the neural stimulator to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol. Other aspects are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Abhi Chavan, Anthony Caparso, Avram Scheiner
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Publication number: 20110319959Abstract: A system, device and method for neural control of respiration are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device for sensing and controlling respiration during incidence of central respiratory diseases. According to various embodiments, the device includes a sensing circuit to receive sensed signals representative of an incidence of a central respiratory disease. The device also includes a neural stimulator adapted to generate neural stimulation signals, and a controller to communicate with the sensing circuit and to control the neural stimulator to stimulate a desired neural target in response to the detection of the incidence of a central respiratory disease. In an embodiment, the device includes a plurality of sensors which are adapted to monitor physiological parameters to detect the incidence of a central respiratory disease and to send signals to the sensing circuit. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Anthony Caparso, Imad Libbus, M. Jason Brooke, Kent Lee, Jonathan Kwok, Yachuan Pu
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Patent number: 8036750Abstract: A system, device and method for neural control of respiration are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an implantable medical device for sensing and controlling respiration during incidence of central respiratory diseases. According to various embodiments, the device includes a sensing circuit to receive sensed signals representative of an incidence of a central respiratory disease. The device also includes a neural stimulator adapted to generate neural stimulation signals, and a controller to communicate with the sensing circuit and to control the neural stimulator to stimulate a desired neural target in response to the detection of the incidence of a central respiratory disease. In an embodiment, the device includes a plurality of sensors which are adapted to monitor physiological parameters to detect the incidence of a central respiratory disease and to send signals to the sensing circuit. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Caparso, Imad Libbus, M. Jason Brooke, Kent Lee, Jonathan Kwok, Yachuan Pu
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Publication number: 20100185249Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering therapy from an implanted neurostimulator to a patient are provided. One feature is an implantable stimulation lead comprising at least one electrode. The implantable stimulation lead can be attached to an implanted neurostimulator. The stimulation lead can be implanted at least partially within or on an adrenal gland. The implantable stimulation lead and neurostimulator can apply electrical current to the adrenal gland to treat a pulmonary condition, such as asthma or COPD.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Brett M. Wingeier, Benjamin David Pless, Anthony Caparso
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Publication number: 20100179617Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering therapy from an implanted neurostimulator to a patient are provided. One feature is an external controller that acts as a gateway for therapy. The external controller can be a handheld controller that communicates wirelessly with the implanted neurostimulator. In some embodiments, the controller communicates with a database to determine a therapy approval status of the neurostimulator. Therapy can be approved by a physician prescription, or by prepayment, for example. In some embodiments, the neurostimulator is deactivated when no approved therapies remain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Kellie S. Fletcher, Benjamin David Pless, Anthony Caparso, Kenneth N. Horne
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Publication number: 20100168513Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering a neurostimulator to a target tissue are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is a delivery tool comprising a handle portion, an elongate shaft comprising a contoured distal portion, a visualization system embedded in the elongate shaft, and an insertion groove on the elongate shaft configured to deploy the neurostimulator. The contoured distal portion can be shaped and configured to maintain contact with a posterior maxilla and elevate a periosteum off of the posterior maxilla to avoid soft tissue dissection. In some embodiments, the neurostimulator is implanted in close proximity to or touching the sphenopalatine ganglion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Benjamin David Pless, Carl Lance Boling, Anthony Caparso
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Publication number: 20100121406Abstract: Various aspects relate to an implantable device. Various device embodiments include at least one sensor for use in detecting sleep disordered breathing, a pulse generator adapted to deliver a first electrical signal through at least one electrode to stimulate a neural target, and a controller adapted to communicate with the at least one sensor and with the pulse generator. The controller is adapted to detect sleep disordered breathing using the at least one sensor and provide a therapy for sleep disordered breathing in response to a detected apneic event. The therapy for sleep disordered breathing is adapted to deliver the first electrical signal through the at least one electrode to induce a cough reflex to terminate the apneic event. Various embodiments stimulate a superior laryngeal nerve, various embodiments stimulate a recurrent laryngeal nerve, and various embodiments stimulate a vagus nerve. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Imad Libbus, Anthony Caparso, M. Jason Brooke, Jonathan Kwok, Kent Lee, Yachuan Pu
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Patent number: 7672728Abstract: Various aspects relate to an implantable device. Various device embodiments include at least one sensor for use in detecting sleep disordered breathing, a pulse generator adapted to deliver a first electrical signal through at least one electrode to stimulate a neural target, and a controller adapted to communicate with the at least one sensor and with the pulse generator. The controller is adapted to detect sleep disordered breathing using the at least one sensor and provide a therapy for sleep disordered breathing in response to a detected apneic event. The therapy for sleep disordered breathing is adapted to deliver the first electrical signal through the at least one electrode to induce a cough reflex to terminate the apneic event. Various embodiments stimulate a superior laryngeal nerve, various embodiments stimulate a recurrent laryngeal nerve, and various embodiments stimulate a vagus nerve. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Imad Libbus, Anthony Caparso, M. Jason Brooke, Jonathan Kwok, Kent Lee, Yachuan Pu
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Publication number: 20100049275Abstract: One aspect of the present subject matter relates to an implantable medical device. An embodiment of the device comprises a rechargeable power supply adapted to be recharged through an ultrasound signal, a neural stimulator connected to the rechargeable power supply, and a controller connected to the rechargeable power supply. The neural stimulator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for delivery to a neural stimulation target through an electrode. The controller is further connected to the neural stimulator to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol. Other aspects are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Abhi Chavan, Anthony Caparso, Avram Scheiner
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Publication number: 20100016927Abstract: A system for selective activation of a nerve trunk using a transvascular reshaping lead is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to a system for spreading nerve bundles in a nerve trunk. The system includes a lead adapted to be chronically implanted in a blood vessel proximate a nerve trunk, and having an expandable portion adapted to be expanded to reshape the blood vessel to an elongated shape and to reshape the nerve trunk into an elongated shape to spread nerve bundles of the nerve trunk. The system also includes a plurality of electrodes and an implantable device coupled to the lead, where an electrical signal is delivered from the implanted medical device to one of the plurality of electrodes to transvascularly deliver neural stimulation from the electrode to at least one of the nerve bundles of the nerve trunk. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Anthony Caparso, Julia Moffitt, Avram Scheiner
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Patent number: 7616990Abstract: One aspect of the present subject matter relates to an implantable medical device. An embodiment of the device comprises a rechargeable power supply adapted to be recharged through an ultrasound signal, a neural stimulator connected to the rechargeable power supply, and a controller connected to the rechargeable power supply. The neural stimulator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for delivery to a neural stimulation target through an electrode. The controller is further connected to the neural stimulator to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol. Other aspects are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Abhi Chavan, Anthony Caparso, Avram Scheiner