Patents by Inventor B. Reno Lauro
B. Reno Lauro 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: 8671566Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20130167372Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 8316537Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20100077606Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20090205628Abstract: A grill for a barbecuing, the grill having an upper grate, wherein a grillable foodstuff may be placed thereon and a lower grate having channels which may catch juices that drips from the foodstuff. The upper grate and lower grate are positionable relative to each other, so as to vary in position between a maximally overlapped (open) grill position and a minimally overlapped (closed) grill position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Renphil ConceptsInventor: B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 7487717Abstract: A grill for a barbecuing, the grill having an upper grate, wherein a grillable foodstuff may be placed thereon and a lower grate having channels which may catch juices that drips from the foodstuff. The upper grate and lower grate are positionable relative to each other, so as to vary in position between a maximally overlapped (open) grill position and a minimally overlapped (closed) grill position.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Renphil ConceptsInventor: B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 7047627Abstract: In one embodiment, a method, for fabricating an implantable apparatus for delivering electrical stimulation from a pulse generator, comprises: providing a plurality of conductors, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductors passes through at least one interior passage of a body, wherein the body is formed of a first insulative material having prescribed mechanical properties; coupling at least one terminal to each conductor of the plurality of conductors, the terminals being adapted to receive electrical signals from the pulse generator, wherein adjacent terminals are separated by a second insulative material with prescribed mechanical properties that are consistent with the first insulative material; and over-molding a region of the apparatus containing the terminals with a third insulative material with prescribed mechanical properties that are consistent with the material of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 6981314Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20040093051Abstract: A tool-less connector with multiple contacts and a compact design is provided. Therefore, a connector that is normally tunneled through body tissue will now require only a minimally invasive subcutaneous tunnel, which should reduce tissue healing time, patient discomfort, and risk of infection. In addition, providing additional contacts allows enhanced stimulation protocols. One embodiment of the present invention provides a connector pin containing multiple in-line contacts. Each “line” consists of a row of independent contacts arranged in a linear array running along the long axis of the pin. In other embodiments of the invention, the mating receptacle of the connector allows for multiple contacts while minimizing the space required for the increased number of contacts. Additional embodiments provide features that, for instance, prevent the contacts on the connector pin to touch the contacts in the receptacle until all contacts are appropriately aligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Kenny K. Chinn, Grace Ying Yang Jang, Stephen L. Goldman, Donald L. Sandford, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 6725096Abstract: A tool-less connector with multiple contacts and a compact design is provided. Therefore, a connector that is normally tunneled through body tissue will now require only a minimally invasive subcutaneous tunnel, which should reduce tissue healing time, patient discomfort, and risk of infection. In addition, providing additional contacts allows enhanced stimulation protocols. One embodiment of the present invention provides a connector pin containing multiple in-line contacts. Each “line” consists of a row of independent contacts arranged in a linear array running along the long axis of the pin. In other embodiments of the invention, the mating receptacle of the connector allows for multiple contacts while minimizing the space required for the increased number of contacts. Additional embodiments provide features that, for instance, prevent the contacts on the connector pin to touch the contacts in the receptacle until all contacts are appropriately aligned.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Advanced Bionics CorporationInventors: Kenny K. Chinn, Grace Ying Yang Jang, Stephen L. Goldman, Donald L. Sandford, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20020143376Abstract: A tool-less connector with multiple contacts and a compact design is provided. Therefore, a connector that is normally tunneled through body tissue will now require only a minimally invasive subcutaneous tunnel, which should reduce tissue healing time, patient discomfort, and risk of infection. In addition, providing additional contacts allows enhanced stimulation protocols. One embodiment of the present invention provides a connector pin containing multiple in-line contacts. Each “line” consists of a row of independent contacts arranged in a linear array running along the long axis of the pin. In other embodiments of the invention, the mating receptacle of the connector allows for multiple contacts while minimizing the space required for the increased number of contacts. Additional embodiments provide features that, for instance, prevent the contacts on the connector pin to touch the contacts in the receptacle until all contacts are appropriately aligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Kenny K. Chinn, Grace Ying Yang Jang, Stephen L. Goldman, Donald L. Sandford, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20020055765Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2002Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Publication number: 20010023368Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead as well as a method of manufacturing the same. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2001Publication date: September 20, 2001Applicant: ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 6216045Abstract: An implantable, substantially isodiametric, low resistance implantable lead having at least one electrode positioned in a stimulation/sensing portion of the lead. At least the stimulation/sensing portion is unitized through partially surrounding and supporting insulation and conductive element(s) of the stimulation/sensing portion with a fused matrix of material having mechanical properties consistent with a body of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Damon Ray Black, Terry Daglow, John Erickson, Robert Earl Jones, B. Reno Lauro
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Patent number: 6154678Abstract: A stimulation lead connection assembly capable of easily receiving and engaging a stimulation lead for purposes of transmitting selected electrical energy to electrodes of a received stimulation lead. The connection assembly retains a stimulation lead in a manner that permits a user to freely insert (and/or withdraw) a steering mechanism, for example, a stylet, into the stimulation lead that is electrically engaged by the connection assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: B. Reno Lauro