Patents by Inventor Charles Knowles

Charles Knowles 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: 20260183544
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2026
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Publication number: 20260091228
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for treating an episode of sexual dysfunction in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with an episode of sexual dysfunction. The device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that helps to treat the episode of sexual dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Publication number: 20260021298
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Patent number: 12397156
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: Amber Therapeutics Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Publication number: 20250161668
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for accessing the pudendal nerve to place an electrical lead on the pudendal nerve for treatment by electrical nerve stimulation. Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for providing electrical nerve stimulation to prevent an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Charles Knowles, Stefan De Wachter
  • Publication number: 20240424296
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy DENISON, Stefan DE WACHTER, Charles KNOWLES, Aidan CRAWLEY
  • Patent number: 12064625
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Amber Therapeutics Ltd
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Patent number: 12059564
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Amber Therapeutics Ltd
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Publication number: 20230347145
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy DENISON, Stefan DE WACHTER, Charles KNOWLES, Aidan CRAWLEY
  • Publication number: 20230130942
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy DENISON, Stefan DE WACHTER, Charles KNOWLES, Aidan CRAWLEY
  • Patent number: 11565109
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Amber Therapeutics Ltd
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Publication number: 20220288389
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy DENISON, Stefan DE WACHTER, Charles KNOWLES, Aidan CRAWLEY
  • Publication number: 20060131876
    Abstract: A preferred apparatus for connecting a fitting to a conduit section comprises a rigid insert designed to be affixed to the fitting and one or more retainers designed to fit over the external surface of the conduit section. A preferred insert includes at least two axially-spaced, raised detents. Suitable retainers include rigid, one-piece collars and clamps. An especially preferred method for connecting the coupler fittings and the section of pipe comprises the steps of positioning a one-piece collar over the external surface of the conduit section; pressing the insert into a receiving end of the conduit section; and pushing the one-piece collar along the external surface of the conduit section toward the receiving end to substantially align the one-piece collar between two axially-spaced, raised detents on the insert. Most preferably, a seal is positioned between the two axially-spaced, raised detents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: Wolf Creek Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Knowles, James Orban, Sasenjko Radzepagic
  • Publication number: 20050193565
    Abstract: A device used in self defense comprising a ring adapted to be worn on the little finger of the user and further comprising a top and a base. The base comprises a retractable blade mounted thereto that when fully deployed extends from the base of the ring in a direction opposite from the ring finger of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventor: Charles Knowles