Patents by Inventor Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson 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).

  • Patent number: 11944817
    Abstract: Variable amplitude signals for neurological therapy, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative method includes activating automatic delivery of an electrical therapy signal to a patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a frequency range between 1.5 kHz and 100 kHz, via at least one signal delivery contact carried by an implanted signal delivery device. The delivery can include repeatedly and automatically delivering the electrical therapy signal at each of multiple therapy signal amplitudes to the at least one signal delivery contact, without the therapy signal generating paresthesia in the patient. The foregoing process can be used as a screening tool to screen responders from non-responders in the context of a non-paresthesia-generating therapy, and/or can be used during long-term treatment, for example, for chronic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Nevro Corp.
    Inventor: Chris Dawson
  • Publication number: 20240042219
    Abstract: Systems and methods which provide a bulkhead anchor configuration in which an anchor body includes flexure finger members and a radial bulkhead operable in cooperation to impart a radial compressive force to a corresponding lead body are described. A first portion of a bulkhead anchor body may comprise a plurality of flexure finger members disposed in a corolla configuration forming an anchor lumen through which a lead body may be inserted. A second portion of the bulkhead anchor body may comprise a radial bulkhead having a flexure profile configured to operatively engage the flexure finger members. A locking mechanism may be used to retain the first and second portions of the bulkhead anchor in their relative positions such that the radial compressive force is maintained upon the lead body indefinitely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Chris Dawson, Adam Jackson, Aaron Raines, Manasi Reardon
  • Patent number: 11833359
    Abstract: Systems and methods which provide a bulkhead anchor configuration in which an anchor body includes flexure finger members and a radial bulkhead operable in cooperation to impart a radial compressive force to a corresponding lead body are described. A first portion of a bulkhead anchor body may comprise a plurality of flexure finger members disposed in a corolla configuration forming an anchor lumen through which a lead body may be inserted. A second portion of the bulkhead anchor body may comprise a radial bulkhead having a flexure profile configured to operatively engage the flexure finger members. A locking mechanism may be used to retain the first and second portions of the bulkhead anchor in their relative positions such that the radial compressive force is maintained upon the lead body indefinitely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Dawson, Adam Jackson, Aaron Raines, Manasi Reardon
  • Publication number: 20230248974
    Abstract: Variable amplitude signals for neurological therapy, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative method includes activating automatic delivery of an electrical therapy signal to a patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a frequency range between 1.5 kHz and 100 kHz, via at least one signal delivery contact carried by an implanted signal delivery device. The delivery can include repeatedly and automatically delivering the electrical therapy signal at each of multiple therapy signal amplitudes to the at least one signal delivery contact, without the therapy signal generating paresthesia in the patient. The foregoing process can be used as a screening tool to screen responders from non-responders in the context of a non-paresthesia-generating therapy, and/or can be used during long-term treatment, for example, for chronic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventor: Chris Dawson
  • Patent number: 11458317
    Abstract: Variable amplitude signals for neurological therapy, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative method includes activating automatic delivery of an electrical therapy signal to a patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a frequency range between 1.5 kHz and 100 kHz, via at least one signal delivery contact carried by an implanted signal delivery device. The delivery can include repeatedly and automatically delivering the electrical therapy signal at each of multiple therapy signal amplitudes to the at least one signal delivery contact, without the therapy signal generating paresthesia in the patient. The foregoing process can be used as a screening tool to screen responders from non-responders in the context of a non-paresthesia-generating therapy, and/or can be used during long-term treatment, for example, for chronic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Nevro Corp.
    Inventor: Chris Dawson
  • Publication number: 20220161040
    Abstract: Systems and methods which provide a bulkhead anchor configuration in which an anchor body includes flexure finger members and a radial bulkhead operable in cooperation to impart a radial compressive force to a corresponding lead body are described. A first portion of a bulkhead anchor body may comprise a plurality of flexure finger members disposed in a corolla configuration forming an anchor lumen through which a lead body may be inserted. A second portion of the bulkhead anchor body may comprise a radial bulkhead having a flexure profile configured to operatively engage the flexure finger members. A locking mechanism may be used to retain the first and second portions of the bulkhead anchor in their relative positions such that the radial compressive force is maintained upon the lead body indefinitely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Chris Dawson, Adam Jackson, Aaron Raines, Manasi Reardon
  • Patent number: 10335317
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Chris Dawson, Anton Ivanov, Myong Kim, Aaron Taylor, Josh Gallegos, David Ginther, Jason Hutchison
  • Patent number: 10300277
    Abstract: Variable amplitude signals for neurological therapy, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative method includes activating automatic delivery of an electrical therapy signal to a patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a frequency range between 1.5 kHz and 100 kHz, via at least one signal delivery contact carried by an implanted signal delivery device. The delivery can include repeatedly and automatically delivering the electrical therapy signal at each of multiple therapy signal amplitudes to the at least one signal delivery contact, without the therapy signal generating paresthesia in the patient. The foregoing process can be used as a screening tool to screen responders from non-responders in the context of a non-paresthesia-generating therapy, and/or can be used during long-term treatment, for example, for chronic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Nevro Corp.
    Inventor: Chris Dawson
  • Publication number: 20180008467
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Chris Dawson, Anton Ivanov, Myong Kim, Aaron Taylor, Josh Gallegos, David Ginther, Jason Hutchison
  • Patent number: 9717631
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Chris Dawson, Anton Ivanov, Myong Kim, Aaron Taylor, Josh Gallegos, David Ginther, Jason Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20170095371
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Chris Dawson, Anton Ivanov, Myong Kim, Aaron Taylor, Josh Gallegos, David Ginther, Jason Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20160334939
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus, for an interactive system including a display region, arranged to detect the position of a contact point on the display region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Chris Dawson, Andrew Oakley, Andy Dennis, John Macey, Todd Rutherford, Doug Reinert, David Snively
  • Patent number: 9241833
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cater, Chris Dawson, Anton Ivanov, Myong Kim, Aaron Taylor
  • Patent number: 9193510
    Abstract: A system is provided for heating a comestible. The system includes a container and a flexible vented package containing a liquid, semi-solid or liquid/solid combination comestible. The package is positioned within the container in a manner that hinders the comestible from escaping through the package's vent(s). The container is penetrable to microwaves and is adapted to not experience heat-induced damage when subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven. The container is adapted to protect the package from heat-induced damage when the container is subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Campbell Soup Company
    Inventors: Rasheed Mohammed, Adrienne Lynn Sienkowski, Talia Salamon-Hickey, Mohammed Karkache, Mark R. Watts, Amanda Zimlich, Allan Sinclair, Chris Dawson, James Howarth, William Cramer
  • Publication number: 20140348990
    Abstract: A system is provided for heating a comestible. The system includes a container and a flexible vented package containing a liquid, semi-solid or liquid/solid combination comestible. The package is positioned within the container in a manner that hinders the comestible from escaping through the package's vent(s). The container is penetrable to microwaves and is adapted to not experience heat-induced damage when subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven. The container is adapted to protect the package from heat-induced damage when the container is subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Campbell Soup Company
    Inventors: Rasheed Mohammed, Adrienne Lynn Sienkowski, Talia Salamon-Hickey, Mohammed Karkache, Mark R. Watts, Amanda Zimlich, Allan Sinclair, Chris Dawson, James Howarth, William Cramer, John Baranowski
  • Patent number: 8669757
    Abstract: An electric field sensor comprises an insulating substrate, a plurality of non-contacting electrodes disposed on the substrate, and a plurality of conductors coupled to the electrodes, and extending transversely through the substrate. The electrodes comprise a first electrode portion, and a second electrode portion interlaced with the first electrode portion. The conductors comprise a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion. The first portion of the conductors are coupled to the first electrode portion. The second portion of the conductors are coupled to the second electrode portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Instrumar Limited
    Inventors: Stuart Inkpen, Chris Nolan, Darryl Pike, Heather Rowe, John Hall, Dana Linfield, Joshua Swamidas, Chris Dawson, Gerard Galway, Shawn Walsh, Ruth Abraham
  • Publication number: 20140063438
    Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a gasket that removably attaches to the frame. In some embodiments, the gasket can be movable with respect to the frame to provide the multiple ventilation states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: JOEL CATER, CHRIS DAWSON, ANTON IVANOV, MYONG KIM, AARON TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20130075391
    Abstract: A system is provided for heating a comestible. The system includes a container and a flexible vented package containing a liquid, semi-solid or liquid/solid combination comestible. The package is positioned within the container in a manner that hinders the comestible from escaping through the package's vent(s). The container is penetrable to microwaves and is adapted to not experience heat-induced damage when subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven. The container is adapted to protect the package from heat-induced damage when the container is subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
    Inventors: Rasheed Mohammed, Adrienne Lynn Sienkowski, Talia Salamon-Hickey, Mohammed Karkache, Mark R. Watts, Amanda Zimlich, Allan Sinclair, Chris Dawson, James Howarth, William Cramer
  • Publication number: 20110267029
    Abstract: An electric field sensor comprises an insulating substrate, a plurality of non-contacting electrodes disposed on the substrate, and a plurality of conductors coupled to the electrodes, and extending transversely through the substrate. The electrodes comprise a first electrode portion, and a second electrode portion interlaced with the first electrode portion. The conductors comprise a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion. The first portion of the conductors are coupled to the first electrode portion. The second portion of the conductors are coupled to the second electrode portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Instrumar Limited
    Inventors: Stuart Inkpen, Chris Nolan, Darryl Pike, Heather Rowe, John Hall, Dana Linfield, Joshua Swamidas, Chris Dawson, Gerard Galway, Shawn Walsh, Ruth Abraham
  • Patent number: D913283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Promethean Limited
    Inventors: Paul Huang, Melanie Friar, Chris Dawson