Patents by Inventor David R. Hillman
David R. Hillman 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: 11400287Abstract: An implantable neurostimulation system comprises a stimulation delivery lead and a neurostimulator. The stimulation delivery lead is coupled to an electrode. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver a neurostimulation signal to the subject and comprises a microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed to identify a stimulation operating window for the therapy including a first threshold and a second threshold. The second threshold comprises an awake level and an asleep level. Identifying the stimulation operating window comprises titrating a stimulation setting of the neurostimulator while the subject is awake until the first threshold and the awake level of the second threshold are identified. Identifying the stimulation operating window further comprises subsequently repeating the step of titrating the stimulation setting of the neurostimulator while the subject is asleep until the asleep level of the second threshold is identified.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: LivaNova USA, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Bolea, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian D. Kuhnley, Dale G. Suilmann, Bruce J. Persson, John P. Beck, Sidney Hauschild, Paula M. Kaplan, Adam K. Hoyhtya, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Robert E. Atkinson, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Patent number: 11000208Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: LivaNova USA, Inc.Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20200254245Abstract: An implantable neurostimulation system comprises a stimulation delivery lead and a neurostimulator. The stimulation delivery lead is coupled to an electrode. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver a neurostimulation signal to the subject and comprises a microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed to identify a stimulation operating window for the therapy including a first threshold and a second threshold. The second threshold comprises an awake level and an asleep level. Identifying the stimulation operating window comprises titrating a stimulation setting of the neurostimulator while the subject is awake until the first threshold and the awake level of the second threshold are identified. Identifying the stimulation operating window further comprises subsequently repeating the step of titrating the stimulation setting of the neurostimulator while the subject is asleep until the asleep level of the second threshold is identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: LivaNova USA, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Bolea, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian D. Kuhnley, Dale G. Suilmann, Bruce J. Persson, John P. Beck, Sidney Hauschild, Paula M. Kaplan, Adam K. Hoyhtya, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Robert E. Atkinson, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Patent number: 10632306Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: LivaNova USA, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Bolea, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian D. Kuhnley, Dale G. Suilmann, Bruce J. Persson, John P. Beck, Sidney Hauschild, Paula M. Kaplan, Adam K. Hoyhtya, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Robert E. Atkinson, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20190274587Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: LivaNova USA, Inc.Inventors: Wondimeneh TESFAYESUS, Stephen L. BOLEA, Peter R. EASTWOOD, David R. HILLMAN
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Patent number: 10231645Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: LivaNova USA, Inc.Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20180008824Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: Cyberonics, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Bolea, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian D. Kuhnley, Dale G. Suilmann, Bruce J. Persson, John P. Beck, Sidney Hauschild, Paula M. Kaplan, Adam K. Hoyhtya, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Robert E. Atkinson, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Patent number: 9744354Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: CYBERONICS, INC.Inventors: Stephen L. Bolea, Thomas B. Hoegh, Brian D. Kuhnley, Dale G. Suilmann, Bruce J. Persson, John P. Beck, Sidney F. Hauschild, Paula M. Kaplan, Adam K. Hoyhtya, Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Robert E. Atkinson, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20170202482Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Cyberonics, Inc.Inventors: Wondimeneh TESFAYESUS, Stephen L. BOLEA, Peter R. EASTWOOD, David R. HILLMAN
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Patent number: 9555247Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: CYBERONICS, INC.Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20150321008Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Wondimeneh TESFAYESUS, Stephen L. BOLEA, Peter R. EASTWOOD, David R. HILLMAN
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Patent number: 9113838Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: CYBERONICS, INC.Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20150005642Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Wondimeneh TESFAYESUS, Stephen L. BOLEA, Peter R. EASTWOOD, David R. HILLMAN
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Patent number: 8855771Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Cyberonics, Inc.Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20140188185Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Patent number: 8386046Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Apnex Medical, Inc.Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman
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Publication number: 20120197340Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea by first performing an assessment of the patient that involves observing the patient's upper airway during a tongue protrusion maneuver. The assessment may, for example, be done using endoscopy to observe the upper airway while the patient is awake in the supine position. An adequate response of the upper airway during the tongue protrusion maneuver is indicative of likely therapeutic success with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and may be used for making clinical decisions. The principles of the present invention may be applied to other therapeutic interventions for OSA involving the upper airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Wondimeneh Tesfayesus, Stephen L. Bolea, Peter R. Eastwood, David R. Hillman