Patents by Inventor Dennis Potts
Dennis Potts 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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Publication number: 20230321440Abstract: Techniques for placing implantable electrodes to treat sleep apnea, and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. A representative method includes percutaneously implanting one or more signal delivery devices, each at or near a respective target signal delivery location in a patient. Each signal delivery device can include one or more electrodes, and individual ones of the electrodes can be positioned to produce a net positive protrusive motor response of the patient’s tongue. The representative method further includes providing power to one or more of the electrodes from a wearable power source to cause the electrode(s) to deliver an electrical signal to the respective target signal delivery location(s) to produce the net positive protrusive motor response.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Richard W. O’Connor, Timothy A. Fayram, Carl Lance Boling, Chang Yeul Lee, Dennis Potts, Paul Paspa
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Publication number: 20230240715Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to delivery systems for injected neurostimulation devices, and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, a delivery system includes a body having an at least partially hollow interior; an adjustable sheath defining a lumen, the adjustable sheath including (i) a first portion positioned within the interior of the body and (ii) a second portion extending beyond the interior; and an actuation mechanism operably coupled to the body and the adjustable sheath. The actuation mechanism can be operable to move the adjustable sheath to change a length of the second portion. A user can operate the delivery system to position an implantable device at or near a target location within a patient. In some instances, the user may use image-based navigation and/or stimulation-based navigation to identify the position of the delivery system and/or the implantable device relative to target location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Paul Paspa, Richard W. O'Connor, Timothy A. Fayram, Dennis Potts
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Publication number: 20220409897Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to wearable devices for treating sleep apnea, and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, a system for treating sleep apnea comprises an implantable device and a wearable device. The implantable device can be implantably positionable at a patient's head and/or neck, proximate to the patient's oral cavity, and include a signal generator configured to generate an electrical signal, an electrode coupled to the signal generator to direct the electrical signal to the patient's tissue, and a power receiver device coupled to the signal generator. The wearable device can include a power source and a power transmission device coupled to the power source and configured to transmit power wirelessly to the implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Richard W. O'Connor, Timothy A. Fayram, Dennis Potts, Paul Paspa, Guillaume Raux, David Herron
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Publication number: 20220370797Abstract: Techniques for placing implantable electrodes to treat sleep apnea, and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. A representative method includes percutaneously implanting one or more signal delivery devices, each at or near a respective target signal delivery location in a patient. Each signal delivery device can include one or more electrodes, and individual ones of the electrodes can be positioned to produce a net positive protrusive motor response of the patient's tongue. The representative method further includes providing power to one or more of the electrodes from a wearable power source to cause the electrode(s) to deliver an electrical signal to the respective target signal delivery location(s) to produce the net positive protrusive motor response.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Richard W. O'Connor, Timothy A. Fayram, Carl Lance Boling, Chang Yeul Lee, Dennis Potts, Paul Paspa
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Publication number: 20220192019Abstract: A printed circuit assembly (PCA) for coupling to an IMD feedthrough of an implantable medical device includes a PCB portion and an interposer. The IMD feedthrough has a support structure and a plurality of electrical contacts extending through the support structure. The PCB portion is configured to be arranged relative to the support structure of the IMD feedthrough and includes a plurality of electrical contacts. The interposer is secured to the PCB portion and includes a dielectric over-mold structure and a plurality of leads. Each lead is integrated with the dielectric over-mold structure and includes a weld pad and a solder pad. Each solder pads of the interposer is electrically coupled to a corresponding electrical contacts of the PCB portion to provide an alignment between one or more weld pads of the interposer and one or more corresponding electrical contacts of the IMD feedthrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Joseph Vandenburg, Dennis Potts
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Patent number: 10517732Abstract: A burr hole cover includes a cap or cap assembly and a retainer and is configured to be partially positioned within a burr hole formed in a patient. The retainer has a cap-receiving aperture; a plurality of grooves provided in the retainer and a plurality of cut-outs wherein each cut-out is provided at an end of each groove towards the outer perimeter of the retainer. A channel may be provided at an opposite end of each groove vertically-extending from the top to the bottom of the retainer to encourage a medical device segment to remain in a groove during installation of the burr hole cover. The burr hole cover may be used to secure segments of medical devices relative to a burr hole and to allow a range of lateral motion for the portion(s) of the medical device(s) extending proximally out of the corresponding groove.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Paul Paspa, Greg Sandoval, Alfonso Chavez, Dennis Potts, John Dunagan Pearson
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Publication number: 20180021137Abstract: A burr hole cover includes a cap or cap assembly and a retainer and is configured to be partially positioned within a burr hole formed in a patient. The retainer has a cap-receiving aperture; a plurality of grooves provided in the retainer and a plurality of cut-outs wherein each cut-out is provided at an end of each groove towards the outer perimeter of the retainer. A channel may be provided at an opposite end of each groove vertically-extending from the top to the bottom of the retainer to encourage a medical device segment to remain in a groove during installation of the burr hole cover. The burr hole cover may be used to secure segments of medical devices relative to a burr hole and to allow a range of lateral motion for the portion(s) of the medical device(s) extending proximally out of the corresponding groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Greg Sandoval, Alfonso Chavez, Dennis Potts, John Dunagan Pearson, Paul Paspa
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Patent number: 9788952Abstract: A burr hole cover includes a cap or cap assembly and a retainer and is configured to be partially positioned within a burr hole formed in a patient. The retainer has a cap-receiving aperture; a plurality of grooves provided in the retainer and a plurality of cut-outs wherein each cut-out is provided at an end of each groove towards the outer perimeter of the retainer. A channel may be provided at an opposite end of each groove vertically-extending from the top to the bottom of the retainer to encourage a medical device segment to remain in a groove during installation of the burr hole cover. The burr hole cover may be used to secure segments of medical devices relative to a burr hole and to allow a range of lateral motion for the portion(s) of the medical device(s) extending proximally out of the corresponding groove.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Paul Paspa, Greg Sandoval, Alfonso Chavez, Dennis Potts, John Dunagan Pearson
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Publication number: 20130304216Abstract: A burr hole cover includes a cap or cap assembly and a retainer and is configured to be partially positioned within a burr hole formed in a patient. The retainer has a cap-receiving aperture; a plurality of grooves provided in the retainer and a plurality of cut-outs wherein each cut-out is provided at an end of each groove towards the outer perimeter of the retainer. A channel may be provided at an opposite end of each groove vertically-extending from the top to the bottom of the retainer to encourage a medical device segment to remain in a groove during installation of the burr hole cover. The burr hole cover may be used to secure segments of medical devices relative to a burr hole and to allow a range of lateral motion for the portion(s) of the medical device(s) extending proximally out of the corresponding groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Paul Paspa, Greg Sandoval, Alfonso Chavez, Dennis Potts, John Dunagan Pearson
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Publication number: 20090306750Abstract: A lead fixation assembly and method of using the same are disclosed. The lead fixation assembly includes a cover and a cap. The cover includes an aperture extending through a cover body and is adapted to fit within an opening formed or occurring in a patient's body. One or more leads may be oriented through the aperture before or after fitting the cover in such an opening. The cover body includes a top surface having a plurality of elements. Each lead oriented through the aperture is arranged on or in and among the elements and may be secured thereby. The cap is adapted to be removably secured to the cover, minimize exposure to the patient via the opening, and, optionally, secure the leads. The leads are passed through an opening in the cap to enable the leads to extend away from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: C. Lance Boling, Dennis Potts
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Patent number: 7158833Abstract: A ferrule for removably retaining a self-contained implantable device within a cranial opening of a patient is set forth. The ferrule includes a shelf portion, a wall portion, and at least one supporting tab connected to the wall portion. The shelf portion has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the shelf portion substantially conforms to an implantable device. The wall portion has an inner surface and an outer surface and encompasses the shelf portion. The inner surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the implantable device and the outer surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the cranial opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Pless, Dennis Potts
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Publication number: 20040034368Abstract: A ferrule for removably retaining a self-contained implantable device within a cranial opening of a patient is set forth. The ferrule includes a shelf portion, a wall portion, and at least one supporting tab connected to the wall portion. The shelf portion has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the shelf portion substantially conforms to an implantable device. The wall portion has an inner surface and an outer surface and encompasses the shelf portion. The inner surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the implantable device and the outer surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the cranial opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Benjamin D. Pless, Dennis Potts
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Patent number: 6618623Abstract: A ferrule for retaining an implantable device within a cranial opening of a patient is set forth. The ferrule includes a shelf portion, a wall portion, and at least one supporting tab connected to the wall portion. The shelf portion has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the shelf portion substantially conforms to an implantable device. The wall portion has an inner surface and an outer surface and encompasses the shelf portion. The inner surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the implantable device and the outer surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the cranial opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Neuropace, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Pless, Dennis Potts
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Patent number: D598552Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Potts, Dunagan Pearson, Joseph Vandenburg, C. Lance Boling, Paul Paspa
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Patent number: D598553Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Potts, Dunagan Pearson, Joseph Vandenburg, C. Lance Boling, Paul Paspa
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Patent number: D599910Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Potts, Dunagan Pearson, Joseph Vandenburg, C. Lance Boling, Paul Paspa
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Patent number: D606204Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Potts, J. Dunagan Pearson, Joseph Vandenburg, C. Lance Boling, Paul Paspa
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Patent number: D625016Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Potts, Dunagan Pearson, Joseph Vandenburg, C. Lance Boling, Paul Paspa
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Patent number: D634436Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Potts, Dunagan Pearson, Joseph Vandenburg, C. Lance Boling, Paul Paspa