Patents by Inventor Dustin Tyler
Dustin Tyler 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: 20230400923Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes an electrode array for transdermal stimulation of a sensory nerve that itself innervates a body part distal to a worn location of the wearable electronic device. The transdermal stimulation is configured to induce an electrical current or voltage that evokes a sensory impression at an area innervated by the sensory nerve, not at the stimulated sensory nerve itself. In one implementation, the wearable electronic device takes a finger ring form factor worn on a proximal phalanx of an index finger. In this configuration, the wearable electronic device can stimulate a portion of a branch of the median nerve extending through the index finger. Upon stimulation of the median nerve, a user wearing the finger ring may perceive pressure applied to the user's fingertip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Jacob Segil, Craig Field Sampson, Dustin Tyler, Sergio Alonso Marquina, Nicholas Daniel Phillips-Tanchuico
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Patent number: 11612741Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer, Ronald J. Triolo
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Publication number: 20230075247Abstract: A surgical clip application device for applying and crimping surgical clips to ligate a vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Shannon Mary Witkowski, James Douglas Studer, Dustin Tyler Samm, Kyle Stewart, Jerome Joseph Schafer
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Patent number: 11446483Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer
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Patent number: 10960203Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer
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Publication number: 20200391025Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer
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Publication number: 20200330751Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer
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Patent number: 10758728Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer
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Patent number: 10583769Abstract: A modular bumper attachment system configured to be attached or mounted to the bumper of a vehicle or base member. The modular bumper attachment system may include a first attachment member and a second attachment member, each attachment member an aperture defined by an outer wall that is configured to encompass the bumper of a vehicle. The system may also include one or more support members that are integrally attached to the attachment member. The support member may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is located where the support member meets the attachment member. The second end of each support member may extend at a non-zero angle in a generally outward direction from the base member and include one or more connectors configured to removably attach a hammock, tent, awning, storage container, cooler, etc. to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Inventor: Dustin Tyler
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Patent number: 10384056Abstract: A system for functional electrical stimulation can include a cuff and a stimulation device. The cuff can be attachable to a nerve or a muscle filament. The cuff can include an elastic collar configured to exert a force on the nerve or the muscle filament to reshape the nerve or the muscle filament to the internal configuration of an opening in the elastic collar. The stimulation device can be coupled to the cuff and configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the cuff.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Dominique M. Durand, Dustin Tyler, Benjamin Cottrill
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Publication number: 20190060648Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer
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Patent number: 10173575Abstract: A modular bumper attachment system configured to be attached or mounted to the bumper of a vehicle or base member. The modular bumper attachment system may include a first attachment member and a second attachment member, each attachment member having a receiving member and an aperture defined by an outer wall that is configured to encompass the bumper of a vehicle. The system may also include one or more support members that are removably attached to the receiving member of each attachment member. The support member may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is removably attached to the receiving member. The second end of each support member may extend in a generally outward direction from the base member and include one or more connectors configured to removably attach a hammock, tent, awning, storage container, cooler, etc. to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Inventor: Dustin Tyler
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Publication number: 20180222375Abstract: A modular bumper attachment system configured to be attached or mounted to the bumper of a vehicle or base member. The modular bumper attachment system may include a first attachment member and a second attachment member, each attachment member an aperture defined by an outer wall that is configured to encompass the bumper of a vehicle. The system may also include one or more support members that are integrally attached to the attachment member. The support member may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is located where the support member meets the attachment member. The second end of each support member may extend at a non-zero angle in a generally outward direction from the base member and include one or more connectors configured to removably attach a hammock, tent, awning, storage container, cooler, etc. to the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: DUSTIN TYLER
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Publication number: 20180208099Abstract: A modular bumper attachment system configured to be attached or mounted to the bumper of a vehicle or base member. The modular bumper attachment system may include a first attachment member and a second attachment member, each attachment member having a receiving member and an aperture defined by an outer wall that is configured to encompass the bumper of a vehicle. The system may also include one or more support members that are removably attached to the receiving member of each attachment member. The support member may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is removably attached to the receiving member. The second end of each support member may extend in a generally outward direction from the base member and include one or more connectors configured to removably attach a hammock, tent, awning, storage container, cooler, etc. to the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventor: Dustin Tyler
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Patent number: 9963090Abstract: A cap provided for use in capping a sewage drain tube of a vehicle and/or opening where a sewage drain tube is located. The sewer drain cap includes a chamber with a lid, useful for storage. Apertures to allow air flow or ventilation and to aid in removal and replacement of the sewer drain cap are provided. A sealing member for the drain tube cap is also provided for attaching to and/or sealing a drain tube and/or opening where a sewage drain tube is located.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Inventor: Dustin Tyler
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Publication number: 20170281931Abstract: A system for functional electrical stimulation can include a cuff and a stimulation device. The cuff can be attachable to a nerve or a muscle filament. The cuff can include an elastic collar configured to exert a force on the nerve or the muscle filament to reshape the nerve or the muscle filament to the internal configuration of an opening in the elastic collar. The stimulation device can be coupled to the cuff and configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Dominique M. Durand, Dustin Tyler, Benjamin Cottrill
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Publication number: 20170246456Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can modulate the intensity of a neural stimulation signal over time. A pulse generator can be configured to generate a stimulation signal for application to neural tissue of an individual and modulate a parameter related to intensity of a pattern of pulses of the stimulation signal over time. An electrode can be coupled to the pulse generator and configured to apply the stimulation signal to the neural tissue. A population of axons in the neural tissue can be recruited with each pulse of the stimulation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer
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Patent number: 9713708Abstract: A flat interface nerve electrode provides a plurality of electrical contacts embedded in a non-conductive cuff structure, which acts to gently and non-evasively redefine the geometry of a nerve through the application of a force acting on the nerve without causing damage to the nerve. The cuff is open at one side and has a connection to a lead at the other side. During implantation the open sides of the cuff are closed so as to capture the nerve in the cuff in a single motion.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Dominique M. Durand, Dustin Tyler, Benjamin Cottrill
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Patent number: 9486619Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure can include an interconnect system for bridging electrical contacts. The system can include a first electrical contact, a second electrical contact, and an interconnect device that is coupled to and extends between the first and second electrical contacts. The interconnect device can include a flexible bridge and a non-linear conductive transmission line. The flexible bridge can have a length and an outer surface. The non-linear conductive transmission line can extend along, and encircle at least a portion of, the length of the bridge such that the non-linear conductive transmission line electrically connects the first electrical contact with the second electrical contact.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Dustin Tyler, Yueshuo Xu, Allison Hess-Dunning, Christian Zorman
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Patent number: 9421366Abstract: The present invention generally relates to patterned intensity modulation of neural tissue. Certain embodiments provide a method of treating medical conditions by providing an electrode and modulating stimulation parameters delivered by the electrode. The stimulation parameters that are modulated relate to stimulation intensity and are varied according to a stimulation input parameter or time. The stimulation input parameter can be a choice of an individual waveform (i.e. ? or psi), which may be varied for each pulse.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Dustin Tyler, Daniel Tan, Matthew Schiefer