Patents by Inventor Fabien Sauter-Starace
Fabien Sauter-Starace 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: 20240138739Abstract: A system for measuring the neural activity of a living being, including an implantable measuring device equipped with a housing to be accommodated, at least partially, in a cavity formed in the cranium (C) of a living being, and including a system of electrodes for measuring the neural activity, arranged on one face of the housing, and electronic signal-processing device, which are accommodated in the housing and to which the electrode system is connected, a device for fixing the housing in the cavity, the fixing device including at least one device for mechanically holding the housing in the cavity, a device for fixing the mechanical holding device, which are arranged to fix the holding device in the cranium (C) on the periphery of the cavity, a device for adjusting the depth position of the housing in the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Fabien SAUTER-STARACE, Guillaume CHARVET
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Patent number: 10863643Abstract: An implantable medical device including a hermetic housing, at least one electronic board housed in the housing, a module for heat dissipation and shock absorption, housed in the housing and arranged between the electronic board and an internal wall of the housing, the module having a first layer of thermal paste placed in the internal space of the housing and deposited on the electronic board, a second, metal layer of high thermal conductivity deposited on the first layer, a third layer of thermal paste deposited on the second layer and positioned so as to come into contact with the internal wall of the housing, the third layer having a structure with a plurality of cavities distributed over the entire area of contact of the third layer with the internal wall of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique et aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Alice Siegel
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Publication number: 20200187375Abstract: An implantable medical device including a hermetic housing, at least one electronic board housed in the housing, a module for heat dissipation and shock absorption, housed in the housing and arranged between the electronic board and an internal wall of the housing, the module having a first layer of thermal paste placed in the internal space of the housing and deposited on the electronic board, a second, metal layer of high thermal conductivity deposited on the first layer, a third layer of thermal paste deposited on the second layer and positioned so as to come into contact with the internal wall of the housing, the third layer having a structure with a plurality of cavities distributed over the entire area of contact of the third layer with the internal wall of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique et aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Alice Siegel
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Patent number: 9014810Abstract: The main object of the invention is an implantable device of the neural interface type for processing signals, including: a case intended to be held at least partially in a cavity formed on the cranium of a human or animal, an electronic circuit positioned in the case (B), and a system of electrodes coupled electrically to the electronic circuit, wherein the device includes a signal transmission sleeve, extending from the periphery of the case.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternativesInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Guillaume Charvet, Alim-Louis Benabid
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Patent number: 8676328Abstract: A transcranial securing device for deep brain stimulation leads comprising: a principal part for securing inside an opening formed in the cranium of a patient; and at least one first securing part housed inside said principal part; said or each securing part comprises at least one axial bore adapted to allow the passage of one or more deep brain stimulation leads; said or at least one securing part is arranged so as to be capable of passing from a first position in which the lead or leads can slide axially in the respective bores, to a second position in which it grips the lead or leads in the respective bore or bores, preventing said sliding.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Alim-Louis Benabid, Raymond Charles
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Patent number: 8349158Abstract: A method for pumping through an orifice of a first substrate, a first volume of liquid in contact with a first hydrophobic surface of said substrate, wherein a pressure variation between the first volume of liquid and a second volume of liquid, located in contact with said orifice and a second hydrophobic surface of said substrate, is achieved by electrowetting.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Jean Berthier
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Publication number: 20120073993Abstract: A method for pumping through an orifice of a first substrate, a first volume of liquid in contact with a first hydrophobic surface of said substrate, wherein a pressure variation between the first volume of liquid and a second volume of liquid, located in contact with said orifice and a second hydrophobic surface of said substrate, is achieved by electrowetting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUEInventors: Fabien SAUTER-STARACE, Jean BERTHIER
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Patent number: 8075754Abstract: The invention relates to a method for pumping through an orifice (30, 31) of a first substrate (1), a first volume of liquid (2) in contact with a first hydrophobic surface of said substrate, wherein a pressure variation between the first volume of liquid and a second volume of liquid (2?), located in contact with said orifice and a second hydrophobic surface of said substrate, is achieved by electrowetting.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Jean Berthier
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Publication number: 20110264166Abstract: A lead for deep electrical neurostimulation, the lead comprising: a rod of biocompatible material; and a blade, also of biocompatible material, secured to one end of said rod and in alignment therewith; in which said blade presents two main faces and a plurality of electrodes disposed on at least one of said two main faces in a two-dimensional configuration, said electrodes being connected to conductor elements disposed inside or on a surface of said rod. A deep electrical neurostimulation system comprising: an electrical pulse generator for deep electrical neurostimulation; and at least one lead of the above-described type, having its electrodes electrically connected to said electrical pulse generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUEInventors: Alim Louis Benabid, Fabien Sauter-Starace, Patrice Caillat
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Patent number: 7991481Abstract: A lead for deep electrical neurostimulation comprising a rod of biocompatible material and a blade, also of biocompatible material, secured to one end of the rod and in alignment therewith. The blade presents two main faces and a plurality of electrodes disposed on at least one of the two main faces in a two-dimensional configuration. The electrodes are connected to conductor elements disposed inside or on a surface of said rod. A deep electrical neurostimulation system comprising an electrical pulse generator connected to at least one lead of the above-described type is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Commissariat A L'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Alim Louis Benabid, Fabien Sauter-Starace, Patrice Caillat
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Publication number: 20110184269Abstract: An implantable probe for acquiring neural signals or for electrically stimulating neurons, the probe comprising: a support (ES) of flexible polymer material; an inorganic substrate (S?) fastened to said support and having thickness that is sufficiently small to present flexibility comparable to that of the support; at least one electrode (EL) carried by said substrate; and a layer (NC) of conductive material deposited by high temperature growth on a surface of said or each electrode and suitable for improving at least one property thereof selected from: electrical properties; biocompatibility properties; and biostability properties. A method of fabricating such a probe, including making electrodes on said inorganic substrate, thinning it, depositing said conductive layer thereon by growth at high temperature, and subsequently transferring the thinned substrate carrying the coated electrodes onto the support of flexible polymer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Bibari Olivier, Chabrol Claude, Catherine Pudda
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Publication number: 20110147215Abstract: A device for manipulating and observing suspended particles in a liquid. The device includes: a first substrate including at least one first orifice forming an inlet site for the liquid, an observation site for observing the suspended particles, and a mechanism displacing the liquid from the inlet site to the observation site. The first substrate includes a first hydrophobic layer. The liquid is electrically conducting. The liquid can be displaced as a droplet by electrowetting, the droplet being in contact with the hydrophobic layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: COMM.A L'ENER.ATOM.ET AUX ENERGIES ALT.Inventors: Olivier Fuchs, Fabien Sauter-Starace
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Patent number: 7945336Abstract: Probe (1) for deep electrical neurostimulation, and more specifically for deep brain electrostimulation, comprising: a tubular body (10) of biocompatible material with a lateral wall (11) defining a lumen (12) and a closed anterior end (13), said tubular body (11) can be introduced for at least a part of its length inside a patient's body for reaching a region to be stimulated; wherein it also comprises: a plurality of electrically insulating arms (32) each bearing at least one electrode (40) and being able to pass from a first position in which they are housed inside of said tubular body (11) to a second position in which they project radially from this latter and inversely; and means (20 and 50) for making said arms (32) pass from said first position to said second position and inversely.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Alim Louis Benabid, Patrice Caillat
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Patent number: 7894912Abstract: A lead for deep brain electrical stimulation, to be inserted into liquid cavities, such as ventricles, or cysternae or subarachnoidal spaces, the lead comprising: a tubular body of biocompatible material having a side wall defining a lumen, said tubular body being suitable for being inserted over at least a fraction of its length into the inside of a patient's body in order to reach a region for stimulation; electrodes disposed close to a distal end of the tubular body; and a rigid stylet for inserting removably into the lumen of said tubular body; the lead being wherein said tubular body has an equilibrium shape that is not rectilinear, being different from the shape of the stylet and presenting one and only one bend, and that is sufficiently flexible and elastic to follow the shape of said stylet by deforming reversibly when the stylet is inserted into the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie AtomiqueInventors: Alim-Louis Benabid, Fabien Sauter-Starace, Patrice Caillat, Stephan Chabardes
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Publication number: 20100161018Abstract: A transcranial securing device for deep brain stimulation leads comprising: a principal part for securing inside an opening formed in the cranium of a patient; and at least one first securing part housed inside said principal part; said or each securing part comprises at least one axial bore adapted to allow the passage of one or more deep brain stimulation leads; said or at least one securing part is arranged so as to be capable of passing from a first position in which the lead or leads can slide axially in the respective bores, to a second position in which it grips the lead or leads in the respective bore or bores, preventing said sliding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUEInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Alim-Louis Benabid, Raymond Charles
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Publication number: 20090012593Abstract: A lead for deep electrical neurostimulation, the lead comprising: a rod of biocompatible material; and a blade, also of biocompatible material, secured to one end of said rod and in alignment therewith; in which said blade presents two main faces and a plurality of electrodes disposed on at least one of said two main faces in a two-dimensional configuration, said electrodes being connected to conductor elements disposed inside or on a surface of said rod. A deep electrical neurostimulation system comprising: an electrical pulse generator for deep electrical neurostimulation; and at least one lead of the above-described type, having its electrodes electrically connected to said electrical pulse generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Alim Louis Benabid, Fabien Sauter-Starace, Patrice Caillat
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Publication number: 20080255646Abstract: A lead for deep brain electrical stimulation, to be inserted into liquid cavities, such as ventricles, or cysternae or subarachnoidal spaces, the lead comprising: a tubular body of biocompatible material having a side wall defining a lumen, said tubular body being suitable for being inserted over at least a fraction of its length into the inside of a patient's body in order to reach a region for stimulation; electrodes disposed close to a distal end of the tubular body; and a rigid stylet for inserting removably into the lumen of said tubular body; the lead being wherein said tubular body has an equilibrium shape that is not rectilinear, being different from the shape of the stylet and presenting one and only one bend, and that is sufficiently flexible and elastic to follow the shape of said stylet by deforming reversibly when the stylet is inserted into the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Alim-Louis Benabid, Fabien Sauter-Starace, Patrice Caillat, Stephan Chabardes
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Publication number: 20080210558Abstract: The invention relates to a method for pumping through an orifice (30, 31) of a first substrate (1), a first volume of liquid (2) in contact with a first hydrophobic surface of said substrate, wherein a pressure variation between the first volume of liquid and a second volume of liquid (2?), located in contact with said orifice and a second hydrophobic surface of said substrate, is achieved by electrowetting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Jean Berthier
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Publication number: 20080185296Abstract: The invention concerns a method to analyse the liquid in a drop (2), comprising: contacting a drop of this liquid with a hydrophobic surface (8), displacing the drop on this surface by electrowetting, to bring it to a site (24, 26, 28) to measure electrical activity in which a conductive solution (42) is arranged, measuring said electrical activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUEInventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Yves Fouillet, Nathalie Picollet-D'Hahan, Francois Chatelain
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Publication number: 20080161896Abstract: Probe (1) for deep electrical neurostimulation, and more specifically for deep brain electrostimulation, comprising: a tubular body (10) of biocompatible material with a lateral wall (11) defining a lumen (12) and a closed anterior end (13), said tubular body (11) can be introduced for at least a part of its length inside a patient's body for reaching a region to be stimulated; wherein it also comprises: a plurality of electrically insulating arms (32) each bearing at least one electrode (40) and being able to pass from a first position in which they are housed inside of said tubular body (11) to a second position in which they project radially from this latter and inversely; and means (20 and 50) for making said arms (32) pass from said first position to said second position and inversely.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Fabien Sauter-Starace, Alim Louis Benabid, Patrice Caillat