Patents by Inventor Gerald E. Loeb
Gerald E. Loeb 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: 20150066123Abstract: An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Michael A. FALTYS, Roy C. MARTIN, Steven E. SCOTT, Gerald E. LOEB
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Publication number: 20150039048Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K.L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 8886339Abstract: An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: SetPoint Medical CorporationInventors: Michael A. Faltys, Roy C. Martin, Steven E. Scott, Gerald E. Loeb
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Publication number: 20140324124Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K.L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 8805524Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K. L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Publication number: 20140195195Abstract: An object investigation and classification system may include an object test system, a data storage system, and a data processing system. The object test system may receive a command to perform at least one action with a test object, perform the at least one action with the test object, and return test information indicative of at least one percept resulting from the at least one action. The data storage system may contain an experience database containing data indicative of multiple classifications and, for each classification, at least one action that was performed with at least one previously-observed reference object having this classification, and at least one percept value that is based in whole or in part on the test information resulting from the at least one action.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SYNTOUCH, LLCInventors: Jeremy A. Fishel, Gerald E. Loeb
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Publication number: 20140069212Abstract: A compliant tactile sensor may include sponge-like material, a flexible skin, and a fluid pressure sensor. The flexible skin may have a shape, absorb fluid, compress in response to force applied to the sponge-like material, and decompress and return to its original shape when the force is removed. The flexible skin may cover an outer surface of the sponge-like material. The fluid pressure sensor may sense changes in pressure in fluid that is within the sponge-like material caused by a force applied to the flexible skin. A robotic system may include a movable robotic arm, a compliant tactile sensor on the movable robotic arm that senses contact between the compliant tactile sensor and an object during movement of the movable robotic arm and that cushions the effect of that contact, and a reflex system that causes the moveable robotic arm to move in response to commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SynTouch, LLCInventors: Jeremy A. Fishel, Gerald E. Loeb, Raymond A. Peck, Chia-Hsien Lin, Blaine Matulevich, Vikram Pandit
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Patent number: 8401658Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K. L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 8272278Abstract: Tactile sensors are disclosed that mimic the human fingertip and its touch receptors. The mechanical components are similar to a fingertip, with a rigid core surrounded by a weakly conductive fluid contained within an elastomeric skin. The deformable properties of the finger pad can be used as part of a transduction process. Multiple electrodes can be mounted on the surface of the rigid core and connected to impedance measuring circuitry within the core. External forces deform the fluid path around the electrodes, resulting in a distributed pattern of impedance changes containing information about those forces and the objects that applied them. Strategies are described for extracting features related to the mechanical inputs and using this information for reflexive grip control. Controlling grip force in a prosthetic having sensory feedback information is described. Techniques are described for enhancing the useful force range for impedance sensors by internally texturing the elastomeric skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Gerald E. Loeb, Nicholas Wettels, Jeremy Fishel, Chia Hsien (Gary) Lin, Veronica J. Santos, Raymond Peck
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Patent number: 8265762Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K. L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Publication number: 20120130448Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K.L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 8181540Abstract: Tactile sensors are disclosed that mimic the human fingertip and its touch receptors. The mechanical components are similar to a fingertip, with a rigid core surrounded by a weakly conductive fluid contained within an elastomeric skin. The deformable properties of the finger pad can be used as part of a transduction process. Multiple electrodes can be mounted on the surface of the rigid core and connected to impedance measuring circuitry within the core. External forces deform the fluid path around the electrodes, resulting in a distributed pattern of impedance changes containing information about those forces and the objects that applied them. Strategies are described for extracting features related to the mechanical inputs and using this information for reflexive grip control. Controlling grip force in a prosthetic having sensory feedback information is described. Pressure transducers can provide sensory feedback by measuring micro-vibrations due to sliding friction.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Gerald E. Loeb, Jeremy Fishel, Nicholas Wettels, Veronica J. Santos, Raymond Peck
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Publication number: 20120046712Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K.L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 8121701Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K. L. Peterson, Paul Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 7970477Abstract: A signal transmitting and receiving system to track the position and orientation of limb segments in order to provide feedback information for the control of the limb movement. The user will generally be seated in a wheelchair that provides a structure upon which orthogonal and/or non-orthogonally oriented coils can be mounted and energized selectively so as to create variously oriented magnetic fields. Multiple wireless sensors injected into the limb detect the local field strength and send information telemetrically to a central controller. The controller extracts information about the position and orientation of each limb segment by combining signals from various sensors according to calibration information and optimal filtering methods for extracting information from multiple nonlinear sensors in mechanically constrained systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Mann Medical Research OrganizationInventors: Gerald E. Loeb, Wei Tan
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Patent number: 7930030Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K. L. Peterson, Paul Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Publication number: 20110060386Abstract: An implantable pulse generator includes a current steering capability that allows a clinician or patient to quickly determine a desired electrode stimulation pattern, including which electrodes of a group of electrodes within an electrode array should receive a stimulation current, including the amplitude, width and pulse repetition rate of such current. Movement of the selected group of electrodes is facilitated through the use of remotely generated directional signals, generated by a pointing device, such as a joystick. As movement of the selected group of electrodes occurs, current redistribution amongst the various electrode contacts takes place. The redistribution of stimulus amplitudes utilizes re-normalization of amplitudes so that the perceptual level remains fairly constant. This prevents the resulting paresthesia from falling below the perceptual threshold or above the comfort threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventors: Carla Mann Woods, David K.L. Peterson, Paul M. Meadows, Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 7885714Abstract: Systems and methods for fitting cochlear implants. The cochlear implant fitting systems and methods can be used to generate various stimulus patterns for fitting patients with speech processors for cochlear implants. The fitting systems and methods provide means to identify rapidly which of several speech processing strategies could function effectively in cochlear implant patients.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: University of Southern CaliforniaInventor: Gerald E. Loeb
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Patent number: 7878075Abstract: Disclosed is a robust tactile sensor array that mimics the human fingertip and its touch receptors. The mechanical components are similar to a fingertip, with a rigid core surrounded by a weakly conductive fluid contained within an elastomeric skin. It uses the deformable properties of the finger pad as part of the transduction process. Multiple electrodes are mounted on the surface of the rigid core and connected to impedance measuring circuitry within the core. External forces deform the fluid path around the electrodes, resulting in a distributed pattern of impedance changes containing information about those forces and the objects that applied them. Strategies for extracting features related to the mechanical inputs and using this information for reflexive grip control.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Roland S. Johansson, Gerald E. Loeb, Nicholas Wettels, Djordje Popovic, Veronica J. Santos
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Publication number: 20100312320Abstract: An extravascular nerve cuff that is configured to hold a leadless, integral, implantable microstimulator. The nerve cuff may include a cuff body having a pocket or pouch for removably receiving the implantable device within. The nerve cuff can be secured around the nerve such that the electrodes of the device are stably positioned relative to the nerve. Furthermore, the nerve cuff drives the majority of the current from the stimulation device into the nerve, while shielding surrounding tissues from unwanted stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Michael A. Faltys, Roy C. Martin, Steven E. Scott, Gerald E. Loeb