Patents by Inventor Ian Loren Halpern
Ian Loren Halpern 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: 20240115177Abstract: An implanted neural micro interface device is provided. The device comprises microfilaments of various materials and forms embedded within a body. The microfilaments form interaction sites with surrounding neural tissue at their exit points from the implantable body. The body and filaments are configurable in a multitude of positions to provide increased engagement of a given neural tissue section as well as interaction and closed loop feedback between the microfilament sites. Such configurations allow for a range of recording, stimulating, and treatment modalities for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Publication number: 20240066302Abstract: A method of treating a neurological condition in a medical patient includes implanting first and second sets of leads at first and second target tissue sites, receiving first and second signals from the first and second sets of leads, determining that a parameter of the first signal satisfies a condition, determining that a parameter of the second signal does not satisfy the condition, and removing only the second set of leads from the medical patient. Each lead comprises one electrode or more than one electrodes spaced apart from each other along a length of each lead. The first signal is indicative of electrical activity at the first target tissue site during an event, and the second signal is indicative of electrical activity at the second target tissue site during the event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventor: Ian Loren Halpern
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Patent number: 11793437Abstract: An implanted neural micro interface device comprises microfilaments of various materials and forms embedded within a body. The microfilaments form interaction sites with surrounding neural tissue at their exit points from the implantable body. The body and filaments are configurable in a multitude of positions to provide increased engagement of a given neural tissue section as well as interaction and closed loop feedback between the microfilament sites. Such configurations allow for a range of recording, stimulating, and treatment modalities for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Publication number: 20230293883Abstract: Devices and methods for manipulating devices such as micro-scale devices are provided. The devices can include a tether of various materials surrounded by a stiff body. The tether interfaces with microscale devices to draw them against the stiff body, holding the microscale devices in a locked position for insertion into or extraction out of tissue. The tensional hook and stiff body are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide increased engagement. Such configurations allow for a range of implantation and extraction surgical procedures for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Patent number: 11697018Abstract: Devices and methods for manipulating devices such as micro-scale devices are provided. The devices can include a tether of various materials surrounded by a stiff body. The tether interfaces with microscale devices to draw them against the stiff body, holding the microscale devices in a locked position for insertion into or extraction out of tissue. The tensional hook and stiff body are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide increased engagement. Such configurations allow for a range of implantation and extraction surgical procedures for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Patent number: 11627878Abstract: A device system and method for wirelessly communicating through tissue is provided. The device system comprises an implanted device with an array of antennas aligned with a tandem device with an array of antennas outside of the body. The two devices wirelessly communicate in a bi-directional manner. The implanted device can act as a physiological sensor and stimulator, and the external device can act as a controller and relay. Such configurations allow for a range of uses within research and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Patent number: 11065439Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for better conforming to biological tissue, reducing the temperature and irritation of tissue, modulating tissue, and/or wirelessly sending and receiving power through tissue. Devices can include panels movable with respect to each other to allow the body to move between a flattened and non-flattened state. Devices can include movable parts or structures that enable improved conformance to three-dimensional surfaces of tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventor: Ian Loren Halpern
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Publication number: 20210146124Abstract: Devices and methods for manipulating devices such as micro-scale devices are provided. The devices can include a tether of various materials surrounded by a stiff body. The tether interfaces with microscale devices to draw them against the stiff body, holding the microscale devices in a locked position for insertion into or extraction out of tissue. The tensional hook and stiff body are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide increased engagement. Such configurations allow for a range of implantation and extraction surgical procedures for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Publication number: 20210030983Abstract: Disclosed is a manually operable volume-adjustable ventilation device. The device includes a reservoir with an inlet mechanism, an outlet mechanism, and a volume adjuster configured to move a volume adjustment limit of the reservoir and change an expressed maximum volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has a body having a plurality of movable walls defining an enclosed volume. The reservoir has an uncompressed state and a compressed state. The walls of the reservoir are movable with respect to each other, such that moving the walls expresses the volume adjustment limit of the reservoir. The walls can be operably connected by movable structures configured such that two adjacent walls are configured to rotate around substantially orthogonal axes with respect to each other when the reservoir moves from an uncompressed to a compressed state. In some embodiments, the movable structures can be hinges, such as snap-fit assembly hinges. Methods of ventilating a patient that involve the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventor: Ian Loren Halpern
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Patent number: 10874847Abstract: Devices and methods for manipulating devices such as micro-scale devices are provided. The devices can include a tether of various materials surrounded by a stiff body. The tether interfaces with microscale devices to draw them against the stiff body, holding the microscale devices in a locked position for insertion into or extraction out of tissue. The tensional hook and stiff body are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide increased engagement. Such configurations allow for a range of implantation and extraction surgical procedures for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Patent number: 10869517Abstract: A folding hat can include an integrated display system. Methods for folding and manufacturing the hat with integrated displays are also disclosed. The hat can include a visor and cap of various materials integrated with displays. The hat can have hinges that fold the assembly into a small volume for stowing. The hinges are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide different folding techniques and folded geometries. Such configurations allow for a range of options for carrying and storing the folding hat with integrated display system.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Ian Loren Halpern
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Publication number: 20200375460Abstract: A device system and method for wirelessly communicating through tissue is provided. The device system comprises an implanted device with an array of antennas aligned with a tandem device with an array of antennas outside of the body. The two devices wirelessly communicate in a bi-directional manner. The implanted device can act as a physiological sensor and stimulator, and the external device can act as a controller and relay. Such configurations allow for a range of uses within research and clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Patent number: 10682479Abstract: Disclosed is a manually operable volume-adjustable ventilation device. The device includes a reservoir with an inlet mechanism, an outlet mechanism, and a volume adjuster configured to move a volume adjustment limit of the reservoir and change an expressed maximum volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has a body having a plurality of movable walls defining an enclosed volume. The reservoir has an uncompressed state and a compressed state.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: ArtiVent CorporationInventor: Ian Loren Halpern
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Patent number: 10674914Abstract: A device system and method for wirelessly communicating through tissue is provided. The device system comprises an implanted device with an array of antennas aligned with a tandem device with an array of antennas outside of the body. The two devices wirelessly communicate in a bi-directional manner. The implanted device can act as a physiological sensor and stimulator, and the external device can act as a controller and relay. Such configurations allow for a range of uses within research and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Publication number: 20200163565Abstract: An implanted neural micro interface device is provided. The device comprises microfilaments of various materials and forms embedded within a body. The microfilaments form interaction sites with surrounding neural tissue at their exit points from the implantable body. The body and filaments are configurable in a multitude of positions to provide increased engagement of a given neural tissue section as well as interaction and closed loop feedback between the microfilament sites. Such configurations allow for a range of recording, stimulating, and treatment modalities for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Publication number: 20190240478Abstract: Devices and methods for manipulating devices such as micro-scale devices are provided. The devices can include a tether of various materials surrounded by a stiff body. The tether interfaces with microscale devices to draw them against the stiff body, holding the microscale devices in a locked position for insertion into or extraction out of tissue. The tensional hook and stiff body are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide increased engagement. Such configurations allow for a range of implantation and extraction surgical procedures for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Patent number: 10368761Abstract: An implanted neural micro interface device is provided. The device comprises microfilaments of various materials and forms embedded within a body. The microfilaments form interaction sites with surrounding neural tissue at their exit points from the implantable body. The body and filaments are configurable in a multitude of positions to provide increased engagement of a given neural tissue section as well as interaction and closed loop feedback between the microfilament sites. Such configurations allow for a range of recording, stimulating, and treatment modalities for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Patent number: 10086192Abstract: Devices and methods for manipulating devices such as micro-scale devices are provided. The devices can include a tether of various materials surrounded by a stiff body. The tether interfaces with microscale devices to draw them against the stiff body, holding the microscale devices in a locked position for insertion into or extraction out of tissue. The tensional hook and stiff body are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide increased engagement. Such configurations allow for a range of implantation and extraction surgical procedures for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Modular Bionics Inc.Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Publication number: 20180008819Abstract: Devices and methods for manipulating devices such as micro-scale devices are provided. The devices can include a tether of various materials surrounded by a stiff body. The tether interfaces with microscale devices to draw them against the stiff body, holding the microscale devices in a locked position for insertion into or extraction out of tissue. The tensional hook and stiff body are configurable in a multitude of positions and geometries to provide increased engagement. Such configurations allow for a range of implantation and extraction surgical procedures for the device within research and clinical settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Ian Loren Halpern, Mark William Merlo
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Publication number: 20170224941Abstract: Disclosed is a manually operable volume-adjustable ventilation device. The device includes a reservoir with an inlet mechanism, an outlet mechanism, and a volume adjuster configured to move a volume adjustment limit of the reservoir and change an expressed maximum volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has a body having a plurality of movable walls defining an enclosed volume. The reservoir has an uncompressed state and a compressed state. The walls of the reservoir are movable with respect to each other, such that moving the walls expresses the volume adjustment limit of the reservoir. The walls can be operably connected by movable structures configured such that two adjacent walls are configured to rotate around substantially orthogonal axes with respect to each other when the reservoir moves from an uncompressed to a compressed state. In some embodiments, the movable structures can be hinges, such as snap-fit assembly hinges. Methods of ventilating a patient that involve the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventor: Ian Loren Halpern