Patents by Inventor James A. Hokanson

James A. Hokanson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240148027
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for state-dependent pudendal nerve stimulation for bladder control in a subject and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale
  • Patent number: 11911614
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for state-dependent pudendal nerve stimulation for bladder control in a subject and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale
  • Publication number: 20230211158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a neuromodulation apparatus and methods of using the neuromodulation apparatus for treating bladder dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale
  • Patent number: 11617886
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a neuromodulation apparatus and methods of using the neuromodulation apparatus for treating bladder dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale
  • Publication number: 20220184394
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for state-dependent pudendal nerve stimulation for bladder control in a subject and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. GRILL, James A. HOKANSON, Christopher L. LANGDALE
  • Patent number: 11278721
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for state-dependent pudendal nerve stimulation for bladder control in a subject and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale
  • Publication number: 20210346695
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for targeted nerve stimulation. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for determining the location of electrode placement providing the most therapeutic benefit for a particular subject. The various embodiments disclosed herein include methods for identifying a target nerve having the strongest representation and/or the strongest subject perception associated with a peripheral nerve in a patient-specific manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Warren Grill, James Hokanson, Christopher Langdale
  • Publication number: 20210038888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a neuromodulation apparatus and methods of using the neuromodulation apparatus for treating bladder dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Warrren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale
  • Patent number: 10722708
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a neuromodulation apparatus and methods of using the neuromodulation apparatus for treating bladder dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale
  • Publication number: 20200188661
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for state-dependent pudendal nerve stimulation for bladder control in a subject and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. GRILL, James A. HOKANSON, Christopher L. LANGDALE
  • Publication number: 20180296833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a neuromodulation apparatus and methods of using the neuromodulation apparatus for treating bladder dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, James A. Hokanson, Christopher L. Langdale