Patents by Inventor James Carl Makous

James Carl Makous 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).

  • User interface for segmented neurostimulation leads
    Patent number: 10744330
    Abstract: An external control device for use with a neurostimulation system having a plurality of electrodes capable of conveying an electrical stimulation field into tissue in which the electrodes are implanted is provided. The external control device comprises a user interface having one or more control elements, a processor configured for generating stimulation parameters designed to modify the electrical stimulation field relative to one or more neurostimulation lead carrying the electrodes. The external control device further comprises output circuitry configured for transmitting the stimulation parameters to the neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Moffitt, Sridhar Kothandaraman, James Carl Makous
  • USER INTERFACE FOR SEGMENTED NEUROSTIMULATION LEADS
    Publication number: 20180178021
    Abstract: An external control device for use with a neurostimulation system having a plurality of electrodes capable of conveying an electrical stimulation field into tissue in which the electrodes are implanted is provided. The external control device comprises a user interface having one or more control elements, a processor configured for generating stimulation parameters designed to modify the electrical stimulation field relative to one or more neurostimulation lead carrying the electrodes. The external control device further comprises output circuitry configured for transmitting the stimulation parameters to the neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Michael A. Moffitt, Sridhar Kothandaraman, James Carl Makous
  • User interface for segmented neurostimulation leads
    Patent number: 9931512
    Abstract: An external control device for use with a neurostimulation system having a plurality of electrodes capable of conveying an electrical stimulation field into tissue in which the electrodes are implanted is provided. The external control device comprises a user interface having one or more control elements, a processor configured for generating stimulation parameters designed to modify the electrical stimulation field relative to one or more neurostimulation lead carrying the electrodes. The external control device further comprises output circuitry configured for transmitting the stimulation parameters to the neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Moffitt, Sridhar Kothandaraman, James Carl Makous
  • USER INTERFACE FOR SEGMENTED NEUROSTIMULATION LEADS
    Publication number: 20160317824
    Abstract: An external control device for use with a neurostimulation system having a plurality of electrodes capable of conveying an electrical stimulation field into tissue in which the electrodes are implanted is provided. The external control device comprises a user interface having one or more control elements, a processor configured for generating stimulation parameters designed to modify the electrical stimulation field relative to one or more neurostimulation lead carrying the electrodes. The external control device further comprises output circuitry configured for transmitting the stimulation parameters to the neurostimulation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Michael A. Moffitt, Sridhar Kothandaraman, James Carl Makous
  • METHOD OF STIMULATING FASTIGIUM NUCLEUS TO TREAT NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20120109234
    Abstract: A method of treating a neurological disorder comprises introducing an electrical stimulation lead within a patient's head, locating the stimulation lead within the 4th ventricle of the patient's head, and placing the stimulation lead adjacent the fastigium nucleus of the patient's brain. The method may further comprise stimulating the fastigium nucleus with the stimulation lead to treat the neurological disorder, for example, by increasing the flow of blood within the patient's brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, James Carl Makous
  • Method of stimulation fastigium nucleus to treat neurological disorders
    Patent number: 8103350
    Abstract: A method of treating a neurological disorder comprises introducing an electrical stimulation lead within a patient's head, locating the stimulation lead within the 4th ventricle of the patient's head, and placing the stimulation lead adjacent the fastigium nucleus of the patient's brain. The method may further comprise stimulating the fastigium nucleus with the stimulation lead to treat the neurological disorder, for example, by increasing the flow of blood within the patient's brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P. Wallace, James Carl Makous