Patents by Inventor Joel D. MacDonald

Joel D. MacDonald 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).

  • SPINAL CORD STIMULATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170368334
    Abstract: A method for optimizing the stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord is disclosed. The method includes providing a stimulating electrode array and a frame element. The frame element is configured to couple to the stimulating electrode array and guide the stimulating electrode array to a desired position proximate the dorsal column of the spinal cord of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: JOEL D. MacDONALD, KIRK FISHER
  • Spinal cord stimulation system
    Patent number: 9757557
    Abstract: A method for optimizing the stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord is disclosed. The method includes providing a stimulating electrode array and a frame element. The frame element is configured to couple to the stimulating electrode array and guide the stimulating electrode array to a desired position proximate the dorsal column of the spinal cord of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joel D. MacDonald, Kirk Fisher
  • Integrated surgical cutting system
    Patent number: 9198731
    Abstract: Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in part on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alagar K. Balaji, William T. Couldwell, Charles L. Thomas, Joel D. MacDonald, Bradley C. Hansen, Aniruddha LaPalikar, Bharat Thakkar
  • INTEGRATED SURGICAL CUTTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150157413
    Abstract: Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in part on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: ALAGAR K. BALAJI, WILLIAM T. COULDWELL, CHARLES L. THOMAS, JOEL D. MacDONALD, BRADLEY C. HANSEN, ANIRUDDHA LAPALIKAR, BHARAT THAKKAR
  • Integrated surgical cutting system
    Patent number: 8965485
    Abstract: Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in pan on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alagar K. Balaji, William T. Couldwell, Joel D. MacDonald, Bradley C. Hansen, Aniruddha Lapalikar, Bharat Thakkar, Brenda Marie Thomas
  • SPINAL CORD STIMULATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140066950
    Abstract: A method for optimizing the stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord is disclosed. The method includes providing a stimulating electrode array and a frame element. The frame element is configured to couple to the stimulating electrode array and guide the stimulating electrode array to a desired position proximate the dorsal column of the spinal cord of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joel D. MacDonald, Kirk Fisher
  • Spinal cord stimulation system and methods of using same
    Patent number: 8588936
    Abstract: A method for optimizing the stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord is disclosed. The method includes providing a stimulating electrode array and a frame element. The frame element is configured to couple to the stimulating electrode array and guide the stimulating electrode array to a desired position proximate the dorsal column of the spinal cord of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joel D. MacDonald, Kirk Fisher
  • SPINAL CORD STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20120029528
    Abstract: A method for optimizing the stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord is disclosed. The method includes providing a stimulating electrode array and a frame element. The frame element is configured to couple to the stimulating electrode array and guide the stimulating electrode array to a desired position proximate the dorsal column of the spinal cord of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Joel D. MacDonald, Kirk Fisher
  • Integrated Surgical Cutting System
    Publication number: 20110118751
    Abstract: Integrated surgical systems and methods for using same are provided that can receive scanned images and produce a three dimensional model from the images. Based at least in pan on the three dimensional model, a processor generates code defining an optimized tool path, which is sent to a surgical machining system that can machine the desired portion of the patient. In one exemplary aspect, the integrated system operates in a clearly defined and pre-programmed manner with no necessity for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Alagar K. Balaji, William T. Couldwell, Charles L. Thomas, Brenda Marie Thomas, Joel D. MacDonald, Bradley C. Hansen, Aniruddha Lapalikar, Bharat Thakkar