Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Waltz

Joseph M. Waltz 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).

  • Multi-electrode catheter assembly for spinal cord stimulation
    Patent number: 4379462
    Abstract: A catheter electrode assembly having four equally spaced in-line electrodes along the exterior of the sheath at the distal end and are interconnected to terminals at the proximal end by sets of individually insulated stranded stainless steel wire. The catheter electrode assembly is used for spinal cord stimulation and may be connected by a percutaneous extension to the exterior of the body for testing and evaluation. A permanent full length or partial length stiffening wire or a removable stylet may be provided interior the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Assignee: Neuromed, Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Borkan, Frank M. Savino, Joseph M. Waltz