Patents by Inventor Josh Nickols

Josh Nickols 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: 20250065119
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a cuff electrode, an electronics package, which can be part of a neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Patent number: 12172013
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a cuff electrode, an electronics package, which can be part of a neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: XII Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20240198108
    Abstract: Neural stimulation is provided according to a closed loop algorithm to treat sleep disordered breathing (SOB), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The closed loop algorithm is executed by a system comprising a processor (which can be within the neural stimulator). The closed loop algorithm includes monitoring physiological data (e.g., EMG data) recorded by a sensor implanted adjacent to an anterior lingual muscle; identifying a trigger within the physiological data, wherein the trigger is identified as a biomarker for a condition related to sleep (e.g., inspiration); and applying a rule-based classification (which can learn) to the trigger to determine whether one or more parameters of a stimulation should be altered based on the biomarker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Patent number: 11883667
    Abstract: A neuromodulation lead that is biased towards a substantially omega shape when fully deployed is provided. The neuromodulation lead includes a left set of electrodes disposed on a left portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead and a right set of electrodes disposed on a right portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead. The neuromodulation lead can be positioned in the plane between the genioglossus muscle and the geniohyoid muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: XII Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Patent number: 11869211
    Abstract: Neural stimulation is provided according to a closed loop algorithm to treat sleep disordered breathing (SOB), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The closed loop algorithm is executed by a system comprising a processor (which can be within the neural stimulator). The closed loop algorithm includes monitoring physiological data (e.g., EMG data) recorded by a sensor implanted adjacent to an anterior lingual muscle; identifying a trigger within the physiological data, wherein the trigger is identified as a biomarker for a condition related to sleep (e.g., inspiration); and applying a rule-based classification (which can learn) to the trigger to determine whether one or more parameters of a stimulation should be altered based on the biomarker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignees: XII Medical, Inc., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols, Francis A. Papay, Kelly Emerton
  • Publication number: 20230277843
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a cuff electrode, an electronics package, which can be part of a neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Patent number: 11691010
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a cuff electrode, an electronics package, which can be part of a neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: XII MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20230024498
    Abstract: A wireless implantable neuromuscular stimulator includes an antenna for producing an induced current in response to being disposed in an electromagnetic field. The antenna includes a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface. An upper coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate. A lower coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the lower surface of the substrate. The upper and lower coils are electrically connected to each other in parallel. The parallel connection can be facilitated by a plurality of connectors that extend through the substrate and electrically connect the upper coil to the lower coil. In one example configuration, connectors connect each coil turn of the upper coil to a corresponding turn of the lower coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols, Steven M. Young
  • Publication number: 20220401738
    Abstract: Neural stimulation is provided according to a closed loop algorithm to treat sleep disordered breathing (SOB), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The closed loop algorithm is executed by a system comprising a processor (which can be within the neural stimulator). The closed loop algorithm includes monitoring physiological data (e.g., EMG data) recorded by a sensor implanted adjacent to an anterior lingual muscle; identifying a trigger within the physiological data, wherein the trigger is identified as a biomarker for a condition related to sleep (e.g., inspiration); and applying a rule-based classification (which can learn) to the trigger to determine whether one or more parameters of a stimulation should be altered based on the biomarker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20220370798
    Abstract: A neuromodulation lead that is biased towards a substantially omega shape when fully deployed is provided. The neuromodulation lead includes a left set of electrodes disposed on a left portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead and a right set of electrodes disposed on a right portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead. The neuromodulation lead can be positioned in the plane between the genioglossus muscle and the geniohyoid muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20220266030
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a neuromodulation device, an electronics package, which can be part of the neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include a neuromodulation lead having a lead body configured to be bent to a desired shape and to maintain that shape in order to position the electrodes relative to neural and/or muscular structures when fully deployed. The neuromodulation device can also include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Patent number: 11420061
    Abstract: A neuromodulation lead that is biased towards a substantially omega shape when fully deployed is provided. The neuromodulation lead includes a left set of electrodes disposed on a left portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead and a right set of electrodes disposed on a right portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead. The neuromodulation lead can be positioned in the plane between the genioglossus muscle and the geniohyoid muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: XII MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Patent number: 11420063
    Abstract: Neural stimulation is provided according to a closed loop algorithm to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The closed loop algorithm is executed by a system comprising a processor (which can be within the neural stimulator). The closed loop algorithm includes monitoring physiological data (e.g., EMG data) recorded by a sensor implanted adjacent to an anterior lingual muscle; identifying a trigger within the physiological data, wherein the trigger is identified as a biomarker for a condition related to sleep (e.g., inspiration); and applying a rule-based classification (which can learn) to the trigger to determine whether one or more parameters of a stimulation should be altered based on the biomarker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: XII MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20220241588
    Abstract: A neuromodulation lead that is biased towards a substantially omega shape when fully deployed is provided. The neuromodulation lead includes a left set of electrodes disposed on a left portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead and a right set of electrodes disposed on a right portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead. The neuromodulation lead can be positioned in the plane between the genioglossus muscle and the geniohyoid muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20220218988
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a cuff electrode, an electronics package, which can be part of a neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Patent number: 11351380
    Abstract: A wireless implantable neuromuscular stimulator includes an antenna for producing an induced current in response to being disposed in an electromagnetic field. The antenna includes a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface. An upper coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate. A lower coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the lower surface of the substrate. The upper and lower coils are electrically connected to each other in parallel. The parallel connection can be facilitated by a plurality of connectors that extend through the substrate and electrically connect the upper coil to the lower coil. In one example configuration, connectors connect each coil turn of the upper coil to a corresponding turn of the lower coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: XII MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols, Steven M. Young
  • Patent number: 11291842
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a neuromodulation device, an electronics package, which can be part of the neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include a neuromodulation lead having a lead body configured to be bent to a desired shape and to maintain that shape in order to position the electrodes relative to neural and/or muscular structures when fully deployed. The neuromodulation device can also include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: XII Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20210106824
    Abstract: A neuromodulation lead that is biased towards a substantially omega shape when fully deployed is provided. The neuromodulation lead includes a left set of electrodes disposed on a left portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead and a right set of electrodes disposed on a right portion of the lead body of the neuromodulation lead. The neuromodulation lead can be positioned in the plane between the genioglossus muscle and the geniohyoid muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20200346024
    Abstract: A wireless implantable neuromuscular stimulator includes an antenna for producing an induced current in response to being disposed in an electromagnetic field. The antenna includes a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface. An upper coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate. A lower coil including a plurality of coil turns is disposed on the lower surface of the substrate. The upper and lower coils are electrically connected to each other in parallel. The parallel connection can be facilitated by a plurality of connectors that extend through the substrate and electrically connect the upper coil to the lower coil. In one example configuration, connectors connect each coil turn of the upper coil to a corresponding turn of the lower coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols
  • Publication number: 20200346017
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a neuromodulation device, an electronics package, which can be part of the neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include a neuromodulation lead having a lead body configured to be bent to a desired shape and to maintain that shape in order to position the electrodes relative to neural and/or muscular structures when fully deployed. The neuromodulation device can also include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony V. Caparso, Josh Nickols