Patents by Inventor Justin A. Blanco
Justin A. Blanco 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).
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Patent number: 10537277Abstract: The subject matter described herein relates to methods, systems, and computer readable media for visualization of a resection target during epilepsy surgery and for real time spatiotemporal visualization of neurophysiologic biomarkers. One exemplary method includes a real time neurophysiologic biomarker visualization system implemented by at least one computer, receiving, as input, a pre-electrode-implantation MRI of an epilepsy patient's brain.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: Chengyuan Wu, Allan Azarion, Jue Wu, Ankit N. Khambhati, Joost Wagenaar, Brian Litt, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20160120457Abstract: The subject matter described herein relates to methods, systems, and computer readable media for visualization of a resection target during epilepsy surgery and for real time spatiotemporal visualization of neurophysiologic biomarkers. One exemplary method includes a real time neurophysiologic biomarker visualization system implemented by at least one computer, receiving, as input, a pre-electrode-implantation MRI of an epilepsy patient's brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Chengyuan Wu, Allan Azarion, Jue Wu, Ankit N. Khambhati, Joost Wagenaar, Brian Litt, Justin Blanco
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Patent number: 9326698Abstract: Oscillatory signals may be used to determine a region of a patient's body that is associated with a medical condition. As described herein, oscillatory signals may be detected using a high sensitivity, low specificity detector. The oscillatory signals may be representative of discrete events in a patient's body. The detected signals may be tested in the context of surrounding background activity to identify anomalous discrete physiologic events that are sufficiently different from the surrounding background activity. The anomalous discrete physiologic events having correlative morphological, time, or location characteristics may be automatically clustered and clusters of anomalous physiologic events may be determined that are indicative of at least one region of the patient's body that is associated with a medical condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: Justin Blanco, Brian Litt
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Publication number: 20120245481Abstract: Oscillatory signals may be used to determine a region of a patient's body that is associated with a medical condition. As described herein, oscillatory signals may be detected using a high sensitivity, low specificity detector. The oscillatory signals may be representative of discrete events in a patient's body. The detected signals may be tested in the context of surrounding background activity to identify anomalous discrete physiologic events that are sufficiently different from the surrounding background activity. The anomalous discrete physiologic events having correlative morphological, time, or location characteristics may be automatically clustered and clusters of anomalous physiologic events may be determined that are indicative of at least one region of the patient's body that is associated with a medical condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: The Trustees Of The University of PennsylvaniaInventors: Justin Blanco, Brian Litt
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Patent number: 8246602Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more drugs to one or more internal body locations (such as the cerebrospinal fluid) are disclosed. In various aspects, the systems and methods may involve catheters having infusion sections with permeable membranes and one or more tracking elements that may be used to place the infusions sections on the catheters in selected locations such as the spinal region.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth T. Heruth, Mark S. Lent, Justin A. Blanco
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Patent number: 8216177Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more drugs to one or more internal body locations (such as the cerebrospinal fluid) are disclosed. In various aspects, the systems and methods may involve catheters having infusion sections with permeable membranes that develop significant back pressure to enhance uniform delivery of the drug over an infusion section; catheters that have two or more infusion sections spaced apart along the length of the same catheter, catheters that include two or more infusion sections serviced by independent lumens (such that, e.g., different drug solutions can be delivered to the different infusion sections); implantable drug delivery systems with pumps and multiple reservoirs from which drugs can be delivered; systems that are capable of delivering drug solutions with selected densities; etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth T Heruth, Mark S Lent, Justin A Blanco
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Patent number: 8043281Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more drugs to one or more internal body locations (such as the cerebrospinal fluid) are disclosed. In various aspects, the systems and methods may involve catheters having infusion sections with permeable membranes and one or more valves that control flow to the infusion sections.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth T. Heruth, Mark S. Lent, Justin A. Blanco
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Patent number: 7766860Abstract: Catheter systems including one or more flow restrictors are disclosed. The catheter systems may include two or more delivery branches. The delivery branches may be connected to a supply catheter section using a branching catheter connector that may include one or more flow restrictors. The flow restrictors may include a restrictor body located within a lumen with a channel located between the restrictor body and interior surface of the lumen, the channel restricting flow through the lumen past the flow restrictor. The channel may be defined by a groove formed in the restrictor body and/or the interior surface of the lumen. Methods of providing pressure relief by flowing fluid past a flow restrictor are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James M. Olsen, Mary M. Morris, Michael Hegland, Justin A. Blanco
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Patent number: 7763007Abstract: Branching catheter systems with diagnostic components for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems (e.g., leaks, occlusions, etc.) and methods for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems are disclosed. Among the fluid flow problems that may potentially be detected are leaks in the branching catheter systems (e.g., cuts, disconnected components, etc.). Another fluid flow problem that may be detected using the diagnostic systems of the present invention is the presence of occlusions or other blockages that prevent fluid flow within the catheter systems. In addition to identifying that a problem exists, the diagnostic components may preferably also be used to identify the location of the fluid flow problem as discussed herein. Connectors for use in the branching catheter systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Miesel, Justin A. Blanco
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Publication number: 20090192450Abstract: Branching catheter systems with diagnostic components for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems (e.g., leaks, occlusions, etc.) and methods for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems are disclosed. Among the fluid flow problems that may potentially be detected are leaks in the branching catheter systems (e.g., cuts, disconnected components, etc.). Another fluid flow problem that may be detected using the diagnostic systems of the present invention is the presence of occlusions or other blockages that prevent fluid flow within the catheter systems. In addition to identifying that a problem exists, the diagnostic components may preferably also be used to identify the location of the fluid flow problem as discussed herein. Connectors for use in the branching catheter systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Keith A Miesel, Justin A. Blanco
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Patent number: 7513884Abstract: Branching catheter systems with diagnostic components for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems (e.g., leaks, occlusions, etc.) and methods for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems are disclosed. Among the fluid flow problems that may potentially be detected are leaks in the branching catheter systems (e.g., cuts, disconnected components, etc.). Another fluid flow problem that may be detected using the diagnostic systems of the present invention is the presence of occlusions or other blockages that prevent fluid flow within the catheter systems. In addition to identifying that a problem exists, the diagnostic components may preferably also be used to identify the location of the fluid flow problem as discussed herein. Connectors for use in the branching catheter systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Miesel, Justin A. Blanco
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Patent number: 7217251Abstract: Catheter systems including one or more flow restrictors are disclosed. The catheter systems may include two or more delivery branches. The delivery branches may be connected to a supply catheter section using a branching catheter connector that may include one or more flow restrictors. The flow restrictors may include a restrictor body located within a lumen with a channel located between the restrictor body and interior surface of the lumen, the channel restricting flow through the lumen past the flow restrictor. The channel may be defined by a groove formed in the restrictor body and/or the interior surface of the lumen. Methods of providing pressure relief by flowing fluid past a flow restrictor are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: James M. Olsen, Mary M. Morris, Michael Hegland, Justin A. Blanco
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Publication number: 20050245887Abstract: Catheter systems including one or more flow restrictors are disclosed. The catheter systems may include two or more delivery branches. The delivery branches may be connected to a supply catheter section using a branching catheter connector that may include one or more flow restrictors. The flow restrictors may include a restrictor body located within a lumen with a channel located between the restrictor body and interior surface of the lumen, the channel restricting flow through the lumen past the flow restrictor. The channel may be defined by a groove formed in the restrictor body and/or the interior surface of the lumen. Methods of providing pressure relief by flowing fluid past a flow restrictor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: James Olsen, Mary Morris, Michael Hegland, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20050245867Abstract: Catheter systems including one or more flow restrictors are disclosed. The catheter systems may include two or more delivery branches. The delivery branches may be connected to a supply catheter section using a branching catheter connector that may include one or more flow restrictors. The flow restrictors may include a restrictor body located within a lumen with a channel located between the restrictor body and interior surface of the lumen, the channel restricting flow through the lumen past the flow restrictor. The channel may be defined by a groove formed in the restrictor body and/or the interior surface of the lumen. Methods of providing pressure relief by flowing fluid past a flow restrictor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: James Olsen, Mary Morris, Michael Hegland, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20050241387Abstract: Branching catheter systems with diagnostic components for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems (e.g., leaks, occlusions, etc.) and methods for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems are disclosed. Among the fluid flow problems that may potentially be detected are leaks in the branching catheter systems (e.g., cuts, disconnected components, etc.). Another fluid flow problem that may be detected using the diagnostic systems of the present invention is the presence of occlusions or other blockages that prevent fluid flow within the catheter systems. In addition to identifying that a problem exists, the diagnostic components may preferably also be used to identify the location of the fluid flow problem as discussed herein. Connectors for use in the branching catheter systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Keith Miesel, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20050245858Abstract: Branching catheter systems with diagnostic components for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems (e.g., leaks, occlusions, etc.) and methods for detecting and isolating fluid flow problems are disclosed. Among the fluid flow problems that may potentially be detected are leaks in the branching catheter systems (e.g., cuts, disconnected components, etc.). Another fluid flow problem that may be detected using the diagnostic systems of the present invention is the presence of occlusions or other blockages that prevent fluid flow within the catheter systems. In addition to identifying that a problem exists, the diagnostic components may preferably also be used to identify the location of the fluid flow problem as discussed herein. Connectors for use in the branching catheter systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Keith Miesel, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20050137577Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more drugs to one or more internal body locations (such as the cerebrospinal fluid) are disclosed. In various aspects, the systems and methods may involve catheters having infusion sections with permeable membranes and one or more tracking elements that may be used to place the infusions sections on the catheters in selected locations such as the spinal region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Kenneth Heruth, Mark Lent, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20050137578Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more drugs to one or more internal body locations (such as the cerebrospinal fluid) are disclosed. In various aspects, the systems and methods may involve catheters having infusion sections with permeable membranes and one or more valves that control flow to the infusion sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Heruth, Mark Lent, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20050137579Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more drugs to one or more internal body locations (such as the cerebrospinal fluid) are disclosed. In various aspects, the systems and methods may involve catheters having infusion sections with permeable membranes and one or more valves that control flow to the infusion sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Heruth, Mark Lent, Justin Blanco
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Publication number: 20040220552Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for delivering one or more drugs to one or more internal body locations (such as the cerebrospinal fluid) are disclosed. In various aspects, the systems and methods may involve catheters having infusion sections with permeable membranes that develop significant back pressure to enhance uniform delivery of the drug over an infusion section; catheters that have two or more infusion sections spaced apart along the length of the same catheter, catheters that include two or more infusion sections serviced by independent lumens (such that, e.g., different drug solutions can be delivered to the different infusion sections); implantable drug delivery systems with pumps and multiple reservoirs from which drugs can be delivered; systems that are capable of delivering drug solutions with selected densities; etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth T. Heruth, Mark S. Lent, Justin A. Blanco