Patents by Inventor Justin C. Williams

Justin C. Williams 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).

  • Patent number: 10709378
    Abstract: A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device and method are provided for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability. The device includes a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain of the patient. The sensor system detects neural signals. A functional stimulation component is operatively connectable to at least one body part, such as a muscle or a nerve. The functional stimulation component stimulates the at least one body part in response to the neural signals detected. A sensory stimulation module is operatively connected to the patient to provide sensory feedback thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, Vivek Prabhakaran
  • Publication number: 20180146164
    Abstract: A virtual safety network that allows law enforcement access to a plurality of privately owned recording devices through an interactive map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Justin C. Williams
  • Patent number: 9937064
    Abstract: An osseointegrated neural interface (ONI) is provided for control of a prosthetic. The ONI includes an elongated, hollow rod having a first end receivable in an intramedullary cavity of a bone, a second end operatively connected to the prosthetic and an inner surface defining a cavity. An electrode is receiveable on a terminal end of a peripheral nerve and positionable within the cavity of the rod. The electrode being capable of sensing the neural signals generated by the peripheral nerve and stimulating the peripheral nerve. A recording/stimulation unit, receiveable within the cavity of the rod, records the neural signals from the peripheral nerve sensed by the electrode and transmits the signals to a controller operatively connected thereto. The controller controls operation of the prosthetic in response to the neural signals recorded by the recording unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Samuel O. Poore, Justin C. Williams, Sarah K. Brodnick, Thomas J. Richner, Sahil K. Kapur
  • Publication number: 20170239069
    Abstract: An osseointegrated neural interface (ONI) is provided for control of a prosthetic. The ONI includes an elongated, hollow rod having a first end receivable in an intramedullary cavity of a bone, a second end operatively connected to the prosthetic and an inner surface defining a cavity. An electrode is receiveable on a terminal end of a peripheral nerve and positionable within the cavity of the rod. The electrode being capable of sensing the neural signals generated by the peripheral nerve and stimulating the peripheral nerve. A recording/stimulation unit, receiveable within the cavity of the rod, records the neural signals from the peripheral nerve sensed by the electrode and transmits the signals to a controller operatively connected thereto. The controller controls operation of the prosthetic in response to the neural signals recorded by the recording unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel O. Poore, Justin C. Williams, Sarah K. Brodnick, Thomas J. Richner, Sahil K. Kapur
  • Publication number: 20170020448
    Abstract: A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device and method are provided for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability. The device includes a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain of the patient. The sensor system detects neural signals. A functional stimulation component is operatively connectable to at least one body part, such as a muscle or a nerve. The functional stimulation component stimulates the at least one body part in response to the neural signals detected. A sensory stimulation module is operatively connected to the patient to provide sensory feedback thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, Vivek Prabhakaran
  • Publication number: 20160351030
    Abstract: A virtual safety network that allows law enforcement access to a plurality of privately owned recording devices through an interactive map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Justin C. Williams
  • Patent number: 8483794
    Abstract: A thin-film microelectrode array tailored for long-term, minimally invasive cortical recording or stimulation and method are provided. The microelectrode array includes a flexible element that is movable between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. An array of contacts is provided on the flexible element. The contacts are engagable with a cortical surface with the flexible element in the expanded configuration. A link operatively connects the array of contacts to a control module. The link is capable of transmitting at least one of cortical recordings and cortical stimulation signals thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, Karl A. Sillay, Jiwan Kim, David Niemann, Azam Ahmed
  • Patent number: 8412302
    Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises an implantable, intracranial neural interface node which is an integrated and minimally invasive platform system and supports cross-modal neural interfaces to the cerebrum and other associated structures in the central nervous system. The neural interfaces comprise electrical and chemical interfaces for neural recording, electrical stimulation, chemical delivery, chemical sensing, chemical sampling, cell delivery, genetic material delivery and/or other functions of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Daryl R. Kipke, Justin C. Williams, Jamille Hetke, Jaimie Henderson, P. Charles Garell
  • Patent number: 8386007
    Abstract: A thin-film microelectrode array tailored for long-term, minimally invasive cortical recording or stimulation and method are provided. The microelectrode array includes a flexible element that is movable between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. An array of contacts is provided on the flexible element. The contacts are engagable with a cortical surface with the flexible element in the expanded configuration. A link operatively connects the array of contacts to a control module. The link is capable of transmitting at least one of cortical recordings and cortical stimulation signals thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, Karl A. Sillay, Jiwan Kim, David Niemann, Azam Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20120152361
    Abstract: A device and method are provided for pumping fluid through a channel of a microfluidic device. The channel has an input and an output. The channel is filled with fluid and droplets under pressure are sequentially directed at the input of the channel so as to cause fluid to flow in the channel towards the output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, David J. Beebe, Pedro Resto, Erwin Berthler
  • Publication number: 20120083752
    Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises an implantable, intracranial neural interface node which is an integrated and minimally invasive platform system and supports cross-modal neural interfaces to the cerebrum and other associated structures in the central nervous system. The neural interfaces comprise electrical and chemical interfaces for neural recording, electrical stimulation, chemical delivery, chemical sensing, chemical sampling, cell delivery, genetic material delivery and/or other functions of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Daryl R. Kipke, Justin C. Williams, Jamille Hetke, Jaimie Henderson, P. Charles Garell
  • Patent number: 8078252
    Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises an implantable, intracranial neural interface node which is an integrated and minimally invasive platform system and supports cross-modal neural interfaces to the cerebrum and other associated structures in the central nervous system. The neural interfaces comprise electrical and chemical interfaces for neural recording, electrical stimulation, chemical delivery, chemical sensing, chemical sampling, cell delivery, genetic material delivery and/or other functions of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Daryl R. Kipke, Justin C. Williams, Jamille Hetke, Jaimie Henderson, P. Charles Garell
  • Publication number: 20110213266
    Abstract: A closed loop, neural activity triggered rehabilitation device and method are provided for facilitating recovery of a patient from the effects of a sensory motor disability. The device includes a sensor system positionable adjacent the brain of the patient. The sensor system detects neural signals. A functional stimulation component is operatively connectable to at least one body part, such as a muscle or a nerve. The functional stimulation component stimulates the at least one body part in response to the neural signals detected. A sensory stimulation module is operatively connected to the patient to provide sensory feedback thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, Vivek Prabhakaran
  • Patent number: 7979105
    Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises an implantable, intracranial neural interface node which is an integrated and minimally invasive platform system and supports cross-modal neural interfaces to the cerebrum and other associated structures in the central nervous system. The neural interfaces comprise electrical and chemical interfaces for neural recording, electrical stimulation, chemical delivery, chemical sensing, chemical sampling, cell delivery, genetic material delivery and/or other functions of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Daryl R. Kipke, Justin C. Williams, Jamille Hetke, Jaimie Henderson, P. Charles Garell
  • Publication number: 20110046470
    Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises an implantable, intracranial neural interface node which is an integrated and minimally invasive platform system and supports cross-modal neural interfaces to the cerebrum and other associated structures in the central nervous system. The neural interfaces comprise electrical and chemical interfaces for neural recording, electrical stimulation, chemical delivery, chemical sensing, chemical sampling, cell delivery, genetic material delivery and/or other functions of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Daryl R. Kipke, Justin C. Williams, Jamille Hetke, Jaimie Henderson, P. Charles Garell
  • Patent number: 7774053
    Abstract: A neural probe array is provided for subdural implantation to record intracranial field potentials in the brain. The neural probe array includes a base having first and second sides and a plurality of apertures therebetween. A plurality of contacts are spaced along the first side of the base for recording the field potentials. It is contemplated to provide drug delivery through the apertures in the base in order to enhance the biocompatibility of the neural probe array and to utilize the field potentials recorded by the contacts to drive an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: P. Charles Garell, Justin C. Williams
  • Publication number: 20100130844
    Abstract: A thin-film microelectrode array tailored for long-term, minimally invasive cortical recording or stimulation and method are provided. The microelectrode array includes a flexible element that is movable between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. An array of contacts is provided on the flexible element. The contacts are engagable with a cortical surface with the flexible element in the expanded configuration. A link operatively connects the array of contacts to a control module. The link is capable of transmitting at least one of cortical recordings and cortical stimulation signals thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, Karl A. Sillay, Jiwan Kim, David Niemann, Azam Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20100087853
    Abstract: The present invention comprises compositions and methods for use of an alginate dural sealant in conjunction with mammalian neurosurgical procedures, including but not limited to, the implantation of neuroprosthetic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Daryl A. Kipke, Timothy A. Becker, Justin C. Williams, Rio J. Vetter
  • Publication number: 20090253977
    Abstract: In some preferred embodiments, without limitation, the present invention comprises an implantable, intracranial neural interface node which is an integrated and minimally invasive platform system and supports cross-modal neural interfaces to the cerebrum and other associated structures in the central nervous system. The neural interfaces comprise electrical and chemical interfaces for neural recording, electrical stimulation, chemical delivery, chemical sensing, chemical sampling, cell delivery, genetic material delivery and/or other functions of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Daryl R. Kipke, Justin C. Williams, Jamille Hetke, Jaimie Henderson, P. Charles Garell
  • Publication number: 20090246874
    Abstract: A method and device are provided for culturing neural cells within a microfluidic device. A layer of predetermined material is deposited on a substrate and a cartridge is positioned on the substrate. The cartridge defines a first channel communicating with the predetermined material; a chamber communicating with the first channel and with the predetermined material; and a second channel communicating with the predetermined material and the chamber. At least one neural cell is deposited on the predetermined material communicating with the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Justin C. Williams, Erik W. Dent