Patents by Inventor Keith A. Carlton
Keith A. Carlton 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: 9220889Abstract: Electrode devices having directional electrodes for use in deep brain stimulation or other uses. In one aspect, an electrode assembly comprises an elongate lead and a lead guide that are engageable with each other in a coaxial relationship. When the elongate lead and the lead guide are engaged with each other, the two components are rotationally fixed in relation to each other. In another aspect, an elongate lead comprises a radiologically-visible feature for indicating the orientation of the elongate lead. In yet another aspect, an electrode system is capable of determining the position and/or orientation of an electrode positioned within a body. In other aspects, methods for electrically stimulating a target site in the body are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones
-
Patent number: 9207845Abstract: A system and method for associating anatomically significant regions with regions of one or more images may include automatically modifying images of different modalities according to different correction algorithms, providing a user interface for identifying a plane within three-dimensional data, scaling atlas structures to fit an anatomical image according to identified landmarks, registering an atlas to such an image via a combination of registration algorithms, and/or registering an atlas to such an image using a feature extraction algorithm.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Keith Carlton, David Arthur Blum, Michael A. Moffitt, Scott Kokones
-
Patent number: 9084896Abstract: A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Kokones, David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton, Troy Sparks
-
Patent number: 9072905Abstract: A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Kokones, David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton, Troy Sparks
-
Patent number: 9063643Abstract: A system and method for leadwire location may provide for recognition of the leadwire via analysis of a series of two-dimensional images that include representations of the leadwire, and/or determining an orientation of the leadwire with reference to a marker on the leadwire.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Troy Sparks, David Arthur Blum, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Hemant Sharad Bokil
-
Patent number: 9050470Abstract: A therapy tracking system and method may include a processor that obtains physiological information regarding a patient and a time period during which a deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy is conducted. The information may be organized into a plurality of sessions. The processor may arrange in a display device a separate representation of the information for each of at least a subset of the sessions, such that the sessions are presented in order of time.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: INTELECT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Keith Carlton, Jordan Barnhorst, David Arthur Blum, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones, Troy Sparks, Engin Erdo{hacek over (g)}an, Brian James Hoffer, Arna Diana Ionescu, David Ari Lubensky
-
Patent number: 9026217Abstract: A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Kokones, David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton
-
Publication number: 20150066111Abstract: A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: David Arthur BLUM, Gregory T. SCHULTE, Scott KOKONES, Keith CARLTON
-
Patent number: 8958615Abstract: A system and method for generating a patient-specific anatomical atlas, e.g., includes, for each patient of a patient population: obtaining a respective anatomical atlas, and registering, by a computer processor, the respective anatomical atlas to an anatomical image of a current patient to obtain a respective registered anatomical atlas, and further includes, determining, by the processor, an average of the registered anatomical atlases.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: David Arthur Blum, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton
-
Patent number: 8918183Abstract: A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Keith Carlton, Jim Cassidy, Dean Chen, Michael A. Moffitt, Dennis Zottola
-
Patent number: 8913804Abstract: A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: David Arthur Blum, Gregory T. Schulte, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton
-
Patent number: 8862237Abstract: A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: David Arthur Blum, Gregory T. Schulte, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton
-
Patent number: 8855773Abstract: A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Kokones, David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton, Troy Sparks
-
Patent number: 8849632Abstract: A system and method for displaying a volume of activation (VOA) may include a processor that displays via a display device a model of a portion of a patient anatomy that includes anatomical structures, displays via the display device and overlying the display of the model a VOA associated by the processor with a set of anatomical stimulation parameter settings, the display of the VOA, and graphically identifies interactions between the displayed VOA and a first subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation benefits and a second subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation side effects, where the graphical identifications differ depending on whether the interaction is with the first subset or the second subset.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Troy Sparks, Jordan Barnhorst, David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton, Scott Kokones, Engin Erdo{hacek over (g)}an, Brian James Hoffer, Arna Diana Ionescu, David Ari Lubensky
-
Patent number: 8831731Abstract: A system and method for providing a volume of activation (VOA) of a stimulation electrode leadwire may include a processor that calculates a VOA for each of a plurality of sets of parameter settings of the leadwire, stores in a database each of the calculated VOAs in association with the respective set of parameter settings for which it was calculated, obtains a set of parameter settings of the leadwire for a stimulation, and determines a VOA for the obtained set of parameter settings based on the stored VOAs.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Arthur Blum, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler, Scott Kokones, Troy Sparks
-
Patent number: 8825153Abstract: A stimulation system can have a first sensor to generate a first reading and a second sensor to generate a second reading. An analysis module of a programmer such as a patient programmer, which programs a stimulation signal to be delivered to a patient, conducts an evaluation of the patient based on the first and second readings. Evaluations may include determinations such as range of motion determinations, posture determinations, physical task-specific brain activity determinations, cognitive task-specific brain activity determinations, and brain activity-specific movement determinations.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
-
Patent number: 8812123Abstract: A patient programmer can have a progress module, wherein the progress module may obtain progress input from a patient in which the generator is implanted. The progress module may include sensors that are able to obtain progress input based on patient interactions with sensors coupled to the patient programmer. The progress module may also include an interface that poses progress-related questions to the patient and obtains responses to the questions from the patient. The patient programmer is also able to store the progress input for reporting purposes.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Keith Carlton, Scott Kokones
-
Patent number: 8805515Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.Inventors: Randall York, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
-
Patent number: 8751008Abstract: A remote control device communicatively coupled to an implanted stimulation device displays representations of modifications to stimulation settings of the implanted stimulation device according to setting change instructions input by a user, without the instructed change being implemented at the implanted stimulation device. The remote control includes an input component(s) for input of patient condition information correlated to settings of the implanted stimulation device. The implanted stimulation device cycles through stimulation programs without the remote control device indicating the changes and while the remote control device receives input of patient condition information.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Keith Carlton, Stephen Carcieri
-
Publication number: 20140149929Abstract: A system and method for providing processable data associated with anatomical images may provide a user interface including a pivot and stem tool via which to align multiple images, a flashlight bar for viewing portions of an overlaid image, and/or user-movable markers for establishing a location of one or more anatomical landmarks with regions of one or more images.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventors: Jordan BARNHORST, Keith CARLTON, Scott KOKONES, Troy SPARKS, Aaron Omar SHINN, Zhen ZENG