Patents by Inventor Keith R. Carlton

Keith R. 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: 11602635
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Hemant Bokil, Stephen Carcieri, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Peter J. Yoo
  • Publication number: 20220016413
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing curated neurostimulation are disclosed such that users are enabled to provide improved therapy in a home environment. Stimulation protocols can be assessed to provide improved targeted stimulation of a nerve and less unwanted side effects. Sets of stimulation montages and associated weights are defined and are selected or adjusted in pre-defined using pre-defined operations that simplify adjustment of characteristics of the stimulation field such as the geometry and location of the provided stimulation. Stimulation matrix pads are arranged and activated to provide advantages. Strategies for adjusting the intensity of the stimulation field incorporate weighting values in non-primary channels and are disclosed. Curated neurostimulation can also include providing defined schedules for events and activities related to the therapy such as providing schedules for stimulation treatment, surveying a user, providing education and remote user support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: MICHAEL SASHA JOHN, MIKE LABBE, KEITH R. CARLTON, PAUL B. YOO, SURANJAN ROYCHOWDHURY, TAMARA BAYNHAM, KEN W. MARIASH, DAVID LUBENSKY, JOHN LAI, BRIAN HOFFER, RACHEL LICHTE, JON LAWSON
  • Patent number: 10716946
    Abstract: A method and system include a processor that outputs a characterization of a correspondence between a volume of estimated tissue activation and a target and/or side effect stimulation volume, and/or that provides controls by which to modify thresholds and/or amounts according to which the volume of estimated activation is to correspond to the target volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hemant Bokil, Mark Pierre, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Richard Mustakos, Dean Chen
  • Publication number: 20190184175
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Hemant Bokil, Stephen Carcieri, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Peter J. Yoo
  • Patent number: 10272247
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hemant Bokil, Stephen Carcieri, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Peter J. Yoo
  • Publication number: 20190030347
    Abstract: A method and system include a processor that outputs a characterization of a correspondence between a volume of estimated tissue activation and a target and/or side effect stimulation volume, and/or that provides controls by which to modify thresholds and/or amounts according to which the volume of estimated activation is to correspond to the target volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Hemant Bokil, Mark Pierre, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Richard Mustakos, Dean Chen
  • Patent number: 10112052
    Abstract: A method and system include a processor that outputs a characterization of a correspondence between a volume of estimated tissue activation and a target and/or side effect stimulation volume, and/or that provides controls by which to modify thresholds and/or amounts according to which the volume of estimated activation is to correspond to the target volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Hemant Sharad Bokil, Mark Pierre, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Richard Mustakos, Dean Chen
  • Publication number: 20160287889
    Abstract: A method and system include a processor that outputs a characterization of a correspondence between a volume of estimated tissue activation and a target and/or side effect stimulation volume, and/or that provides controls by which to modify thresholds and/or amounts according to which the volume of estimated activation is to correspond to the target volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Hemant Sharad Bokil, Mark Pierre, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Richard Mustakos, Dean Chen
  • Patent number: 9302110
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Kokones, David Arthur Blum, Keith R. Carlton, Troy Sparks
  • Publication number: 20160030750
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Hemant Bokil, Stephen Carcieri, Keith R. Carlton, Michael A. Moffitt, Peter J. Yoo
  • Publication number: 20150297893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Scott Kokones, David Arthur Blum, Keith R. Carlton, Troy Sparks
  • Patent number: 8626314
    Abstract: An implantable medical electrical lead comprises a lead body extending between a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode of an electrode array extending longitudinally from the distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in and engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes. The fixation mechanism comprises a plurality of tine elements arrayed in a tine element array along a segment of the lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Swoyer, Keith R. Carlton, Martin T. Gerber, George J. Mamo, Michele Spinelli, Steven D. Hartle
  • Patent number: 8000805
    Abstract: An implantable medical electrical lead particularly for stimulation of the sacral nerves comprises a lead body extending between a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode of an electrode array extending longitudinally from the distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in and engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Swoyer, Keith R. Carlton, Martin T. Gerber, George J. Mamo, Michele Spinelli, Steven D. Hartle
  • Publication number: 20090012577
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating headache and/or facial pain includes an electrical lead and having a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a channel extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The distal end portion has at least one electrode disposed thereon and at least one foldable tine for anchoring the distal tip adjacent a SPG, and the proximal end portion is adapted for connection to an energy delivery source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Ali R. Rezai, Mehdi M. Ansarinia, Scott B. Kokones, Charles P. Steiner, Keith R. Carlton, Daniel N. Kelsch, Richard Drake, Jennifer McBride