Patents by Inventor Lakshmi Narayan Mishra

Lakshmi Narayan Mishra 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).

  • Speech processor cases
    Patent number: 10911879
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • Apparatus for peripheral or spinal stimulation
    Patent number: 10898719
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a patient comprising providing a medical apparatus comprising an external system and an implantable system, implanting the implantable system, and delivering at least one of power or data to the implantable system with the external system. The external system comprises: at least one external antenna configured to transmit a first transmission signal to the implantable system; an external transmitter configured to drive the at least one external antenna; an external power supply; and an external controller. The implantable system comprises: at least one implantable antenna configured to receive the first transmission signal from the first external device; an implantable receiver; at least one implantable functional element configured to interface with the patient; an implantable controller; an implantable energy storage assembly; and an implantable housing surrounding at least the implantable controller and the implantable receiver. Medical apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Nalu Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Pivonka, Anatoly Yakovlev, Michael J. Partsch, Lee Fason Hartley, James C. Makous, Brett Daniel Schleicher, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • APPARATUS FOR PERIPHERAL OR SPINAL STIMULATION
    Publication number: 20200398058
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a patient comprising providing a medical apparatus comprising an external system and an implantable system, implanting the implantable system, and delivering at least one of power or data to the implantable system with the external system. The external system comprises: at least one external antenna configured to transmit a first transmission signal to the implantable system; an external transmitter configured to drive the at least one external antenna; an external power supply; and an external controller. The implantable system comprises: at least one implantable antenna configured to receive the first transmission signal from the first external device; an implantable receiver; at least one implantable functional element configured to interface with the patient; an implantable controller; an implantable energy storage assembly; and an implantable housing surrounding at least the implantable controller and the implantable receiver. Medical apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel PIVONKA, Anatoly YAKOVLEV, Michael J. PARTSCH, Lee Fason HARTLEY, James C. MAKOUS, Brett Daniel SCHLEICHER, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA
  • Methods and systems for insertion and fixation of implantable devices
    Patent number: 10849643
    Abstract: A tunneling tool for forming a tissue channel and/or pocket beneath a portion of skin along a body comprises a distal end having a tunneling member and a guide. The tunneling member is configured for forming the tissue channel and/or pocket beneath the portion of skin while the guide remains above the skin and indicates the location of at least a portion of the tunneling member. An anchor for securing an elongate device to body tissue comprises an anchor body configured to receive the elongate device; a mechanism configured to removably attach the anchor body to the elongate device so as to resist movement of the elongate device in relation to the anchor body; and at least one tissue engagement element configured to assist in attaching the anchor body to the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Nalu Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Castillo, Christopher Linden, Lee Fason Hartley, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra, James C. Makous
  • STIMULATION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20200306528
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an external system and an implantable system. The external system is configured to transmit one or more transmission signals, each transmission signal comprising at least power or data. The implantable system is configured to receive the one or more transmission signals from the external system, and to deliver stimulation energy to the patient. Methods of delivering stimulation energy are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher LINDEN, Andre CASTILLO, Logan PALMER, Ji-Jon SIT, Daniel M. PIVONKA, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, James C. MAKOUS, Lee Fason HARTLEY, James C. LEE, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
  • APPARATUS WITH SEQUENTIALLY IMPLANTED STIMULATORS
    Publication number: 20190374776
    Abstract: A stimulation apparatus for a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising an external system configured to transmit transmission signals and an implantable system configured to receive the transmission signals from the external system. The implantable system comprises at least one implantable lead, a first implantable device for connecting to the implantable lead during a first time period and a second implantable device for subsequently connecting to the implantable lead for a second time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, Andre CASTILLO, Lee Fason HARTLEY, Christopher LINDEN, Joseph Christopher FLAHERTY
  • Speech Processor Cases
    Publication number: 20190230456
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Woods Mann, Richard c. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Amold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING PELVIC DISORDERS AND PAIN CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20190151659
    Abstract: A stimulation system comprising: an implantable lead having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one electrode along its distal end; an implantable neuromodulation stimulator disposed along the proximal end of the implantable lead; and an external device comprising a battery, a transmitter, and an antenna. The implantable lead is integral to the implantable neuromodulation stimulator. Methods of providing stimulation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, Lee Fason HARTLEY, James C. MAKOUS, Andre CASTILLO, Christopher LINDEN
  • Speech processor cases
    Patent number: 10291993
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING EXTERNAL DEVICES IN RELATION TO IMPLANTED DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190009097
    Abstract: A stimulation system for a patient is provided. The system comprises: at least one implantable device comprising at least one implantable antenna; and an external device comprising at least one external antenna, wherein the at least one external antenna transfers power to the at least one implantable antenna. The at least one implantable device delivers therapy to the patient. A patient attachment device or body covering positions the at least one external antenna relative to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Lee Fason HARTLEY, Christopher LINDEN, Daniel M. PIVONKA, Ji-Jon SIT, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, Logan PALMER, Brett Daniel SCHLEICHER, Mark David LONDBORG, James GOODMAN, James C. MAKOUS, Andre CASTILLO
  • APPARATUS WITH ENHANCED STIMULATION WAVEFORMS
    Publication number: 20190001139
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for a patient comprises an implantable system. The implantable system comprises a first implantable device comprising: at least one implantable functional element configured to deliver stimulation energy to tissue of the patient; and an implantable controller configured to provide a stimulation waveform to the at least one implantable functional element, the stimulation waveform comprising one or more stimulation parameters. The apparatus is configured to randomly vary at least one of the one or more stimulation parameters. Methods of providing stimulation energy with randomly varying stimulation parameters are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, James C. MAKOUS, Lee Fason HARTLEY, Daniel M. PIVONKA, J. Christopher FLAHERTY
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INSERTION AND FIXATION OF IMPLANTABLE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180368875
    Abstract: A tunneling tool for forming a tissue channel and/or pocket beneath a portion of skin along a body comprises a distal end having a tunneling member and a guide. The tunneling member is configured for forming the tissue channel and/or pocket beneath the portion of skin while the guide remains above the skin and indicates the location of at least a portion of the tunneling member. An anchor for securing an elongate device to body tissue comprises an anchor body configured to receive the elongate device; a mechanism configured to removably attach the anchor body to the elongate device so as to resist movement of the elongate device in relation to the anchor body; and at least one tissue engagement element configured to assist in attaching the anchor body to the body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Andre CASTILLO, Christopher LINDEN, Lee Fason HARTLEY, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA, James C. MAKOUS
  • APPARATUS FOR PERIPHERAL OR SPINAL STIMULATION
    Publication number: 20180256906
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a patient comprising providing a medical apparatus comprising an external system and an implantable system, implanting the implantable system, and delivering at least one of power or data to the implantable system with the external system. The external system comprises: at least one external antenna configured to transmit a first transmission signal to the implantable system; an external transmitter configured to drive the at least one external antenna; an external power supply; and an external controller. The implantable system comprises: at least one implantable antenna configured to receive the first transmission signal from the first external device; an implantable receiver; at least one implantable functional element configured to interface with the patient; an implantable controller; an implantable energy storage assembly; and an implantable housing surrounding at least the implantable controller and the implantable receiver. Medical apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel PIVONKA, Anatoly YAKOVLEV, Michael J. PARTSCH, Lee Fason HARTLEY, James C. MAKOUS, Brett Daniel SCHLEICHER, Lakshmi Narayan MISHRA
  • Speech Processor Cases
    Publication number: 20170099551
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • Speech processor cases
    Patent number: 9554221
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • SPEECH PROCESSOR CASES
    Publication number: 20160142835
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • Speech processor cases
    Patent number: 9179229
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • Speech Processor Cases
    Publication number: 20140169602
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • Speech processor cases
    Patent number: 8660658
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra
  • SPEECH PROCESSOR CASES
    Publication number: 20120041517
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for converting one type of speech processor unit into another type of speech processor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Patrick Walsh, Carla Mann Woods, Richard C. Ross, Rankiri Tissa Karunasiri, Anthony K. Arnold, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra