Patents by Inventor Mark Hallett

Mark Hallett 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: 10029113
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignees: BRAINSWAY, LTD., YEDA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. AT THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Yiftach Roth, Pedro C. Miranda, David Hazani, Mark Hallett
  • Publication number: 20160059027
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: ABRAHAM ZANGEN, YIFTACH ROTH, PEDRO C. MIRANDA, DAVID HAZANI, MARK HALLETT
  • Patent number: 9132278
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignees: BRAINSWAY, LTD., YEDA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. AT THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Yiftach Roth, Pedro C. Miranda, David Hazani, Mark Hallett
  • Publication number: 20150018667
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for enhancing or diminishing synaptic strength. Embodiments of the disclosed methods, systems, and apparatus can be used, for example, to complement the change in synaptic strength from transcranial direct current stimulation (“tDCS”) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (“TMS”) systems. One exemplary embodiment disclosed herein is a flexible housing having a top surface and a bottom surface. The flexible housing of this embodiment comprises a recessed cavity on the bottom surface that is configured to at least partially enclose an electrode of a transcranial direct current stimulator system. The flexible housing of this embodiment further comprises one or more apertures configured to provide access to the recessed cavity when the electrode is positioned within the recessed cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas C. Radman, Mark Hallett
  • Publication number: 20140249352
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicants: BRAINSWAY, LTD., Yeda Research & Development Co. Ltd. at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Government of the United States of America, As Represented by the Secretary,
    Inventors: ABRAHAM ZANGEN, YIFTACH ROTH, PEDRO C. MIRANDA, DAVID HAZANI, MARK HALLETT
  • Patent number: 8771163
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignees: Brainsway, Ltd., Yeda Research & Development Co. Ltd. at the Weizmann Institute of Science, The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Yiftach Roth, Pedro C. Miranda, David Hazani, Mark Hallett
  • Patent number: 8608634
    Abstract: A magnetic stimulator, which may be used as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, and a method for its use are disclosed. The stimulator comprises a frame and an electrically conductive coil having a partially toroidal or ovate base and an outwardly projecting extension portion. The frame may be a flexible or malleable material and may be nonconductive. The electrically conductive coil may comprise one or more windings of electrically conductive material (such as a wire) coupled to the frame. The coil is electrically connected to a power supply. The device may be placed adjacent to or in contact with the body of a subject, such as on the head of a subject. The device may be used on humans for treating certain physiological conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurophysiological conditions, or for studying the physiology of the body. This device is useful in studying or treating neurophysiological conditions associated with the deep regions of the brain, such as drug addiction and depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Roy A. Wise, Mark Hallett, Pedro Cavaleiro Miranda, Yiftach Roth
  • Publication number: 20110112010
    Abstract: The invention features pharmaceutical formulations containing octanoic acid or a salt or ester thereof. The pharmaceutical formulations are useful for the treatment of involuntary tremors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicants: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by The National Institutes of Health, Ariston Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Mark Hallett, John A. McLane, Fatta B. Nahab
  • Publication number: 20090215892
    Abstract: The invention features pharmaceutical formulations containing octanol and esters thereof. The pharmaceutical formulations are useful for the treatment of involuntary tremors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Fatta B. Nahab, Mark Hallett, Jeff Serbin, John A. McLane
  • Publication number: 20080312706
    Abstract: A magnetic stimulator, which may be used as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, and a method for its use are disclosed. The stimulator comprises a frame and an electrically conductive coil having a partially toroidal or ovate base and an outwardly projecting extension portion. The frame may be a flexible or malleable material and may be non-conductive. The electrically conductive coil may comprise one or more windings of electrically conductive material (such as a wire) coupled to the frame. The coil is electrically connected to a power supply. The device may be placed adjacent to or in contact with the body of a subject, such as on the head of a subject. The device may be used on humans for treating certain physiological conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurophysiological conditions, or for studying the physiology of the body. This device is useful in studying or treating neurophysiological conditions associated with the deep regions of the brain, such as drug addiction and depression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Roy Wise, Mark Hallett, Pedro Miranda, Yiftach Roth
  • Patent number: 7407478
    Abstract: A magnetic stimulator, which may be used as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, and a method for its use are disclosed. The stimulator comprises a frame and an electrically conductive coil having a partially toroidal or ovate base and an outwardly projecting extension portion. The frame may be a flexible or malleable material and may be non-conductive. The electrically conductive coil may comprise one or more windings of electrically conductive material (such as a wire) coupled to the frame. The coil is electrically connected to a power supply. The device may be placed adjacent to or in contact with the body of a subject, such as on the head of a subject. The device may be used on humans for treating certain physiological conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurophysiological conditions, or for studying the physiology of the body. This device is useful in studying or treating neurophysiological conditions associated with the deep regions of the brain, such as drug addiction and depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Roy A. Wise, Mark Hallett, Pedro Cavaleiro Miranda, Yiftach Roth
  • Publication number: 20050266010
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of focal muscle spasms. Immunotoxin conjugates comprise a toxin conjugated to an antibody reactive to a muscle specific antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Jonathan Hott, Richard Youle, Mark Hallett, Marinos Dalakas
  • Patent number: 6780413
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of focal muscle spasms. Immunotoxin conjugates comprise a toxin conjugated to an antibody reactive to a muscle specific antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hott, Richard J. Youle, Mark Hallett, Marinos C. Dalakas
  • Publication number: 20040078056
    Abstract: A magnetic stimulator, which may be used as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, and a method for its use are disclosed. The stimulator comprises a frame and an electrically conductive coil having a partially toroidal or ovate base and an outwardly projecting extension portion. The frame may be a flexible or malleable material and may be non-conductive. The electrically conductive coil may comprise one or more windings of electrically conductive material (such as a wire) coupled to the frame. The coil is electrically connected to a power supply. The device may be place adjacent to or in contact with the body of a subject, such as on the head of a subject. The device may be used on humans for treating certain physiological conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurophysiological conditions, or for studying the physiology of the body. This device is useful in studying or treating neurophysiological conditions associated with the deep regions of the brain, such as drug addiction and depression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Roy A. Wise, Mark Hallett, Pedro Cavaleiro Miranda, Yiftach Roth
  • Publication number: 20020081303
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of focal muscle spasms. Immunotoxin conjugates comprise a toxin conjugated to an antibody reactive to a muscle specific antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Applicant: The Gov. of the U.S.A. as represented by the Secre tary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Hott, Richard J. Youle, Mark Hallett, Marinos C. Dalakas