Patents by Inventor Mark Steven Wong

Mark Steven Wong 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).

  • Paddle leads and delivery tools, and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 11759631
    Abstract: Paddle leads and delivery tools, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system is for use with a signal delivery paddle that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, and has a paddle length and a first cross-sectional area distribution that includes a first maxima. The system comprises a delivery tool including a proximal handle and a distal connection portion positioned to removably couple to the signal delivery paddle. The paddle and the delivery tool together have a combined second cross-sectional area distribution along the length of the paddle, with a second maxima that is no greater than the first maxima.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Nevro Corp.
    Inventors: Mark Steven Wong, Dane Johnson
  • NEUROLOGICAL STIMULATION LEAD ANCHORS AND ASSOCIATED TOOLS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220387788
    Abstract: A lead anchor comprising a longitudinally extending anchor body and a retainer. The longitudinally extending anchor body having a lumen positioned to receive a spinal cord lead therethrough and having a retainer pocket intersecting the lumen. The retainer is positioned in the retainer pocket. The retainer comprises a first grip member having at least one first aperture, a second grip member having at least one second aperture, and at least one U-shaped resilient portion connecting the first and second grip members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Steven Wong
  • Neurological stimulation lead anchors and associated tools, and methods
    Patent number: 11389647
    Abstract: A lead anchor comprising a longitudinally extending anchor body and a retainer. The longitudinally extending anchor body having a lumen positioned to receive a spinal cord lead therethrough and having a retainer pocket intersecting the lumen. The retainer is positioned in the retainer pocket. The retainer comprises a first grip member having at least one first aperture, a second grip member having at least one second aperture, and at least one U-shaped resilient portion connecting the first and second grip members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Nevro Corp.
    Inventor: Mark Steven Wong
  • PADDLE LEADS AND DELIVERY TOOLS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210339013
    Abstract: Paddle leads and delivery tools, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system is for use with a signal delivery paddle that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, and has a paddle length and a first cross-sectional area distribution that includes a first maxima. The system comprises a delivery tool including a proximal handle and a distal connection portion positioned to removably couple to the signal delivery paddle. The paddle and the delivery tool together have a combined second cross-sectional area distribution along the length of the paddle, with a second maxima that is no greater than the first maxima.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Steven Wong, Dane Johnson
  • NEUROLOGICAL STIMULATION LEAD ANCHORS AND ASSOCIATED TOOLS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210236811
    Abstract: A lead anchor comprising a longitudinally extending anchor body and a retainer. The longitudinally extending anchor body having a lumen positioned to receive a spinal cord lead therethrough and having a retainer pocket intersecting the lumen. The retainer is positioned in the retainer pocket. The retainer comprises a first grip member having at least one first aperture, a second grip member having at least one second aperture, and at least one U-shaped resilient portion connecting the first and second grip members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Steven Wong
  • Paddle leads and delivery tools, and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 10980999
    Abstract: Paddle leads and delivery tools, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system is for use with a signal delivery paddle that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, and has a paddle length and a first cross-sectional area distribution that includes a first maxima. The system comprises a delivery tool including a proximal handle and a distal connection portion positioned to removably couple to the signal delivery paddle. The paddle and the delivery tool together have a combined second cross-sectional area distribution along the length of the paddle, with a second maxima that is no greater than the first maxima.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Nevro Corp.
    Inventor: Mark Steven Wong
  • PADDLE LEADS AND DELIVERY TOOLS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180256892
    Abstract: Paddle leads and delivery tools, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system is for use with a signal delivery paddle that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, and has a paddle length and a first cross-sectional area distribution that includes a first maxima. The system comprises a delivery tool including a proximal handle and a distal connection portion positioned to removably couple to the signal delivery paddle. The paddle and the delivery tool together have a combined second cross-sectional area distribution along the length of the paddle, with a second maxima that is no greater than the first maxima.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: Mark Steven Wong