Patents by Inventor Meredith L. Anderson
Meredith L. Anderson 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).
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Patent number: 9421361Abstract: A lead for a stimulation device can include an array of electrodes with each electrode having a front surface and a back surface; a plurality of conductors; a carrier formed around the array of electrodes; and a biocompatible material that may be disposed over and/or joined with the carrier and the back surfaces of the electrodes. A conductor is attached to the back surface of each electrode. The carrier can be formed around the array of electrodes, but does not completely cover the front surface or back surface of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventor: Meredith L. Anderson
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Patent number: 9320891Abstract: A lead anchor includes a body with opposing first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface between the first and second major surfaces. The body defines a first channel, a second channel, and a notch. The first channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the first major surface. The second channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the second major surface. The notch extends from the edge surface of the body, defines an opening from the first major surface through the body to the second major surface, and intersects the first channel and the second channel. The first channel, the second channel, and a portion of the notch define a passage through the body so that a lead can be inserted into the notch and turned to dispose a portion of the lead within the passage. The lead anchor can be part of a kit or system that also includes a lead.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Meredith L. Anderson, Joshua D. Howard, Matthew J. Phillips
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Publication number: 20140190009Abstract: A lead for a stimulation device can include an array of electrodes with each electrode having a front surface and a back surface; a plurality of conductors; a carrier formed around the array of electrodes; and a biocompatible material that may be disposed over and/or joined with the carrier and the back surfaces of the electrodes. A conductor is attached to the back surface of each electrode. The carrier can be formed around the array of electrodes, but does not completely cover the front surface or back surface of the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventor: Meredith L. Anderson
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Patent number: 8700178Abstract: A lead for a stimulation device can include an array of electrodes with each electrode having a front surface and a back surface; a plurality of conductors; a carrier formed around the array of electrodes; and a biocompatible material that may be disposed over and/or joined with the carrier and the back surfaces of the electrodes. A conductor is attached to the back surface of each electrode. The carrier can be formed around the array of electrodes, but does not completely cover the front surface or back surface of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventor: Meredith L. Anderson
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Patent number: 8364280Abstract: Systems for adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include an engagement tool configured to couple to the implanted medical device. The engagement tool adjusts the position of the medical device when coupled to the implanted medical device. Methods of adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include locating the implanted medical device, coupling an engagement tool to the medical device, and adjusting a position of the engagement tool to adjust the position of the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Goran N. Marnfeldt, Rafael Carbunaru, Kelly H. McClure, Matthew I. Haller, Tom Xiaohai He, Todd K. Whitehurst, Meredith L. Anderson, James C. Makous, Kristen N. Jaax, Peter K. Johnson
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Patent number: 8165679Abstract: An implantable stimulator that includes a housing, a first plastic component, and a second plastic component, where the first and second plastic components form a polymer-polymer interface. A light absorbing metal layer is disposed over at least a portion of the interface and an electronic subassembly is disposed within the housing. The first and second plastic components can be welded together by irradiating the light absorbing metal layer which converts the light to heat.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Tom Xiaohai He, Matthew Isaac Haller, Meredith L. Anderson
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Patent number: 7857819Abstract: A stimulation system is described that includes an implantable microstimulator. A tail may be coupled to a distal end of the implantable microstimulator. In one embodiment, the stimulation system includes an implantation tool that includes an insertion cannula, a handle, a bushing, and a detachable blunt dissector tip. The bushing is situated within the insertion cannula and may position the implantable microstimulator longitudinally within the insertion cannula when the implantable microstimulator is placed within the insertion cannula. The detachable blunt dissector tip may be attached to the tail of the implantable microstimulator. The stimulation system may further comprise an end cap that includes an upper portion and a base portion conformable over at least a portion of curved tissue. An open trough extends through the base upper portions and may be configured to guide the implantation tool through the tissue at various angles.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Kristen N. Jaax, Rafael Carbunaru, James C. Makous, Todd K. Whitehurst, Meredith L. Anderson, Anne M. Pianca
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Publication number: 20100152818Abstract: A system for stimulation includes an implantable pulse generator, a lead, and conductors. The lead includes an array body disposed at a distal end of the lead and electrodes concentrically arranged on the array body. A center electrode may also be disposed on the array body. The electrodes may be arranged in more than one concentric ring. A method of using an implantable stimulator includes implanting an implantable stimulator and providing an electrical signal to at least one electrode of the implantable stimulator to stimulate a tissue. The electrical signal may be provided between diametrically opposed electrodes or between electrodes that are not diametrically opposed. If the implantable stimulator has a center electrode, the electrical signal may be provided between the center electrode and at least one concentrically arranged electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Meredith L. Anderson, Anne M. Pianca
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Patent number: 7672734Abstract: A system for stimulation includes an implantable pulse generator, a lead, and conductors. The lead includes an array body disposed at a distal end of the lead and electrodes concentrically arranged on the array body. A center electrode may also be disposed on the array body. The electrodes may be arranged in more than one concentric ring. A method of using an implantable stimulator includes implanting an implantable stimulator and providing an electrical signal to at least one electrode of the implantable stimulator to stimulate a tissue. The electrical signal may be provided between diametrically opposed electrodes or between electrodes that are not diametrically opposed. If the implantable stimulator has a center electrode, the electrical signal may be provided between the center electrode and at least one concentrically arranged electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Meredith L. Anderson, Anne M. Pianca
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Publication number: 20090281605Abstract: Systems for adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include an engagement tool configured to couple to the implanted medical device. The engagement tool adjusts the position of the medical device when coupled to the implanted medical device. Methods of adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include locating the implanted medical device, coupling an engagement tool to the medical device, and adjusting a position of the engagement tool to adjust the position of the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventors: Goran N. Marnfeldt, Rafael Carbunaru, Kelly H. McClure, Matthew I. Haller, Tom Xiaohai He, Todd K. Whitehurst, Meredith L. Anderson, James C. Makous, Kristen N. Jaax, Peter K. Johnson
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Publication number: 20090254151Abstract: A lead anchor includes a body with opposing first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface between the first and second major surfaces. The body defines a first channel, a second channel, and a notch. The first channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the first major surface. The second channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the second major surface. The notch extends from the edge surface of the body, defines an opening from the first major surface through the body to the second major surface, and intersects the first channel and the second channel. The first channel, the second channel, and a portion of the notch define a passage through the body so that a lead can be inserted into the notch and turned to dispose a portion of the lead within the passage. The lead anchor can be part of a kit or system that also includes a lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Meredith L. Anderson, Joshua D. Howard, Matthew J. Phillips
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Publication number: 20080312707Abstract: An implantable stimulator that includes a housing, a first plastic component, and a second plastic component, where the first and second plastic components form a polymer-polymer interface. A light absorbing metal layer is disposed over at least a portion of the interface and an electronic subassembly is disposed within the housing. The first and second plastic components can be welded together by irradiating the light absorbing metal layer which converts the light to heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation CorporationInventors: Tom Xiaohai He, Matthew I. Haller, Meredith L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20080132961Abstract: A stimulation system is described that includes an implantable microstimulator. A tail may be coupled to a distal end of the implantable microstimulator. In one embodiment, the stimulation system includes an implantation tool that includes an insertion cannula, a handle, a bushing, and a detachable blunt dissector tip. The bushing is situated within the insertion cannula and may position the implantable microstimulator longitudinally within the insertion cannula when the implantable microstimulator is placed within the insertion cannula. The detachable blunt dissector tip may be attached to the tail of the implantable microstimulator. The stimulation system may further comprise an end cap that includes an upper portion and a base portion conformable over at least a portion of curved tissue. An open trough extends through the base upper portions and may be configured to guide the implantation tool through the tissue at various angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Advanced Bionics CorporationInventors: Kristen N. Jaax, Rafael Carbunaru, James C. Makous, Todd K. Whitehurst, Meredith L. Anderson, Anne M. Pianca