Patents by Inventor Merrill Birdno

Merrill Birdno 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).

  • Publication number: 20180064944
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue generate stimulation trains with temporal patterns of stimulation, in which the interval between electrical pulses (the inter-pulse intervals) changes or varies over time. Compared to conventional continuous, high rate pulse trains having regular (i.e., constant) inter-pulse intervals, the non-regular (i.e., not constant) pulse patterns or trains that embody features of the invention provide a lower average frequency. The systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue may be used to increase the efficacy of treatment in patients with Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, David T. Brocker, Merrill Birdno
  • Patent number: 9802046
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue generate stimulation trains with temporal patterns of stimulation, in which the interval between electrical pulses (the inter-pulse intervals) changes or varies over time. Compared to conventional continuous, high rate pulse trains having regular (i.e., constant) inter-pulse intervals, the non-regular (i.e., not constant) pulse patterns or trains that embody features of the invention provide a lower average frequency. The systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue may be used to increase the efficacy of treatment in patients with Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, David T. Brocker, Merrill Birdno
  • Publication number: 20140121555
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for neuromonitoring. In certain embodiments, a signal includes components of a neuromuscular response detected by a sensor attached to a muscle in communication with a nerve being monitored in connection with a surgical procedure. A first component of the neuromuscular response corresponding to a first time period and a second component of the neuromuscular response corresponding to the first time period are extracted from the output signal, wherein the first and second components are different. A first display device and a second display device are configured to display the first component and the second component, respectively, in a substantially simultaneous fashion during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Justin Scott, Merrill Birdno
  • Publication number: 20130345773
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue generate stimulation trains with temporal patterns of stimulation, in which the interval between electrical pulses (the inter-pulse intervals) changes or varies over time. Compared to conventional continuous, high rate pulse trains having regular (i.e., constant) inter-pulse intervals, the non-regular (i.e., not constant) pulse patterns or trains that embody features of the invention provide a lower average frequency. The systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue may be used to increase the efficacy of treatment in patients with Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Warren M. Grill, David T. Brocker, Merrill Birdno
  • Patent number: 8048407
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), or abnormal vasculature in the body are provided. The method comprises introducing into the region of an AVM a composition comprising a nucleophilic component, such as a thiol, and a component containing a conjugated unsaturated bond, such as an acrylate through a catheter, whereby the composition crosslinks within the body to block or occlude the AVM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventors: Brent Vernon, Merrill Birdno, Mark C. Preul
  • Publication number: 20060263301
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), or abnormal vasculature in the body are provided. The method comprises introducing into the region of an AVM a composition comprising a nucleophilic component, such as a thiol, and a component containing a conjugated unsaturated bond, such as an acrylate through a catheter, whereby the composition crosslinks within the body to block or occlude the AVM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Brent Vernon, Merrill Birdno, Mark Preul