Patents by Inventor Michael Labbe
Michael Labbe 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: 10847978Abstract: A rechargeable battery installed in a battery powered device is charged using a separate battery charging device. A charging signal is provided from the battery charging device to the battery powered device. The charging signal includes energy to charge the battery during a charging session. In the battery charging device from the battery powered device, a plurality of values of a charging parameter is received. The values reflect an amount of energy being received by the battery powered device from the charging signal provided by the battery charging device. In the battery charging device, the plurality of values of the charging parameter received from the battery powered device are analyzed. In the battery charging device, the charging signal is adjusted based on the analyzing.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: CIRTEC MEDICAL CORP.Inventors: Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, Michael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Publication number: 20190052106Abstract: A system and method for using statistical analysis of information obtained during a rechargeable battery charging session, wherein the method is for optimizing one or more parameters that are used for controlling the charging of a rechargeable battery during the charging session.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, Michael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Patent number: 10103559Abstract: A system and method for using statistical analysis of information obtained during a rechargeable battery charging session, wherein the method is for optimizing one or more parameters that are used for controlling the charging of a rechargeable battery during the charging session.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Nuvectra CorporationInventors: Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, Michael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Patent number: 10080897Abstract: A pulse generator is configured to generate electrical pulses of an electrical stimulation therapy. The pulse generator includes an N number of output channels and a microcontroller configured to generate instructions. The pulse generator is configured to generate different stimulation waveforms simultaneously for the output channels. The different waveforms have different waveform characteristics. A mesh electrode array includes an M number of electrodes. Each of the electrodes is configured to deliver the electrical pulses of the electrical stimulation therapy. M is at least several times greater than N. A solid state relay contains a plurality of controllable switches that is each configured to be turned on or off in response to the instructions received from the microcontroller, such that the solid state relay routes the output channels of the pulse generator to different subset of the electrodes of the mesh electrode array at different points in time.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: NUVECTRA CORPORATIONInventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Michael Labbe
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Patent number: 10027157Abstract: A method for wirelessly charging a battery in an implantable medical device including the steps of: providing a receiver in the implantable medical device and providing a temperature sensor in the implantable medical device. The method also includes receiving, via the receiver, a wireless power signal from an external charger and converting the wireless power signal into a battery charge signal including power for recharging the battery. The method yet also includes sensing a temperature of the implantable medical device with the temperature sensor. The method further includes changing a current of the battery charge signal from a first non-zero current to a second non-zero current that is different from the first non-zero current. Changing of the current of the battery charge signal is based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Nuvectra CorporationInventors: Michael Labbe, Les Halberg, Benjamin Cottrill
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Publication number: 20170266437Abstract: A pulse generator is configured to generate electrical pulses of an electrical stimulation therapy. The pulse generator includes an N number of output channels and a microcontroller configured to generate instructions. The pulse generator is configured to generate different stimulation waveforms simultaneously for the output channels. The different waveforms have different waveform characteristics. A mesh electrode array includes an M number of electrodes. Each of the electrodes is configured to deliver the electrical pulses of the electrical stimulation therapy. M is at least several times greater than N. A solid state relay contains a plurality of controllable switches that is each configured to be turned on or off in response to the instructions received from the microcontroller, such that the solid state relay routes the output channels of the pulse generator to different subset of the electrodes of the mesh electrode array at different points in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Michael Labbe
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Patent number: 9669217Abstract: A pulse generator is configured to generate electrical pulses of an electrical stimulation therapy. The pulse generator includes an N number of output channels and a microcontroller configured to generate instructions. The pulse generator is configured to generate different stimulation waveforms simultaneously for the output channels. The different waveforms have different waveform characteristics. A mesh electrode array includes an M number of electrodes. Each of the electrodes is configured to deliver the electrical pulses of the electrical stimulation therapy. M is at least several times greater than N. A solid state relay contains a plurality of controllable switches that is each configured to be turned on or off in response to the instructions received from the microcontroller, such that the solid state relay routes the output channels of the pulse generator to different subset of the electrodes of the mesh electrode array at different points in time.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: NUVECTRA CORPORATIONInventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Michael Labbe
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Publication number: 20160296754Abstract: A pulse generator is configured to generate electrical pulses of an electrical stimulation therapy. The pulse generator includes an N number of output channels and a microcontroller configured to generate instructions. The pulse generator is configured to generate different stimulation waveforms simultaneously for the output channels. The different waveforms have different waveform characteristics. A mesh electrode array includes an M number of electrodes. Each of the electrodes is configured to deliver the electrical pulses of the electrical stimulation therapy. M is at least several times greater than N. A solid state relay contains a plurality of controllable switches that is each configured to be turned on or off in response to the instructions received from the microcontroller, such that the solid state relay routes the output channels of the pulse generator to different subset of the electrodes of the mesh electrode array at different points in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Michael Labbe
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Patent number: 9427584Abstract: The present disclosure involves a method of generating different stimulation waveforms as a part of sacral nerve stimulation therapy. A first stimulation waveform having a first stimulation waveform characteristic is generated. The first stimulation waveform is delivered to a first body part of a patient at least in part via a first channel. A second stimulation waveform having a second stimulation waveform characteristic is generated. The second stimulation waveform characteristic is different from the first stimulation waveform characteristic. The second stimulation waveform is delivered to a second body part of the patient at least in part via a second channel that is separate and independent from the first channel. The first body part and second body part correspond to different organs or different types of nerves.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Nuvectra CorporationInventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Michael Labbe
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Publication number: 20160118842Abstract: A method for wirelessly charging a battery in an implantable medical device including the steps of: providing a receiver in the implantable medical device and providing a temperature sensor in the implantable medical device. The method also includes receiving, via the receiver, a wireless power signal from an external charger and converting the wireless power signal into a battery charge signal including power for recharging the battery. The method yet also includes sensing a temperature of the implantable medical device with the temperature sensor. The method further includes changing a current of the battery charge signal from a first non-zero current to a second non-zero current that is different from the first non-zero current. Changing of the current of the battery charge signal is based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Michael Labbe, Les Halberg, Benjamin Cottrill
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Publication number: 20160072328Abstract: A system and method for using statistical analysis of information obtained during a rechargeable battery charging session, wherein the method is for optimizing one or more parameters that are used for controlling the charging of a rechargeable battery during the charging session.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, MIchael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Patent number: 9225190Abstract: A method for wirelessly charging a battery in an implantable medical device including the steps of: providing a receiver in the implantable medical device and providing a temperature sensor in the implantable medical device. The method also includes receiving, via the receiver, a wireless power signal from an external charger and converting the wireless power signal into a battery charge signal including power for recharging the battery. The method yet also includes sensing a temperature of the implantable medical device with the temperature sensor. The method further includes changing a current of the battery charge signal from a first non-zero current to a second non-zero current that is different from the first non-zero current. Changing of the current of the battery charge signal is based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANYInventors: Michael Labbe, Les Halberg, Benjamin Cottrill
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Patent number: 9209634Abstract: A system and method for using statistical analysis of information obtained during a rechargeable battery charging session, wherein the method is for optimizing one or more parameters that are used for controlling the charging of a rechargeable battery during the charging session.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: GREATBATCH LTD.Inventors: Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, Michael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Patent number: 9142989Abstract: A system and method of controlling the charging of the battery of a medical device using a remote inductive charger, with the method utilizing both a relatively fast closed-loop charging control based on a proxy for a target power transmission value in conjunction, and a slower closed-loop control based on an actual measured transmission value to control a charging power level for charging the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: GREATBATCH LTD.Inventors: Roger Fell, Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, Michael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Publication number: 20150134028Abstract: The present disclosure involves a method of generating different stimulation waveforms as a part of sacral nerve stimulation therapy. A first stimulation waveform having a first stimulation waveform characteristic is generated. The first stimulation waveform is delivered to a first body part of a patient at least in part via a first channel. A second stimulation waveform having a second stimulation waveform characteristic is generated. The second stimulation waveform characteristic is different from the first stimulation waveform characteristic. The second stimulation waveform is delivered to a second body part of the patient at least in part via a second channel that is separate and independent from the first channel. The first body part and second body part correspond to different organs or different types of nerves.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu, Michael Labbe
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Patent number: 8954148Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods incorporate the most-used functions of a electrical stimulator's controller into a small, thin pocket controller that is not only comfortable to carry in a pocket, but can also be attached to a key ring, lanyard, or other such carrying device for ease of daily use. A separate patient controller charger is used to charge and control the implanted medical device.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Greatbatch, Ltd.Inventors: Michael Labbe, Steven Wilder, Ben Cottrill, Jeff Gagnon
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Publication number: 20140070773Abstract: A system and method for using statistical analysis of information obtained during a rechargeable battery charging session, wherein the method is for optimizing one or more parameters that are used for controlling the charging of a rechargeable battery during the charging session.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GREATBATCH, LTD.Inventors: Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, Michael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Publication number: 20140074185Abstract: A system and method of controlling the charging of the battery of a medical device using a remote inductive charger, with the method utilizing both a relatively fast closed-loop charging control based on a proxy for a target power transmission value in conjunction, and a slower closed-loop control based on an actual measured transmission value to control a charging power level for charging the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GREATBATCH, LTD.Inventors: Roger Fell, Benjamin Cottrill, Les Halberg, Michael Labbe, Joey Chen
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Publication number: 20140070761Abstract: A method for wirelessly charging a battery in an implantable medical device including the steps of: providing a receiver in the implantable medical device and providing a temperature sensor in the implantable medical device. The method also includes receiving, via the receiver, a wireless power signal from an external charger and converting the wireless power signal into a battery charge signal including power for recharging the battery. The method yet also includes sensing a temperature of the implantable medical device with the temperature sensor. The method further includes changing a current of the battery charge signal from a first non-zero current to a second non-zero current that is different from the first non-zero current. Changing of the current of the battery charge signal is based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GREATBATCH, LTD.Inventors: Michael Labbe, Les Halberg, Benjamin Cottrill
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Publication number: 20130004925Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods incorporate the most-used functions of a electrical stimulator's controller into a small, thin pocket controller that is not only comfortable to carry in a pocket, but can also be attached to a key ring, lanyard, or other such carrying device for ease of daily use. A separate patient controller charger is used to charge and control the implanted medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: GREATBATCH, LTD.Inventors: Michael Labbe, Steven Wilder, Ben Cottrill, Jeff Gagnon