Patents by Inventor Owen Burns
Owen Burns 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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Publication number: 20240249154Abstract: Described herein relates to a self-supervised reinforced learning (hereinafter “SSRL”) system for question-and-answer query systems that may include one or more initial steps to prime a neural network to prevent an agent from prematurely selecting an early path and method thereof. The SSRL method may also provide the agent with a lead for queries with a large action space, such that at least one existing reinforced learning system may be improved (e.g., accuracy). Additionally, to scale to larger datasets in which label generation for each training sample is infeasible, the SSRL system may include one or more steps of pretraining the dataset(s) with partial labels, which may be generated from a subset of a whole knowledge graph.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Ying Ma, Owen Burns, Mingqiu Wang
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Patent number: 11413452Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a peripheral nerve electrode array that includes a first, second and third pair of electrodes spaced from each other along a longitudinal axis of the electrode array, the second pair of electrodes being located between the first and third pairs of electrodes. The present disclosure further relates to method for treating or preventing a chronic inflammatory condition in a human subject in need thereof, comprising providing to the human subject a therapeutically effective electrical stimulation of the anterior central abdominal vagus nerve or the posterior central abdominal vagus nerve, wherein the electrical stimulation is provided through two or more previously implanted electrodes at a site below the cardiac branches and above the hepatic-celiac branches of the nerve; and whereby the chronic inflammatory condition is prevented or treated in the human subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: THE BIONICS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIAInventors: Robert K. Shepherd, James Fallon, Sophie Payne, Owen Burns, John Barton Furness
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Publication number: 20220176104Abstract: Disclosed is electrical apparatus for stimulating and/or monitoring an eye of a patient, comprising an implantable electrode device and a lead extending outwardly from the implantable device, the lead including a section that locates externally to the eye having at least one pre-formed bend. Also disclosed is a lead connected to an implantable electrode device, the lead having one or more stripes that extend along at least a portion of the lead. Also disclosed is an implantable device having a substrate and at least one electrode, the electrode having at least one aperture through which material of the substrate extends to anchor the electrode to the substrate. Other disclosed features relate to a foldable anchor device, a curved electrode substrate and depth markers, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Penelope Jayne Allen, David Anthony Xeiss Nayagam, Owen Burns, Christopher Edward Williams, Joel Villalobos
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Publication number: 20220176123Abstract: Disclosed is electrical stimulation apparatus and an associated method for delivering therapy to an eye of a patient is disclosed, the apparatus comprising: an implantable device comprising one or more electrodes for delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation to the eye, the implantable device being configured for implanting in a suprachoroidal space between the sclera and choroid layers of the eye. Also disclosed is electroretinography (ERG) apparatus for monitoring an eye of a patient, the apparatus comprising: an implantable device comprising one or more electrodes for monitoring properties of the eye, the implantable device being configured for implanting in a suprachoroidal space between the sclera and choroid layers of the eye. Also disclosed are implantable devices, apparatuses and methods for the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Penelope Jayne Allen, Chi Luu, David Anthony Xeiss Nayagam, Christopher Edward Williams, Owen Burns, Joel Villalobos
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Publication number: 20220054825Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a peripheral nerve electrode array that includes a first, second and third pair of electrodes spaced from each other along a longitudinal axis of the electrode array, the second pair of electrodes being located between the first and third pairs of electrodes. The present disclosure further relates to method for treating or preventing a chronic inflammatory condition in a human subject in need thereof, comprising providing to the human subject a therapeutically effective electrical stimulation of the anterior central abdominal vagus nerve or the posterior central abdominal vagus nerve, wherein the electrical stimulation is provided through two or more previously implanted electrodes at a site below the cardiac branches and above the hepatic-celiac branches of the nerve; and whereby the chronic inflammatory condition is prevented or treated in the human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Robert K. Shepherd, James Fallon, Sophie Payne, Owen Burns, John Barton Furness
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Patent number: 10980440Abstract: An electrode device is disclosed that is removably implantable at least partially in a bone or other tissue. The electrode device includes a head and a shaft connected to the head. The shaft has a shaft body extending distally from the head in an axial direction of the shaft, and a conductive element including a conductive surface at a distal end of the shaft. A plurality of discrete anchor elements can project from an outer surface of the shaft body in a transverse direction of the shaft. A conductive wire can be permanently fixed to a proximal end surface of the conductive element, the end surface being located in or adjacent the head. The head can have a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. An electrode array and a reamer tool is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: EPI-MINDER PTY LTDInventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Owen Burns
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Patent number: 10933232Abstract: An anchor device is described that is adapted to support one or more conductors extending out of an opening in an outer surface of an eye, from a device implanted in the eye to a communications interface. The anchor device comprises a conductor receiving portion including a channel, the conductors being positionable through the channel; and a fixation portion connected to the conductor receiving portion, the fixation portion being adapted to be secured to the outer surface of the eye. The conductor receiving portion is configured to allow movement of the channel and/or conductors relative to the fixation portion. A visual prosthesis comprising the anchor device is also described, along with apparatus and methods for positioning the visual prosthesis or other types of implantable electrical apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: The Bionics Institute of AustraliaInventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Joel Villalobos Villa, Owen Burns
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Publication number: 20200230400Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a peripheral nerve electrode array that includes a first, second and third pair of electrodes spaced from each other along a longitudinal axis of the electrode array, the second pair of electrodes being located between the first and third pairs of electrodes. The present disclosure further relates to method for treating or preventing a chronic inflammatory condition in a human subject in need thereof, comprising providing to the human subject a therapeutically effective electrical stimulation of the anterior central abdominal vagus nerve or the posterior central abdominal vagus nerve, wherein the electrical stimulation is provided through two or more previously implanted electrodes at a site below the cardiac branches and above the hepatic-celiac branches of the nerve; and whereby the chronic inflammatory condition is prevented or treated in the human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Robert K. Shepherd, James Fallon, Sophie Payne, Owen Burns, John Barton Furness
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Publication number: 20200187861Abstract: An electrode device is disclosed comprising: an elongate, implantable body comprising elastomeric material, a plurality of electrodes positioned along a length of the implantable body; an electrical connection comprising one or more conductive elements extending through the elastomeric material and electrically connecting to the electrodes; and a reinforcement device extending through the elastomeric material. The length of the implantable body is extendible by placing the implantable body under tension. The reinforcement device limits the degree by which the length of the implantable body can extend under tension. At least one of the electrodes can extend circumferentially around a portion of the implantable body. A delivery device and method of delivery for an electrode device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Mark James Cook, Owen Burns, Chua Vanessa Maxim, Alan Lai
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Patent number: 10568574Abstract: An electrode device is disclosed comprising: an elongate, implantable body comprising elastomeric material, a plurality of electrodes positioned along a length of the implantable body; an electrical connection comprising one or more conductive elements extending through the elastomeric material and electrically connecting to the electrodes; and a reinforcement device extending through the elastomeric material. The length of the implantable body is extendible by placing the implantable body under tension. The reinforcement device limits the degree by which the length of the implantable body can extend under tension. At least one of the electrodes can extend circumferentially around a portion of the implantable body. A delivery device and method of delivery for an electrode device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: THE BIONICS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIAInventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Mark James Cook, Owen Burns, Chua Vanessa Maxim, Alan Lai
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Publication number: 20190261912Abstract: Detecting of a disorder associated with impaired barrier function in the gastrointestinal tract of a subject is described, including through determining bioimpedance across a subject's gastrointestinal tract wall and detecting impaired barrier function based on bioimpedance. An electrical signal is measured between first and second electrodes, at least the first electrode being located in a gastrointestinal tract of the body and one or more characteristics are determined based on the measured electrical signal. The one or more characteristics can comprise hallmarks of impaired barrier function such as leakiness and/or permeability of the gastrointestinal tract and can provide an indication of inflammatory bowel disease and/or gut inflammation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Robert K. Shepherd, John Furness, James Fallon, Sophie Payne, Owen Burns
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Publication number: 20190134381Abstract: An anchor device is described that is adapted to support one or more conductors extending out of an opening in an outer surface of an eye, from a device implanted in the eye to a communications interface. The anchor device comprises a conductor receiving portion including a channel, the conductors being positionable through the channel; and a fixation portion connected to the conductor receiving portion, the fixation portion being adapted to be secured to the outer surface of the eye. The conductor receiving portion is configured to allow movement of the channel and/or conductors relative to the fixation portion. A visual prosthesis comprising the anchor device is also described, along with apparatus and methods for positioning the visual prosthesis or other types of implantable electrical apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Joel Villalobos Villa, Owen Burns
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Publication number: 20190053730Abstract: An electrode device is disclosed that is removably implantable at least partially in a bone or other tissue. The electrode device includes a head and a shaft connected to the head. The shaft has a shaft body extending distally from the head in an axial direction of the shaft, and a conductive element including a conductive surface at a distal end of the shaft. A plurality of discrete anchor elements can project from an outer surface of the shaft body in a transverse direction of the shaft. A conductive wire can be permanently fixed to a proximal end surface of the conductive element, the end surface being located in or adjacent the head. The head can have a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. An electrode array and a reamer tool is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Owen Burns
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Publication number: 20190008403Abstract: An electrode device is disclosed comprising: an elongate, implantable body comprising elastomeric material, a plurality of electrodes positioned along a length of the implantable body; an electrical connection comprising one or more conductive elements extending through the elastomeric material and electrically connecting to the electrodes; and a reinforcement device extending through the elastomeric material. The length of the implantable body is extendible by placing the implantable body under tension. The reinforcement device limits the degree by which the length of the implantable body can extend under tension. At least one of the electrodes can extend circumferentially around a portion of the implantable body. A delivery device and method of delivery for an electrode device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Mark James Cook, Owen Burns, Chua Vanessa Maxim, Alan Lai
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Patent number: 10058700Abstract: An anchor device is described that is adapted to support one or more conductors extending out of an opening in an outer surface of an eye, from a device implanted in the eye to a communications interface. The anchor device comprises a conductor receiving portion including a channel, the conductors being positionable through the channel; and a fixation portion connected to the conductor receiving portion, the fixation portion being adapted to be secured to the outer surface of the eye. The conductor receiving portion is configured to allow movement of the channel and/or conductors relative to the fixation portion. A visual prosthesis comprising the anchor device is also described, along with apparatus and methods for positioning the visual prosthesis or other types of implantable electrical apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: The Bionics Institute of AustraliaInventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Joel Villalobos Villa, Owen Burns
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Publication number: 20150251002Abstract: An anchor device is described that is adapted to support one or more conductors extending out of an opening in an outer surface of an eye, from a device implanted in the eye to a communications interface. The anchor device comprises a conductor receiving portion including a channel, the conductors being positionable through the channel; and a fixation portion connected to the conductor receiving portion, the fixation portion being adapted to be secured to the outer surface of the eye. The conductor receiving portion is configured to allow movement of the channel and/or conductors relative to the fixation portion. A visual prosthesis comprising the anchor device is also described, along with apparatus and methods for positioning the visual prosthesis or other types of implantable electrical apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Christopher Edward Williams, Joel Villalobos Villa, Owen Burns