Patents by Inventor Patrick R. Helmer

Patrick R. Helmer 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).

  • Low Profile Instrument Immobilizer
    Publication number: 20210220617
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: James SKAKOON, Matthew SOLAR, Thomas I. MILLER, Patrick R. HELMER, Mark S. FREAS
  • Low profile instrument immobilizer
    Patent number: 10974029
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James Skakoon, Matthew Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark S. Freas
  • Low Profile Instrument Immobilizer
    Publication number: 20190001102
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: James Skakoon, Matthew Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark S. Freas
  • Low profile instrument immobilizer
    Patent number: 10058681
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Skakoon, Matthew S. Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark S. Freas
  • Low profile instrument immobilizer
    Patent number: 9901713
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Skakoon, Matthew S. Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark Stephen Freas
  • Low Profile Instrument Immobilizer
    Publication number: 20100179563
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Skakoon, Matthew S. Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark Stephen Freas
  • Low profile instrument immobilizer
    Patent number: 7704260
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, examples of a low profile instrument immobilizer and means for positioning the same. In one example, the low profile instrument immobilizer grasps, secures, and immobilizes an electrode or other instrument that extends through a burr hole in a skull to a target location in a patient's brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Skakoon, Matthew S. Solar, Thomas I. Miller, Patrick R. Helmer, Mark Stephen Freas