Patents by Inventor Philip C. Cory
Philip C. Cory 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: 11338149Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for inducing analgesia in a localized region of tissue. Inducing analgesia may be performed by identifying a nerve associated with the localized region, determining a resonant frequency for target neuronal cell membranes of the nerve, and generating a peripheral nerve blockade using the determined resonant frequency. The resonant frequency may be a frequency at which impedance of the nerve approaches a maximum.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Alacrity, Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Steven P. Woodard
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Publication number: 20200215347Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for inducing analgesia in a localized region of tissue. Inducing analgesia may be performed by identifying a nerve associated with the localized region, determining a resonant frequency for target neuronal cell membranes of the nerve, and generating a peripheral nerve blockade using the determined resonant frequency. The resonant frequency may be a frequency at which impedance of the nerve approaches a maximum.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Philip C. CORY, Steven P. WOODARD
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Patent number: 10603504Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for inducing analgesia in a localized region of tissue. Inducing analgesia may be performed by identifying a nerve associated with the localized region, determining a resonant frequency for target neuronal cell membranes of the nerve, and generating a peripheral nerve blockade using the determined resonant frequency. The resonant frequency may be a frequency at which impedance of the nerve approaches a maximum.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Alacrity, Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Steven P. Woodard
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Publication number: 20190076667Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for inducing analgesia in a localized region of tissue. Inducing analgesia may be performed by identifying a nerve associated with the localized region, determining a resonant frequency for target neuronal cell membranes of the nerve, and generating a peripheral nerve blockade using the determined resonant frequency. The resonant frequency may be a frequency at which impedance of the nerve approaches a maximum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Steven P. Woodard
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Publication number: 20120323134Abstract: Systems and methods for discriminating and locating nerve tissues within a body involve applying a waveform signal to tissue between two electrodes and measuring the electrical characteristics of the signal transmitted through the tissue. Using impedance measurements, the (x, y) coordinates of a nerve relative to an electrode array on the skin surface, and the z-coordinate of the nerve depth position, may be determined. A controller may implement the process and perform the impedance calculations on the measured data to identify tissue types and locations within the measured area, and to present results in graphical form. Results may be combined with other tissue imaging technologies and with image-guided systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: NERVONIX, INC.Inventor: Philip C. Cory
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Publication number: 20110082383Abstract: Systems and methods for discriminating and locating tissues within a body involve applying a waveform signal to tissue between two electrodes and measuring the electrical characteristics of the signal transmitted through the tissue. At least one of the electrodes is constrained in area so that localized electrical characteristics of the tissue are measured. Such localized electrical characteristics are determined over a portion of a body of the subject by using an array of electrodes or electrodes that can be moved over the body. A controller may implement the process and perform calculations on the measured data to identify tissue types and locations within the measured area, and to present results in graphical form. Results may be combined with other tissue imaging technologies and with image-guided systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Nervonix Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Joan M. Cory, Waldean A. Schulz, Daniel A. Kramer, Paul L. Ray
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Publication number: 20080039914Abstract: A needle apparatus capable of measuring the depth of the needle in tissue of a patient includes a linear resistive coating on the needle. Resistance of the resistive layer changes with the length of the resistive layer. The depth of the needle in tissue is determined by measuring the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: Nervonix, Inc.Inventors: Joan M. Cory, Philip C. Cory
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Patent number: 7047085Abstract: An improved nerve stimulator needle which allows for improved ease of use and efficacy in the performance of targeted drug delivery to nerve. A variable control mechanism is contained in a housing to which a needle is attached and several electrical conductors are attached. The housing contains an embedded fluid path through which a syringe is attached to the needle. The variable control mechanism and the housing allows for positioning the needle and applying current to the needle with the same hand. The needle may also contain a linear resistive coating that enables the determination of the depth of the needle by determining the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of a patient. Another embodiment of the needle may include an optical variable control mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Nervonix, Inc.Inventors: Joan M. Cory, Philip C. Cory
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Publication number: 20040158304Abstract: An improved nerve stimulator needle which allows for improved ease of use and efficacy in the performance of targeted drug delivery to nerve. A variable control mechanism is contained in a housing to which a needle is attached and several electrical conductors are attached. The housing contains an embedded fluid path through which a syringe is attached to the needle. The variable control mechanism and the housing allows for positioning the needle and applying current to the needle with the same hand. The needle may also contain a linear resistive coating that enables the determination of the depth of the needle by determining the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of a patient. Another embodiment of the needle may include an optical variable control mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: CKM DIAGNOSTICS, INC.Inventors: Joan M. Cory, Philip C. Cory
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Patent number: 6706016Abstract: An improved nerve stimulator needle which allows for improved ease of use and efficacy in the performance of targeted drug delivery to nerve. A variable control mechanism is contained in a housing to which a needle is attached and several electrical conductors are attached. The housing contains an embedded fluid path through which a syringe is attached to the needle. The variable control mechanism and the housing allows for positioning the needle and applying current to the needle with the same hand. The needle may also contain a linear resistive coating that enables the determination of the depth of the needle by determining the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of a patient. Another embodiment of the needle may include an optical variable control mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: CKM Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Joan M. Cory, Philip C. Cory
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Patent number: 6609018Abstract: A system for detecting and marking the positions of peripheral nerves is disclosed. A disposable or reusable electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes is combined with a disposable sensor attachment system comprising conductor islands. In use, the electrode array is connected to a peripheral nerve detection instrument. The disposable sensor attachment system is attached to an electrode sensor region. The sensor attachment system is then adhered to an area of skin, detection is carried out, and then the electrode array is peeled back from the skin, leaving a skin marking guide in place. The skin marking guide is then used to mark areas of interest to a therapist.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: CKM Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Joan M. Cory
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Patent number: 6564079Abstract: A system for detecting and marking the positions of peripheral nerves is disclosed. A reusable electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes is combined with a disposable skin attachment system comprising hydrogel islands. In use, the electrode array is connected to a peripheral nerve detection instrument. The disposable skin attachment system is then attached to an electrode sensor region. The skin attachment system is then adhered to an area of skin, detection is carried out, and then the electrode array is peeled back from the skin, leaving a skin marking guide in place. The skin marking guide is then used to mark areas of interest to a therapist.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: CKM Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Joan M. Cory
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Publication number: 20030009111Abstract: An apparatus and method for non-invasively determining tissue structure by applying a periodic waveform to an external or internal body part. A microprocessor provides instructions to a waveform generator to generate a plurality of different periodic waveforms to at least one sampling electrode electrically connected to at least on return electrode through the tissue structure. The impedance of the tissue structures are selectively determined for each generated waveform. After determining a plurality of impedance measurements various calculations are performed, including determining a ratio of impedance change and the applied current change. The apparatus may apply the same waveform to all sampling electrodes simultaneously, or apply the waveform to a few as one sampling electrode at a time. The apparatus may also simultaneously apply a plurality of waveforms to a plurality of electrodes to maintain the same current waveform on each sampling electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Joan M. Cory
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Publication number: 20020095080Abstract: A system for detecting and marking the positions of peripheral nerves is disclosed. A disposable or reusable electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes is combined with a disposable sensor attachment system comprising conductor islands. In use, the electrode array is connected to a peripheral nerve detection instrument. The disposable sensor attachment system is attached to an electrode sensor region. The sensor attachment system is then adhered to an area of skin, detection is carried out, and then the electrode array is peeled back from the skin, leaving a skin marking guide in place. The skin marking guide is then used to mark areas of interest to a therapist.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Philip C. Cory, Joan M. Cory
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Publication number: 20020065481Abstract: An improved nerve stimulator needle which allows for improved ease of use and efficacy in the performance of targeted drug delivery to nerve. A variable control mechanism is contained in a housing to which a needle is attached and several electrical conductors are attached. The housing contains an embedded fluid path through which a syringe is attached to the needle. The variable control mechanism and the housing allows for positioning the needle and applying current to the needle with the same hand. The needle may also contain a linear resistive coating that enables the determination of the depth of the needle by determining the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of a patient. Another embodiment of the needle may include an optical variable control mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: CKM DIAGNOSTICS, INC.Inventors: Joan M. Cory, Philip C. Cory
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Patent number: 5769726Abstract: An apparatus for generating sparks over a selected area to be used for theatrical effects. Metal wire having a diameter in the range of 0.020-0.125 inches is provided by two, independent supply sources. Each wire supply source is coupled to a wire guide which imposes synchronous, linear movement to each wire source at a selected rate. Each wire source is coupled to a tip assembly which places the terminus of each wire source adjacent one another. The positive and negative electrodes of a direct current power source are electrically connected to a respective terminus of each of the pair of wire sources, the output of the direct current power source is amplified to voltage sufficient to atomize the wire when the power source is short circuited. The atomization of the wire results in the production of heated, metallic particles simulating generated sparks. A source of compressed air is disposed adjacent the point of atomization.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1997Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Inventor: Philip C. Cory
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Patent number: 5687919Abstract: An apparatus for producing simulated snow effects for theatrical environments. To create simulated snow in the quantities and qualities necessary for theatrical effects, ice is used as the source material. A plurality of storage channels are adapted for holding and channeling blocks of ice to the snow creating member. A rotating disc incorporates a plurality of radially directed, adjustable cutting blades mounted in the surface of the disc. The disc is rotatable beneath each of the ice supply channels. Each of the cutting blades is pivotable along one radial edge thereof, the angular position of the blade relative to the surface of the disc determining the thickness of the layer of ice shaved from the surface of the ice block in contact therewith. Immediately forwardly of each ice cutting blade is an aperture disposed in the disc to provide a downwardly directed fluid force to the shaved ice. When elevated, shavings or flakes of ice having a selectable thickness from 0.005-0.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Inventor: Philip C. Cory
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Patent number: 5560372Abstract: A device for non-invasively locating the presence of peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerve mapping device has a sampling electrode comprising an array of a plurality of sub-electrodes, a reference electrode, a square wave constant current source, and a multiplexer serially multiplexed to the array of the sub-electrodes. The voltage differential between each of the sub-electrodes and the reference electrode is measured as the current is serially distributed to the sub-electrodes and displayed on an array of light emitting diodes. The voltage differential indicates the presence of peripheral nerves and may be used to identify sites of nerve trauma or transection.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1994Date of Patent: October 1, 1996Inventor: Philip C. Cory