Patents by Inventor Randall York

Randall York 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).

  • Patent number: 8805515
    Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall York, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
  • Publication number: 20130238059
    Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: INTELECT MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Randall YORK, Scott KOKONES, Keith CARLTON, Alan GRESZLER
  • Patent number: 8509903
    Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Intelect Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall York, Scott Kokones, Keith Carlton, Alan Greszler
  • Patent number: 8046077
    Abstract: Methods of selective neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. The parameters for the energy-efficient waveform are chosen to selectively activate neural tissue on the basis of axonal diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignees: Intelect Medical, Inc., Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall York, Christopher Butson
  • Publication number: 20100312303
    Abstract: Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Intelect Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall YORK, Scott KOKONES, Keith CARLTON, Alan GRESZLER
  • Publication number: 20100312304
    Abstract: Methods of selective neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. The parameters for the energy-efficient waveform are chosen to selectively activate neural tissue on the basis of axonal diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Intelect Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall YORK, Christopher BUTSON
  • Patent number: 5833078
    Abstract: A modular snowboard storage system, the modules of which can be connected end to end to form an extended linear storage system which can be mounted to a vertical surface, or interconnected at angles using angular or polygonal connectors to form free-standing storage systems having a variety of shapes. Each module has front and back walls having windows therethrough. The windows are specially shaped to removably retain the upturned longitudinal tip of a snowboard, in order to support the snowboard in a vertically upright position. The modular system provides for closely-packed storage of snowboards without damaging the snowboards or allowing adjacent snowboards to become entangled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Randall York
  • Patent number: D386030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Randall York