Patents by Inventor Richard L. Weiner

Richard L. Weiner 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).

  • Peripheral nerve stimulation
    Patent number: 9333339
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating pain by electrical stimulation is disclosed. A lead is placed subcutaneously in the region of pain. The subcutaneous tissue is electrically stimulated to cause paresthesia. The method encompasses subcutaneous placement of an electrical lead near the region of pain and subsequent electrical stimulation of the tissue to cause paresthesia. In particular, an apparatus for treating intractable lower back pain using percutaneous electrostimulation techniques is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Richard L. Weiner
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation
    Patent number: 8774924
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating pain by electrical stimulation is disclosed. A lead is placed subcutaneously in the region of pain. The subcutaneous tissue is electrically stimulated to cause paresthesia. The method encompasses subcutaneous placement of an electrical lead near the region of pain and subsequent electrical stimulation of the tissue to cause paresthesia. In particular, an apparatus for treating intractable occipital neuralgia using percutaneous electrostimulation techniques is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Richard L. Weiner
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
    Publication number: 20120041512
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating pain by electrical stimulation is disclosed. A lead is placed subcutaneously in the region of pain. The subcutaneous tissue is electrically stimulated to cause paresthesia. The method encompasses subcutaneous placement of an electrical lead near the region of pain and subsequent electrical stimulation of the tissue to cause paresthesia. In particular, an apparatus for treating intractable lower back pain using percutaneous electrostimulation techniques is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Richard L. Weiner
  • Method of treating female sexual dysfunction
    Publication number: 20080103544
    Abstract: A method for treating female sexual dysfunction by subcutaneous electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve innervating at least a portion of the vulva is disclosed. A lead is placed subcutaneously over a peripheral nerve that innervates at least a portion of the vulva and clitoris. The peripheral nerve is electrically stimulated to cause paresthesia. The method encompasses subcutaneous placement of an electrical lead near any peripheral nerve innervating at least a portion of the vulva and subsequent electrical stimulation of the nerve to cause paresthesia. Further, a method for treating intractable pain of the vulva using percutaneous and subcutaneous peripheral nerve electrostimulation techniques is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Richard L. Weiner
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation method
    Patent number: 6505075
    Abstract: A method for treating pain by subcutaneous electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve is disclosed. A lead is placed subcutaneously over a peripheral nerve that is causing pain. The peripheral nerve is electrically stimulated to cause paresthesia. The method encompasses subcutaneous placement of an electrical lead near any peripheral nerve causing pain and subsequent electrical stimulation of the nerve to cause paresthesia. In particular, a method for treating intractable occipital neuralgia using percutaneous peripheral nerve electrostimulation techniques is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Richard L. Weiner
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation apparatus
    Publication number: 20020198572
    Abstract: A method for treating pain by subcutaneous electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve is disclosed. A lead is placed subcutaneously over a peripheral nerve that is causing pain. The peripheral nerve is electrically stimulated to cause paresthesia. The method encompasses subcutaneous placement of an electrical lead near any peripheral nerve causing pain and subsequent electrical stimulation of the nerve to cause paresthesia. In particular, a method for treating intractable occipital neuralgia using percutaneous peripheral nerve electrostimulation techniques is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Weiner