Patents by Inventor Souhile Assaf

Souhile Assaf 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: 8942809
    Abstract: In many aspects, the invention relates to systems and methods for providing cognitive therapy through stimulation of activating and inhibiting neurons in the brain, thereby modulating neural firing rhythms. The stimulation of neurons is controlled through a feedback process whereby neuron firing rhythms are altered based on naturally occurring electrical and chemical activity in the brain. Neurons in specific regions of the brain may be targeted in order to establish neural signaling pathways and establish communication between these regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Souhile Assaf, Jessie Y. Shen, Mandar Jog
  • Patent number: 8577470
    Abstract: In many aspects, the invention relates to systems and methods for providing memory therapy by modulating neural firing rhythms, in particular in Alzheimer's patients. The stimulation of neurons is controlled through a feedback process whereby neuron firing rhythms are altered based on naturally occurring electrical and chemical activity in the brain. Neurons in the nucleus basalis and dentate gyrus may be targeted in order to establish neural signaling pathways and establish communication between these regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventors: Souhile Assaf, Mandar Jog
  • Publication number: 20110009922
    Abstract: In many aspects, the invention relates to systems and methods for providing cognitive therapy through stimulation of activating and inhibiting neurons in the brain, thereby modulating neural firing rhythms. The stimulation of neurons is controlled through a feedback process whereby neuron firing rhythms are altered based on naturally occurring electrical and chemical activity in the brain. Neurons in specific regions of the brain may be targeted in order to establish neural signaling pathways and establish communication between these regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Medtrode Inc.
    Inventors: Souhile Assaf, Jessie Y. Shen, Mandar Jog
  • Publication number: 20090254134
    Abstract: An invasive device that uses electrodes in conjunction with ultrasound is used to enhance and localize electrical recordings and stimulation of neurons. The current design is confined to operate within an elongated geometry for ease of insertion and minimal disruption to brain tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Medtrode Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nikolov, Souhile Assaf
  • Publication number: 20090248099
    Abstract: In many aspects, the invention relates to systems and methods for providing memory therapy by modulating neural firing rhythms, in particular in Alzheimer's patients. The stimulation of neurons is controlled through a feedback process whereby neuron firing rhythms are altered based on naturally occurring electrical and chemical activity in the brain. Neurons in the nucleus basalis and dentate gyrus may be targeted in order to establish neural signaling pathways and establish communication between these regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Medtrode Inc.
    Inventors: Souhile Assaf, Mandar Jog
  • Publication number: 20080004660
    Abstract: In many aspects, the invention relates to systems and methods for providing cognitive therapy through stimulation of activating and inhibiting neurons in the brain, thereby modulating neural firing rhythms. The stimulation of neurons is controlled through a feedback process whereby neuron firing rhythms are altered based on naturally occurring electrical and chemical activity in the brain. Neurons in specific regions of the brain may be targeted in order to establish neural signaling pathways and establish communication between these regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Medtrode Inc.
    Inventors: Souhile Assaf, Jessie Shen, Mandar Jog
  • Publication number: 20070225773
    Abstract: An implantable transcranial pulse generator for generating neuro-modulating electrical signals used, for example, in the treatment of medical conditions through deep brain stimulation (DBS). The implantable pulse generator comprises a collapsible dome portion that deforms upon impact to protect the patient from injury and the pulse generator from being damaged. The dome is removably mounted to a transcranial insert that is secured within a burr hole located in the patient's cranium. Both the dome and the insert contain electronic components and have complementary connectors facilitating direct electrical interconnection. The electronics within the dome are mounted on flexible substrates to permit deformation of the collapsible portion. The dome may include a re-fillable reservoir for supplying controlled dosages of a pharmaceutically active composition to the brain through the transcranial insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Yang Shen, Souhile Assaf, Mandar Jog
  • Publication number: 20070197892
    Abstract: A multi-channel neuromodulation electrode assembly has multiple electrodes arranged in a non-linear, non-planar fashion by stacking electrode elements to form an electrode stack. Multiple electrode stacks may be combined to produce electrode shanks, and multiple electrode shanks may be combined to produce electrode arrays. This provides an easily customizable non-linear and non-planar channel arrangement. Complex electrode configurations can be assembled from multiple electrode elements. Depending on the requirements, the number of channels, the channel spacing, the complexity of assembly differs. In one embodiment, referred to as a “Christmas tree” configuration, the electrode has two stacks facing opposite directions. In another embodiment, referred to as an “Empire State Building” configuration, the electrode has four stacks facing different directions. In yet another embodiment, the electrode has eight stacks facing different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: MEDTRODE INC.
    Inventors: Jessie Shen, Souhile Assaf, Mandar Jog