Patents by Inventor Stefan DE WACHTER

Stefan DE WACHTER 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).

  • Publication number: 20240024671
    Abstract: The application discloses methods of ensuring pelvic health and/or treating a disease or disorder characterized by a dysfunctional autonomous nervous system in a subject with neuromodulation. The methods are characterized by the application of a burst stimulation pattern comprising a plurality of groups of electric pulses of high frequencies to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicants: Universiteit Antwerpen, Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen
    Inventor: Stefan De Wachter
  • Publication number: 20230347145
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy DENISON, Stefan DE WACHTER, Charles KNOWLES, Aidan CRAWLEY
  • Publication number: 20230130942
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy DENISON, Stefan DE WACHTER, Charles KNOWLES, Aidan CRAWLEY
  • Patent number: 11565109
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Amber Therapeutics Ltd
    Inventors: Timothy Denison, Stefan De Wachter, Charles Knowles, Aidan Crawley
  • Publication number: 20220288389
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for preventing an episode of incontinence in an individual in need thereof. The devices comprise a sensor and a stimulator electrode that can be implanted into the body of the individual. Once the device is implanted in the individual, the sensor of the device senses a parameter that is associated with a response from the individual that is intended to prevent an episode of incontinence. Then, the device provides an electrical stimulation using the electrode that, together with the response, helps to prevent the episode of incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy DENISON, Stefan DE WACHTER, Charles KNOWLES, Aidan CRAWLEY