Patents by Inventor Steven M. Galecki
Steven M. Galecki 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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Publication number: 20200069202Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva, Steven M. Galecki, Danny R. Pack, Christopher A. Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Patent number: 10470678Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva, Steven M. Galecki, Danny R. Pack, Christopher A. Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Publication number: 20130296733Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva, Steven M. Galecki, Danny R. Pack, Christopher A. Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Patent number: 8500652Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Checkpoint Surgical, LLCInventors: Robert B Strother, Geoffrey B Thrope, Joseph J Mrva, Steven M Galecki, Danny R Pack, Christopher A Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Publication number: 20130197615Abstract: Systems and methods according to the present invention relate to a substantially extracorporeal pulse generator system for electrical stimulation of one or more target nerve or their branches using one or more preferably percutaneous leads each having one or more electrodes implanted in, on, around, or near the target nerve. Improved systems include a patch assembly configured to be adhesively mounted to a patient's skin and an electrical stimulation assembly configured to be mechanically mounted to the patch assembly. A preferred patch assembly, in addition to provide mechanical mounting of the stimulation assembly, provides a power source for the stimulation assembly, and may further serve as a return electrode. Associated system components and methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: NDI Medical LLCInventors: KENNETH P. RUNDLE, STEVEN M. GALECKI, MICHAEL MARKS, JOSEPH J. MRVA, JONATHAN L. SAKAI, ROBERT B. STROTHER
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Publication number: 20120238902Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, LLCInventors: ROBERT B. STROTHER, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva, Steven M. Galecki, Danny R. Pack, Christopher A. Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Patent number: 8172768Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Checkpoint Surgical, LLCInventors: Robert B Strother, Geoffrey B Thrope, Joseph J Mrva, Steven M Galecki, Danny R Pack, Christopher A Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Patent number: 8086318Abstract: Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and a removable electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry, a power input bay to hold a disposable power source, and user interface components. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventors: Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Steven M. Galecki, Joseph J. Mrva, Danny R. Pack
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Publication number: 20110257701Abstract: Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, kits, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and a removable electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry, a power input bay to hold a disposable power source, and user interface components. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: NDI MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Steven M. Galecki, Joseph J. Mrva, Danny R. Pack
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Publication number: 20110125051Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, LLCInventors: ROBERT B. STROTHER, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva, Steven M. Galecki, Danny R. Pack, Christopher A. Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Patent number: 7878981Abstract: Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide safeguarding against tissue injury during surgical procedures and/or identify nerve damage occurring prior to surgery and/or verify range of motion or attributes of muscle contraction during reconstructive surgery. A stimulation control device may incorporate a range of low and high intensity stimulation to provide a stimulation and evaluation of both nerves and muscles. A stimulation control device is removably coupled to a surgical device or is imbedded within the medical device to provide a stimulation and treatment medical device. A disposable hand held stimulation system includes an operative element extending from the housing, the housing includes an operative element adjustment portion and a visual indication to provide feedback or status to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Checkpoint Surgical, LLCInventors: Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Joseph J. Mrva, Steven M. Galecki, Danny R. Pack, Christopher A. Thierfelder, James Coburn
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Publication number: 20080161874Abstract: Systems and methods screen and/or treat disorders of the body using neurostimulation. A trial system implants a temporary or permanent percutaneous lead and couples the lead to an external pulse generator. The external pulse generator supplies a prescribed stimulation regime through the lead to a targeted tissue region. If an improvement in the treated disorder is achieved, use of the trial system may be continued, or an implantable system may be implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Maria E. Bennett, Julie Grill, Tina E. Lechman, Joseph J. Mrva, Robert B. Strother, Geoffrey B. Thrope, Therese M. Zmina, Steven M. Galecki, Danny R. Pack
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Patent number: 6593870Abstract: An isolated-ADC and a method for providing isolated analog-to-digital conversion are disclosed. The isolated-ADC includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS), a comparator, and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The MEMS includes a beam element supported from a substrate for movement with respect to an axis, first and second actuators and a sensor. The first and second actuators are capable of exerting respective forces upon the beam element causing the beam element to move in response to analog input and feedback signals, respectively. The sensor detects changes in position of the beam element and produces a position signal indicative thereof. The comparator generates a digital signal based upon a comparison of the position signal with a reference value. Based on the digital signal, the DAC generates the feedback signal, and the isolated-ADC produces a digital output signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ernst H. Dummermuth, Michael J. Knieser, Patrick C. Herbert, Jeffrey R. Annis, Steven M. Galecki, Richard D. Harris, Mark A. Lucak, Robert J. Kretschmann
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Publication number: 20030076249Abstract: An isolated-ADC and a method for providing isolated analog-to-digital conversion are disclosed. The isolated-ADC includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS), a comparator, and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The MEMS includes a beam element supported from a substrate for movement with respect to an axis, first and second actuators and a sensor. The first and second actuators are capable of exerting respective forces upon the beam element causing the beam element to move in response to analog input and feedback signals, respectively. The sensor detects changes in position of the beam element and produces a position signal indicative thereof. The comparator generates a digital signal based upon a comparison of the position signal with a reference value. Based on the digital signal, the DAC generates the feedback signal, and the isolated-ADC produces a digital output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Ernst H. Dummermuth, Michael J. Knieser, Patrick C. Herbert, Jeffrey R. Annis, Steven M. Galecki, Richard D. Harris, Mark A. Lucak, Robert J. Kretschmann
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Patent number: 6501282Abstract: A capacitance comparison circuit determines the relative value of two capacitors, such as may be sensor elements, by monitoring voltage changes caused by charge redistribution between the capacitors when they are series connected and then connected alternately in a first and second polarity across a voltage. The direction of change of voltage at the junction of the capacitors with respect to the switching of polarity of their connection precisely reveals which capacitor is larger. Disconnecting the voltage monitor during the switching reduces switching induced errors.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ernst H Dummermuth, Patrick C Herbert, Steven M. Galecki
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Patent number: 6449136Abstract: A system for distributing DC power to a plurality of optical network units in a fiber-to-the-curb communication system is provided. The system includes an AC-DC rectifier coupled to at least one local power hub. The local power hub includes a bulk DC-DC converter coupled to the AC-DC rectifier and a plurality of active current limiters coupled to a plurality of power outputs from the DC-DC Converter. Each of the active current limiters supplies current limited power to one of the optical network units in the fiber-to-the-curb system.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Marconi Communications, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Galecki, Victor A. Falk
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Patent number: 6362943Abstract: An active current limiter controls the flow of current between a power source and a load. The active current limiter includes a power switch coupled between the power source an the load, a current sensor coupled between the power source and the load to sense the level of current flow through the power switch, and one or more fault detection circuits coupled to the current sensor for sensing one or more current fault conditions between the power source and the load and configured to switch of the power switch when a current fault condition is detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Marconi Communications, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Galecki, Victor A. Falk
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Patent number: 6308231Abstract: A programmable analog I/O circuit for use in an industrial control system has a first mode of operation as an input circuit and a second mode of operation as an output circuit. In the first mode of operation, a device-side I/O terminal is adapted for receiving an analog input status signal from an analog input device. In the second mode of operation, the device-side I/O terminal is adapted for transmitting an analog output control signal to an analog output device. According to another aspect, a programmable I/O circuit that drives an output device in an industrial control system comprises a plurality of configurable gain stages and a plurality of programmable isolating links. The plurality of programmable isolating links are coupled to the plurality of configurable gain stages and are programmable to determine a series or parallel arrangement of the plurality of configurable gain stages.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1998Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Galecki, Edward C. Hopsecger, Frank J. Goforth
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Patent number: D658304Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventors: Kenneth P. Rundle, Steven M. Galecki, Michael Marks, Joseph J. Mrva, Jonathan L. Sakai
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Patent number: D674105Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: NDI Medical, LLCInventors: Kenneth P. Rundle, Steven M. Galecki, Michael Marks, Joseph J. Mrva, Jonathan L. Sakai