Patents by Inventor Thomas James Oxley

Thomas James Oxley 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: 20240099825
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for transmitting signals through a device located in a blood vessel of an animal, for stimulating and/or sensing activity of media proximal to the device, wherein the media includes tissue and/or fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan OPIE, Thomas James OXLEY, Gil Simon RIND, Stephen Michael RONAYNE, Sam Emmanuel JOHN
  • Patent number: 11938016
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for transmitting signals through a device located in a blood vessel of an animal, for stimulating and/or sensing activity of media proximal to the device, wherein the media includes tissue and/or fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan Opie, Thomas James Oxley, Gil Simon Rind, Stephen Michael Ronayne, Sam Emmanuel John
  • Patent number: 11883671
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating medication refractory epilepsy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of treating epilepsy is disclosed comprising detecting, using a first electrode array coupled to a first endovascular carrier, an electrophysiological signal of a subject. The method further comprises analyzing the electrophysiological signal using a neuromodulation unit electrically coupled to the first electrode array and stimulating an intracorporeal target of the subject using a second electrode array coupled to a second endovascular carrier implanted within a part of a bodily vessel superior to a base of the skull of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: Synchron Australia Pty Limited, The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan Opie, Thomas James Oxley, Gil Simon Rind
  • Publication number: 20230350360
    Abstract: Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software. For example, a method is disclosed that can include measuring brain-related signals of the individual to obtain a first sensed brain-related signal when the individual generates a task-irrelevant thought. The method can include transmitting the first sensed brain-related signal to a processing unit. The method can include associating the task-irrelevant thought and the first sensed brain-related signal with N input commands. The method can include compiling the task-irrelevant thought, the first sensed brain-related signal, and the N input commands to an electronic database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Thomas James OXLEY, Peter Eli YOO
  • Publication number: 20230302282
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating medication refractory epilepsy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of treating epilepsy is disclosed comprising detecting, using a first electrode array coupled to a first endovascular carrier, an electrophysiological signal of a subject. The method further comprises analyzing the electrophysiological signal using a neuromodulation unit electrically coupled to the first electrode array and stimulating an intracorporeal target of the subject using a second electrode array coupled to a second endovascular carrier implanted within a part of a bodily vessel superior to a base of the skull of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicants: Synchron Australia Pty Limited, The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan OPIE, Thomas James OXLEY, Gil Simon RIND
  • Publication number: 20230244314
    Abstract: Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including haptic confirmation of commands generated by the user, methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas James OXLEY, Jason WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 11672986
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating medication refractory epilepsy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of treating epilepsy is disclosed comprising detecting, using a first electrode array coupled to a first endovascular carrier, an electrophysiological signal of a subject. The method further comprises analyzing the electrophysiological signal using a neuromodulation unit electrically coupled to the first electrode array and stimulating an intracorporeal target of the subject using a second electrode array coupled to a second endovascular carrier implanted within a part of a bodily vessel superior to a base of the skull of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignees: Synchron Australia Pty Limited, The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan Opie, Thomas James Oxley, Gil Simon Rind
  • Patent number: 11625014
    Abstract: Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software. For example, a method is disclosed that can include measuring brain-related signals of the individual to obtain a first sensed brain-related signal when the individual generates a task-irrelevant thought. The method can include transmitting the first sensed brain-related signal to a processing unit. The method can include associating the task-irrelevant thought and the first sensed brain-related signal with N input commands. The method can include compiling the task-irrelevant thought, the first sensed brain-related signal, and the N input commands to an electronic database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Thomas James Oxley, Peter Eli Yoo
  • Publication number: 20230107850
    Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling a device using detected changes in a neural-related signal of a subject are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a device or software application comprises detecting a first change in a neural-related signal of a subject, detecting a second change in the neural-related signal, and transmitting an input command to the device upon or following the detection of the second change in the neural-related signal. The neural-related signal can be detected using a neural interface implanted within a brain of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Peter Eli YOO, Thomas James OXLEY
  • Patent number: 11550391
    Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling a device using detected changes in a neural-related signal of a subject are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a device or software application comprises detecting a first change in a neural-related signal of a subject, detecting a second change in the neural-related signal, and transmitting an input command to the device upon or following the detection of the second change in the neural-related signal. The neural-related signal can be detected using a neural interface implanted within a brain of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Peter Eli Yoo, Thomas James Oxley
  • Publication number: 20220369994
    Abstract: Systems and methods to access the functionally distributed network of the brain to allow for directly accessing, monitoring, and/or communicating with specific regions of the brain when interacting with an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Thomas James OXLEY
  • Publication number: 20220331129
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for transmitting signals through a device located in a blood vessel of an animal for stimulating and/or sensing activity of media proximal to the devices. The media can include tissue and/or fluid. A method of controlling an apparatus in communication with a brain machine interface. The method can include measuring a first neural activity in a first neural area and measuring a second neural activity in a second neural area. The first neural activity can be associated with a first intent. The method can include creating and delivering, via the processor, one or more first control signals to the apparatus upon comparing the second neural activity with the first neural activity, and confirming, based on this comparison, that the second neural activity is associated with the first intent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Sam Emmanuel JOHN, Nicholas Lachlan OPIE, Thomas James OXLEY
  • Publication number: 20220323241
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for transmitting signals through a device located in a blood vessel of an animal for stimulating and/or sensing activity of media proximal to the devices. The media can include tissue and/or fluid. A method of controlling an apparatus in communication with a brain machine interface. The method can include measuring a first neural activity in a first neural area and measuring a second neural activity in a second neural area. The first neural activity can be associated with a first intent. The method can include creating and delivering, via the processor, one or more first control signals to the apparatus upon comparing the second neural activity with the first neural activity, and confirming, based on this comparison, that the second neural activity is associated with the first intent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Sam Emmanuel JOHN, Nicholas Lachlan OPIE, Thomas James OXLEY
  • Publication number: 20220253024
    Abstract: Universal switch modules, universal switches, and methods of using the same are disclosed, including methods of preparing an individual to interface with an electronic device or software. For example, a method is disclosed that can include measuring brain-related signals of the individual to obtain a first sensed brain-related signal when the individual generates a task-irrelevant thought. The method can include transmitting the first sensed brain-related signal to a processing unit. The method can include associating the task-irrelevant thought and the first sensed brain-related signal with N input commands. The method can include compiling the task-irrelevant thought, the first sensed brain-related signal, and the N input commands to an electronic database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Thomas James Oxley, Peter Eli Yoo
  • Publication number: 20220240833
    Abstract: Systems and methods to access the functionally distributed network of the brain to allow for directly accessing, monitoring, and/or communicating with specific regions of the brain when interacting with an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Thomas James OXLEY
  • Publication number: 20220241596
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating medication refractory epilepsy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of treating epilepsy is disclosed comprising detecting, using a first electrode array coupled to a first endovascular carrier, an electrophysiological signal of a subject. The method further comprises analyzing the electrophysiological signal using a neuromodulation unit electrically coupled to the first electrode array and stimulating an intracorporeal target of the subject using a second electrode array coupled to a second endovascular carrier implanted within a part of a bodily vessel superior to a base of the skull of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan OPIE, Thomas James OXLEY, Gil Simon RIND
  • Patent number: 11376138
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for transmitting signals through a device located in a blood vessel of an animal for stimulating and/or sensing activity of media proximal to the devices. The media can include tissue and/or fluid. A method of controlling an apparatus in communication with a brain machine interface. The method can include measuring a first neural activity in a first neural area and measuring a second neural activity in a second neural area. The first neural activity can be associated with a first intent. The method can include creating and delivering, via the processor, one or more first control signals to the apparatus upon comparing the second neural activity with the first neural activity, and confirming, based on this comparison, that the second neural activity is associated with the first intent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Sam Emmanuel John, Nicholas Lachlan Opie, Thomas James Oxley
  • Publication number: 20210393948
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for transmitting signals through a device located in a blood vessel of an animal, for stimulating and/or sensing activity of media proximal to the device, wherein the media includes tissue and/or fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan Opie, Thomas James Oxley, Gil Simon Rind, Stephen Michael Ronayne, Sam Emmanuel John, Clive N. May, David B. Grayden
  • Publication number: 20210378595
    Abstract: An intravascular device for placement within an animal vessel, the intravascular device being adapted to at least one of sense and stimulate activity of neural tissue located outside the vessel proximate the intravascular device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Synchron Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Thomas James OXLEY
  • Publication number: 20210361950
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating medication refractory epilepsy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of treating epilepsy is disclosed comprising detecting, using a first electrode array coupled to a first endovascular carrier, an electrophysiological signal of a subject. The method further comprises analyzing the electrophysiological signal using a neuromodulation unit electrically coupled to the first electrode array and stimulating an intracorporeal target of the subject using a second electrode array coupled to a second endovascular carrier implanted within a part of a bodily vessel superior to a base of the skull of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Lachlan OPIE, Thomas James OXLEY, Gil Simon RIND