Patents by Inventor Victor Reggie Edgerton

Victor Reggie Edgerton 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: 20180361146
    Abstract: In various embodiments, non-invasive methods to induce motor control in a mammal subject to spinal cord or other neurological injuries are provided. In some embodiments the methods involve administering transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) to the mammal at a frequency and intensity that induces locomotor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Yury P. Gerasimenko, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Daniel C. Lu
  • Publication number: 20180353755
    Abstract: Methods are described comprising: administering to a mammal with a paralysis an electrical enabling motor control stimulation to at a sub-threshold location, wherein the electrical enabling motor control stimulation provides spontaneous voluntary movement of at least one body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Joel W. Burdick, Parag Gad, Nicholas A. Terrafranca
  • Patent number: 10124166
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, a neuromodulation system for inducing locomotor activity in a mammal, in cooperation with a signal generator and an electrode, delivers a signal with an overlapping high frequency pulse to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Neuroenabling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Yury P. Gerasimenko, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Daniel C. Lu
  • Patent number: 10092750
    Abstract: Neuromodulation systems are described comprising a signal generator and at least one electrode. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver a stimulation to a mammal, wherein the stimulation includes a biphasic signal and an overlapping high frequency pulse thereby inducing voluntary movement in the individual. Methods of administering the stimulation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Neuroenabling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Yury P. Gerasimenko, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Parag Gad
  • Publication number: 20180280693
    Abstract: In various embodiments a method of synergistically using a neuromodulation stimulator and a robotic exoskeleton for the restoration of voluntary movement and greater muscle activation in chronically paralyzed subjects is provided. The noninvasive neuromodulation system delivers signals to facilitate the restoration and/or enhancement of neurological function where at least one effect is strengthened stepping capacity that can be further substantiated when coupled with robotic exoskeleton assistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Yuri P. Gerasimenko, Parag Gad
  • Publication number: 20180229038
    Abstract: Neurostimulator devices are described. An example neurostimulator device includes a stimulation assembly connectable to a plurality of electrodes, wherein the plurality of electrodes are configured to stimulate a spinal cord. The neurostimulator device also includes an interface and at least one processor configured to modify at least one complex stimulation pattern deliverable by the plurality of electrodes by integrating data from the interface and performing a machine learning algorithm on the at least one complex stimulation pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Joel W. Burdick, Yu-Chong Tai, John F. Naber, Robert S. Keynton, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Susan J. Harkema, Jonathan Hodes, Claudia A. Angeli, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Thomas Anthony Desautels, Steven L. Upchurch, Douglas J. Jackson, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, JR., Yangsheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20180229037
    Abstract: Methods comprising applying electrical stimulation to patients in conjunction with physical training are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Joel W. Burdick, Susan J. Harkema, Jonathan Hodes, Yu-Chong Tai, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Claudia A. Angeli, Thomas Anthony Desautels
  • Patent number: 9993642
    Abstract: In various embodiments, non-invasive methods to induce motor control in a mammal subject to spinal cord or other neurological injuries are provided. In some embodiments the methods involve administering transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) to the mammal at a frequency and intensity that induces locomotor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Yury Gerasimenko, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Daniel C. Lu
  • Patent number: 9931508
    Abstract: Neurostimulator devices are described comprising: a stimulation assembly connectable to a plurality of electrodes, wherein the plurality of electrodes are configured to stimulate a spinal cord; one or more sensors; and at least one processor configured to modify at least one complex stimulation pattern deliverable by the plurality of electrodes by integrating data from the one or more sensors and performing a machine learning method implementing a Gaussian Process Optimization on the at least one complex stimulation pattern. Methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignees: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, NEURORECOVERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Joel W. Burdick, Yu-Chong Tai, John F. Naber, Robert S. Keynton, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Susan J. Harkema, Jonathan Hodes, Claudia A Angeli, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Thomas Anthony Desautels, Steven L. Upchurch, Douglas J. Jackson, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Yangsheng Chen
  • Patent number: 9907958
    Abstract: Methods of enabling locomotor control, postural control, voluntary control of body movements (e.g., in non-weight bearing conditions), and/or autonomic functions in a human subject having spinal cord injury, brain injury, or neurological neuromotor disease are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, California Institute of Technology, University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Joel W. Burdick, Susan J. Harkema, Jonathan Hodes, Yu-Chong Tai, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Claudia A. Angeli, Thomas Anthony Desautels
  • Publication number: 20170274209
    Abstract: In various embodiments methods and devices are provided for regulating bladder function in a subject after a spinal cord and/or brain injury. In certain embodiments the methods comprise applying a pattern of electrical stimulation to the Lumbosacral spinal cord at a frequency and intensity sufficient to initiate micturition and/or to improve the amount of bladder emptying. In certain embodiments the electrical stimulation is at a frequency and intensity sufficient to improve the amount of bladder emptying (e.g., to provide at least 30% emptying or at least 40% emptying, or at least 50% emptying, or at least 60% emptying, or at least 70% emptying, or at least 80% emptying, or at least 90% emptying, or at least 95% emptying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Parag Gad, Roland R. Roy, Yury P. Gerasimenko, Daniel C. Lu, Hui Zhong
  • Publication number: 20170246452
    Abstract: In certain embodiments an electrode array for epidural stimulation of the spinal cord is provided where the array comprises a plurality of electrodes disposed on a flexible polymer substrate; said electrodes being electrically connected to one or more lead wires and/or connection points on an electrical connector; where the electrodes of said array are bonded to said polymer so that the electrodes can carry an electrical stimulation signal having a voltage, frequency, and current sufficient to provide epidural stimulation of a spinal cord and/or brain in vivo or in a physiological saline solution, without separation of all or a part of an electrode from the polymer substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Wentai Liu, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Chih-Wei Chang, Parag Gad
  • Publication number: 20170157389
    Abstract: An implantable electrode array assembly configured to apply electrical stimulation to the spinal cord. A substantially electrically nonconductive layer of the device has a first portion positionable alongside the spinal cord that includes a plurality of first openings. The layer has a second portion that includes a plurality of second openings. Electrodes and traces are positioned inside a peripheral portion of a body portion of the device and alongside the layer. At least one of the first openings is adjacent each of the electrodes to provide a pathway through which the electrode may provide electrical stimulation to the spinal cord. At least one of the second openings is adjacent each of the traces to provide a pathway through which the trace may receive electrical stimulation. At least one trace is connected to each electrode and configured to conduct electrical stimulation received by the trace(s) to the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Chong Tai, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Joel W. Burdick, Damien Craig Rodger, Andy Fong, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Igor Lavrov, Susan J. Harkema, Claudia A. Angeli
  • Publication number: 20160310739
    Abstract: Neurostimulator devices and methods of using these devices are described. The neurostimulator devices can include a stimulation assembly connectable to a plurality of electrodes; one or more sensors; and at least one processor configured to modify at least one complex stimulation pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Joel W. Burdick, Yu-Chong Tai, John F. Naber, Robert S. Keynton, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Susan J. Harkema, Jonathan Hodes, Claudia A. Angeli, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Thomas Anthony Desautels, Steven L. Upchurch, Douglas J. Jackson, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Yangsheng Chen
  • Patent number: 9409011
    Abstract: An implantable electrode array assembly configured to apply electrical stimulation to the spinal cord. A substantially electrically nonconductive layer of the device has a first portion positionable alongside the spinal cord that includes a plurality of first openings. The layer has a second portion that includes a plurality of second openings. Electrodes and traces are positioned inside a peripheral portion of a body portion of the device and alongside the layer. At least one of the first openings is adjacent each of the electrodes to provide a pathway through which the electrode may provide electrical stimulation to the spinal cord. At least one of the second openings is adjacent each of the traces to provide a pathway through which the trace may receive electrical stimulation. At least one trace is connected to each electrode and configured to conduct electrical stimulation received by the trace(s) to the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignees: California Institute of Technology, University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Yu-Chong Tai, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Joel W. Burdick, Damien Craig Rodger, Andy Fong, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Igor Lavrov, Susan J. Harkema, Claudia A. Angeli
  • Patent number: 9409023
    Abstract: Described are devices including stimulation assemblies connectable to a plurality of electrodes. The plurality of electrodes can be configured to connect to a spinal cord at a location below a lesion of the spinal cord. The stimulation assembly can be configured to deliver stimulation to selected ones of the plurality of electrodes when the stimulation assembly is connected to the plurality of electrodes when located below the lesion of the spinal cord. Methods of using the devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignees: California Institute of Technology, University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Joel W. Burdick, Yu-Chong Tai, John F. Naber, Robert S. Keynton, Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Susan J. Harkema, Jonathan Hodes, Claudia A. Angeli, Mandheerej S. Nandra, Thomas Anthony Desautels, Steven L. Upchurch, Douglas J. Jackson, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Yangshen Chen
  • Publication number: 20160220813
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, a neuromodulation system for inducing locomotor activity in a mammal, in cooperation with a signal generator and an electrode, delivers a signal with an overlapping high frequency pulse to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Yury P. Gerasimenko, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Daniel C. Lu
  • Patent number: 9393409
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, a neuromodulation system for inducing locomotor activity in a mammal, in cooperation with a signal generator and an electrode, delivers a signal with an overlapping high frequency pulse to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Neuroenabling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Yuri P. Gerasimenko, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Daniel C. Lu
  • Publication number: 20160175586
    Abstract: Methods are described comprising: administering to a mammal with a paralysis an electrical enabling motor control stimulation to at a sub-threshold location, wherein the electrical enabling motor control stimulation provides spontaneous voluntary movement of at least one body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: NEURORECOVERY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Roland R. Roy, Yury Gerasimenko, Joel W. Burdick, Parag Gad, Nicholas A. Terrafranca
  • Publication number: 20160121109
    Abstract: Neuromodulation systems are described comprising a signal generator and at least one electrode. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver a stimulation to a mammal, wherein the stimulation includes a biphasic signal and an overlapping high frequency pulse thereby inducing voluntary movement in the individual. Methods of administering the stimulation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: Neuroenabling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Reggie Edgerton, Yury P. Gerasimenko, Nicholas A. Terrafranca, Parag Gad