Patents by Inventor Yong-Il Shin

Yong-Il Shin 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: 8116875
    Abstract: New and useful neurostimulation systems are provided that include an implantable pulse generator dimensioned and configured for implantation in the skull of a patient. The implantable pulse generator has an electrode operatively associated with a distal end portion thereof and can be provided with adjustment means, such as an adjustable biasing member or spring arranged between the electrode to the distal end portion of the pulse generator. Also provided are systems involving networked neurostimulators that are configured and adapted to work jointly in accordance with prescribed treatment protocol to effect a desired recovery from brain injury. Such networked neurostimulation systems are particularly advantageous for effecting relatively large and/or relatively distant regions of the brain. Additionally, systems and methods for motor-evoked potential (MEP)-based neuromodulation are provided. Further, AC and/or DC stimulation can be utilized, depending on the precise implementation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Neuropoint Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Osypka, Hyoung-Ihl Kim, Yong-Il Shin
  • Publication number: 20090076566
    Abstract: An epidural cortical stimulation system includes a stimulation body and a connecting lead. The stimulation body has a core formed of a shape-memory material, insulation provided around the core, defining an outer surface of the stimulation body, and at least one electrode arranged on the outer surface of the stimulation body, adapted and configured to contact the dura of a patient. The connecting lead extends from a proximal end of the body, and is adapted and configured for electrical communication with a control unit for providing power to the body electrical cortical stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas P. Osypka, Hyoung-Ihl Kim, Yong-Il Shin, Hyo-Joon Kim
  • Publication number: 20090018630
    Abstract: A self-expandable epidural cortical electrode includes an electrically conductive expandable body and a connecting lead extending from the body. The body has an insulating layer on a first side and at least one region on a second side without an insulating layer. The connecting lead is adapted and configured for electrical communication with a control unit for providing power to the body electrical cortical stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas P. Osypka, Hyoung-Ihl Kim, Yong-Il Shin
  • Publication number: 20080004676
    Abstract: The subject invention is directed to new and useful neurostimulation systems that include an implantable pulse generator dimensioned and configured for implantation in the skull of a patient. The implantable pulse generator has an electrode operatively associated with a distal end portion thereof and can be provided with adjustment means, such as an adjustable biasing member or spring arranged between the electrode to the distal end portion of the pulse generator. The subject invention is also directed to systems involving networked neurostimulators that are configured and adapted to work jointly in accordance with prescribed treatment protocol to effect a desired recovery from brain injury. Such networked neurostimulation systems are particularly advantageous for effecting relatively large and/or relatively distant regions of the brain. The subject invention is further directed to systems and methods for motor-evoked potential (MEP)-based neuromodulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Osypka, Hyoung-Ihl Kim, Yong-Il Shin