Patents by Inventor Zi-Ping Fang

Zi-Ping Fang 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: 20160375254
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Andre B. Walker, Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso
  • Patent number: 9403013
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Andre B. Walker, Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso
  • Patent number: 9295841
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that resulted in blocking an action potential in a nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Meuros Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Jon J. Snyder, Nemath Syed Shah
  • Publication number: 20150182749
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that resulted in blocking an action potential in a nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Neuros Medical, Inc.,
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Jon J. Snyder, Nemath Syed Shah
  • Publication number: 20150105839
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Andre B. Walker, Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso
  • Patent number: 8983612
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that resulted in blocking an action potential in a nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Neuros Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Jon J. Snyder
  • Patent number: 8849410
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Andre B. Walker, Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso
  • Publication number: 20140249597
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that resulted in blocking an action potential in a nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Neuros Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Jon J. Snyder
  • Patent number: 8774926
    Abstract: Multi-frequency neural treatments and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes at least reducing patient pain by applying a first electrical signal to a first target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a first frequency range of up to about 1,500 Hz, and applying a second electrical signal to a second target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a second frequency range of from about 2,500 Hz to about 100,000 Hz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Konstantinos Alataris, Anthony V. Caparso, Brian J. Erickson, Zi-Ping Fang, Andre B. Walker
  • Patent number: 8768472
    Abstract: Multi-frequency neural treatments and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes at least reducing patient pain by applying a first electrical signal to a first target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a first frequency range of up to about 1,500 Hz, and applying a second electrical signal to a second target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a second frequency range of from about 2,500 Hz to about 100,000 Hz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso, Brian J. Erickson, Konstantinos Alataris, Andre B. Walker
  • Publication number: 20140180359
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NEVRO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andre B. Walker, Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso
  • Publication number: 20140163660
    Abstract: Multi-frequency neural treatments and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes at least reducing patient pain by applying a first electrical signal to a first target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a first frequency range of up to about 1,500 Hz, and applying a second electrical signal to a second target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a second frequency range of from about 2,500 Hz to about 100,000 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso, Brian J. Erickson, Konstantinos Alataris, Andre B. Walker
  • Patent number: 8731676
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that resulted in blocking an action potential in a nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Neuros Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Jon J. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20130211487
    Abstract: Multi-frequency neural treatments and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes at least reducing patient pain by applying a first electrical signal to a first target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a first frequency range of up to about 1,500 Hz, and applying a second electrical signal to a second target location of the patient's spinal cord region at a frequency in a second frequency range of from about 2,500 Hz to about 100,000 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso, Brain J. Erickson, Konstantinos Alataris, Andre B. Walker
  • Patent number: 8509906
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Andre B. Walker, Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso
  • Publication number: 20130041425
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso, Andre B. Walker
  • Publication number: 20120296389
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that resulted in blocking an action potential in a nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Neuros Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Jon J. Snyder
  • Patent number: 8255057
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Nevro Corporation
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso, Andre B. Walker
  • Patent number: 8249713
    Abstract: A method of treating shoulder dysfunction involves the use of a percutaneous, intramuscular stimulation system. A plurality of intramuscular stimulation electrodes are implanted directly into select shoulder muscles of a patient who has suffered a disruption of the central nervous system such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy. An external microprocessor based multi-channel stimulation pulse train generator is used for generating select electrical stimulation pulse train signals. A plurality of insulated electrode leads percutaneously, electrically interconnect the plurality of intramuscular stimulation electrodes to the external stimulation pulse train generator, respectively. Stimulation pulse train parameters for each of the stimulation pulse train output channels are selected independently of the other channels. The shoulder is evaluated for subluxation in more than one dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: SPR Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Maria E. Walker
  • Publication number: 20100191307
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes selecting a target stimulation frequency that is above a threshold frequency, with the threshold frequency corresponding to a refractory period for neurons of a target sensory neural population. The method can further include producing a patient sensation of paresthesia by directing an electrical signal to multiple sensory neurons of the target sensory neural population at the stimulation frequency, with individual neurons of the sensory neural population completing corresponding individual refractory periods at different times, resulting in an asynchronous sensory neuron response to the electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Zi-Ping Fang, Anthony V. Caparso, Andre B. Walker