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...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8103347 | Implantable pulse generator comprising MRI current limiting windings in header structure In one embodiment, a pulse generator for generating electrical stimulation for delivery to a patient, comprises: a hermetically sealed housing containing pulse generating circuitry; a header coupled to the housing for receiving one or more stimulation leads, wherein... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8099172 | Spinal cord stimulation paddle lead and method of making the same In one embodiment, a method of fabricating an implantable stimulation paddle comprises: providing a sheet of conductive material coupled to a first insulative layer; laser removing portions of the conductive material to form a pattern of conductive material, the pat... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8095221 | Active discharge systems and methods To avoid charge accumulation on capacitive connections to implanted electrodes during delivery of stimulation pulses, stimulation pulses are followed by active discharge pulses having opposite polarity of the stimulation pulses. The active discharge pulses preferabl... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8090446 | Methods and systems for establishing neural stimulation parameters and providing neural stimulation Methods for providing electrical stimulation therapy to a cortex of a patient via a plurality of electrodes proximate to the cortex and a pulse generator implanted in the patient. One embodiment of a method in accordance with the invention comprises determining whet... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8086317 | System and method for electrical stimulation of the intervertebral disc In one embodiment, a method electrically stimulates an area in a spinal disc. The method comprises: implanting at least one steerable lead at a placement site for stimulating a spinal disc such that the lead is disposed exterior and immediately adjacent to and circu... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8073546 | Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient The following disclosure describes several methods and apparatus for electrical stimulation to treat or otherwise effectuate a change in neural-functions of a patient. For example, the method can include selecting a stimulation site by generating an intended neural ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8065012 | Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient Disclosed are several apparatuses and methods for applying intracranial electrical stimulation to treat or enhance the neural function of the patient. In accordance with the invention, intracranial electrical stimulation can be administered to treat brain damage, br... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8050772 | Burr hole caps and methods of use In one embodiment, a kit, for securing a lead or cannula within a burr hole, comprises: a base structure to be positioned immediately adjacent to or partially within the burr hole; a lead securing member for securing the lead within the burr hole, the lead securing ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050768 | Methods and apparatus for effectuating a change in a neural-function of a patient The present disclosure is directed generally to methods and apparatus for effectuating a change in a neural function of a patient. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes implanting an electrode at a cortical stimulation site selected to promote... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050767 | Methods for treating and/or collecting information regarding neurological disorders, including language disorders Methods for treating and/or collecting information regarding neurological disorders, including language disorders, are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment directing a patient to perform a language-based task, directing information to be collected, ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8046909 | Method of fabricating stimulation lead In one embodiment, a process, for fabricating a medical lead comprises: providing a splicing tube having a plurality of angularly spaced longitudinal grooves; placing a first plurality of conductors within the plurality of angularly spaced grooves defined on an exte... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038430 | Method of using image data in the production of thin wall extrusions A method of coating metal wire with extrudate using an extrusion system. The method includes the steps of advancing the metal wire through an extrusion die of the extrusion system and extruding molten extrudate over the metal wire as the metal wire is advanced throu... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8036755 | Notched electrode for electrostimulation lead According to one embodiment, an electrode for use in electrostimulation is provided, where the electrode comprises a notch that operates to substantially eliminate gaseous material from being trapped about the electrode during a molding process of an electrostimulat... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8032230 | Stimulation lead, stimulation system, and method for limiting MRI induced current in a stimulation lead In one embodiment, a percutaneous stimulation lead for applying electrically stimulation pulses to tissue of the patient comprises: a plurality of electrode assemblies electrically coupled to a plurality of terminals through a plurality of conductors of the stimulat... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8024035 | Electric modulation of sympathetic nervous system A method is described for the treatment of obesity or other disorders, by electrical activation or inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system. This activation or inhibition can be accomplished by electrically stimulating the greater splanchnic nerve or other porti... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8019442 | Assembly kit for creating paddle-style lead from one or several percutaneous leads and method of lead implantation In one embodiment, an assembly for conducting pulses from an implantable pulse generator, comprises: at least one percutaneous lead comprising terminals and at least two groups of electrodes, each group of electrodes possessing an intra-group electrode spacing; a fr... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8019425 | Methods and apparatus for effectuating a lasting change in a neural-function of a patient Methods and apparatus for treating an impaired neural function in a brain of a patient. In one embodiment, a method for treating a neural function in a brain of a patient includes determining a therapy period during which a plurality of therapy sessions are to be pe... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8014873 | Apparatus for implanting an electrical stimulation lead In one embodiment, an introducer is provided for implanting an electrical stimulation lead to enable electrical stimulation of nerve tissue. The introducer includes an outer sheath and an inner penetrator. The outer sheath may accommodate insertion of the electrical... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7993352 | Electrical stimulation system and associated apparatus for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain. The apparatus includes a body configured to seat within a burr hole formed in the person's skull. The apparatus also includes a central elastic membr... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7983762 | Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and/or method may apply electromagnetic stimulation to a patient's nervous system over a first time domain according to a first se... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7982529 | Pulse generator having an efficient fractional voltage converter and method of use Disclosed are systems and methods which provide voltage conversion in increments less than integer multiples of a power supply (e.g., battery) voltage. A representative embodiment provides power supply voltage multipliers in a binary ladder distribution to provide a... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7981119 | Electrical stimulation system and associated apparatus for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain. The apparatus includes a flexible disc comprising a substantially radial slot adapted to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantat... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7979133 | Method of neurostimulation of distinct neural structures using single paddle lead to treat multiple pain locations and multi-column, multi-row paddle lead for such neurostimulation In some embodiments, a paddle lead is implanted within a patient such that the electrodes are positioned within the cervical or thoracic spinal levels. An electrode combination on a first row of electrodes can be determined that is effective for a first pain locatio... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7979132 | Method and system for energy conservation in implantable stimulation devices The application relates to a stimulation device with power conservation functionality. In implantable devices, power supplies may be limited. Replenishing these power supplies may require costly surgery or periodic recharging depending on the model. A method may be ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7979131 | Method of neurostimulation of distinct neural structures using single paddle lead to treat multiple pain locations and multi-column, multi-row paddle lead for such neurostimulation In some embodiments, a paddle lead is implanted within a patient such that the electrodes are positioned within the cervical or thoracic spinal levels. An electrode combination on a first row of electrodes can be determined that is effective for a first pain locatio... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7970480 | Self-folding paddle lead and method of fabricating a paddle lead In one embodiment, a medical lead comprises a lead body for conducting electrical pulses and a paddle. The paddle includes an intermediate metal layer, at least an insulative polymer backing layer, and an insulative polymer covering layer. The intermediate metal lay... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7962224 | Stimulation lead, stimulation system, and method for limiting MRI-induced current in a stimulation lead In one embodiment, a stimulation lead for delivering electrical pulses from a pulse generator to tissue of a patient, comprises: a plurality of electrodes; a plurality of terminals; a plurality of conductors electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes with the... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7962218 | System and method for treating Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders Systems and methods for treating movement disorders using cortical stimulation. In one embodiment, a method for treating movement disorders comprises determining a site at the cortex of the brain of a patient related to a movement disorder of an afflicted body part.... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7949410 | Burr hole cap and methods of use In one embodiment, an apparatus for securing a lead within a burr hole comprises: an annular body structure adapted to be at least partially inserted within the burr hole; a lead retainer structure mechanically coupled to the annular body structure and adapted to be... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949401 | Electromagnetic signal delivery for tissue affected by neuronal dysfunction, degradation, damage, and/or necrosis, and associated systems and methods Electromagnetic signal delivery for tissue affected by neuronal dysfunction, degradation, damage, and/or necrosis, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes identifying an affected region, ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7949393 | Implantable pulse generator comprising fractional voltage converter In one embodiment, an implantable pulse generator comprises: pulse generating circuitry for generating pulses and delivering the pulses to outputs of the implantable pulse generator; a controller; wherein the pulse generating circuitry comprises a voltage multiplier... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7945330 | Systems and methods for automatically optimizing stimulus parameters and electrode configurations for neuro-stimulators Methods and devices for automatically optimizing the stimulus parameters and/or the configuration of electrodes to provide neural stimulation to a patient. In one embodiment, a system includes an electrode array having an implantable support member configured to be ... | 05/17/2011 |
| D638131 | Neurostimulation electrode | 05/17/2011 |
| D638130 | Neurostimulation lead | 05/17/2011 |
| 7934366 | Method for producing a multielectrode lead A wire wrapping device that includes a turntable assembly that is made up of a turntable and a driver adapted to rotate the turntable. Also, a set of payout carriers are mounted on the turntable, each payout carrier adapted to let out wire to be wrapped. A driver is... | 05/03/2011 |
| D637297 | Neurostimulation lead | 05/03/2011 |
| 7928995 | System for regional data association and presentation and method for the same A database methodology that concerns the mapping of any arbitrary object into a plurality of regions, enabling the assignment of multiple region-specific attributes thereto and facilitating the concurrent, graphical presentation of any assigned attributes. Attribute... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7917225 | Systems and methods for selecting stimulation sites and applying treatment, including treatment of symptoms of parkinson's disease, other movement disorders, and/or drug side effects Methods and systems for treating movement disorders are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment can include determining that the movement disorder affects the patient's gait, oral functioning, and/or other functioning, and applying electrical stimulati... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7908009 | Systems and methods for selecting stimulation sites and applying treatment, including treatment of symptoms of Parkinson's disease, other movement disorders, and/or drug side effects Methods and systems for treating movement disorders are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment can include determining that the movement disorder affects the patient's gait, oral functioning, and/or other functioning, and applying electrical stimulati... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7896866 | System and method for making an implantable pump thinner In one embodiment, an implantable drug pump device comprises: a port for transferring infusate to the device; a collapsible reservoir for storing infusate received via the port; the port extending through a housing of the device and into the reservoir; the reservoir... | 03/01/2011 |
