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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8165653 | Surgical access and nerve surveillance An expandable tip cannula system, comprising: a hollow cannula shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and an expandable tip mounted at the distal end of the hollow cannula shaft, the expandable tip comprising a plurality of generally-triangular shaped petals ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8064978 | Modular catheter A modular catheter includes an elongate tubular member having a proximal end and a closed, distal end. A lumen extends from the proximal end to the distal end and a plurality of electrodes are arranged at, or adjacent, the distal end, conductors for the electrodes b... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7962191 | Nerve surveillance cannulae systems An expandable tip cannula system, comprising: a hollow cannula shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and an expandable tip mounted at the distal end of the hollow cannula shaft, the expandable tip comprising a plurality of generally-triangular shaped petals ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7941201 | Microprobe array structure and method for manufacturing the same A microprobe array structure with self-stabilization capability and a method for manufacturing the same are proposed. The microprobe array structure is used to sense various biopotential signals, and is characterized in that the etching parameters are controlled dur... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7848787 | Relative impedance measurement A method for calibrating impedance includes coupling at least first, second, and third electrodes at respective locations to a surface of a body of a subject. A first current passing through the body between the first and second body-surface electrodes is measured, ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7792563 | Method and apparatus for the guided ablative therapy of fast ventricular arrhythmia Method and apparatus for guiding ablative therapy of abnormal biological electrical excitation. The excitation from the previous excitatory wave is significant at the beginning of the next excitation. In particular, it is designed for treatment of fast cardiac arrhy... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7693562 | Nerve surveillance cannulae systems An expandable tip cannula system, comprising: a hollow cannula shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and an expandable tip mounted at the distal end of the hollow cannula shaft, the expandable tip comprising a plurality of generally-triangular shaped petals ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7630749 | Implantable electrophysiology lead body An electrophysiology lead body comprising two or more longitudinal elements, each having an outer surface, the longitudinal elements comprising electrical insulation material, the electrical insulation material consisting essentially of fluoropolymer; at least one c... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7512433 | Catheter tip electrode assembly and method for fabricating same An electrode assembly for a sensor catheter tip includes a first electrode and a second electrode each having a central axis. The two electrodes are axially aligned and spaced apart along the axis. Each of the first and second electrodes comprises a contact aperture... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7395116 | Lead body-to-connector transition zone A medical electrical lead includes a lead body and a connector terminal. A conductor extends from the lead body to the connector terminal along a helical path through a transition zone. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7389148 | Electrode design for defibrillation and/or sensing capabilities A ring electrode for an implantable medical device includes a conductive tubular member adapted to be attached to a lead body and having a continuous generally helical slot formed therein to form a coil thereby enabling omni directional bending. The coil is of flatt... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7383090 | Connection for a coiled lead to an electrical contact for an implantable medical device High reliability electrical connections between a helical strand and flat electrodes, such as strip electrodes found in implantable neurostimulator systems, are described. The connection consists of a crimp joint in which an inside diameter mandrel is used to provid... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379767 | Attachable and size adjustable surface electrode for laryngeal electromyography An electrode for laryngeal electromyography that is attachable to an insert device, endotracheal tune or other similar device that is also size adjustable by cutting to size. The attachable and size adjustable surface electrode of this invention consists of a flexib... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371233 | Cooled probes and apparatus for maintaining contact between cooled probes and tissue Apparatus and methods for maintaining contact between tissue and cooled probes. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7363071 | Computer guided ablation of tissue using integrated ablative/temperature sensing devices The system for providing computer guided ablation of tissue of a patient includes an imaging device, an ablative surgical computer system, and a set of surgical devices. The imaging device receives imaging data from a treatment region of a patient, processes the ima... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363089 | Method of use of implantable percutaneous stimulation lead A percutaneous neurological stimulation lead has at least a first lead body and a second lead body that interlock during implantation using interlocking elements. The first lead body has at least one first detail on the first lead body distal end that is configured ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357798 | Systems and methods for electrosurgical prevention of disc herniations The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353066 | Self-sealing insulation employed on a catheter or lead An implantable electrical medical lead for a pulse generator includes a distal electrode, a connector for electrical connection with the pulse generator, an electrical conductor within the lead extending between the connector and the distal electrode, and an insulat... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347826 | Packaging sensors for long term implant According to this technique of packaging a sensor device implantable in a living body so as to provide protection of the sensor device and to the living body itself, an electrical conductor of the sensor device is sealed in an insulating substrate extending between ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7346389 | Dilation enhancer with pre-medicated contact lenses A contact lens with a conductive outer shell (one electrode of a two-electrode electrophoresis device) and a preferably soft, preferably disposable contact lens for contacting a patient's eye, assists in delivering dilation drops or other medicaments to a patient's ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7346312 | Wireless neural data acquisition system A Wireless Neural Data Acquisition System for increased power efficiency, compact size, robust signaling and reliable transmission is shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes a headstage, an RF receiver, an analog-to-digital converter, a digital s... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7343204 | Miniature implantable connectors Apparatus connect electrically conductive wire to a miniature, implantable sensor or stimulator device for detecting electrical signals or stimulating living tissue. The implantable device has an electrically conductive end on its case which is intimately connected ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338480 | Diagnosis catheter for interstitial cystitis A diagnosis catheter 1 for an interstitial cystitis is connected to a current perception threshold inspection apparatus 4. A catheter body 11 is made of a soft flexible material and includes a bladder-dwelling distal end section A and a diagnosi... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338028 | Fluid switch controlled trans-cutaneously via magnetic force A fluid switch or valve for an implantable fluid delivery system is provided. The fluid switch or valve includes a fluid chamber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and an internal magnet disposed within the fluid chamber. The internal magnet is moveable such th... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338522 | Implantable retinal electrode array configuration for minimal retinal damage and method of reducing retinal stress This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage t... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331956 | Methods and apparatus for treating back pain Apparatus and methods for treating back pain of a patient by denervation of an intervertebral disc or a region of the posterior longitudinal ligament by the controlled application of heat to a target tissue. In one embodiment, the invention may include a procedure c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318823 | Methods for repairing damaged intervertebral discs Apparatus and methods for treating an intervertebral disc by ablation of disc tissue. A method of the invention includes positioning at least one active electrode within the intervertebral disc, and applying at least a first high frequency voltage between the active... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314474 | Method and apparatus for intraocular electrode inserter This invention is a method and apparatus for implanting retinal tacks and retinal electrode element with spiked electrodes. In one aspect of the invention, a tack suitable for insertion into the retina is driven into the retina by the repeated minute blows from the ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314446 | Method and apparatus for time gating of medical images A medical imaging system is provided which includes a signal generator configured to obtain a trigger signal corresponding to a timing of interest, imaging equipment configured to obtain a plurality of images of a feature of interest, and a processor programmed to c... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7313445 | Medical lead with flexible distal guidewire extension An implantable medical lead is provided with a distal guidewire extension. A flexible distal guidewire extension, which may take the form of a helically wound wire around a tapered core, extends from the distal end of a lead body. The extension may exit a tip electr... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311702 | Ablation technology for catheter based delivery systems A catheter based delivery system may be used for both therapeutic and diagnostic applications. The catheter based delivery system includes a catheter having a distal end. The distal end of the catheter includes several electrodes that can emit a radio frequency wave... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310546 | Artifact detection electrode An intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring system includes an adaptive threshold detection circuit adapted for use in monitoring with a plurality of electrodes placed in muscles which are enervated by a selected nerve and muscles not enervated by the nerve. Ner... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299097 | Subcutaneous electrode for transthoracic conduction with insertion tool Electrical cardiac therapy devices including electrode lead assemblies having first and second insertion tool receivers. The insertion tool receivers may be attached to an electrode and/or an electrode cover assembly. A lead assembly having first and second insertio... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294124 | Hypotube with improved strain relief A hypotube for an intravenous catheter device is disclosed which includes a tubular shaft having a tubular wall defining a lumen. The shaft includes a main section integrally connected to a distal section. The distal section includes a first section connected to the... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7292895 | Ready-to-install electrode system for cardioversion and assembly of said system and an endoscope A ready-to-install electrode system designed for use with an endoscope for performing cardioversion through the esophagus, and an assembly of the system and an endoscope. The system is characterized in that it includes a globally tubular protective cover (3) ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288074 | Guide wire structure for insertion into an internal space A method is described of inserting guide wires into a lumen, for example into the human gastrointestinal tract. A guide wire structure is employed which comprises at least two guide wires each having a leading end portion which terminates in a leading end, the guide... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7286864 | Dry physiological recording device The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7286883 | Miniature implantable connection method Methods are utilized for connecting electrically conductive wire to a miniature, implantable sensor or stimulator device for detecting electrical signals or stimulating living tissue. The implantable device has an electrically conductive end on its case which is int... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282033 | Positioning system for a nerve stimulator needle A target nerve or nerve plexus registration point is located utilizing a nerve stimulator needle positioned in a bore of a carrier. The carrier is configured with an electrically nonconductive smooth curved surface at a distal end of the bore. The needle tip is fixe... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276064 | Side-port sheath for catheter placement and translation Side-port sheaths for catheter placement and translation are disclosed. The sheaths include a side-port opening through which a gliding catheter may be deployed during diagnosis or treatment of tissue. The side-port sheath may include a suspension ribbon used to dep... | 10/02/2007 |
