Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-24
2009-11-10
Manuel, George (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
07616990
ABSTRACT:
One aspect of the present subject matter relates to an implantable medical device. An embodiment of the device comprises a rechargeable power supply adapted to be recharged through an ultrasound signal, a neural stimulator connected to the rechargeable power supply, and a controller connected to the rechargeable power supply. The neural stimulator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for delivery to a neural stimulation target through an electrode. The controller is further connected to the neural stimulator to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol. Other aspects are provided herein.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3692027 (1972-09-01), Ellinwood Jr.
patent: 4003379 (1977-01-01), Ellinwood, Jr.
patent: 4082097 (1978-04-01), Mann et al.
patent: 4146029 (1979-03-01), Ellinwood, Jr.
patent: 4522208 (1985-06-01), Buffet
patent: 4871351 (1989-10-01), Feingold
patent: 4944299 (1990-07-01), Silvian
patent: 4987897 (1991-01-01), Funke
patent: 5042497 (1991-08-01), Shapland
patent: 5052388 (1991-10-01), Sivula et al.
patent: 5111815 (1992-05-01), Mower
patent: 5199428 (1993-04-01), Obel et al.
patent: 5203326 (1993-04-01), Collins
patent: 5300875 (1994-04-01), Tuttle
patent: 5318592 (1994-06-01), Schaldach
patent: 5324316 (1994-06-01), Schulman et al.
patent: 5330507 (1994-07-01), Schwartz
patent: 5342408 (1994-08-01), deCoriolis et al.
patent: 5354318 (1994-10-01), Taepke
patent: 5436548 (1995-07-01), Thomas
patent: 5496360 (1996-03-01), Hoffmann et al.
patent: 5522854 (1996-06-01), Ideker et al.
patent: 5540730 (1996-07-01), Terry, Jr. et al.
patent: 5551953 (1996-09-01), Lattin et al.
patent: 5562711 (1996-10-01), Yerich et al.
patent: 5562713 (1996-10-01), Silvian
patent: 5578061 (1996-11-01), Stroetmann et al.
patent: 5662689 (1997-09-01), Elsberry et al.
patent: 5700282 (1997-12-01), Zabara
patent: 5707400 (1998-01-01), Terry, Jr. et al.
patent: 5775338 (1998-07-01), Hastings
patent: 5800498 (1998-09-01), Obino et al.
patent: 5814089 (1998-09-01), Stokes et al.
patent: 5843142 (1998-12-01), Sultan
patent: 5846218 (1998-12-01), Brisken et al.
patent: 5916239 (1999-06-01), Geddes et al.
patent: 5972029 (1999-10-01), Fuisz
patent: 6006134 (1999-12-01), Hill et al.
patent: 6073048 (2000-06-01), Kieval et al.
patent: 6115636 (2000-09-01), Ryan
patent: 6117085 (2000-09-01), Picatti et al.
patent: 6140740 (2000-10-01), Porat et al.
patent: 6141588 (2000-10-01), Cox et al.
patent: 6164284 (2000-12-01), Schulman et al.
patent: 6206914 (2001-03-01), Soykan et al.
patent: 6213942 (2001-04-01), Flach et al.
patent: 6231516 (2001-05-01), Keilman et al.
patent: 6237398 (2001-05-01), Porat et al.
patent: 6240316 (2001-05-01), Richmond et al.
patent: 6292703 (2001-09-01), Meier et al.
patent: 6358202 (2002-03-01), Arent
patent: 6445953 (2002-09-01), Bulkes et al.
patent: 6453195 (2002-09-01), Thompson
patent: 6456866 (2002-09-01), Tyler et al.
patent: 6511500 (2003-01-01), Rahme
patent: 6518245 (2003-02-01), Anderson et al.
patent: 6519488 (2003-02-01), KenKnight et al.
patent: 6522926 (2003-02-01), Kieval et al.
patent: 6584362 (2003-06-01), Scheiner et al.
patent: 6622041 (2003-09-01), Terry, Jr. et al.
patent: 6645145 (2003-11-01), Dreschel et al.
patent: 6788970 (2004-09-01), Park et al.
patent: 6798716 (2004-09-01), Charych
patent: 6802811 (2004-10-01), Slepian
patent: 6804561 (2004-10-01), Stover
patent: 6805998 (2004-10-01), Jenson et al.
patent: RE38705 (2005-02-01), Hill et al.
patent: 6934583 (2005-08-01), Weinberg et al.
patent: 7294334 (2007-11-01), Michal et al.
patent: 2002/0004670 (2002-01-01), Florio et al.
patent: 2002/0026221 (2002-02-01), Hill et al.
patent: 2002/0026222 (2002-02-01), Schauerte et al.
patent: 2002/0042637 (2002-04-01), Stover
patent: 2002/0072776 (2002-06-01), Osorio et al.
patent: 2002/0107557 (2002-08-01), Edell et al.
patent: 2002/0161410 (2002-10-01), Kramer et al.
patent: 2002/0165586 (2002-11-01), Hill et al.
patent: 2002/0183237 (2002-12-01), Puskas
patent: 2002/0183793 (2002-12-01), Struble et al.
patent: 2002/0198570 (2002-12-01), Puskas
patent: 2003/0023279 (2003-01-01), Spinelli et al.
patent: 2003/0045909 (2003-03-01), Gross et al.
patent: 2003/0060848 (2003-03-01), Kieval et al.
patent: 2003/0060858 (2003-03-01), Kieval et al.
patent: 2003/0074039 (2003-04-01), Puskas
patent: 2003/0078623 (2003-04-01), Weinberg et al.
patent: 2003/0078629 (2003-04-01), Chen
patent: 2003/0100924 (2003-05-01), Foreman et al.
patent: 2003/0114905 (2003-06-01), Kuzma
patent: 2003/0132731 (2003-07-01), Chung
patent: 2003/0158584 (2003-08-01), Cates
patent: 2003/0195578 (2003-10-01), Perron et al.
patent: 2003/0212440 (2003-11-01), Boveja
patent: 2004/0122477 (2004-06-01), Whitehurst et al.
patent: 2004/0186531 (2004-09-01), Jahns et al.
patent: 2004/0220621 (2004-11-01), Zhou et al.
patent: 2005/0085864 (2005-04-01), Schulman et al.
patent: 2005/0096705 (2005-05-01), Pastore et al.
patent: 2005/0143779 (2005-06-01), Libbus
patent: 2005/0143785 (2005-06-01), Libbus
patent: 2005/0143787 (2005-06-01), Boveja et al.
patent: 2005/0149126 (2005-07-01), Libbus
patent: 2005/0149127 (2005-07-01), Libbus
patent: 2005/0149128 (2005-07-01), Heil, Jr. et al.
patent: 2005/0149129 (2005-07-01), Libbus et al.
patent: 2005/0149130 (2005-07-01), Libbus
patent: 2005/0149131 (2005-07-01), Libbus et al.
patent: 2005/0149132 (2005-07-01), Libbus
patent: 2005/0149133 (2005-07-01), Libbus et al.
patent: 2005/0149143 (2005-07-01), Libbus et al.
patent: 2005/0149155 (2005-07-01), Scheiner et al.
patent: 2005/0149156 (2005-07-01), Libbus et al.
patent: 2005/0187584 (2005-08-01), Denker et al.
patent: 2006/0079945 (2006-04-01), Libbus
patent: 2006/0229677 (2006-10-01), Moffitt et al.
patent: 0467695 (1992-01-01), None
patent: 0547734 (1993-06-01), None
patent: 1304135 (2003-04-01), None
patent: 1486232 (2004-12-01), None
patent: 1541193 (2005-06-01), None
patent: WO-9407564 (1994-04-01), None
patent: WO-97/33513 (1997-09-01), None
patent: WO-03076008 (2003-09-01), None
patent: WO-03082080 (2003-10-01), None
patent: WO-03105658 (2003-12-01), None
patent: WO-2005042091 (2005-05-01), None
patent: WO-2005063332 (2005-07-01), None
patent: WO-2005065771 (2005-07-01), None
patent: WO-20060110338 (2006-10-01), None
“International Search Report and Written Opinion for Application No. PCT/US2006/041569”, (Mar. 7, 2007),14.
Caparso, Anthony, “Systems for Selective Activation of a Nerve Trunk Using a Transvascular Reshaping Lead”, U.S. Appl. No. 11/130,022, filed May 16, 2005, 33 Pgs.
Carr, William N., “Integrated Pressure Sensor With Remote Power Source and Remote Readout”, i The 8th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators and Eurosensors IX, Digest of Technical Papers, Stockholm, Sweden, (Jun. 25-29, 1995), 624-627.
Jacobsson, F., et al., “The effect of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation in patients with therapy-resistant hypertension”,J Hum Hypertens., 14(12), (Dec. 2000) 795-8.
Janes, R. D., “Anatomy of human extrinsic cardiac nerves and ganglia.”,Am J Cardiol., 57(4) (Feb. 1, 1986), 299-309.
Libbus, Imad, “Cardiac Rhythm Management Device With Neural Sensor”, U.S. Appl. No. 10/992,320, filed Nov. 18, 2004, 65 pgs.
Libbus, Imad, “Implantable Device for Treating Epilepsy and Cardiac Rhythm Disorders”, U.S. Appl. No. 11/312,178, filed Dec. 21, 2005, 39 Pages.
Libbus, I., “Integrated Lead for Applying Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and Neural Stimulation Therapy”, U.S. Appl. No. 11/077,970, filed Mar. 11, 2005, 67 pgs.
Libbus, I., et al., “Method and Apparatus for Synchronizing Neural Simulation to Cardiac Cycles”, U.S. Appl. No. 11/099,141, filed Apr. 5, 2005.
Libbus, Imad, “Neural Stimulation With Avoidance of Inappropriate Stimulation”, U.S. Appl. No. 11/000,249, filed Nov. 30, 2004, 45 pgs.
Libbus, Imad, “Stimulator for Auricular Branch of Vagus Nerve”, U.S. Appl. No. 11/005,703, filed Dec. 7, 2004, 35 pgs.
Libbus, I., et al., “System and Method for Closed-Loop Neural Stimulat
Caparso Anthony
Chavan Abhi
Scheiner Avram
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Manuel George
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
LandOfFree
Implantable and rechargeable neural stimulator does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Implantable and rechargeable neural stimulator, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Implantable and rechargeable neural stimulator will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-4065140