公开(公告)号：US20120150202A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13310471

申请日：2011-12-02

Applicant: Roger Chen ,  John Michael Barker ,  Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  Ariadne Genevieve Smith

Inventor： Roger Chen ,  John Michael Barker ,  Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  Ariadne Genevieve Smith

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0401 ,  A61B2017/0412 ,  A61B2017/0414 ,  A61B2017/0427 ,  A61B2017/0429 ,  A61B2017/0435 ,  A61B2017/0445 ,  A61B2017/0464 ,  A61N1/0558 ,  A61N2001/0582

Abstract: Implantable electrical stimulation leads, lead anchors and suture sleeves, as well as methods of making and using the leads, lead anchors, suture sleeves and electrical stimulation systems are described. The lead anchors and suture sleeves present a number of strategies for anchoring a lead within tissue of a patient.

Abstract translation: 描述了可植入的电刺激引线，引导锚和缝合套管，以及制造和使用引线，引导锚，缝线套和电刺激系统的方法。 引导锚和缝合套管提供了用于将引线固定在患者组织内的许多策略。

公开(公告)号：US20110022142A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12506892

申请日：2009-07-21

Applicant: John Michael Barker ,  Kristen N. Jaax

Inventor： John Michael Barker ,  Kristen N. Jaax

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/0529 ,  A61N2001/0582

Abstract: A lead anchor includes a plurality of parallel tubular members and at least one suture element configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue. Each tubular member defines a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass.

Abstract translation: 引线锚固件包括多个平行的管状构件和至少一个缝合线元件，其被构造和布置成用于接收缝合线以将引线锚固缝合到患者组织。 每个管状构件限定具有第一开口和引线可以穿过的第二开口的引导腔。

公开(公告)号：US20100331934A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12494077

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: Matthew Lee McDonald ,  John Michael Barker

Inventor： Matthew Lee McDonald ,  John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: An implantable lead includes a lead body having a plurality of electrodes disposed on a distal end of the lead body, a plurality of terminals disposed on a proximal end of the lead body, and a plurality of conductors disposed along the lead body such that each conductor electrically couples at least one of the electrodes to at least one of the terminals. At least one of the electrodes or terminals includes a multi-element contact assembly. The multi-element contact assembly includes at least one conductive inner element and at least one conductive outer element disposed over the inner element. At least one of the plurality of conductors is electrically coupled to one of the multi-element contact assemblies such that the conductor is positioned against the at least one inner element. The at least one outer element includes a region that is in contact with the at least one inner element.

Abstract translation: 可植入引线包括：引线本体，其具有设置在引线主体的远端上的多个电极，设置在引线主体的近端上的多个端子，以及沿引线体设置的多个导体，使得每个导体 将至少一个电极电耦合到至少一个端子。 电极或端子中的至少一个包括多元件接触组件。 多元件接触组件包括至少一个导电内部元件和设置在内部元件上的至少一个导电外部元件。 多个导体中的至少一个电连接到多元件接触组件之一，使得导体抵靠至少一个内部元件定位。 所述至少一个外部元件包括与所述至少一个内部元件接触的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100042169A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12507692

申请日：2009-07-22

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36 ,  H01R13/62

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R13/5224 ,  H01R13/621 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a lead or a lead extension, a connector, and a retention assembly disposed in the connector. The connector includes a connector housing defining a port at a distal end of the connector, and a plurality of connector contacts disposed in the connector housing. The port is configured and arranged for receiving a proximal end of the lead or the lead extension. The connector contacts are configured and arranged to couple to at least one terminal disposed on the proximal end of the lead or the lead extension. The retention assembly includes a retention mechanism that can be engaged and reversibly disengaged without the use of tools beyond conventional operating-room surgical instruments.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件包括引线或引线延伸部，连接器和设置在连接器中的保持组件。 连接器包括限定连接器的远端处的端口的连接器壳体和布置在连接器壳体中的多个连接器触头。 端口被配置和布置成用于接收引线或引线延伸部分的近端。 连接器触点被配置和布置成耦合到设置在引线或引线延伸部的近端上的至少一个端子。 保持组件包括保持机构，该保持机构可以在不使用超出常规手术室手术器械的工具的情况下被接合并可逆地脱离。

公开(公告)号：US20100023100A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12179521

申请日：2008-07-24

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/04

CPC classification number: A61F2/2875 ,  A61N1/0531 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/0539

Abstract: A burr hole plug comprises a plug base configured for being mounted around a cranial burr hole. The plug base includes an aperture through which an elongated medical device exiting the burr hole may pass. The burr hole plug further comprises a retainer configured for being mounted within the aperture of the plug base. The retainer includes a retainer support, a slot formed in the retainer support for receiving the medical device, and a clamping mechanism having a movable clamping element and a cam configured for being rotated relative to the retainer support to linearly translate the movable clamping element into the slot, thereby securing the medical device. The retainer further comprises another clamping mechanism having another movable clamping element and another cam configured for being rotated relative to the retainer support to linearly translate the other movable clamping element, thereby laterally securing the retainer within the plug base.

Abstract translation: 毛刺孔塞包括构造成安装在颅骨钻孔周围的塞子基座。 插头基座包括一个孔，通过该孔可以使离开钻孔的细长医疗装置通过。 毛刺孔塞还包括保持器，其构造成用于安装在插头基座的孔内。 保持器包括保持器支撑件，形成在用于接收医疗装置的保持器支撑件中的槽，以及具有可移动夹紧元件和凸轮的夹持机构，所述夹持元件和凸轮被配置为相对于保持器支撑件旋转，以将可动夹紧元件线性地平移到 槽，从而固定医疗装置。 保持器还包括另一夹紧机构，该夹紧机构具有另一可移动夹紧元件和另一凸轮，该凸轮构造成相对于保持器支撑件旋转，以使另一可动夹紧元件线性平移，从而将保持器横向固定在插头基座内。

公开(公告)号：US20090198312A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12023532

申请日：2008-01-31

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/375 ,  A61M2025/0063 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/3752

Abstract: A lead includes a plurality of electrodes disposed on the distal end of the lead, a plurality of contact terminals disposed on the proximal end of the lead, a plurality of conductor wires extending along the lead to couple the electrodes electrically to the contact terminals, a central lumen defined by the lead and extending from the proximal end of the lead towards the distal end of the lead, and a tubular stiffener disposed in the proximal end of the central lumen. The tubular stiffener is configured and arranged to facilitate insertion of the proximal end of the lead into a connector.

Abstract translation: 引线包括设置在引线的远端上的多个电极，设置在引线的近端的多个接触端子，沿引线延伸的多个导线，以将电极电连接到接触端子， 由引线限定并从引线的近端朝向引线的远端延伸的中心腔，以及设置在中心腔的近端的管状加强件。 管状加强件被构造和布置成便于将引线的近端插入连接器中。

公开(公告)号：US09510857B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13038929

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/3468 ,  A61M25/0102 ,  A61M25/0668 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/36071

Abstract: A lead introducer includes a multi-piece insertion needle insertable into a splitable member. The multi-piece insertion needle includes an outer insertion needle that defines an open channel that extends along substantially entirely a length of the outer insertion needle and an inner insertion needle configured and arranged for insertion into the open channel of the outer insertion needle. The splitable member includes at least two pull-apart tabs and at least one weakened region extending along at least a portion of a length of the splitable member from between the at least two pull-apart tabs. The at least one weakened region is configured and arranged for separating when the at least two pull-apart tabs are pulled apart.

Abstract translation: 引导引导器包括可插入到可分离构件中的多片插入针。 多片插入针包括外插入针，该外插入针限定沿着外插针的大致整个长度延伸的开放通道，以及构造和布置成用于插入外插入针的开放通道中的内插针。 可分开构件包括至少两个拉开突片和至少一个弱化区域，其沿着可分开构件的长度的至少一部分从至少两个拉开突片延伸。 所述至少一个弱化区域被构造和布置成当所述至少两个拉开突片被拉开时分离。

公开(公告)号：US08965515B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13368666

申请日：2012-02-08

Applicant: Michael Adam Moffitt ,  Courtney Lane ,  John Michael Barker

Inventor： Michael Adam Moffitt ,  Courtney Lane ,  John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0529 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/0558

Abstract: A lead extension for an electrical stimulation system includes a connector disposed on a first end of a body. The connector includes a housing defining at least one port. Each of the at least one ports is configured to receive a proximal end of a lead. A plurality of connector contacts are disposed in each of the at least one ports. The connector contacts are configured to electrically couple to terminals of a lead when the lead is received by the housing. A first connector flange extends outwardly from a first side of the housing. A plurality of conductors extend along a length of the lead extension and electrically couple at least one of the connector contacts to at least one terminal disposed on a second end of the body.

Abstract translation: 用于电刺激系统的引导延伸部包括设置在身体的第一端上的连接器。 连接器包括限定至少一个端口的壳体。 所述至少一个端口中的每一个被配置为接收引线的近端。 多个连接器触点设置在至少一个端口中的每个端口中。 当引线被壳体接收时，连接器触头配置为电连接到引线的端子。 第一连接器凸缘从壳体的第一侧向外延伸。 多个导体沿引线延伸部分的长度延伸，并且将至少一个连接器触头电耦合到设置在主体的第二端上的至少一个端子。

公开(公告)号：US08731686B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12630761

申请日：2009-12-03

Applicant: Courtney Lane ,  Jesse Geroy ,  James C. Makous ,  Todd Whitehurst ,  Matthew Flowers ,  John Michael Barker ,  Terry Ferrell ,  John Swoyer ,  Brett Schleicher ,  Jeff Gagnon ,  Andrew DiGiore ,  Ellis Garai ,  Kristen Jaax ,  Rafael Carbunaru

Inventor： Courtney Lane ,  Jesse Geroy ,  James C. Makous ,  Todd Whitehurst ,  Matthew Flowers ,  John Michael Barker ,  Terry Ferrell ,  John Swoyer ,  Brett Schleicher ,  Jeff Gagnon ,  Andrew DiGiore ,  Ellis Garai ,  Kristen Jaax ,  Rafael Carbunaru

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/0057 ,  A61B90/10 ,  A61B2090/103 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/0539

Abstract: A burr hole plug comprises a plug base configured for being mounted around a burr hole. The plug base includes an aperture through which an elongated medical device exiting the burr hole may pass. The burr hole plug further comprises a retainer configured for being mounted within the aperture of the plug base. The retainer further includes first and second slidable clamping mechanisms configured for securing the medical devices therebetween within the aperture of the plug base. A method comprises introducing the medical device through the burr hole, mounting a plug base around the burr hole, such that the medical device extends through the plug base aperture, mounting the retainer within the aperture of the plug base, and sliding the first and second clamping mechanisms secure the medical device therebetween.

Abstract translation: 毛刺孔塞包括构造成围绕钻孔安装的塞子基座。 插头基座包括一个孔，通过该孔可以使离开钻孔的细长医疗装置通过。 毛刺孔塞还包括保持器，其构造成用于安装在插头基座的孔内。 保持器还包括第一和第二可滑动夹紧机构，其被构造用于将医疗装置固定在插头基座的孔内。 一种方法包括：通过毛刺孔引导医疗装置，将插头基座安装在毛刺孔周围，使得医疗装置延伸穿过插头基座孔口，将保持器安装在插头基座的孔内，并将第一和第二 夹紧机构将医疗装置固定在其间。

公开(公告)号：US08469971B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12535452

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/056

Abstract: A lead assembly includes a lead and a stylet. The lead has a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer lead covering. The lead includes a plurality of electrodes disposed at the distal end, a plurality of terminals disposed at the proximal end, and at least one lumen defined in the lead that extends from the distal end to the proximal end. The lead also includes a plurality of conductive wires electrically coupling the plurality of electrodes to the plurality of terminals. The stylet is configured and arranged for inserting into one of the at least one lumens of the lead. The stylet includes an elongated body and a protective feature that is coupled to the elongated body. The protective feature is configured and arranged for absorbing or redirecting an amount of force applied to the stylet above a threshold amount of force.

Abstract translation: 引线组件包括引线和探针。 引线具有远端，近端和外引线覆盖物。 引线包括设置在远端的多个电极，设置在近端的多个端子，以及限定在引线中的至少一个从远端延伸到近端的腔。 引线还包括将多个电极电耦合到多个端子的多个导线。 探针被配置和布置成用于插入导线的至少一个管腔中的一个。 探针包括细长主体和耦合到细长主体的保护特征。 保护特征被配置和布置成用于吸收或重定向施加到管心针上的力的量超过阈值的力。