公开(公告)号：US09351655B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US12545264

申请日：2009-08-21

Applicant: Matthew Lee McDonald ,  Anne Margaret Pianca ,  John Michael Barker ,  Aditya Vasudeo Pandit

Inventor： Matthew Lee McDonald ,  Anne Margaret Pianca ,  John Michael Barker ,  Aditya Vasudeo Pandit

IPC: A61B5/042 ,  A61N1/05 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0422 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  H01R13/5224 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An implantable lead includes a first lead assembly with a distal tip and a medial end, a medial section with a first end and a second end, and a first intermediate assembly disposed between the first lead assembly and the first end of the medial section. The first lead assembly includes a plurality of external contacts and at least one conductive wire disposed in the first lead assembly. The at least one conductive wire extends from at least one external contact towards the medial end of the first lead assembly. The medial section includes a plurality of conductors extending from the first end to the second end. The first intermediate assembly includes a plurality of conductive elements. At least one of the conductive elements is configured and arranged to electrically couple the at least one conductive wire to at least one of the conductors.

Abstract translation: 可植入引线包括具有远侧末端和中间端部的第一引线组件，具有第一端部和第二端部的中间部分以及设置在第一引线组件和中间部分的第一端部之间的第一中间组件。 第一引线组件包括多个外部触点和设置在第一引线组件中的至少一个导线。 所述至少一个导电线从至少一个外部触头朝向所述第一引线组件的内侧端部延伸。 中间部分包括从第一端延伸到第二端的多个导体。 第一中间组件包括多个导电元件。 导电元件中的至少一个被配置和布置成将至少一根导线电耦合到至少一个导体。

公开(公告)号：US09192409B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US12356480

申请日：2009-01-20

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61B17/3468 ,  A61B17/06109 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00331 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/37264 ,  A61N1/3787 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An exemplary steerable stylet handle assembly includes a housing having first and second side walls defining a channel therebetween, a button in communication with the first and second side walls and configured to move distally and proximally within the channel, and a stylet subassembly having an inner stylet wire located at least partially within an outer tubing. The inner stylet wire has a pre-curved portion and is coupled to a proximal portion of the housing. The outer tubing is coupled to the button. Movement of the button within the channel is configured to selectively expose and cover at least a portion of the pre-curved distal portion of the inner stylet wire with the outer tubing.

Abstract translation: 示例性的可操纵的探针手柄组件包括具有在其间限定通道的第一和第二侧壁的壳体，与第一和第二侧壁连通并被构造成在通道内向远侧和近侧移动的按钮，以及具有内管心针的探针组件 丝线至少部分地位于外管内。 内部针刺线具有预弯曲部分并且联接到壳体的近侧部分。 外管连接到按钮上。 通道内的按钮的移动被配置为选择性地暴露和覆盖内部针刺线的预弯曲远端部分的至少一部分与外部管道。

公开(公告)号：US08548601B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12210600

申请日：2008-09-15

Applicant: Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  John Michael Barker

Inventor： Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  H01R13/625

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/3752

Abstract: A lead connection system includes a connector housing. A plurality of lead retainers disposed in the connector housing are configured and arranged to removably attach to a proximal end of one of a received plurality of leads. The plurality of lead retainers include at least one of a slidable drawer and at least one pivotable hinged panel. A plurality of connector contacts are configured and arranged for making electrical contact with one or more of the terminals of one or more of the plurality of received leads. A single connector cable has a distal end that is electrically coupled to the plurality of connector contacts and a proximal end that is configured and arranged for insertion into a trial stimulator. A cable connector is electrically coupled, via the connector contacts, to at least one terminal of each of the received plurality of leads.

Abstract translation: 引线连接系统包括连接器壳体。 设置在连接器壳体中的多个引线保持器被构造和布置成可移除地附接到接收的多个引线之一的近端。 多个引线保持器包括可滑动的抽屉和至少一个可枢转的铰链板中的至少一个。 多个连接器触点被构造和布置成与多个接收引线中的一个或多个的一个或多个端子进行电接触。 单个连接器电缆具有电连接到多个连接器触点的远端，以及被配置和布置成用于插入到试用刺激器中的近端。 电缆连接器经由连接器触点电耦合到接收到的多个引线中的每一个的至少一个端子。

公开(公告)号：US08504171B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US13220037

申请日：2011-08-29

Applicant: Vipin Ayanoor-Vitikkate ,  Anne Margaret Pianca ,  Michael Colvin ,  John Michael Barker

Inventor： Vipin Ayanoor-Vitikkate ,  Anne Margaret Pianca ,  Michael Colvin ,  John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36064 ,  A61N1/36067 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36096

Abstract: A lead assembly for providing electrical stimulation of patient tissue includes at least one elongated lead body, each of the at least one lead bodies having a distal end and a proximal end. A plurality of electrodes are disposed at the distal end of the at least one lead body, each of the electrodes having an outer surface. A plurality of dimples are defined along the outer surface of at least one of the plurality of electrodes, the plurality of dimples configured and arranged to provide a larger surface area for the at least one dimpled electrode than that of a similarly-sized electrode with a flat outer surface. A plurality of terminal are disposed at the proximal end of the at least one lead body. A plurality of conductive wires couple each of the plurality of electrodes to at least one of the plurality of terminals.

Abstract translation: 用于提供对患者组织的电刺激的引线组件包括至少一个细长引线体，所述至少一个引线体中的每一个具有远端和近端。 多个电极设置在至少一个引线体的远端，每个电极具有外表面。 沿着多个电极中的至少一个电极的外表面限定多个凹坑，所述多个凹坑被配置和布置成为至少一个凹凸电极提供比具有相同尺寸的电极的更大的表面积 平坦的外表面。 多个端子设置在至少一个引线体的近端处。 多个导线将多个电极中的每一个耦合到多个端子中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US08478426B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US13185078

申请日：2011-07-18

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  H01R9/03 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: A lead for providing electrical stimulation of patient tissue includes a distal lead element, at least two proximal lead elements, and a junction coupling the distal lead element to each of the at least two proximal lead elements. The distal lead element includes a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of conductive wires coupled to the plurality of electrodes and extending along a longitudinal axis of the distal lead element. Each of the at least two proximal lead elements includes a plurality of terminals and a plurality of conductive wires coupled to the plurality of terminals and extending along a longitudinal axis of the proximal lead element. The junction includes a circuit arrangement electrically coupling each of the conductive wires of the distal lead element to at least one of the conductive wires of at least one of the at least two proximal lead elements.

Abstract translation: 用于提供对患者组织的电刺激的引线包括远端引线元件，至少两个近端引线元件以及将远端引线元件连接到至少两个近端引线元件中的每一个的结。 远端引线元件包括多个电极和耦合到多个电极并沿着远侧引线元件的纵向轴线延伸的多个导线。 所述至少两个近侧引线元件中的每一个包括多个端子和耦合到所述多个端子并沿着所述近端引线元件的纵向轴线延伸的多个导线。 接合部包括将远侧引线元件的每个导电线电耦合到至少两个近端引线元件中的至少一个的至少一个导电线的电路布置。

公开(公告)号：US08467883B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US13529709

申请日：2012-06-21

Applicant: Roger Chen ,  John Michael Barker

Inventor： Roger Chen ,  John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/0558

Abstract: A lead anchor includes a body defining at least one first portion of a lead lumen, the body having a first opening and a second opening. An obstructing member is disposed within the body. The obstructing member defines a second portion of the lead lumen. A spring is disposed in the body and configured and arranged to operate on the obstructing member so that the second portion of the lead lumen is coterminous with the at least one first portion of the lead lumen and forms a continuous lead path when the spring is compressed and the second portion of the lead lumen is offset from the at least one first portion of the lead lumen when the spring is not compressed.

Abstract translation: 引线锚杆包括限定引导腔的至少一个第一部分的主体，主体具有第一开口和第二开口。 阻塞构件设置在主体内。 阻塞构件限定引导腔的第二部分。 弹簧设置在主体中，并且构造和布置成在阻塞构件上操作，使得引导腔的第二部分与引导腔的至少一个第一部分相接合，并且当弹簧被压缩时形成连续的引导路径 并且当弹簧未被压缩时，引导腔的第二部分与引导腔的至少一个第一部分偏移。

公开(公告)号：US08406896B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

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，以及沿引线主体设置的多个导体，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：US20130013043A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13620050

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/05

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，连接器以及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：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。