公开(公告)号：US20060030899A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US11066817

申请日：2005-02-25

申请人： Declan O'Keeffe ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： Declan O'Keeffe ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N1/18

CPC分类号： A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/36071

摘要： According to one embodiment, a system for stimulating peripheral nerves in a painful upper chest region of a person's body is provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes adapted to be implanted in tissue proximate a network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful upper chest region and to deliver electrical stimulation pulses to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful upper chest region. The system also includes a stimulation source adapted for implantation into the person's body and operable to generate electrical stimulation pulses for transmission to the electrodes for delivery to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful upper chest region to relieve pain in the painful upper chest region. The stimulation pulses are specifically tailored to relieve pain in the painful upper chest region. In a more particular embodiment, the painful upper chest region is a region of a woman's upper chest that has experienced trauma as a result of a mastectomy.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施例，提供了一种用于刺激人体的疼痛上胸部区域中的周围神经的系统。 该系统包括适于被植入位于靠近疼痛的上胸部区域并支配疼痛的上胸部区域的周围神经纤维的网络的组织中的刺激电极，并将电刺激脉冲输送到位于疼痛的上胸部区域中并支配其的周围神经纤维的网络。 该系统还包括一个刺激源，适于植入人的身体并且可操作地产生电刺激脉冲，以传输到电极，用于传送到位于疼痛的上胸部区域并支配疼痛的上胸部区域的周围神经纤维的网络，以减轻痛苦的疼痛 上胸部区域。 刺激脉冲专门用于缓解疼痛的上胸部区域的疼痛。 在更具体的实施例中，疼痛的上胸部区域是由于乳房切除术而经历创伤的女性上胸部的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20060025832A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11066365

申请日：2005-02-25

申请人： Declan O'Keeffe ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： Declan O'Keeffe ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N1/18

CPC分类号： A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/36071

摘要： According to one embodiment, a system for stimulating peripheral nerves in a painful region of a person's limb is provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes adapted to be implanted in tissue proximate a network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful region of the person's limb and to deliver electrical stimulation pulses to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful region. The system also includes a stimulation source adapted for implantation into the person's body and operable to generate electrical stimulation pulses for transmission to the electrodes for delivery to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful region of the person's limb to relieve pain in the painful region. The stimulation pulses are specifically tailored to relieve pain in the painful region. In a more particular embodiment, the painful region is a region of an arm, leg, hand, or foot that has experienced trauma.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施例，提供了一种用于在人的肢体的疼痛区域刺激周围神经的系统。 所述系统包括适于被植入位于靠近人肢体的疼痛区域并支配人的肢体的疼痛区域的周围神经纤维网络附近的组织中的刺激电极，并将电刺激脉冲传送到位于疼痛区域并支配疼痛区域的周围神经纤维网络。 该系统还包括一个刺激源，适于植入人的身体并且可操作地产生用于传输到电极的电刺激脉冲，用于传递到位于和支配人的肢体的疼痛区域的神经纤维网络，以减轻疼痛 痛苦的地区。 刺激脉冲专门用于缓解疼痛区域的疼痛。 在更具体的实施例中，疼痛区域是经历创伤的手臂，腿，手或脚的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20060069415A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11207086

申请日：2005-08-18

申请人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N1/18

CPC分类号： A61N1/36146 ,  A61N1/0529 ,  A61N1/0531 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36103 ,  A61N1/36185

摘要： According to one aspect, an electrical stimulation system provides modified neuroplasticity effects in a person's nerve tissue. The system includes an electrical stimulation lead adapted for implantation into the person's body for electrical stimulation of target nerve tissue. The stimulation lead includes one or more electrodes adapted to be positioned proximate the target nerve tissue and to deliver electrical stimulation pulses to the target nerve tissue. The system also includes a stimulation source connectable to the stimulation lead and operable to generate the electrical stimulation pulses for transmission to the one or more electrodes of the stimulation lead to cause the one or more electrodes to deliver the electrical stimulation pulses to the target nerve tissue to modify neuroplasticity effects in the target nerve tissue.

摘要翻译： 根据一个方面，电刺激系统在人的神经组织中提供修饰的神经可塑性作用。 该系统包括适于植入人体内的电刺激引线，用于刺激目标神经组织。 刺激引线包括适于定位在目标神经组织附近并将电刺激脉冲输送到目标神经组织的一个或多个电极。 所述系统还包括刺激源，所述刺激源可连接到所述刺激引线并且可操作以产生所述电刺激脉冲，用于传输到所述刺激引线的所述一个或多个电极，以使所述一个或多个电极将所述电刺激脉冲传递到所述目标神经组织 修饰神经元的神经元损伤作用。

公开(公告)号：US20100145428A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12709716

申请日：2010-02-22

申请人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N1/00

CPC分类号： A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/36021 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/36075 ,  A61N1/36103 ,  A61N1/36117

摘要： The present invention involves methods and systems for using electrical stimulation to treat neurological disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with spinal nervous tissue associated with a first, second, or third cervical vertebral segment to result in spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of neurological disorders.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及使用电刺激治疗神经障碍的方法和系统。 更具体地，该方法包括手术植入与第一，第二或第三颈椎段相关联的脊髓神经组织连通的电刺激引线，从而导致脊髓神经组织刺激，从而治疗各种各样的神经障碍。

公开(公告)号：US20050113882A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10994008

申请日：2004-11-18

申请人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N20060101 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/18 ,  A61N1/34 ,  A61N1/36

CPC分类号： A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/36103

摘要： According to one aspect, an electrical stimulation system provides reduced neuroplasticity effects in a person's nerve tissue. The system includes an electrical stimulation lead adapted for implantation into the person's body for electrical stimulation of target nerve tissue. The lead includes a number of electrodes adapted to be positioned near the target nerve tissue and to deliver electrical stimulation energy to the target nerve tissue. The system also includes a stimulation source connectable to the lead and operable to generate signals for transmission to the electrodes of the lead to cause the electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation energy to the target nerve tissue to reduce neuroplasticity effects.

摘要翻译： 根据一个方面，电刺激系统在人的神经组织中提供降低的神经可塑性作用。 该系统包括适于植入人体内的电刺激引线，用于刺激目标神经组织。 引线包括适于定位在目标神经组织附近并且向目标神经组织传递电刺激能量的多个电极。 该系统还包括可连接到引线并且可操作以产生用于传输到引线的电极的信号的刺激源，以使电极向目标神经组织递送电刺激能量以减少神经可塑性效应。

公开(公告)号：US20070060954A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11363383

申请日：2006-02-27

申请人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N1/18

CPC分类号： A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/36021 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/36075 ,  A61N1/36103 ,  A61N1/36117

摘要： The present invention involves methods and systems for using electrical stimulation to treat neurological disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with spinal nervous tissue associated with a first, second, or third cervical vertebral segment to result in spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of neurological disorders.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及使用电刺激治疗神经障碍的方法和系统。 更具体地，该方法包括手术植入与第一，第二或第三颈椎段相关联的脊髓神经组织连通的电刺激引线，从而导致脊髓神经组织刺激，从而治疗各种各样的神经障碍。

公开(公告)号：US20060161219A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11335436

申请日：2006-01-18

申请人： W. Mock ,  John Erickson ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： W. Mock ,  John Erickson ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N1/34

CPC分类号： A61N1/36082 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/361

摘要： An electrical stimulation system is provided for electrically stimulating nerve tissue in multiple locations in a person's brain to treat multiple conditions in the person's body. The system includes first electrodes and second electrodes adapted to be implanted within a person's skull. The first electrodes are adapted to be positioned proximate first nerve tissue in the brain associated with a first condition in the person's body for delivering electrical stimulation pulses to the first nerve tissue to treat the first condition. The second electrodes are adapted to be positioned proximate second nerve tissue in the brain associated with a second condition in the person's body for delivering electrical stimulation pulses to the second nerve tissue to treat the second condition. The system also includes a stimulation source operable to generate the first electrical stimulation pulses according to one or more first stimulation programs for delivery to the first nerve tissue and to generate the second electrical stimulation pulses according to one or more second stimulation programs for delivery to the second nerve tissue.

摘要翻译： 提供电刺激系统，用于电刺激人脑中多个位置的神经组织，以治疗人体内的多种状况。 该系统包括适于植入人的头骨中的第一电极和第二电极。 第一电极适于定位在与人的身体中与第一状况相关联的脑中的第一神经组织附近，用于将电刺激脉冲传送到第一神经组织以治疗第一状况。 第二电极适于被定位在与人体内与第二状况相关联的大脑中的第二神经组织附近，用于将电刺激脉冲传送到第二神经组织以治疗第二情况。 该系统还包括刺激源，其可操作以根据一个或多个第一刺激程序产生第一电刺激脉冲，用于递送至第一神经组织，并根据一个或多个第二刺激程序产生第二电刺激脉冲，以递送至 第二神经组织。

公开(公告)号：US20050240243A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US11066669

申请日：2005-02-25

申请人： Giancarlo Barolat ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

发明人： Giancarlo Barolat ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Christopher Chavez

IPC分类号： A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/18 ,  A61N1/34

CPC分类号： A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/0553

摘要： According to one embodiment, a system for neurological stimulation of peripheral nerve fibers to treat low back pain is provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes adapted to be implanted in tissue proximate a network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating a painful region of the low back area and to deliver electrical stimulation pulses to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful region of the low back area. The system also includes a stimulation source adapted for implantation into the person's body and operable to generate electrical stimulation pulses for transmission to the electrodes for delivery to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful region of the low back area to relieve pain in the painful region of the low back area.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施方案，提供了用于神经刺激周围神经纤维以治疗腰痛的系统。 所述系统包括适于被植入位于靠近所述低背区域的疼痛区域并支配所述低背部区域的疼痛区域的周围神经纤维网络的组织中的刺激电极，并将电刺激脉冲输送到位于所述疼痛区域并且支配所述疼痛区域的外周神经纤维网络 的低背区域。 该系统还包括刺激源，其适于植入人体内并可操作以产生用于传输至电极的电刺激脉冲，用于传送至位于并支配低背部区域的疼痛区域的神经纤维网络，以缓解疼痛 在低背区域的痛苦地区。

公开(公告)号：US20050246004A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11116557

申请日：2005-04-28

申请人： Tracy Cameron ,  Terry Daglow ,  Damon Black

发明人： Tracy Cameron ,  Terry Daglow ,  Damon Black

IPC分类号： A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/0529 ,  A61N1/0539 ,  A61N1/0553

摘要： In one embodiment, an electrical stimulation lead is adapted for implantation in a person's body to provide therapeutic electrical stimulation of target nerve tissue within the person's body. The stimulation lead includes one or more stimulating electrodes and one or more sensing electrodes integrated into the stimulation lead and adapted for implantation in the person's body with the stimulation lead. The stimulating electrodes are operable to provide electrical stimulation to target nerve tissue within the person's body. The sensing electrodes are operable to detect electrical signals produced by nerve cells within the person's body to facilitate precise positioning of the stimulating electrodes proximate the target nerve tissue during implantation of the stimulation lead.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，电刺激引线适于植入人的身体以提供人体内目标神经组织的治疗性电刺激。 刺激引线包括一个或多个刺激电极和一个或多个感测电极，其集成到刺激引线中并且适于用刺激引线植入人体内。 刺激电极可操作以向人体内的目标神经组织提供电刺激。 感测电极可操作以检测由人体内的神经细胞产生的电信号，以便在刺激引线植入期间促进刺激电极在靶神经组织附近的精确定位。

公开(公告)号：US20120158092A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US13407146

申请日：2012-02-28

申请人： Mark Thimineur ,  Ed Kravitz ,  Peter Lando ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Rohan Hoare

发明人： Mark Thimineur ,  Ed Kravitz ,  Peter Lando ,  Tracy Cameron ,  Rohan Hoare

IPC分类号： A61N1/36

CPC分类号： A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  A61N2/006

摘要： According to one aspect, a stimulation system is provided for electrically stimulating a predetermined site to treat a neurological condition. The system includes an electrical stimulation lead adapted for implantation into a subcutaneous area in communication with a predetermined site, wherein the site is neuronal tissue that is associated with C2/C3 dermatome area, or stimulating cervical nerve roots and/or stimulating cranial nerves and/or stimulating any area associated with the occipital area. The stimulation lead includes one or more stimulation electrodes adapted to be positioned in the predetermined site. The system also includes a stimulation source that generates the stimulation pulses for transmission to the one or more stimulation electrodes of the stimulation lead to deliver the stimulation pulses to the predetermined site to treat a neurological disorder or condition.

摘要翻译： 根据一个方面，提供一种用于电刺激预定部位以治疗神经病症的刺激系统。 该系统包括适于植入到与预定部位连通的皮下区域的电刺激引线，其中所述部位是与C2 / C3皮肤病区域相关联的神经元组织，或刺激颈神经根和/或刺激颅神经和/ 或刺激与枕骨区域相关的任何区域。 刺激引线包括适于定位在预定位置的一个或多个刺激电极。 该系统还包括刺激源，其产生用于传输到刺激引线的一个或多个刺激电极的刺激脉冲，以将刺激脉冲传送到预定部位以治疗神经障碍或病症。