公开(公告)号：US09399127B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US11963650

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Matthew Braden Flowers ,  John Michael Barker

Inventor： Matthew Braden Flowers ,  John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61M2025/0059 ,  A61N1/3752

Abstract: An implantable electrical lead is provided. The electrical lead comprises an electrically insulative, flexible, elongated lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, an electrical contact carried by the distal end of the lead body, an electrical terminal carried by the proximal end of the lead body, an electrical conductor axially extending within the lead body between the electrical contact and the electrical terminal, and a stiffening tube extending within the proximal end of the lead body from a point proximal to the terminal to a point distal to the terminal and proximal to the electrode. An implantable lead assembly kit comprises the implantable electrical lead, and a connector configured for firmly receiving the proximal end of the lead body. A method of implanting the electrical lead comprises introducing the electrical lead into a patient.

Abstract translation: 提供了可植入的电引线。 电引线包括具有近端和远端的电绝缘的，柔性的，细长的引线本体，由引线主体的远端承载的电触点，由引线主体的近端承载的电端子， 在引线主体之间在电触点和电端子之间轴向延伸的导体，以及加强管，其从引线本体的近端延伸到近端至端子远离端子并且靠近电极的点。 可植入导线组件套件包括可植入电引线和被配置为牢固地容纳引线主体的近端的连接器。 植入电引线的方法包括将电引线引入患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US09352147B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13022415

申请日：2011-02-07

Applicant: Quynh Nguyen-Stella ,  Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  John Michael Barker ,  Surekha B. Husmann ,  Roger Chen

Inventor： Quynh Nguyen-Stella ,  Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  John Michael Barker ,  Surekha B. Husmann ,  Roger Chen

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36 ,  H01R4/36 ,  H01R24/58

CPC classification number: A61N1/0558 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/057 ,  H01R4/36 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: A lead anchor includes a body defining a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass. The body further defines a transverse lumen that intersects the lead lumen. An exterior member is disposed around at least a portion of the body. The exterior member is formed of a biocompatible material. A fastener anchors the lead to the body through the transverse lumen by deforming a portion of the lead. The transverse lumen is configured and arranged to receive the fastener. At least at least two suture tabs extend from the exterior member and are configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue.

Abstract translation: 引线锚固体包括限定具有第一开口和引线可以穿过的第二开口的引导内腔的主体。 身体进一步限定了与引导腔相交的横向内腔。 外部构件围绕身体的至少一部分设置。 外部构件由生物相容性材料形成。 紧固件通过使引线的一部分变形来将引线锚定到身体通过横向内腔。 横向腔被构造和布置成接收紧固件。 至少两个缝合片从外部构件延伸，并且被构造和布置成用于接收缝合线以将引线锚缝合到患者组织。

公开(公告)号：US08504157B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US13620050

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/00

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：US08425534B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12179521

申请日：2008-07-24

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61N1/05

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紧机构，所述夹紧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：US08406883B1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US11965627

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/372

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  A61B2562/227 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  H01R4/023 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: A multi-contact connector includes a connector body having a substantially-tubular shape with a longitudinal surface and a distal end. The connector body includes at least one lumen and defines at least one port. At least one of the lumens extends from the distal end of the connector body to at least one of the ports disposed on the longitudinal surface of the connector body. The multi-contact connector also includes a flexible-circuit sleeve with a substantially-tubular shape and an exterior surface. The flexible-circuit sleeve includes a plurality of contact terminals disposed on the exterior surface and at least one slot extending through the flexible-circuit sleeve to allow contact with at least one of the contact terminals from inside the flexible-circuit sleeve. The flexible-circuit sleeve is configured and arranged to be disposed over at least a portion of the connector body.

Abstract translation: 多接触连接器包括具有纵向表面和远端的基本管状形状的连接器主体。 连接器主体包括至少一个内腔并限定至少一个端口。 至少一个管腔从连接器主体的远端延伸到设置在连接器本体的纵向表面上的至少一个端口。 多接触连接器还包括具有基本管状形状和外表面的柔性电路套管。 柔性电路套筒包括设置在外表面上的多个接触端子和延伸穿过柔性电路套管的至少一个槽，以允许从柔性电路套筒内部与至少一个接触端子接触。 柔性电路套管被配置和布置成设置在连接器主体的至少一部分上方。

公开(公告)号：US20120232623A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13480095

申请日：2012-05-24

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R13/5224 ,  H01R13/621 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/12 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/4921

Abstract: An electrical stimulation lead includes a plurality of conductive contacts disposed at a distal end and a proximal end of a lead body. The plurality of conductive contacts includes a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of terminals. At least one of the conductive contacts is a first conductive contact that includes at least one adhesive aperture defined between an inner surface and an outer surface of the at least one conductive contact. A plurality of conductors each electrically couple at least one of the electrodes to at least one of the terminals. Each first conductive contact has a conductor associated with, and electrically coupled to that first conductive contact. The adhesive is disposed in proximity to the at least one adhesive aperture of at least one first conductive contact to adhesively couple that first conductive contact to the at least one associated conductor.

Abstract translation: 电刺激引线包括设置在引线主体的远端和近端处的多个导电触点。 多个导电触点包括多个电极和多个端子。 导电触点中的至少一个是第一导电触点，其包括限定在至少一个导电触点的内表面和外表面之间的至少一个粘合剂孔。 多个导体，每个电极将至少一个电极电耦合到至少一个端子。 每个第一导电接触件具有与该第一导电接触件相连并电耦合的导体。 粘合剂设置在至少一个第一导电接触件的至少一个粘合剂孔附近，以将第一导电接触件粘合地耦合到至少一个相关联的导体。

公开(公告)号：US20110224680A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US13038929

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: John Michael Barker

Inventor： John Michael Barker

IPC: A61B19/00

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，该弱化区域沿着至少两个拉伸突片之间的可分离构件的长度的至少一部分延伸。 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：US20100070012A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

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: A61N1/04 ,  H01R13/66

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：US09887470B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US12430304

申请日：2009-04-27

Applicant: Quynh Nguyen-Stella ,  Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  John Michael Barker ,  Surekha B. Husmann ,  Roger Chen

Inventor： Quynh Nguyen-Stella ,  Kenny Kinyen Chinn ,  John Michael Barker ,  Surekha B. Husmann ,  Roger Chen

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/04 ,  H01R4/36

CPC classification number: H01R4/36 ,  A61N1/0558 ,  A61N2001/0582 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: A lead anchor includes a body defining a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass. The body further defines a transverse lumen that intersects the lead lumen. An exterior member is disposed around at least a portion of the body. The exterior member is formed of a biocompatible material. A fastener anchors the lead to the body through the transverse lumen by deforming a portion of the lead. The transverse lumen is configured and arranged to receive the fastener. At least one suture element is defined by the exterior member and is configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20120209285A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13371824

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: John Michael Barker ,  Joshua Dale Howard

Inventor： John Michael Barker ,  Joshua Dale Howard

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61N1/02

CPC classification number: A61N1/0553 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3468 ,  A61M25/0102 ,  A61M25/06 ,  A61M25/0668 ,  A61M29/00

Abstract: An insertion kit for percutaneously implanting an electrical stimulating paddle lead into a patient includes a paddle lead introducer. The paddle lead introducer facilitates percutaneous implantation of a paddle lead into the patient. The paddle lead introducer includes a sheath and a dilator. The sheath is insertable into the patient. The sheath is configured and arranged to receive a paddle lead during implantation of the paddle lead into the patient. The sheath can divide into at least two parts for removal of the sheath from the paddle lead upon implantation of the paddle lead. The dilator is insertable into the sheath. A first end of the dilator defines an aperture at a tip of the first end. The first end of the dilator has a transverse circumference that increases from the tip towards a second end.

Abstract translation: 用于将电刺激桨导体经皮植入病人的插入套件包括桨引导引导器。 桨引导引导器有助于将桨导管经皮植入患者体内。 桨引导引导器包括护套和扩张器。 护套可插入患者体内。 护套被构造和布置成在将桨引线植入患者期间接收桨导线。 护套可以分成至少两个部分，用于在植入桨导线时从桨导线去除护套。 扩张器可插入护套。 扩张器的第一端在第一端的尖端处限定孔。 扩张器的第一端具有从尖端朝向第二端增加的横向圆周。