Posts Tagged ‘neural stimulation’
Minimizing negative side-effects from electromagnetic neural stimulation: Key neurotechnology patent #39
Today we highlight a 2010 patent by Advanced Neuromodulation Systems addressing a serious concern during the use of electromagnetic brain stimulation methods–where unintended stimulation of neurons can cause seizures or migraine headaches. U.S. Patent No. 7,831,305: Neural stimulation system and method responsive to collateral neural activity Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. Inventor(s): Bradford E. Gliner Technology Category: Transcranial…
Read MoreImproving brain stimulation’s efficacy and efficiency: Key neurotechnology patent #32
Today we highlight a key brain stimulation patent assigned to Advanced Neuromodulation Systems. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 7,483,747: Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy. Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. Inventor(s): Bradford Evan Gliner, Allen Wyler, Brad Fowler,…
Read MoreReducing negative side effects from neural stimulation: Key Neurotech Patent #24
We are featuring today a 2006 patent, assigned to Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, especially relevant for brain stimulation methods which may carry some negative side effects. U.S. Patent No. 7,024,247: Systems and methods for reducing the likelihood of inducing collateral neural activity during neural stimulation threshold test procedures. Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. Inventor(s): Bradford Evan Gliner, Kent Leyde…
Read MoreRecovery of visual function through neural stimulation: Key Neurotech Patent #22
Today we are sharing a very interesting 2006 patent, assigned to Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, spanning both invasive and non-invasive neurotechnologies. U.S. Patent No. 6,990,377: Systems and methods for facilitating and/or effectuating development, rehabilitation, restoration, and/or recovery of visual function through neural stimulation. Assignee(s): Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. Inventor(s): Bradford E. Gliner, Warren D. Sheffield Technology Category: Hybrid…
Read MoreBrain stimulation using magnetic fields: Key Neurotech Patent #12
Today we are discussing a 2003 patent, assigned to McLean Hospital, pioneering brain stimulation techniques. U.S. Patent No. 6,572,528: Magnetic field stimulation techniques Assignee(s): McLean Hospital Inventor(s): Michael L. Rohan, Aimee Parrow, Perry F. Renshaw Technology Category: Hybrid Issue Date: June 3, 2003 SharpBrains’ Take: The ‘528 patent discloses magnetic stimulation techniques for enhancing brain function…
Read MoreAdvanced Neuromodulation Systems (St Jude Medical): #2 Holder of Pervasive Neurotech Intellectual Property*
. Founded in 1979, Advanced Neuromodulation Systems developed into a technology leader for implantable neuromodulation devices. ANS specializes in Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), which can be used for chronic pain treatments. ANS holds patents for
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