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Surgery: Light, Thermal, And Electrical Application > Light, Thermal, And Electrical Application > Electrical Energy Applicator > Placed In Body > Spinal Cord Spinal CordSpinal Cord patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/16/06 - 20060259110 - Collapsible/expandable tubular electrode leads A medical lead and method of treating a patient are provided. The medical lead comprises an electrically insulative tubular membrane, a resilient spring element associated with the insulative membrane, and at least one electrode associated with the insulative membrane. The medical lead is configured to be collapsed into a compact ... 11/09/06 - 20060253182 - Transverse tripole neurostimulation lead, system and method An implantable neurostimulation lead, method and system adapted for tripolar electric simulation and/or field steering. The neurostimulation lead is are adapted to provide an electrode array defining, for example, a plurality of electrode sets that may be used to provide tripolar stimulation and/or electric field steering. ... 10/05/06 - 20060224223 - Method and apparatus for monitoring disc pressure during heat treatment of an intervertebral disc A probe system and method for treating an intervertebral disc of a patient are disclose. A probe has a cannula having an open end defined at a distal end and adapted to couple to a power source. A stylet fits into the cannula so that a distal end of the ... 09/14/06 - 20060206183 - Spinal cord stimulator lead for neurostimulation having a fluid delivery lumen and/0r a distensible balloon A spinel cord stimulator lead for placement in the epidural space of a human or animal subject. The spinal cord stimulator lead includes a biocompatible body portion defining an elongate shaft, wherein at least a portion of which is flexible; at least one electrode positioned along the shaft; a lumen ... 09/14/06 - 20060206182 - Apparatus and method for displacing tissue obstructions A catheter for displacing tissue obstructions. The shaft of the catheter has first and second conduits extending therethrough. Preferably, the catheter has a distensible, cuffed balloon positioned around the distal end of its shaft, in fluid communication with the first conduit. The catheter preferably also has a fluid delivery port ... 08/10/06 - 20060178718 - Winged electrode body for spinal cord stimulation An implantable stimulation system including epidural lead for spinal cord stimulation that includes a paddle having a curved proximal end and lateral winged tips and an array of electrodes coupled to conductors within a lead body. The conductors couple to a pulse generator or other stimulation device. The curved and ... 07/20/06 - 20060161236 - Apparatus for multiple site stimulation An implantable medical device for stimulating electrically excitable tissue within a patient, and more particularly relates to such a system having a pulse generator and a lead. The lead includes a first set of electrodes including at least three electrodes. The lead also includes a second set of electrodes including ... 07/20/06 - 20060161235 - Multiple lead stimulation system and method A lead system for stimulating two sites of neurological tissue. The lead system includes at least a paddle lead and another lead. The paddle lead includes an anchor channel configured for anchoring the two leads together. A method for implanting a lead system for stimulating two sites is also provided. ... 07/06/06 - 20060149344 - Method of use of implantable percutaneous stimulation lead A percutaneous neurological stimulation lead has at least a first lead body and a second lead body that interlock during implantation using interlocking elements. The first lead body has at least one first detail on the first lead body distal end that is configured to engage at least one second ... 06/15/06 - 20060129218 - Implantable medical electrical stimulation lead fixation method and apparatus An implantable medical electrical lead particularly for stimulation of the sacral nerves comprises a lead body extending between a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode of an electrode array extending longitudinally from the distal end toward the proximal end. The lead ... 06/08/06 - 20060122678 - Transverse tripole neurostimulation methods, kits and systems An implantable neurostimulation lead kit adapted for tripolar electric simulation and/or field steering using percutaneously implantable electric stimulation leads. The kit includes three electric stimulation leads that are adapted to provide an electrode array defining, for example, a plurality of electrode sets that may be used to provide tripolar stimulation ... 05/18/06 - 20060106440 - Epidural electrode for use during spinal surgery An electrode for use in monitoring MEPs during spinal instrumentation. A thin, flexible strip of insulative material is provided with conductive tracks on both top and bottom surfaces, the top and bottom conductive tracks connecting through respective plated-through holes. The bottom side tracks extend at an oblique angle relative to ... 03/09/06 - 20060052856 - Stimulation components Some embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia. Some other embodiments of the present invention provide methods for selective neurostimulation of one ... 02/23/06 - 20060041295 - Positive fixation percutaneous epidural neurostimulation lead Disclosed is a lead for percutaneous insertion into an epidural space of a spinal canal, which includes an elongated lead body having opposed proximal and distal end portions. At least one electrode for stimulating a patient is operatively associated with the distal end portion of the lead body. Structure for ... 02/09/06 - 20060030918 - Operating room lead connector An operating room connector is used in conjunction with a multiple electrode SCS system which can easily detach and connect to an external trial stimulator (ETS). By connecting the electrode SCS system to a stylet handle, and then locking the stylet handle within a slot of the connector platform, a ... 12/22/05 - 20050283216 - Apparatus and method for displacing tissue obstructions A catheter for displacing tissue obstructions having first and second conduits extending therethrough. Preferably, the catheter has a distensible balloon positioned at its distal end in fluid communication with the first conduit, and a fluid delivery port also located at its distal end for discharging fluid from the second lumen. ... 11/03/05 - 20050246006 - Electrical nerve stimulation device The present invention relates to an electrical nerve stimulation device, along with associated methods of use and manufacture. A particular, but not exclusive, application of the invention is subcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (SENS) for relief of neuropathic pain. ... 08/18/05 - 20050182470 - Paddle-style medical lead and method A medical lead for electrical stimulation or sensing. The medical lead has a generally flat paddle on the distal end of the lead body. An electrode array is provided on the paddle, with the electrode array displaced along the length of the paddle toward the distal end. Advantages include allowing ... 06/16/05 - 20050131506 - Adjustable simulation device and method of using same A device and method for stimulating neural tissue in a patient comprising: providing a lead having opposed first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween wherein the lead having at least one electrode provided thereon for delivering electrical stimulation; implanting the lead adjacent the neural tissue; applying electrical signals ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |