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20130267837 | ELECTRICAL LEAD POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention provides systems, devices and methods for positioning a lead at a target site in a patient's body. Electrical lead positioning systems include positioning devices that aid in positioning electrodes of an electrical lead closer to the therapy site. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268037 | ELECTRICAL LEAD WITH COUPLING FEATURES - An electrical lead including a coupling feature thereon to secure an implantation tool thereto is disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
20130268041 | ELECTRICAL LEAD PLACEMENT SYSTEM - Electrical lead positioning systems, devices, and methods are disclosed. Systems include an implantation tool having a malleable portion to allow a user to customize the configuration of the implantation tool to navigate to the target site of a patient's body. Electrical leads are also provided with retention features to secure the implantation tool to the lead during use. | 10-10-2013 |
20130274845 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DISTAL FIXATION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - Systems, devices and methods to anchor the distal portion of an implantable electrical lead using a coupling system to prevent or minimize lead migration. Magnetic-assisted anchoring systems are disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
20130274846 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING PAIN - Methods and devices for stimulating the spinal cord are provided. The method involves positioning an electrical lead in the intrathecal space adjacent to the desired level of the spinal cord. Electrical leads are provides that help stabilize the lead in the intrathecal space and provide for focal stimulation of the spinal cord. | 10-17-2013 |
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20110034981 | Apparatus for Securing a Therapy Delivery Device Within a Burr Hole and Method for Making Same - Apparatus for securing a therapy delivery device relative to a burr hole and method for making same. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base for seating in or near the burr hole. The apparatus may further include a stabilizer that may be engaged with the therapy delivery device. The stabilizer may include a surface coating or treatment operable to enhance frictional engagement with the therapy delivery device. | 02-10-2011 |
20110245903 | DIRECTIONAL LEAD ASSEMBLY - Leads having directional electrodes thereon. Also provided are leads having directional electrodes as well as retention ledges to secure the electrodes to the leads. Also provided are leads with directional electrodes where all the electrodes have the same surface area. Methods of manufacturing leads and methods of treating conditions and selectively stimulating regions of the nervous system are also provided. | 10-06-2011 |
20120014580 | PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR SPINAL CORD NEUROMODULATION - A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120212380 | PLANAR ANTENNA DEVICE AND STRUCTURE - The invention may provide an antenna device including a communication interface to couple the antenna device to an external device and a package housing with an adhesive surface. A planar antenna pattern may be fabricated on a substrate within the package housing, wherein the antenna pattern is configured to transmit an ultra-wideband signal and to receive a reflection of the transmitted signal. | 08-23-2012 |
20120265268 | PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR SPINAL CORD NEUROMODULATION - A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system. | 10-18-2012 |
20130150711 | NON-INVASIVE MEDICAL CONDITION MONITORING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention may provide a detector device including a communication interface to couple the detection device to an external antenna device. The detector device may detect medical condition(s) by performing a reference scan and a subsequent target scan. The target scan may be compared to the reference scan, and deviations from the reference scan may indicate the presence of the medical condition(s). According to embodiments of the present invention, the detection device may continuously monitor for medical condition(s) by performing an initial reference scan and subsequent target scans. Each target scan may be compared to the reference scan, and deviations from the reference scan may indicate the presence of the medical condition(s) or a change in the medical condition(s). | 06-13-2013 |
20150066111 | PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR SPINAL CORD NEUROMODULATION - A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090072994 | HIGH PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE FOR PROCESS TRANSMITTERS - A process transmitter includes at least one sensor which monitors a process variable, and analog-to-digital (A/D) converter circuitry coupled to the at least one sensor and configured to provide process variable data indicative of process variable values. A digital signal processor (DSP) is coupled to the A/D converter circuitry to receive the process variable data. The DSP comprises a co-processor configured to receive and perform calculations on the process variable data from the A/D converter circuitry to generate output data. Communications circuitry of the process transmitter is configured either to control communication over loop wiring which can be coupled to the process transmitter, or to control wireless communications with the process transmitter. A microprocessor, separate from the co-processor of the DSP, is coupled between the co-processor and the communications circuitry to control movement of the output data from the DSP to the communications circuitry. | 03-19-2009 |
20100083768 | Thermal-based diagnostic system for process transmitter - A process transmitter for measuring a process variable in an industrial process comprises a sensor module, a heating device and transmitter circuitry. The sensor module has a sensor for sensing a process variable of an industrial process and generating a sensor signal. The heating device is connected to the sensor module for generating a heat pulse to influence generation of the sensor signal. The transmitter circuitry is connected to the sensor and the heating device. The transmitter circuitry verifies operation of the sensor by measuring a change in the sensor signal due to the heat pulse. In one embodiment of the invention, the heat pulse thermally expands a volume of a fill fluid within the process transmitter. In another embodiment, the heat pulse changes a physical property, such as dielectric, of a fill fluid within the process transmitter. | 04-08-2010 |
20110082568 | PROCESS DEVICE WITH SAMPLING SKEW - An industrial process device for monitoring or controlling an industrial process includes a first input configured to receive a first plurality of samples related to a first process variable and a second input configured to receive a second plurality of samples related to a second process variable. Compensation circuitry is configured to compensate for a time difference between the first plurality of samples and the second plurality of samples and provide a compensated output related to at least one of the first and second process variables. The compensated output can comprise, or can be used to calculate a third process variable. The third process variable can be used to monitor or control the industrial process. | 04-07-2011 |
20110282467 | TWO-WIRE INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FIELD DEVICE WITH POWER SCAVENGING - A process field device for use in monitoring or controlling an industrial process includes first and second loop terminals configured to couple to a two-wire industrial process control loop. Field device circuitry is configured to monitor or control a process variable of the industrial process. The field device circuitry is powered by power connections from the two-wire industrial process control loop. A current regulator is connected in series with the two-wire industrial process control loop, the first and second loop terminals and the field device circuitry. The current regulator is configured to control a loop current flowing through the two-wire process control loop. A voltage regulator is connected in parallel with the current regulator and in series with the two-wire industrial process control loop, first and second loop terminals and field device circuitry. The voltage regulator is configured to control a voltage across the field device circuitry. | 11-17-2011 |
20110296926 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH LINE PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A pressure sensor assembly for sensing a pressure of a process fluid includes a sensor body having a cavity formed therein and first and second openings to the cavity configured to apply first and second pressures. A diaphragm in the cavity separates the first opening from the second opening and is configured to deflect in response to a differential pressure between the first pressure and the second pressure. A capacitance based deformation sensor is provided and configured to sense deformation of the sensor body in response to a line pressure applied to the sensor body. | 12-08-2011 |
20120136931 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR PROCESS FIELD DEVICE - A field device for use in an industrial process, includes a process interface element configured to measure or control a process variable. Communication circuitry is configured to communicate with another location. A communication system is configured to provide communications between at least two components in the field device. A signal inverter couples an inverted signal from the communication system to other circuitry to thereby reduce interference received by the other circuitry. | 05-31-2012 |
20140351588 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION - During manufacturing a unique encrypted authentication code is created for each product based upon device specific information relating to that product. The unique encrypted authentication code together with the device specific information is stored in a database, and a representation of the unique encrypted authentication code is stored on the product. To determine whether a product in question is authentic, the readable representation of the unique encrypted authentication code is read and sent to a server along with a request for product authentication. The server provides an indication of authenticity of the product in question based upon the unique encrypted authentication code received and the device specific information associated with that unique encrypted authentication code in the database. | 11-27-2014 |
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20080218333 | Mode Selectable field transmitter - A selectable mode field transmitter is configurable to operate in one of a plurality of operating modes having different combinations of function, performance, and power consumption. The selectable mode field transmitter includes a housing, a sensor located within the housing, and transmitter circuitry for transmitting data provided by the sensor to a receiver external to the housing. The transmitter circuitry includes a controller that electrically configures the transmitter circuitry to one of a plurality of operational modes in response to mode selection data received from a source external to the housing. Therefore, the selectable mode field transmitter can be configured based on the needs or requirements of a particular application. | 09-11-2008 |
20090196374 | Minimal dead time digitally compensated process transmitter - A process transmitter includes a sensor for producing an analog process signal as a function of a process parameter. The uncompensated analog process signal is digitized by an A/D converter and digitally compensated by a digital processor. The digitized signal from the analog-to-digital converter is also band pass filtered. The digitally compensated signal and the band pass filtered signal are combined to produce a transmitter output. | 08-06-2009 |
20140254717 | DIGITALLY COMPENSATED PROCESS TRANSMITTER WITH MINIMAL DEAD TIME - A processor transmitter includes a sensor, a first signal path, a second signal path, and an output summing circuit. The sensor produces a process signal that is a function of a process parameter. The first signal path digitally compensates the process signal. The second signal path digitally filters the process signal and subjects the process signal to less delay than the first signal path. The output summing circuit sums the digitally compensated process signal from the first signal path and the digitally filtered process signal from the second signal path to produce a fast digital compensated process signal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140266259 | PROCESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE AMPLITUDE SENSOR EXCITATION - A process measurement system includes a sensor for producing a sensor signal as a function of a process parameter and a measurement circuit that converts the sensor signal to measurement data. A control circuit controls the amplitude of the sensor excitation to maximize signal strength over the entire operating ratio range of the sensor. This enhances resolution and noise rejection of the measurement circuit. | 09-18-2014 |