David E Payne

US Patent:

6895280, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/307098

Inventors:

Paul M. Meadows - Glendale CA, US
Carla Mann Woods - Los Angeles CA, US
David K. Peterson - Saugus CA, US
Joey Chen - Arcadia CA, US
David H. Payne - Llano CA, US

Assignee:

Advanced Bionics Corporation - Valencia CA

International Classification:

A61N001/36

US Classification:

607 46, 607 48, 607 2

Abstract:

A spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system includes multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) which channels can provide concurrent, but unique stimulation fields, permitting virtual electrodes to be realized. The SCS system includes a replenishable power source (e. g. , rechargeable battery), that may be recharged using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery can be used to charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. An included bi-directional telemetry link in the system informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery. Other processing circuitry in the IPG allows electrode impedance measurements to be made. Further circuitry in the external battery charger can provide alignment detection for the coil pairs.

US Patent:

7496404, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Dec 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/009508

Inventors:

Paul M Meadows - Glendale CA, US
Carla M Woods - Beverly Hills CA, US
David K Peterson - Saugus CA, US
Joey Chen - Valencia CA, US
David H Payne - Llano CA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation - Valenica CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 46, 607 43

Abstract:

A spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system includes multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) which channels can provide concurrent, but unique stimulation fields, permitting virtual electrodes to be realized. The SCS system includes a replenishable power source (e. g. , rechargeable battery), that may be recharged using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery can be used to charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. An included bi-directional telemetry link in the system informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery. Other processing circuitry in the IPG allows electrode impedance measurements to be made. Further circuitry in the external battery charger can provide alignment detection for the coil pairs.

US Patent:

7769462, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Jan 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/625283

Inventors:

Paul M. Meadows - Glendale CA, US
Carla Mann Woods - Los Angeles CA, US
David K. Peterson - Saugus CA, US
Joey Chen - Arcadia CA, US
David H. Payne - Llano CA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation - Valencia CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 46

Abstract:

A spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system includes multiple electrodes, multiple, independently programmable, stimulation channels within an implantable pulse generator (IPG) which channels can provide concurrent, but unique stimulation fields, permitting virtual electrodes to be realized. The SCS system includes a replenishable power source (e. g. , rechargeable battery), that may be recharged using transcutaneous power transmissions between antenna coil pairs. An external charger unit, having its own rechargeable battery can be used to charge the IPG replenishable power source. A real-time clock can provide an auto-run schedule for daily stimulation. An included bi-directional telemetry link in the system informs the patient or clinician the status of the system, including the state of charge of the IPG battery. Other processing circuitry in the IPG allows electrode impedance measurements to be made. Further circuitry in the external battery charger can provide alignment detection for the coil pairs.

US Patent:

7801615, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Nov 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/947753

Inventors:

Paul Meadows - Glendale CA, US
Carla Mann Woods - Los Angeles CA, US
David Peterson - Saugus CA, US
Joey Chen - Los Angeles CA, US
David Payne - Llano CA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation - Valencia CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 46

Abstract:

Implantable pulse generators and spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems are provided. The implantable pulse generator comprises telemetry circuitry configured for wirelessly receiving programming signals from an external programmer, and a plurality of bi-directional current sources configured for being respectively coupled to a plurality of electrodes. The implantable pulse generator further comprises control circuitry configured for directing the bi-directional current sources to output current pulses of a selected amplitude and polarity to the electrodes in accordance with the programming signals. The SCS system may comprise a plurality of electrodes, an external programmer configured for transmitting programming signals, and the afore-described implantable pulse generator as described above. In one embodiment, the SCS system further comprises one or more stimulation leads carrying the electrodes, in which case, the implantable pulse generator may further include a connector removably mated to the stimulation lead(s).

US Patent:

8614623, Dec 24, 2013

Filed:

Dec 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/315367

Inventors:

Edward F. Tuck - West Covina CA, US
David L. Payne - Morgan Hill CA, US
Thomas N. Giaccherini - Carmel Valley CA, US
Michael Keddington - Newport Beach CA, US
Douglas G. Lockie - Los Gatos CA, US
Douglas Sallen - Monterey CA, US
James R. Stuart - Louisville CO, US

Assignee:

Pascal's Pocket Corporation - West Covina CA

International Classification:

G05B 19/00
G06F 7/00
G08B 29/00
H04B 1/00
H04Q 1/00

US Classification:

340 56, 340 561, 340 553, 340 101, 340 105

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for a Personal Digital Asset Manager are disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention is a miniature electronic device, which functions as a fully-powered personal computer, which stores digital files and content, and which communicates wirelessly with external input and output devices and a network such as the Internet. In one embodiment, the present invention may be carried in a pocket or purse, clipped on a belt or incorporated into a pair of glasses.

US Patent:

20050075707, Apr 7, 2005

Filed:

Sep 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/943111

Inventors:

Paul Meadows - Glendale CA, US
David Payne - Llano CA, US
Kerry Bradley - Glendale CA, US

International Classification:

A61N001/05

US Classification:

607115000

Abstract:

An adapter is used to convert a stand-alone, percutaneous (axial) lead to a planar lead. The adapter has at least one channel for accepting at least one percutaneous lead within the at least one channel and capturing the lead, thereby transforming the stand-alone, percutaneous lead into a functional planar lead.