Meredith M Anderson

US Patent:

20090254151, Oct 8, 2009

Filed:

Apr 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/416801

Inventors:

Meredith L. Anderson - Billerica MA, US
Joshua D. Howard - Granada Hills CA, US
Matthew J. Phillips - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation - Valencia CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607 59, 607116

Abstract:

A lead anchor includes a body with opposing first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface between the first and second major surfaces. The body defines a first channel, a second channel, and a notch. The first channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the first major surface. The second channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the second major surface. The notch extends from the edge surface of the body, defines an opening from the first major surface through the body to the second major surface, and intersects the first channel and the second channel. The first channel, the second channel, and a portion of the notch define a passage through the body so that a lead can be inserted into the notch and turned to dispose a portion of the lead within the passage. The lead anchor can be part of a kit or system that also includes a lead.

US Patent:

20100152818, Jun 17, 2010

Filed:

Feb 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/712107

Inventors:

Meredith L. Anderson - Billerica MA, US
Anne M. Pianca - Valencia CA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation - Valencia CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/05
A61N 1/04
A61N 1/36

US Classification:

607 72, 607148, 607116

Abstract:

A system for stimulation includes an implantable pulse generator, a lead, and conductors. The lead includes an array body disposed at a distal end of the lead and electrodes concentrically arranged on the array body. A center electrode may also be disposed on the array body. The electrodes may be arranged in more than one concentric ring. A method of using an implantable stimulator includes implanting an implantable stimulator and providing an electrical signal to at least one electrode of the implantable stimulator to stimulate a tissue. The electrical signal may be provided between diametrically opposed electrodes or between electrodes that are not diametrically opposed. If the implantable stimulator has a center electrode, the electrical signal may be provided between the center electrode and at least one concentrically arranged electrode.

US Patent:

20140190009, Jul 10, 2014

Filed:

Mar 11, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/204233

Inventors:

- Valencia CA, US
Meredith L. Anderson - Billerica MA, US

Assignee:

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION - Valencia CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

29877, 29883

Abstract:

A lead for a stimulation device can include an array of electrodes with each electrode having a front surface and a back surface; a plurality of conductors; a carrier formed around the array of electrodes; and a biocompatible material that may be disposed over and/or joined with the carrier and the back surfaces of the electrodes. A conductor is attached to the back surface of each electrode. The carrier can be formed around the array of electrodes, but does not completely cover the front surface or back surface of the electrodes.