Robert W Bulger

US Patent:

20220257956, Aug 18, 2022

Filed:

May 9, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/739748

Inventors:

- Brooklyn Park MN, US
Kenneth Lyle Reed - Dallas TX, US
Robert Raymond Bulger - Dallas TX, US
Claire Denault - Dallas TX, US
Michael Steven Colvin - Newbury Park CA, US
Paul Griffith - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Francis Menezes - Simi Valley CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/378
A61N 1/372
A61N 1/05
A61N 1/375
A61N 1/36

Abstract:

A system is provided for driving an implantable neurostimulator lead, the lead having an associated plurality of electrodes disposed in at least one array on the lead. The system comprises an implantable pulse generator (IPG), the IPG including an electrode driver, a load system for determining load requirements, an IPG power coupler, and an IPG communication system. The system also includes an external unit, which includes an external variable power generator, an external power coupler, an external communication system, and a controller for varying the power level of the variable power generator.

US Patent:

20210162219, Jun 3, 2021

Filed:

Feb 5, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/168525

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Robert Raymond Bulger - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/375
A61N 1/372
A61N 1/05
A61N 1/36
A61N 1/378

Abstract:

An implantable head-mounted unibody peripheral neurostimulation system is provided for implantation in the head for the purpose of treating chronic head pain, including migraine. The system may include an implantable pulse generator (IPG) from which multiple stimulating leads may extend sufficient to allow for adequate stimulation over multple regions of the head, preferably including the frontal, parietal and occipital regions. A lead may include an extended body, along which may be disposed a plurality of surface metal electrodes, which may be sub-divided into a plurality of electrode arrays. A plurality of internal metal wires may run a portion of its length and connect the IPG's internal circuit to the surface metal electrodes. The IPG may include a rechargeable battery, an antenna, and an application specific integrated circuit. The IPG may be capable of functional connection with an external radiofrequency unit for purposes that may include recharging, diagnostic evaluation, and programming.

US Patent:

20210046319, Feb 18, 2021

Filed:

Oct 30, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/085434

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Robert Raymond Bulger - Dallas TX, US
Michael Steven Colvin - Newbury Park CA, US
Claire Denault - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/378
A61N 1/372
A61N 1/05
A61N 1/375
A61N 1/36

Abstract:

A method for subcutaneously treating pain in a patient includes first providing a neurostimulator with an IPG body and at least a primary integral lead with electrodes disposed thereon. A primary incision is opened to expose the subcutaneous region below the dermis in a selected portion of the body. A pocket is then opened for the IPG through the primary incision and the primary integral lead is inserted through the primary incision and routed subcutaneously to a first desired nerve region along a first desired path. The IPG is disposed in the pocket through the primary incision. The primary incision is then closed and the IPG and the electrodes activated to provide localized stimulation to the desired nerve region and at least one of the nerves associated therewith to achieve a desired pain reduction response from the patient.

US Patent:

20200289833, Sep 17, 2020

Filed:

May 29, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/887498

Inventors:

- Santa Clara CA, US
Kenneth Lyle Reed - Dallas TX, US
Robert Raymond Bulger - Dallas TX, US
Claire Denault - Dallas TX, US
Michael Steven Colvin - Newbury Park CA, US
Paul Griffith - Santa Rosa Valley CA, US
Francis Menezes - Simi Valley CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/378
A61N 1/372
A61N 1/05
A61N 1/375
A61N 1/36

Abstract:

A system is provided for driving an implantable neurostimulator lead, the lead having an associated plurality of electrodes disposed in at least one array on the lead. The system comprises an implantable pulse generator (IPG), the IPG including an electrode driver, a load system for determining load requirements, an IPG power coupler, and an IPG communication system. The system also includes an external unit, which includes an external variable power generator, an external power coupler, an external communication system, and a controller for varying the power level of the variable power generator.

US Patent:

20190091480, Mar 28, 2019

Filed:

Nov 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/198216

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Robert Raymond BULGER - Dallas TX, US
Paul GRIFFITH - Santa Rosa Valley CA, US
Bob OZAWA - Woodland Hills CA, US
Navin BUNYAN - Valencia CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/378
A61N 1/372
A61N 1/36
A61N 1/05
A61N 1/375

Abstract:

A method for subcutaneously treating pain in a patient includes first providing a neurostimulator with an IPG body and at least a primary, a secondary, and a tertiary integral lead with electrodes disposed thereon. A primary incision is opened to expose the subcutaneous region below the dermis in a selected portion of the body. A pocket is then opened for the IPG through the primary incision and the integral leads are inserted through the primary incision and routed subcutaneously to desired nerve regions along desired paths. The IPG is disposed in the pocket through the primary incision. The primary incision is then closed and the IPG and the electrodes activated to provide localized stimulation to the desired nerve regions and at least three of the nerves associated therewith to achieve a desired pain reduction response from the patient.

US Patent:

20180256903, Sep 13, 2018

Filed:

May 14, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/979165

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
ROBERT RAYMOND BULGER - DALLAS TX, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/378
A61N 1/05
A61N 1/372
A61N 1/36
A61N 1/375

Abstract:

An implantable head-mounted unibody peripheral neurostimulation system is provided for implantation in the head for the purpose of treating chronic head pain, including migraine. The system may include an implantable pulse generator (IPG) from which multiple stimulating leads may extend sufficient to allow for adequate stimulation over multple regions of the head, preferably including the frontal, parietal and occipital regions. A lead may include an extended body, along which may be disposed a plurality of surface metal electrodes, which may be sub-divided into a plurality of electrode arrays. A plurality of internal metal wires may run a portion of its length and connect the IPG's internal circuit to the surface metal electrodes. The IPG may include a rechargeable battery, an antenna, and an application specific integrated circuit. The IPG may be capable of functional connection with an external radiofrequency unit for purposes that may include recharging, diagnostic evaluation, and programming.

US Patent:

20180236245, Aug 23, 2018

Filed:

Feb 9, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/892605

Inventors:

- Southlake TX, US
KENNETH LYLE REED - DALLAS TX, US
ROBERT RAYMOND BULGER - DALLAS TX, US
CLAIRE DENAULT - SOUTHLAKE TX, US
MICHAEL STEVEN COLVIN - NEWBURY PARK CA, US
PAUL GRIFFITH - SANTA ROSA VALLEY CA, US
FRANCIS MENEZES - SIMI VALLEY CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/378
A61N 1/05
A61N 1/372
A61N 1/36
A61N 1/375

Abstract:

A system is provided for driving an implantable neurostimulator lead, the lead having an associated plurality of electrodes disposed in at least one array on the lead. The system comprises an implantable pulse generator (IPG), the IPG including an electrode driver, a load system for determining load requirements, an IPG power coupler, and an IPG communication system. The system also includes an external unit, which includes an external variable power generator, an external power coupler, an external communication system, and a controller for varying the power level of the variable power generator.

US Patent:

20180221664, Aug 9, 2018

Filed:

Feb 6, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/890020

Inventors:

- Southlake TX, US
ROBERT RAYMOND BULGER - DALLAS TX, US
MICHAEL STEVEN COLVIN - NEWBURY PARK CA, US
CLAIRE DENAULT - DALLAS TX, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/36
A61N 1/05

Abstract:

A method for subcutaneously treating pain in a patient includes first providing a neurostimulator with an IPG body and at least a primary integral lead with electrodes disposed thereon. A primary incision is opened to expose the subcutaneous region below the dermis in a selected portion of the body. A pocket is then opened for the IPG through the primary incision and the primary integral lead is inserted through the primary incision and routed subcutaneously to a first desired nerve region along a first desired path. The IPG is disposed in the pocket through the primary incision. The primary incision is then closed and the IPG and the electrodes activated to provide localized stimulation to the desired nerve region and at least one of the nerves associated therewith to achieve a desired pain reduction response from the patient.