Stephen T Pyles

US Patent:

7815667, Oct 19, 2010

Filed:

Jul 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/458885

Inventors:

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/39

US Classification:

607 1

Abstract:

A power source for an implantable medical device, such as a spinal cord stimulator, has a controlled anterior surface. Preferably, the contoured anterior surface includes a layer of a biocompatible material, such as a polymer. Also preferably, the layer provides a contour generally conforming to the profile of a human buttock. Optionally, a cosmetic implant of generally substantially the same size and shape as the power source is implanted in the opposite buttock as the power source so as to create balance.

US Patent:

8029495, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

Mar 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/731966

Inventors:

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

International Classification:

A61M 31/00

US Classification:

604510, 604506, 604 9504, 60416413, 60417001, 60417002, 60417003

Abstract:

An apparatus includes a catheter for an intrathecal drug delivery system and a stylet having a curved forward end. Preferably, the curved forward end has a shape in the form of a “J” or a “C. ” Also preferably, the catheter has a distal end that conforms to the curved forward end of the stylet. Thus, the present invention provides a catheter having a blunt forward end that minimizes the risk of penetrating the substance of the spinal cord. Additionally, the curved forward end of the stylet can be formed of a springy material so that it straightens out during the processes of insertion through a guide needle and retraction from the needle.

US Patent:

8073543, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Dec 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/635519

Inventors:

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

Assignee:

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 40, 607117

Abstract:

The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation to treat gastrointestinal and/or eating disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with predetermined thoracic vertebral segments to cause spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders.

US Patent:

8170674, May 1, 2012

Filed:

Feb 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/039165

Inventors:

Stephen Pyles - Ocala FL, US
Rohan Hoare - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 40, 607117

Abstract:

The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation to treat gastrointestinal and/or eating disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with predetermined thoracic vertebral segments to cause spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders.

US Patent:

8214047, Jul 3, 2012

Filed:

Sep 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/234960

Inventors:

Stephen Pyles - Ocala FL, US
Rohan Hoare - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 40, 607117

Abstract:

The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation to treat gastrointestinal and/or eating disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with predetermined thoracic vertebral segments to cause spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders.

US Patent:

8463385, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Jun 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/525684

Inventors:

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 40, 607117

Abstract:

The present invention involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation to treat gastrointestinal and/or eating disorders. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead that is in communication with predetermined thoracic vertebral segments to cause spinal nervous tissue stimulation, thus treating a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders.

US Patent:

RE44340, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

May 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/466416

Inventors:

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/39

US Classification:

607 1

Abstract:

A power source for an implantable medical device, such as a spinal cord stimulator, has a controlled contoured anterior surface. Preferably, the contoured anterior surface includes a layer of a biocompatible material, such as a polymer. Also preferably, the layer provides a contour generally conforming to the profile of a human buttock. Optionally, a cosmetic implant of generally substantially the same size and shape as the power source is implanted in the opposite buttock as the power source so as to create balance.

US Patent:

8486023, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Aug 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/222696

Inventors:

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/178
A61M 25/00

US Classification:

60416401, 60416413, 60417001, 60417002, 60417003, 604264, 604523, 604528

Abstract:

An apparatus includes a catheter for an intrathecal drug delivery system and a stylet having a curved forward end. Preferably, the curved forward end has a shape in the form of a “J” or a “C. ” Also preferably, the catheter has a distal end that conforms to the curved forward end of the stylet. Thus, the present invention provides a catheter having a blunt forward end that minimizes the risk of penetrating the substance of the spinal cord. Additionally, the curved forward end of the stylet can be formed of a springy material so that it straightens out during the processes of insertion through a guide needle and retraction from the needle.