Peter R Lando

US Patent:

7981119, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

Dec 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/010136

Inventors:

Peter R. Lando - Dallas TX, US
Terry D. Daglow - Allen TX, US
John H. Erickson - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

606129

Abstract:

In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain. The apparatus includes a flexible disc comprising a substantially radial slot adapted to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantation. The slot is adapted to elastically expand as the lead is inserted into the slot and is also adapted to elastically contract on the lead to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantation. The apparatus further includes a ring adapted to seat within a burr hole formed in the person's skull. The ring comprises a channel adapted to receive and secure the flexible disc.

US Patent:

8337511, Dec 25, 2012

Filed:

Jul 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/184103

Inventors:

Peter R Lando - Dallas TX, US
Terry D Daglow - Bonham TX, US
John H Erickson - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

606129

Abstract:

In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain. The apparatus includes a flexible disc comprising a substantially radial slot adapted to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantation. The slot is adapted to elastically expand as the lead is inserted into the slot and is also adapted to elastically contract on the lead to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantation. The apparatus further includes a ring adapted to seat within a burr hole formed in the person's skull. The ring comprises a channel adapted to receive and secure the flexible disc.

US Patent:

20120203301, Aug 9, 2012

Filed:

Dec 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/339218

Inventors:

Tracy L. Cameron - Toronto, CA
Peter R. Lando - Dallas TX, US
Melissa W. Acosta - Fort Worth TX, US

Assignee:

ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, INC. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61N 1/372

US Classification:

607 45

Abstract:

The present description relates to cranial nerve stimulation to treat a neurological disorder. More particularly, and not by way of limitation, the present invention is directed to a system and method for stimulating a cranial nerve to treat a neurological disorder, such as tinnitus or an anxiety disorder.

US Patent:

20130184793, Jul 18, 2013

Filed:

Dec 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/717268

Inventors:

Peter R. Lando - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61N 1/05

US Classification:

607116

Abstract:

In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain. The apparatus includes a flexible disc comprising a substantially radial slot adapted to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantation. The slot is adapted to elastically expand as the lead is inserted into the slot and is also adapted to elastically contract on the lead to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantation. The apparatus further includes a ring adapted to seat within a burr hole formed in the person's skull. The ring comprises a channel adapted to receive and secure the flexible disc.