American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Method And Apparatus For The Treatment Of Incontinence
US Patent:
7821873, Oct 26, 2010
Filed:
Sep 13, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/520777
Inventors:
Michael Edward Carley - Dallas TX, US
Assignee:
Baylor Research Institute - Dallas TX
International Classification:
G04F 8/00
US Classification:
368 9
Abstract:
The present invention includes a method, a kit and an apparatus for prompting a user of an urination event. The present invention includes a portable incontinence prompting apparatus having a timer mechanism for timing an interval disposed within a housing and a time interval selection mechanism in communication with the timer mechanism for selecting a preset time interval. The apparatus includes a prompting mechanism in communication with the timer mechanism for issuing a prompting signal in response to a signal from the timer timing mechanism.
Method And Apparatus For Reducing Preterm Labor Using Neuromodulation
US Patent:
2007016, Jul 19, 2007
Filed:
Jan 18, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/335395
Inventors:
Michael Carley - Dallas TX, US
Assignee:
Baylor Research Institute - Dallas TX
International Classification:
A61N 1/02
US Classification:
607046000
Abstract:
The present invention includes an apparatus, kit and method for providing neural stimulation to reduce preterm labor contractions and thereby reduce subsequent preterm births. The present invention includes one or more implantable electrodes adapted for electrical communication with one or more sacral nerve roots and an electrical energy generator to produce one or more electrical signals in electrical communication with the one or more implantable electrodes.