DR. NIZAM RAZACK, M.D.
Medical Practice in Orlando, FL

8032231, Oct 4, 2011

Oct 5, 2007

11/837138

Richard D Gilson - Oviedo FL, US
Nizam Razack - Orlando FL, US

University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc. - Orlando FL

A61N 1/36

607139, 607 45, 607 62, 607116

Methods, systems, and devices to reduce power demands substantially for current deep brain stimulation DBS using smart technology type applications. The invention uses miniaturized components that allow integration with the implanted probe(s) themselves, and includes a skull-sited housing having all the controls and battery power supply needed. This avoids implanting obtrusive card-deck size batteries in the chest area and the use of vulnerable wire leads under the skin from the chest area to connect with the implanted electrode(s) on the skull, improving comfort. The Generating of non-continuous pulses on demand of conditions such as the occurrence of a tremor occurs, without having to continuously run pulses at all times, substantially increasing life spans over current techniques. Shaped electrodes and their methods further reduce power demands and efficacy by directing electric fields to focus towards specific areas and regions of the brain rather than inefficient 360-degree emission.

8024049, Sep 20, 2011

Oct 20, 2004

10/969420

Richard D. Gilson - Oviedo FL, US
Nizam Razack - Orlando FL, US

University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc. - Orlando FL

A61N 1/36

607139, 607 45, 607 62, 607116

Methods, systems, and devices to reduce power demands substantially for current deep brain stimulation DBS using smart technology type applications. The invention uses miniaturized components that allow integration with the implanted probe(s) themselves, and includes a skull-sited housing having all the controls and battery power supply needed. This avoids implanting obtrusive card-deck size batteries in the chest area and the use of vulnerable wire leads under the skin from the chest area to connect with the implanted electrode(s) on the skull, improving comfort. The Generating of non-continuous pulses on demand of conditions such as the occurrence of a tremor occurs, without having to continuously run pulses at all times, substantially increasing life spans over current techniques. Shaped electrodes and their methods further reduce power demands and efficacy by directing electric fields to focus towards specific areas and regions of the brain rather than inefficient 360-degree emission.