DR. STEPHEN T PYLES, MD
Osteopathic Medicine at Pine Ave, Ocala, FL

5669882, Sep 23, 1997

Apr 23, 1996

8/636855

Stephen Pyles - Ocala FL

A01M 5178

604164

A needle and stylus system. The system has a hollow tubular needle formed of a rigid material. The needle has an elongated linear intermediate section constituting the majority of the length of the needle and with a curved distal section terminating in an oval opening. A bore is formed through the intermediate and distal sections of an essentially common diameter and the oval opening at the distal end is located in a plane essentially parallel with the axis of the intermediate section and spaced from the exterior surface of the intermediate section. The needle also has a proximal end formed as a radially exterior enlargement with an enlarged cylindrical bore. A tubular stylet has an elongated linear intermediate section and a curved distal section with an oval planar face positionable at the opening at the distal end of the needle when the stylet is inserted within the needle. The style also has a semi-cylindrical section between the intermediate section and the distal section to allow the bending thereof as the styler is moved into the needle with its distal section approaching the distal section of the needle. The stylet has a proximal end with an exterior radial enlargement to be grasped by an operator and an intermediate radial enlargement receivable within the enlarged cylindrical bore at the proximal end of the needle.

2012002, Feb 2, 2012

Oct 11, 2011

13/270501

Stephen T. PYLES - Ocala FL, US
Daniel A. GRAUBERT - Etna NH, US

A61B 19/00, A61M 25/10

604500, 606129

A method of implanting a spinal cord stimulator lead in the epidural space of a human or animal subject. The method includes expanding a distensible balloon, which is positioned around a distal end of the shaft and in fluid communication with a lumen, to clear a tissue obstruction during the implantation. Preferably, the balloon expands radially outwardly from at least a portion of the shaft's distal end. The method can also include discharging a pressurized fluid, axially through a lumen in the spinal cord stimulator lead, directly to a tissue obstruction during the implantation.

2005028, Dec 22, 2005

Jun 21, 2005

11/158309

Stephen Pyles - Ocala FL, US

A61N001/00

607117000, 604096010

A catheter for displacing tissue obstructions having first and second conduits extending therethrough. Preferably, the catheter has a distensible balloon positioned at its distal end in fluid communication with the first conduit, and a fluid delivery port also located at its distal end for discharging fluid from the second lumen. Preferably, the catheter also includes a stylet for guiding the catheter into and through the epidural space.

7815667, Oct 19, 2010

Jul 20, 2006

11/458885

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

A61N 1/39

607 1

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.

5133097, Jul 28, 1992

Dec 17, 1990

7/628096

Stephen Pyles - Ocala FL

A47G 902, A61G 1312, A61G 1310, A61G 1300

5623

The present invention is directed to an improved sheeting system for covering an operating table which includes a main body section with a head section and a foot section pivotally coupled about horizontal axes to the main body section, and with sidearms pivotally coupled about vertical axes to the main body section, the sheeting system including a single large sheet positionable over the main body section, head section and foot section formed of a non-woven fabric having an enlarged planar portion, downwardly turned edges and an inwardly turned periphery with elastomeric material coupled to at least portions of the periphery whereby the edges and periphery accommodate the bending of the sheet along its side edges with the bending of the operating table; and a pair of small sheets positionable over the side arms.

2005028, Dec 22, 2005

Jun 21, 2005

11/158316

Stephen Pyles - Ocala FL, US

A61B001/00

600102000

A method for performing a percutaneous lumbar sympathectmony includes the steps of placing the patient in a prone position, monitoring the temperature over each of the patient's lower extremities, making a small incision on the back of the patient, inserting a scope through the incision and into the epidural space, using fluoroscopy to aid in the guidance of the scope to the area of the sympathetic ganglion, locating the sympathetic ganglion, and severing the sympathetic ganglion with, for example, a sharp dissection tool, biopsy forceps, or an electrocautery tool. Thus, the method for performing a percutaneous lumbar sympathectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that minimizes patient recovery time.

8029495, Oct 4, 2011

Mar 25, 2010

12/731966

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

A61M 31/00

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

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.

8073543, Dec 6, 2011

Dec 10, 2009

12/635519

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL

A61N 1/00

607 40, 607117

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.

8486023, Jul 16, 2013

Aug 31, 2011

13/222696

Stephen T. Pyles - Ocala FL, US

A61M 5/178, A61M 25/00

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

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.