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BOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION
US·421 granted patents·117 pending applications·18,790 citations·filing 2002–2016
Top patents by PatentIndex Score
538 records- 0199US8831742B2Systems and methods for identifying the circumferential positioning of electrodes of leads for electrical stimulation systemsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 9, 2014·116 cites·20 claims
- 0299US7974706B2Electrode contact configurations for cuff leadsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 5, 2011·512 cites·9 claims
- 0399US7949395B2Implantable microdevice with extended lead and remote electrodeBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2003·Granted May 24, 2011·570 cites·16 claims
- 0499US7890182B2Current steering for an implantable stimulator device involving fractionalized stimulation pulsesBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 15, 2011·211 cites·30 claims
- 0599US7809446B2Devices and methods for brain stimulationBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 5, 2010·309 cites·29 claims
- 0699US7783362B2Vagus nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentialsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 24, 2010·174 cites·14 claims
- 0799US7761165B1Implantable stimulator with integrated plastic housing/metal contacts and manufacture and useBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 20, 2010·550 cites·19 claims
- 0899US7742810B2Short duration pre-pulsing to reduce stimulation-evoked side-effectsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 22, 2010·230 cites·25 claims
- 0999US7437193B2Microstimulator employing improved recharging reporting and telemetry techniquesBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 14, 2008·522 cites·18 claims
- 1098US9381359B2System and method for delivering modulated sub-threshold therapy to a patientBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 5, 2016·57 cites·20 claims
- 1198US9149630B2Segmented electrode leads formed from pre-electrodes with alignment features and methods of making and using the leadsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 6, 2015·54 cites·20 claims
- 1298US8918987B2Electrode array assembly and method of making sameBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 30, 2014·34 cites·20 claims
- 1398US8364278B2Lead assembly for implantable microstimulatorBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 29, 2013·486 cites·19 claims
- 1498US8044635B2Charger alignment indicator with adjustable thresholdBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 25, 2011·111 cites·23 claims
- 1598US7877136B1Enhancement of neural signal transmission through damaged neural tissue via hyperpolarizing electrical stimulation currentBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 25, 2011·256 cites·18 claims
- 1698US7783359B2Devices and methods using an implantable pulse generator for brain stimulationBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 24, 2010·250 cites·21 claims
- 1798US7672734B2Non-linear electrode arrayBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 2, 2010·512 cites·17 claims
- 1898US7650184B2Cylindrical multi-contact electrode lead for neural stimulation and method of making sameBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 19, 2010·318 cites·19 claims
- 1998US7555346B1Implantable pulse generator having current steering meansBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 30, 2009·137 cites·29 claims
- 2098US7444181B2Techniques for sensing and adjusting a compliance voltage in an implantable stimulator deviceBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 28, 2008·283 cites·22 claims
- 2198US7428438B2Systems and methods for providing power to a battery in an implantable stimulatorBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 23, 2008·180 cites·38 claims
- 2297US9364672B2System for deep brain stimulation employing a sensor for monitoring patient movement and providing closed loop controlBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 14, 2016·38 cites·19 claims
- 2397US9333361B2System and method to automatically incorporate lead information from medical image into programmable user interfaceBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2014·Granted May 10, 2016·97 cites·20 claims
- 2497US9138582B2Multi-channel neuromodulation system having frequency modulation stimulationBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 22, 2015·81 cites·20 claims
- 2597US8792993B2Leads with tip electrode for electrical stimulation systems and methods of making and usingBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 29, 2014·103 cites·20 claims
- 2697US8359107B2Electrode design for leads of implantable electric stimulation systems and methods of making and usingBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 22, 2013·61 cites·20 claims
- 2797US8355791B2System and method for computationally determining migration of neurostimulation leadsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 15, 2013·87 cites·21 claims
- 2897US8019439B2Lead assembly and method of making sameBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 13, 2011·349 cites·28 claims
- 2997US7932696B2Charger alignment indicator with adjustable thresholdBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 26, 2011·129 cites·42 claims
- 3097US7904167B2Telemetry system for use with microstimulatorBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 8, 2011·111 cites·13 claims
- 3197US7860570B2Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentialsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 28, 2010·380 cites·17 claims
- 3297US7792590B1Implantable lead systems for brain stimulationBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 7, 2010·299 cites·22 claims
- 3397US7587241B2Method for controlling telemetry in an implantable medical device based on power source capacityBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 8, 2009·94 cites·20 claims
- 3497US7539542B1Lead connector, lead adapter, and lead insertion apparatusBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2003·Granted May 26, 2009·102 cites·10 claims
- 3597US7493172B2Methods and systems for stimulating a nerve originating in an upper cervical spine area to treat a medical conditionBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 17, 2009·176 cites·20 claims
- 3697US7450997B1Method of implanting a lead for brain stimulationBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 11, 2008·308 cites·7 claims
- 3797US7440806B1Systems and methods for treatment of diabetes by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusionBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 21, 2008·176 cites·19 claims
- 3896US9393423B2Fractionalized stimulation pulses in an implantable stimulator deviceBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 19, 2016·66 cites·36 claims
- 3996US9339655B2System and method for compounding low-frequency sources for high-frequency neuromodulationBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2013·Granted May 17, 2016·91 cites·20 claims
- 4096US9244898B2Server for communication with an implantable medical deviceBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 26, 2016·27 cites·35 claims
- 4196US9242106B2Telemetry system for use with microstimulatorBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 26, 2016·44 cites·35 claims
- 4296US9174053B2Neuromodulation using modulated pulse trainBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 3, 2015·58 cites·22 claims
- 4396US8706254B2Server for a communication with an implantable medical deviceBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 22, 2014·30 cites·24 claims
- 4496US8355786B2Lead connector, lead adapter, and lead insertion apparatusBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 15, 2013·66 cites·20 claims
- 4596US8019427B2System and method for computationally determining migration of neurostimulation leadsBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 13, 2011·64 cites·21 claims
- 4696US8019443B2Anchoring units for leads of implantable electric stimulation systems and methods of making and usingBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 13, 2011·100 cites·20 claims
- 4796US7979126B2Orientation-independent implantable pulse generatorBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 12, 2011·158 cites·37 claims
- 4896US7962222B2Battery protection and zero-volt battery recovery system for an implantable medical deviceBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 14, 2011·100 cites·16 claims
- 4996US7891085B1Electrode array assembly and method of making sameBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 22, 2011·106 cites·19 claims
- 5096US7890176B2Methods and systems for treating chronic pelvic painBOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 15, 2011·141 cites·14 claims
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