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Norbert Kaula
Also filed as: FARQUHAR ALLEN · KAULA NORBERT · KAULA NORBERT F
139 granted patents·27 pending applications·8,999 citations·filing 2000–2025
99Inventor score
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166 records- 0199US10076667B2System and method of performing computer assisted stimulation programming (CASP) with a non-zero starting value customized to a patientNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 18, 2018·77 cites·20 claims
- 0299US9895532B2Pudendal and sacral nerve stimulation sweep algorithm and methodNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 20, 2018·53 cites·20 claims
- 0398US8147421B2System and methods for determining nerve direction to a surgical instrumentFARQUHAR ALLEN·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 3, 2012·1.1k cites·25 claims
- 0498US8050769B2System and methods for determining nerve proximity, direction, and pathology during surgeryNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 1, 2011·136 cites·27 claims
- 0598US7935051B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2009·Granted May 3, 2011·317 cites·19 claims
- 0697US10238877B2Methods, systems and devices for determining optimal placement for pudendal nerve stimulation lead using patient feedbackNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 26, 2019·28 cites·20 claims
- 0797US10124171B2Systems, methods, and devices for automatically enabling different workflows based on selected medical devicesNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 13, 2018·31 cites·20 claims
- 0897US10118037B2System, method, and device for providing feedback to a patient during electrical stimulationNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 6, 2018·34 cites·20 claims
- 0997US9820729B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 21, 2017·54 cites·20 claims
- 1097US9795371B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 24, 2017·47 cites·19 claims
- 1197US9610449B2Method and apparatus for displaying a graphical impedance history for output channels of a leadGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 4, 2017·26 cites·20 claims
- 1297US9452294B2Automatic current balancing with lock control for a clinician programmerGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 27, 2016·26 cites·20 claims
- 1397US8761897B2Method and system of graphical representation of lead connector block and implantable pulse generators on a clinician programmerGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 24, 2014·86 cites·36 claims
- 1497US8343046B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 1, 2013·104 cites·25 claims
- 1597US8192356B2Surgical access system and related methodsMILES PATRICK·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 5, 2012·127 cites·37 claims
- 1697US8182423B2Surgical access system and related methodsMILES PATRICK·Filed 2009·Granted May 22, 2012·131 cites·20 claims
- 1797US8133173B2Surgical access system and related methodsMILES PATRICK·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 13, 2012·126 cites·27 claims
- 1897US8005535B2System and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessmentsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 23, 2011·181 cites·12 claims
- 1997US8000782B2System and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessmentsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 16, 2011·215 cites·21 claims
- 2097US7892173B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 22, 2011·178 cites·20 claims
- 2197US6466817B1Nerve proximity and status detection system and methodNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 15, 2002·726 cites·118 claims
- 2296US10245434B2Systems, methods, and devices for evaluating lead placement based on patient physiological responsesNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 2, 2019·25 cites·20 claims
- 2396US10083261B2Method and system of simulating a pulse generator on a clinician programmerNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 25, 2018·25 cites·19 claims
- 2496US9572562B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 21, 2017·22 cites·17 claims
- 2596US9204871B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 8, 2015·31 cites·19 claims
- 2696US9180302B2Touch screen finger position indicator for a spinal cord stimulation programming deviceGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 10, 2015·48 cites·32 claims
- 2796US8915846B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 23, 2014·61 cites·15 claims
- 2896US8055349B2System and methods for determining nerve proximity, direction, and pathology during surgeryNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 8, 2011·103 cites·24 claims
- 2996US7920922B2System and methods for determining nerve proximity, direction, and pathology during surgeryNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 5, 2011·79 cites·21 claims
- 3096US7819801B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 26, 2010·394 cites·57 claims
- 3196US7691057B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 6, 2010·323 cites·29 claims
- 3296US7582058B1Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 1, 2009·468 cites·9 claims
- 3396US7522953B2System and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessmentsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 21, 2009·370 cites·25 claims
- 3496US7177677B2Nerve proximity and status detection system and methodNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 13, 2007·512 cites·45 claims
- 3595US10376701B2Touch screen safety controls for clinician programmerNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 13, 2019·25 cites·20 claims
- 3695US10052490B2Systems, methods, and devices for performing electronically controlled test stimulationNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 21, 2018·25 cites·20 claims
- 3795US9872988B2Systems, methods, and devices for evaluating lead placement based on patient physiological responsesNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 23, 2018·27 cites·20 claims
- 3895US9833227B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 5, 2017·12 cites·30 claims
- 3995US9827424B2System and method of establishing a protocol for providing electrical stimulation with a stimulation system to treat a patientNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 28, 2017·26 cites·20 claims
- 4095US9826968B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 28, 2017·12 cites·30 claims
- 4195US9468405B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 18, 2016·64 cites·20 claims
- 4295US9456783B2System and methods for determining nerve proximity, direction and pathology during surgeryNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 4, 2016·21 cites·20 claims
- 4395US9259577B2Method and system of quick neurostimulation electrode configuration and positioningGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 16, 2016·66 cites·54 claims
- 4495US8768450B2System and methods for performing surgical procedures and assessmentsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 1, 2014·54 cites·57 claims
- 4595US8747307B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 10, 2014·50 cites·18 claims
- 4695US8696559B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 15, 2014·73 cites·20 claims
- 4795US8672840B2Surgical access system and related methodsMILES PATRICK·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 18, 2014·57 cites·20 claims
- 4895US8602982B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 10, 2013·50 cites·13 claims
- 4995US8562521B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 22, 2013·56 cites·19 claims
- 5095US8550994B2Surgical access system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 8, 2013·83 cites·17 claims
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