Inventor

Janusz A. Kuzma

Inventor

Parker, CO, US

Overview

1985–2020

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 111 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A61Nprimary

A61NElectrotherapy54%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification8%

A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels7%

A61BDiagnosis5%

H04RLoudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like acoustic electromechanical transducers5%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests5%

A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body4%

A61HPhysical therapy apparatus, e.g. devices for locating or stimulating reflex points in the body3%

H01RElectrically-conductive connections3%

H02JElectric power networks3%

PatentTitleYear

10,835,738Nasal stimulation devices and methods2020 10,835,748Stimulation devices and methods2020 10,799,695Nasal stimulation devices and methods2020 10,537,469Implant delivery devices, systems, and methods2020 10,328,262Stimulation devices and methods2019 10,207,108Implantable nasal stimulator systems and methods2019 9,821,159'Stimulation devices and methods'2017 9,737,702'Nasal stimulation devices and methods'2017 9,717,627'Implant delivery devices, systems, and methods'2017 9,717,899'Method of manufacturing a stimulation lead'2017 9,440,065'Nasal stimulation devices and methods'2016 9,409,028'Implantable microstimulators with programmable multielectrode configuration and uses thereof'2016 9,283,394'Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials'2016 8,996,137'Nasal stimulation devices and methods'2015 8,918,987'Electrode array assembly and method of making same'2014 8,915,926'Pre-curved electrode array loading tools'2014 8,825,171'Impact resistant implantable antenna coil assembly'2014 8,805,543'Insertion tool for paddle-style electrode'2014 8,650,747'Electrode array assembly and method of making same'2014 8,646,172'Electrode array assembly and method of making same'2014 8,606,367'Insertion tool for paddle-style electrode'2013 8,548,604'Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials'2013 8,538,554'Implantable electrode, insertion tool for use therewith, and insertion method'2013 8,321,028'Impact resistant implantable antenna coil assembly'2012 8,311,649'Cochlear lead'2012 8,280,528'Implantable cochlear lead'2012 8,224,459'Insertion tool for paddle-style electrode'2012 8,204,604'Implantable electrodes and insertion methods and tools'2012 8,032,220'Method of implanting microdevice with extended lead and remote electrode'2011 8,019,439'Lead assembly and method of making same'2011 7,949,395'Implantable microdevice with extended lead and remote electrode'2011 7,949,412'Coated electrode array having uncoated electrode contacts'2011 7,941,228'Cochlear implant electrode and method of making same'2011 7,891,085'Electrode array assembly and method of making same'2011 7,860,570'Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials'2010 7,805,202'Implantable electrodes and insertion methods and tools'2010 7,610,103'Electrode arrangement for nerve stimulation and methods of treating disorders'2009 7,460,913'Implantable electrode, insertion tool for use therewith, and insertion method'2008 7,445,528'Connector assemblies'2008 7,444,180'Implantable microstimulator with dissecting tip and/or retrieving anchor and methods of manufacture and use'2008 7,343,204'Miniature implantable connectors'2008 7,343,205'System and method for insertion of a device into the brain'2008 7,319,906'Cochlear implant electrode and method of making same'2008 7,315,763'Cochlear implant electrode and method of making same'2008 7,286,883'Miniature implantable connection method'2007 7,174,218'Lead extension system for use with a microstimulator'2007 7,054,691'Partitioned implantable system'2006 7,050,858'Insertion tool for placement of electrode system inside the cochlear lumen'2006 7,047,081'Band type multicontact electrode and method of making the same'2006 7,006,875'Curved paddle electrode for use with a neurostimulator'2006 6,968,238'Method for inserting cochlear electrode and insertion tool for use therewith'2005 6,947,782'Miniature implantable connectors'2005 6,901,294'Methods and systems for direct electrical current stimulation as a therapy for prostatic hypertrophy'2005 6,901,296'Methods and systems for direct electrical current stimulation as a therapy for cancer and other neoplastic diseases'2005 6,889,094'Electrode array for hybrid cochlear stimulator'2005 6,879,695'Personal sound link module'2005 6,871,099'Fully implantable microstimulator for spinal cord stimulation as a therapy for chronic pain'2005 6,862,805'Method of making a cochlear electrode array having current-focusing and tissue-treating features'2005 6,788,975'Fully implantable miniature neurostimulator for stimulation as a therapy for epilepsy'2004 6,757,970'Method of making multi-contact electrode array'2004 6,754,537'Hybrid implantable cochlear stimulator hearing aid system'2004 6,736,771'Wideband low-noise implantable microphone assembly'2004 6,733,485'Microstimulator-based electrochemotherapy methods and systems'2004 6,735,475'Fully implantable miniature neurostimulator for stimulation as a therapy for headache and/or facial pain'2004 6,658,302'Insertion needle for use with implantable, expandable, multicontact electrodes'2003 6,628,991'Minimally-invasive access into the cochlea for electrode insertion and fluid delivery'2003 6,604,283'Method of making precurved, modiolar-hugging cochlear electrode'2003 6,549,814'Blade electrode array for insertion under soft tissue of lateral wall of cochlea'2003 6,542,777'Spiral shield for a flexible high-Q implantable inductively coupled device'2003 6,522,932'Implantable, expandable, multicontact electrodes and tools for use therewith'2003 6,498,954'Apex to base cochlear implant electrode'2002 6,487,453'Electrode system for ossified cochlea'2002 6,473,651'Fluid filled microphone balloon to be implanted in the middle ear'2002 6,415,187'Implantable, expandable, multicontact electrodes and insertion needle for use therewith'2002 6,397,110'Cochlear electrode system including detachable flexible positioner'2002 6,321,125'Cochlear electrode system including distally attached flexible positioner'2001 6,321,126'Implantable connector'2001 6,309,410'Cochlear electrode with drug delivery channel and method of making same'2001 6,308,101'Fully implantable cochlear implant system'2001 6,304,787'Cochlear electrode array having current-focusing and tissue-treating features'2001 6,275,736'Hair clip retention system for headpiece of cochlear implant system'2001 6,272,382'Fully implantable cochlear implant system'2001 6,266,568'Inflatable cochlear electrode array and method of making same'2001 6,259,951'Implantable cochlear stimulator system incorporating combination electrode/transducer'2001 6,208,882'Stapedius reflex electrode and connector'2001 6,205,361'Implantable expandable multicontact electrodes'2001 6,198,969'Implantable connector for multi-output neurostimulators'2001 6,195,586'Space-filling cochlear electrode'2001 6,163,729'Method of positioning an implantable cochlear electrode array within a cochlea'2000 6,149,657'Insertion tool for placement of a flexible silicone mold or positioner within a cochlea'2000 6,144,883'Method of making a cochlear electrode array with electrode contacts on medial side'2000 6,129,753'Cochlear electrode array with electrode contacts on medial side'2000 6,125,302'Precurved modiolar-hugging cochlear electrode'2000 6,119,044'Cochlear electrode array with positioning stylet'2000 6,096,059'Microsurgical tool'2000 6,078,841'Flexible positioner for use with implantable cochlear electrode array'2000 6,070,105'Modiolus-hugging cochlear electrodes'2000 6,038,484'Cochlear electrode with modiolar-hugging system including a flexible positioner'2000 5,645,585'Cochlear electrode implant assembly with positioning system therefor'1997 5,578,084'Self-curving cochlear electrode array'1996 5,562,716'Package and method of construction'1996 5,545,219'Cochlear electrode implant assemblies with positioning system therefor'1996 5,507,303'Percutaneous connector'1996 5,272,283'Feedthrough assembly for cochlear prosthetic package'1993 5,105,811'Cochlear prosthetic package'1992 5,046,242'Method of making feedthrough assemblies having hermetic seals between electrical feedthrough elements and ceramic carriers therefor'1991 4,898,183'Apparatus and method for insertion of cochlear electrode assembly'1990 4,809,712'Electrode assembly for cochlear implant'1989 4,532,930'Cochlear implant system for an auditory prosthesis'1985 4,522,209'Cochlear prosthesis test system'1985 4,516,820'Cochlear prosthesis package connector'1985

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1985–1993Based in Stanmore, AU· patent location history

1996–2005Based in Englewood, CO, US· patent location history

1996Based in Lane Cove, AU· patent location history

2000–2012Patents assigned to ADVANCED BIONICS CORP (55)· patent assignee history

2003–2016Based in Parker, CO, US· patent location history

2005–2016Patents assigned to KUZMA JANUSZ A (13)· patent assignee history

2008–2016Patents assigned to BOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION (21)· patent assignee history

2008–2020Based in Bayview, AU· patent location history

2012–2014Patents assigned to THENUWARA CHULADATTA (6)· patent assignee history

2015–2020Patents assigned to OCULEVE INC (11)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
ADVANCED BIONICS CORP	55	2000–2012
BOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION	21	2008–2016
KUZMA JANUSZ Aself	13	2005–2016
OCULEVE INC	11	2015–2020
THENUWARA CHULADATTA	6	2012–2014

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Parker, CO, US	44	2003–2016
Englewood, CO, US	37	1996–2005
Bayview, AU	19	2008–2020
Stanmore, AU	6	1985–1993
Lane Cove, AU	3	1996