Inventor
Todd K. Whitehurst
Inventor
Santa Clarita, CA, US
Overview
Patents· 162 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
A61Nprimary
A61NElectrotherapy50%
A61BDiagnosis15%
A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body12%
G16HHealthcare informatics, i.e. information and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical or healthcare data3%
G01NInvestigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties3%
G06FElectric digital data processing3%
H04WWireless communication networks2%
H01RElectrically-conductive connections1%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests1%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification1%
PatentTitleYear
11,116,400Analyte sensor transceiver configured to provide tactile, visual, and/or aural feedback202111,116,399Analyte sensor transceiver configured to provide tactile, visual, and/or aural feedback202111,109,755Analyte sensor transceiver configured to provide tactile, visual, and/or aural feedback202111,109,779Chemical modification of analyte permeable membrane for enhanced oxidative stability202111,071,455Continuous analyte monitoring system202111,058,330Analyte sensor202110,912,498Fluorescence-based sensor with multiple indicator grafts202110,874,307Digital artery blood pressure monitor202010,779,738Electrical coupling of pulse transit time (PTT) measurement system to heart for blood pressure measurement202010,772,512Blood pressure monitoring using a multi-function wrist-worn device202010,772,503Wireless analyte monitoring202010,769,245Systems and methods for monitoring medical adherence and compliance202010,733,266Systems and methods of providing patient apps202010,702,171Systems, devices, and methods for measuring blood pressure of a user202010,575,731Use of a sensor with multiple external sensor transceiver devices202010,551,316Fabrication of a fluorescent material for sensing an analyte202010,524,660Remotely powered sensor with antenna location independent of sensing site202010,517,489Wrist worn accelerometer for pulse transit time (PTT) measurements of blood pressure201910,492,726Wearing dependent operation of wearable device201910,350,420External charger with customizable magnetic charging field201910,352,858Fabrication of a fluorescent material for sensing an analyte201910,313,506Wellness aggregator201910,285,645Sensing contact force related to user wearing an electronic device201910,270,898Wellness aggregator201910,206,624Implantation and antenna orientation of an implantable sensor201910,119,911Fabrication of a fluorescent material for sensing an analyte201810,111,588Analyte sensor transceiver configured to provide tactile, visual, and/or aural feedback201810,080,514Fluorescence-based sensor with multiple indicator grafts201810,064,573Analyte permeable membrane systems for oxidative and optical stability201810,016,133Remotely powered sensor with antenna location independent of sensing site20189,931,068Drug elution for in vivo protection of bio-sensing analytes20189,901,250'Use of a sensor with multiple external sensor transceiver devices'20189,901,293'Analyte sensor'20189,891,169'Fabrication of a fluorescent material for sensing an analyte'20189,867,540'Co-planar, near field communication telemetry link for an analyte sensor'20189,778,190'Fabrication of a fluorescent material for sensing an analyte'20179,700,730'External charger with customizable magnetic charging field'20179,640,088'Electronic tag transmissions of custom-order nutritional information'20179,498,156'Opacity consistent polymer graft for optical sensor'20169,452,288'Multimodal neurostimulation systems and methods'20169,427,182'Analyte permeable membrane systems for oxidative and optical stability'20169,427,181'Analyte permeable membrane systems for oxidative and optical stability'20169,409,028'Implantable microstimulators with programmable multielectrode configuration and uses thereof'20169,409,022'Methods and systems for stimulating a motor cortex of the brain to treat a medical condition'20169,396,369'Electronic tag transmissions corresponding to physical disturbance of tag'20169,352,145'Methods and systems for treating a psychotic disorder'20169,327,069'Methods and systems for treating a medical condition by promoting neural remodeling within the brain'20169,283,394'Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20169,095,713'Methods and systems for treating autism by decreasing neural activity within the brain'20159,043,000'Burr hole plug having sidable clamping mechanism'20159,031,656'Methods and systems for treating seizures caused by brain stimulation'20158,994,325'External charger for an implantable medical device having at least one moveable charging coil'20158,965,510'Connector assemblies for implantable stimulators'20158,934,968'Neurostimulation and coronary artery disease treatment'20158,914,112'Methods and systems of treating pancreatitis pain caused by sphincter of Oddi dysfunction'20148,855,769'Connector assemblies for implantable stimulators'20148,731,686'Burr hole plug having dual slidable clamping mechanisms'20148,718,779'Treatment of mood and/or anxiety disorders by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20148,712,547'Cavernous nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20148,682,438'Connector assemblies for implantable stimulators'20148,676,322'Methods and systems of treating pancreatitis pain'20148,666,493'Fixation of implantable pulse generators'20148,660,664'Methods for forming implantable medical devices'20148,644,954'Methods and systems for facilitating stimulation of one or more stimulation sites'20148,626,297'Apparatus and methods for charging an implanted medical device power source'20148,600,512'Methods and systems for treating seizures caused by brain stimulation'20138,588,917'Fully implantable neurostimulator for autonomic nerve fiber stimulation as a therapy for urinary and bowel dysfunction'20138,548,604'Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20138,515,542'Treatment of obesity and/or type II diabetes by stimulation of the pituitary gland'20138,515,541'Methods and systems for treating post-stroke disorders'20138,494,657'Resorbable anchor arrangements for implantable devices and methods of making and using'20138,467,879'Treatment of pain by brain stimulation'20138,452,407'Methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders'20138,423,157'Electrode contact configurations for cuff leads'20138,412,334'Treatment of mood and/or anxiety disorders by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20138,401,634'Treatment of movement disorders by brain stimulation'20138,401,654'Methods and systems for treating one or more effects of deafferentation'20138,364,267'Fixation of implantable pulse generators'20138,364,278'Lead assembly for implantable microstimulator'20138,364,280'Engagement tool for implantable medical devices'20138,357,145'Implanting medical devices'20138,352,035'Connector assemblies for implantable stimulators'20138,320,600'Method and apparatus to enhance communication in the operating room'20128,315,704'Stimulation of a stimulation site within the neck or head'20128,313,453'Burr hole sealing device for preventing brain shift'20128,301,248'Sequenced and simultaneous stimulation for treating congestive heart failure'20128,244,377'Fixation arrangements for implantable leads and methods of making and using'20128,214,048'Fully implantable neurostimulator for autonomic nerve fiber stimulation as a therapy for urinary and bowel dysfunction'20128,204,595'Lead assembly for implantable microstimulator'20128,204,604'Implantable electrodes and insertion methods and tools'20128,095,219'Stimulation of the stomach in response to sensed parameters to treat obesity'20128,060,209'Methods and systems of treating ischemia pain in visceral organs'20118,046,076'Treatment of mood and/or anxiety disorders by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20117,974,706'Electrode contact configurations for cuff leads'20117,962,219'Methods and systems for stimulating a motor cortex of the brain to treat a medical condition'20117,953,498'Resorbable anchor arrangements for implantable devices and methods of making and using'20117,945,323'Treatment of obesity and/or type II diabetes by stimulation of the pituitary gland'20117,925,353'Treatment of movement disorders with drug therapy'20117,904,162'Monitoring, preventing, and treating rejection of transplanted organs'20117,899,539'Cavernous nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20117,890,176'Methods and systems for treating chronic pelvic pain'20117,890,177'Device and therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction'20117,877,137'Thrombolysis and chronic anticoagulation therapy'20117,865,243'Device and therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction'20117,857,819'Implant tool for use with a microstimulator'20107,860,570'Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20107,853,321'Stimulation of a stimulation site within the neck or head'20107,805,202'Implantable electrodes and insertion methods and tools'20107,799,037'Surgical insertion tool'20107,783,362'Vagus nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20107,776,029'Microminiature infusion pump'20107,769,461'Skull-mounted electrical stimulation system and method for treating patients'20107,702,385'Electrode contact configurations for an implantable stimulator'20107,684,858'Methods and systems for placing an implanted stimulator for stimulating tissue'20107,684,867'Treatment of aphasia by electrical stimulation and/or drug infusion'20107,660,631'Methods and systems for electrical and/or drug stimulation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction'20107,657,316'Methods and systems for stimulating a motor cortex of the brain to treat a medical condition'20107,627,383'Implantable stimulator'20097,610,100'Methods and systems for treating osteoarthritis'20097,610,103'Electrode arrangement for nerve stimulation and methods of treating disorders'20097,596,414'Cuff electrode arrangement for nerve stimulation and methods of treating disorders'20097,493,171'Treatment of pathologic craving and aversion syndromes and eating disorders by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20097,493,172'Methods and systems for stimulating a nerve originating in an upper cervical spine area to treat a medical condition'20097,483,746'Stimulation of the stomach in response to sensed parameters to treat obesity'20097,481,759'Systems and methods for treatment of coronary artery disease'20097,477,944'Systems and methods for modulation of pancreatic endocrine secretion and treatment of diabetes'20097,440,806'Systems and methods for treatment of diabetes by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20087,321,794'Method and system for treating atrial fibrillation'20087,308,303'Thrombolysis and chronic anticoagulation therapy'20077,292,890'Vagus nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20077,203,548'Cavernous nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials'20077,167,751'Method of using a fully implantable miniature neurostimulator for vagus nerve stimulation'20077,155,284'Treatment of hypertension'20067,155,279'Treatment of movement disorders with drug therapy'20067,151,961'Treatment of movement disorders by brain stimulation'20067,110,823'RF telemetry link for establishment and maintenance of communications with an implantable device'20067,054,689'Fully implantable neurostimulator for autonomic nerve fiber stimulation as a therapy for urinary and bowel dysfunction'20067,054,692'Fixation device for implantable microdevices'20067,013,177'Treatment of pain by brain stimulation'20067,006,875'Curved paddle electrode for use with a neurostimulator'20067,006,870'Fully implantable miniature device for pudendal nerve activation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction'20067,003,352'Treatment of epilepsy by brain stimulation'20066,970,741'Monitoring, preventing, and treating rejection of transplanted organs'20056,950,707'Systems and methods for treatment of obesity and eating disorders by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20056,941,171'Implantable stimulator methods for treatment of incontinence and pain'20056,922,590'Systems and methods for treatment of diabetes by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20056,901,296'Methods and systems for direct electrical current stimulation as a therapy for cancer and other neoplastic diseases'20056,901,294'Methods and systems for direct electrical current stimulation as a therapy for prostatic hypertrophy'20056,885,895'Methods and systems for electrical and/or drug stimulation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction'20056,871,099'Fully implantable microstimulator for spinal cord stimulation as a therapy for chronic pain'20056,862,479'Spinal cord stimulation as a therapy for sexual dysfunction'20056,845,267'Systems and methods for modulation of circulatory perfusion by electrical and/or drug stimulation'20056,832,114'Systems and methods for modulation of pancreatic endocrine secretion and treatment of diabetes'20046,788,975'Fully implantable miniature neurostimulator for stimulation as a therapy for epilepsy'20046,782,292'System and method for treatment of mood and/or anxiety disorders by electrical brain stimulation and/or drug infusion'20046,735,475'Fully implantable miniature neurostimulator for stimulation as a therapy for headache and/or facial pain'20046,733,485'Microstimulator-based electrochemotherapy methods and systems'20046,735,474'Implantable stimulator system and method for treatment of incontinence and pain'20046,650,943'Fully implantable neurostimulator for cavernous nerve stimulation as a therapy for erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunction'20036,582,441'Surgical insertion tool'20036,522,928'Physiologically based adjustment of stimulation parameters to an implantable electronic stimulator to reduce data transmission rate'20035,065,763'Combined reflection and transmssion untrasonic imaging method and apparatus'1991Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
2003–2008Patents assigned to ADVANCED BIONICS CORP (34)· patent assignee history
2003–2013Based in Sherman Oaks, CA, US· patent location history
2004–2014Based in Frazier Park, CA, US· patent location history
2005–2017Based in Santa Clarita, CA, US· patent location history
2008–2016Patents assigned to BOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION (76)· patent assignee history
2010–2016Based in Valencia, CA, US· patent location history
2011–2016Patents assigned to WHITEHURST TODD K (37)· patent assignee history
2012–2017Patents assigned to CARBUNARU RAFAEL (25)· patent assignee history
2016–2021Patents assigned to SENSEONICS INC (26)· patent assignee history
2016–2021Based in Germantown, MD, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| BOSTON SCIENT NEUROMODULATION | 76 | 2008–2016 |
| WHITEHURST TODD Kself | 37 | 2011–2016 |
| ADVANCED BIONICS CORP | 34 | 2003–2008 |
| SENSEONICS INC | 26 | 2016–2021 |
| CARBUNARU RAFAEL | 25 | 2012–2017 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita, California, US | 55 | 2005–2017 |
| Germantown, Maryland, US | 26 | 2016–2021 |
| Valencia, California, US | 19 | 2010–2016 |
| Sherman Oaks, California, US | 18 | 2003–2013 |
| Frazier Park, California, US | 16 | 2004–2014 |