James Braxton Little

US Patent:

7224300, May 29, 2007

Filed:

Dec 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/308438

Inventors:

Rongqing Dai - Castaic CA, US
James S. Little - Saugus CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

H03M 1/00

US Classification:

341136, 341134, 341144

Abstract:

The present invention provides a DAC constructed from a series of floating gate devices which are programmable to a series of predetermined values. Addressing one or more of the programmed floating gate devices, will select from a wide variety of analog outputs. Reprogramming the floating gate devices, can provide a different variety of analog outputs. For example, the floating gate devices can be preprogrammed to a different range of outputs matching a range of perceptible signals.

US Patent:

7224301, May 29, 2007

Filed:

Jun 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/452022

Inventors:

Rongqing Dai - Castaic CA, US
James S. Little - Saugus CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

H03M 1/00

US Classification:

341136, 341133, 341144

Abstract:

The present invention provides a DAC constructed from a series of floating gate devices which are programmable to a series of predetermined values. Addressing one or more of the programmed floating gate devices, will select from a wide variety of analog outputs. Reprogramming the floating gate devices, can provide a different variety of analog outputs. For example, the floating gate devices can be preprogrammed to a different range of outputs matching a range of perceptible signals.

US Patent:

7228181, Jun 5, 2007

Filed:

Apr 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/820240

Inventors:

Robert J. Greenberg - Los Angeles CA, US
Da-Yu Chang - Rowland Heights CA, US
Rajat Agrawal - Redlands CA, US
Brian V. Mech - Stevenson Ranch CA, US
Mark S. Humayun - Glendale CA, US
James Singleton Little - Saugus CA, US
Kevin Wilkin - Valencia CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/08

US Classification:

607 54, 607 53

Abstract:

The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an inductive coil mounted to the side of the eye by means of a strap around the eye. This allows for close coupling to an external coil and movement of the entire implanted portion with movement of the eye ball.

US Patent:

7338522, Mar 4, 2008

Filed:

Feb 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/783236

Inventors:

Robert J. Greenberg - Los Angeles CA, US
Alfred E. Mann - Beverly Hills CA, US
James S. Little - Saugus CA, US
Karl-Heinz Ihrig - Valencia CA, US
Brian V. Mech - Valencia CA, US
Neil H. Talbot - Montrose CA, US
DaoMin Zhou - Saugus CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/16

US Classification:

623 663, 607 54, 607116

Abstract:

This invention is a retinal electrode array assembly and methods of using the same that facilitate surgical implant procedures by providing the operating surgeon with visual references and grasping means and with innovations that reduce actual and potential damage to the retina and the surrounding tissue.

US Patent:

7379000, May 27, 2008

Filed:

Apr 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/786480

Inventors:

Rongqing Dai - Castaic CA, US
James S. Little - Saugus CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

H03M 1/00

US Classification:

341136, 341134, 341143

Abstract:

The present invention provides a DAC constructed from a series of floating gate devices which are programmable to a series of predetermined values. Addressing one or more of the programmed floating gate devices will select from a wide variety of analog outputs. Reprogramming the floating gate devices, can provide a different variety of analog outputs. For example, the floating gate devices can be preprogrammed to a different range of outputs matching a range of perceptible signals.

US Patent:

7482957, Jan 27, 2009

Filed:

Sep 17, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/901808

Inventors:

Rongqing Dai - Castaic CA, US
James S. Little - Saugus CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

H03M 1/00

US Classification:

341136, 341133, 341134, 341144

Abstract:

The present invention provides a DAC constructed from a series of floating gate devices which are programmable to a series of predetermined values. Addressing one or more of the programmed floating gate devices will select from a wide variety of analog outputs. Reprogramming the floating gate devices, can provide a different variety of analog outputs. For example, the floating gate devices can be preprogrammed to a different range of outputs matching a range of perceptible signals.

US Patent:

7499754, Mar 3, 2009

Filed:

Aug 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/499536

Inventors:

Robert Greenberg - Los Angeles CA, US
Neil Talbot - Montrose CA, US
Brian V. Mech - Stevenson Ranch CA, US
James Little - Saugus CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61N 1/00

US Classification:

607 54

Abstract:

The invention is a retinal prosthesis with an improved configuration mounting necessary components within and surrounding the eye. The present invention better allows for the implantation of electronics within the delicate eye structure. The invention further limits the necessary width of a thin film conductor passing through the sclera by use of a multiplexer external to the sclera and a demultiplexer internal to the sclera.

US Patent:

7631424, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/928698

Inventors:

Robert J. Greenberg - Los Angeles CA, US
Neil Hamilton Talbot - La Crescenta CA, US
Jordan Matthew Neysmith - Pasadena CA, US
James Singleton Little - Saugus CA, US
Brian V. Mech - Stevenson Ranch CA, US

Assignee:

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

H01R 41/00
A61B 5/04
A61N 1/00

US Classification:

29858, 29825, 29857, 600377, 600378, 607116, 607118, 607136, 607137

Abstract:

The present invention provides a flexible circuit electrode array adapted for neural stimulation, comprising: a polymer base layer; metal traces deposited on said polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; a polymer top layer deposited on said polymer base layer and said metal traces at least one tack opening; wherein said polymer base layer, said metal traces and said polymer top layer are thermoformed in a three dimensional shape. The present invention provides further a method of making a flexible circuit electrode array comprising depositing a polymer base layer; depositing metal on said polymer base layer; patterning said metal to form metal traces; depositing a polymer top layer on said polymer base layer and said metal traces; preparing at least one tack opening; and heating said flexible circuit electrode array in a mold to form a three dimensional shape in said flexible circuit electrode array.

Author:

James J. Little

ISBN #:

0138342849

Author:

James A. Little

ISBN #:

0836958993

Author:

James R. Little

ISBN #:

0531114740

Author:

James R. Little

ISBN #:

0531114759

Author:

James W. Little

ISBN #:

0323011713

Author:

James W. Little

ISBN #:

0323045359

Author:

James W. Little

ISBN #:

0801624592

Author:

James W. Little

ISBN #:

0801630355