157 patents
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Heart lung machine having control assembly with space-saving display features
4 Jul 23
Embodiments of the subject matter include a heart lung machine (HLM), including a plurality of actuators and a peripheral processing unit configured to receive a set of parameter data from the plurality of actuators.
Ottmar Penka
Filed: 10 May 21
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Evaluation of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Using Heart Rate Variability Analysis
11 May 23
An implantable vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) system includes a sensor configured to measure ECG data for a patient, a stimulation subsystem configured to deliver VNS to the patient, and a control system configured to perform a heart rate variability analysis with the ECG data.
Imad Libbus, Bruce D. Nearing, Badri Amurthur, Bruce H. KenKnight, Richard L. Verrier
Filed: 3 Jan 23
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Systems and Methods for Acceleration-based Seizure Detection
27 Apr 23
A seizure detection system comprises a sensor and a control system.
Gerrard Merrill Carlson
Filed: 22 Oct 21
Utility
Titration assist system
25 Apr 23
A neurostimulation system comprises a sensor and a control system.
Imad Libbus, Bruce KenKnight, Scott Stubbs, Scott Mazar
Filed: 29 Dec 20
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Display signal to assess autonomic response to vagus nerve stimulation treatment
18 Apr 23
An assessment system is provided for vagus nerve stimulation therapy treatment for congestive heart failure in a subject.
Imad Libbus, Scott R. Stubbs, Scott Mazar, Bruce KenKnight, Badri Amurthur
Filed: 13 May 19
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User Interface for a Titration Assist System
6 Apr 23
A neurostimulation system comprises a control system configured to monitor a patient receiving neurostimulation therapy.
Imad Libbus, Scott R. Stubbs, Bruce H. KenKnight, Scott Mazar, Badri Amurthur
Filed: 4 Oct 21
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Vagus nerve stimulation patient selection
28 Mar 23
A method for assessing a patient's suitability for receiving a vagus nerve stimulation therapy includes receiving a criterion regarding the patient's suitability for receiving a vagus nerve stimulation therapy; controlling a stimulation device to provide stimulation to a vagus nerve of the patient; receiving, from a sensor, response data indicative of a physiological response of the patient to the stimulation of the vagus nerve; and determining the patient's suitability for receiving the vagus nerve stimulation therapy based on the criterion and the physiological response of the patient to the stimulation.
Imad Libbus, Bruce H. Kenknight, Christine Henry
Filed: 31 Mar 17
Utility
Optical Level Control System
23 Mar 23
A perfusion system includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold a portion of fluid, the portion of fluid having a volume, the fluid reservoir having a total capacity that is greater than the volume; an imaging device, the imaging device configured to obtain image data corresponding to the fluid reservoir; and a controller.
Olivier Wolfgramm, Michael Bonczar, Marco Zanasi
Filed: 29 Nov 22
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Systems for eliminating and/or reducing aerosol emissions from a heater/cooler
21 Mar 23
A system including tubing and a filter configured to be fluidly coupled to a vacuum source and to a heater/cooler unit by the tubing.
Stephen W. Berch, Thierry Dupoux, Elisa Maculan, Giampaolo Simonini
Filed: 14 Sep 16
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Automatic Gain Control Algorithm for Heartbeat Detection
16 Mar 23
An implantable medical device comprises a control circuit and a memory.
Robert Alan Adkins
Filed: 10 Sep 21
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Methods, systems and apparatuses for detecting increased risk of sudden death
7 Mar 23
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for detecting seizure events are disclosed, including a system for identification of an increased risk of a severe neurological event.
Shivkumar Sabesan
Filed: 18 Oct 19
Utility
VAVD regulator contamination and condensation control
28 Feb 23
Embodiments include a vacuum assisted venous drainage (VAVD) system, including a regulator valve assembly configured to facilitate application of vacuum to a reservoir; a control unit configured to control the regulator valve assembly to facilitate controlling application of the vacuum; at least one pressure sensor coupled to the reservoir and configured to obtain pressure measurements of pressure in the reservoir; a heating element configured to heat the regulator valve assembly to a target temperature; and at least one temperature sensor configured to determine a temperature of the regulator valve assembly.
Olivier Wolfgramm
Filed: 6 Oct 17
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Blood Reservoir with Blood-handling Assembly
16 Feb 23
An apparatus includes a blood-flow-management assembly shaped to define a cylindrical aperture.
Clara Pandolfini, Francesco Benatti, Claudio Silvestri
Filed: 22 Sep 22
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Evaluation of efficacy of epilepsy therapy
7 Feb 23
A method of detecting an improvement in a seizure condition of a patient includes identifying a first EEG synchronization of the seizure condition of the patient; applying a therapy configured to improve the seizure condition of the patient; and identifying a second EEG synchronization of the seizure condition of the patient subsequent to application of the therapy, wherein an improvement of the seizure condition of the patient is demonstrated by a reduced EEG synchronization of the patient such that the second EEG synchronization is less than the first EEG synchronization.
Shivkumar Sabesan
Filed: 1 May 19
Utility
Dynamic Control of Subordinate Pumps In a Heart-lung-machine
26 Jan 23
Methods and systems for controlling one or more pumps of a heart-lung-machine.
Ottmar Penka, Friedemann Schubert
Filed: 22 Jun 22
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Evaluation of vagus nerve stimulation using heart rate variability analysis
17 Jan 23
An implantable vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) system includes a sensor configured to measure ECG data for a patient, a stimulation subsystem configured to deliver VNS to the patient, and a control system configured to perform a heart rate variability analysis with the ECG data.
Imad Libbus, Bruce D. Nearing, Badri Amurthur, Bruce H. KenKnight, Richard L. Verrier
Filed: 24 May 19
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System for Providing an Integrated Arterial Filter into an Oxygenator, Minimizing Added Priming Volume
5 Jan 23
A blood processing apparatus includes an optional heat exchanger and a gas exchanger disposed within a housing.
Stefano Reggiano
Filed: 12 Sep 22
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Regulating Blood Flow In Extracorporeal Circulation
5 Jan 23
A system for regulating blood flow in extracorporeal circulation, and including a blood reservoir to receive blood from a patient, an oxygenator to condition the blood, a centrifugal pump to pump the blood from the blood reservoir to the oxygenator and back to the patient, an electronic remote clamp to regulate flow of the blood, and a controller to operate in a flow control mode and a speed control mode.
Ottmar Penka, Friedemann Schubert
Filed: 12 Sep 22
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Systems And Methods Of Detecting And Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
5 Jan 23
A method of providing a sleep apnea nerve stimulation therapy to a subject may include detecting a respiratory waveform of the subject with a sensor.
Stephen L. BOLEA
Filed: 11 Jul 22
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Bl-DIRECTIONAL PERFUSION CANNULA
5 Jan 23
A bi-directional perfusion cannula is provided that includes an elongate tube for insertion into an artery.
Randall Moshinsky, James McMillan, Elli Tutungi
Filed: 9 Sep 22