Patents Assigned to EMPI, Inc.
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Patent number: 10485732Abstract: A processor-controlled, energy-based therapy apparatus includes a pressure wave therapy device configured to provide therapeutic acoustic pulses to a patient and a processor that controls the output of the device. The pressure wave therapy device may include a control unit configured to control the pressure wave therapy device to deliver a treatment program, the treatment program comprising a plurality of acoustic pulses, each acoustic pulse comprising a pressure, the control unit including a memory storing patient-specific treatment information relating to a pain threshold of the patient; and a pain threshold indicator coupled to the control unit, the pain threshold indicator operable by the patient to provide an indication to the control unit of when a patient's pain threshold has been reached because an energy level delivered to the patient is unbearable.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Empi, Inc.Inventor: Lotta Hart
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Patent number: 10410751Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining the placement of energy-delivery nodes of an energy-based therapeutic device. In one aspect, recommended placement locations are customized by analyzing an image or video of the user and may be superimposed on an image corresponding to an affected body part.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Empi, Inc.Inventor: Pierre-Yves Lampo
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Patent number: 10300288Abstract: The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for pairing two or more devices into a wireless network and transferring data between two or more electro-stimulation devices. Specifically, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include pairing two or more devices into a network configuration using, in part, a pairing device to distinctly identify the devices to be paired and to pair the identified devices into a network. Moreover, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include transferring data between two or more devices using, in part, one or more electro-stimulation contacts for electro-stimulation therapy and using, in part, the same one or more electro-stimulation contacts for transferring data between two or more devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Empi, Inc.Inventors: Flavien Baumgartner, Stéphane Perroud, Philippe Vuadens, Nicolas Fontaine
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Patent number: 10166383Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for providing a metallized film electrode having a metallized film and an electrical connector. The metallized film has a base layer and a metal coating disposed on a bottom surface of the base layer. The metallized film has at least one metal-coated area and may be formed into various shapes for application of therapeutic electrical stimulation to a patient's tissue. The connector provides electrical communication to the first metal-coated area.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: EMPI, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Jerome Bachinski
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Patent number: 10130805Abstract: The set for the electrical stimulation of a patient, comprises a backing, at least one electrically active zone and a wire connected to said electrically active zone for connection to a stimulator. Said backing has the shape of a bandage or of a plaster.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Empi, Inc.Inventors: Klaus Schonenberger, Valere Vriz
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Patent number: 10071251Abstract: Methods and devices for providing noninvasive electrotherapy and electrical stimulation are described herein. In one aspect, a device for noninvasive electrotherapy includes wireless communication circuitry configured to receive pulse generation control signals wirelessly transmitted from a computing device. The device can include pulse generation circuitry configured to deliver electrical waveforms according to instructions encoded in the pulse generation control signals. The computing device can include a cellular telephone device, a portable media player, a personal digital assistant, a tablet computer, or an internet access device.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: EMPI, INC.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Michael Wayne Moore, Joseph Winn, Jay Dave, David Orr, Dain Silvola
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Patent number: 9861824Abstract: The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for pairing two or more devices into a wireless network and transferring data between two or more electro-stimulation devices. Specifically, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include pairing two or more devices into a network configuration using, in part, a pairing device to distinctly identify the devices to be paired and to pair the identified devices into a network. Moreover, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include transferring data between two or more devices using, in part, one or more electro-stimulation contacts for electro-stimulation therapy and using, in part, the same one or more electro-stimulation contacts for transferring data between two or more devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Empi, Inc.Inventors: Flavien Baumgartner, Stéphane Perroud, Philippe Vuadens, Nicolas Fontaine
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Patent number: 9852262Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining the placement of energy-delivery nodes of an energy-based therapeutic device. In one aspect, recommended placement locations are customized by analyzing an image or video of the user and may be superimposed on an image corresponding to an affected body part.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Empi, Inc.Inventor: Pierre-Yves Lampo
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Patent number: 9669226Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reducing stimulation interference between two stimulation modules positioned on a user's body, which may be used in stimulation systems without a central treatment controller. Systems and methods are also provided for stimulation treatment using multiple independent stimulators wirelessly managed by a remote management device.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: EMPI, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Fontaine, Steve Guex, Flavien Baumgartner
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Patent number: 9630013Abstract: Methods and devices for providing noninvasive electrotherapy and electrical stimulation are described herein. In one aspect, a device for noninvasive electrotherapy includes wireless communication circuitry configured to receive pulse generation control signals wirelessly transmitted from a computing device. The device can include pulse generation circuitry configured to deliver electrical waveforms according to instructions encoded in the pulse generation control signals. The computing device can include a cellular telephone device, a portable media player, a personal digital assistant, a tablet computer, or an internet access device.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: EMPI, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Michael Moore, Joseph Winn, Jay Dave, David Orr, Dain Silvola
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Patent number: 9440095Abstract: A processor-controlled, energy-based therapy apparatus includes a device configured to provide therapeutic energy to a patient and a processor that controls the output of the device. The output of the device is based on output profiles programmed into the processor. The output profiles include a therapeutic energy output profile and a ramp-up energy profile. The therapeutic energy output profile includes a desired target energy level and a therapeutic duration for controlling the output of the device during a therapeutic period. The ramp-up energy output profile includes an initial treatment energy level and a ramp-up duration for controlling the output of the device during a ramp-up period. The energy output specified by the ramp-up energy output profile incrementally increases over the ramp-up duration as a function of the desired target energy level and the ramp-up duration.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Empi, Inc.Inventor: Lotta Hart
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Patent number: 9381353Abstract: A patch for a therapeutic electrical stimulation device includes a shoe connected to the first side of the patch, the shoe including a body extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end, and having first and second surfaces, the first end of the shoe defining at least two ports, and the first surface of the shoe defining a connection member. The patch also includes at least one conductor positioned in the ports of the first end of the shoe. The shoe is configured for sliding insertion into a receptacle defined by a controller so that the conductor is connected to the controller to deliver electrical current from the controller, through the conductor, and to the electrodes, and the connection member is at least partially captured by a detent defined by the controller in the receptacle to retain the shoe within the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: EMPI Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Richard Paul Shindley, Dennis Lutz
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Patent number: 9242091Abstract: In various embodiments, the invention disclosed herein provides systems, devices and methods for providing electrical stimulation to a patient. An electrical mechanical interconnection is provided to facilitate user friendly systems and devices. Exemplary therapeutic electrical stimulation devices include a shoe connected mechanically and electrically to a conductor that provides signals for electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: EMPI Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Richard Paul Shindley, Dennis Lutz
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Patent number: 9220896Abstract: A patch for a therapeutic electrical stimulation device includes a shoe connected to the first side of the patch, the shoe including a body extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end, and having first and second surfaces, the first end of the shoe defining at least two ports, and the first surface of the shoe defining a connection member. The patch also includes at least one conductor positioned in the ports of the first end of the shoe. The shoe is configured for sliding insertion into a receptacle defined by a controller so that the conductor is connected to the controller to deliver electrical current from the controller, through the conductor, and to the electrodes, and the connection member is at least partially captured by a detent defined by the controller in the receptacle to retain the shoe within the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: EMPI Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Richard Paul Shindley, Dennis Lutz
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Patent number: 9211400Abstract: Multilayer electrodes, electrode systems, and stimulation systems are disclosed. An electrode may include a conductive layer with a unitary tail, a connector disposed on a distal end of the tail, and a nonconductive top layer disposed along a top portion of the conductive layer. An electrode may include a magnetic lead connector socket, or a receptacle formed by a depression in the conductive layer configured to receive a male connector. An electrode system may include a plurality of conductive zones and a plurality of connectors. A stimulation system may include an electronics layer in electrical contact with a conductive layer via a puncture connection, and may provide an iontophoretic treatment followed by a TENS treatment. Other electrodes, systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: EMPI, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Michael Moore, Jay Dave, Joseph Winn
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Patent number: 9174042Abstract: The technology disclosed herein pertains to wound healing electrodes and devices. The technology disclosed herein also pertains to electrode sets for electrically induced wound healing that can be adjusted to the wound size.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: EMPI, Inc.Inventors: Klaus Schonenberger, Valere Vriz
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Patent number: 9144688Abstract: The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for pairing two or more devices into a wireless network and transferring data between two or more electro-stimulation devices. Specifically, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include pairing two or more devices into a network configuration using, in part, a pairing device to distinctly identify the devices to be paired and to pair the identified devices into a network. Moreover, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include transferring data between two or more devices using, in part, one or more electro-stimulation contacts for electro-stimulation therapy and using, in part, the same one or more electro-stimulation contacts for transferring data between two or more devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: EMPI, INC.Inventors: Flavien Baumgartner, Stéphane Perroud, Philippe Vuadens, Nicolas Fontaine
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Patent number: 9147046Abstract: A processor-controlled, energy-based therapy apparatus includes a device configured to provide therapeutic energy to a patient and a processor that controls the output of the device. The output of the device is based on output profiles programmed into the processor. The output profiles include a therapeutic energy output profile and a ramp-up energy profile. The therapeutic energy output profile includes a desired target energy level and a therapeutic duration for controlling the output of the device during a therapeutic period. The ramp-up energy output profile includes an initial treatment energy level and a ramp-up duration for controlling the output of the device during a ramp-up period. The energy output specified by the ramp-up energy output profile incrementally increases over the ramp-up duration as a function of the desired target energy level and the ramp-up duration.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: EMPI, INC.Inventor: Lotta Hart
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Patent number: 9044587Abstract: In various embodiments, the invention disclosed herein provides systems, devices and methods for providing electrical stimulation to a patient. An electrical mechanical interconnection is provided to facilitate user friendly systems and devices. Exemplary therapeutic electrical stimulation devices include a shoe connected mechanically and electrically to a conductor that provides signals for electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: EMPI Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Richard Paul Shindley, Dennis Lutz
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Patent number: D886689Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: EMPI INC.Inventor: Javad Shadzi