Patents by Inventor Christian Peclat
Christian Peclat has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20150245906Abstract: An electromechanical actuator for an implantable hearing aid device including a mechanical output structure that has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is a mechanical attachment structure to attach a stapes prosthesis, and wherein the second portion is a wire-like member coupling the mechanical attachment structure to a magnetically permeable armature shaft assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Hans BERNHARD, Joel FONTANNAZ, Christian PECLAT, Markus HALLER, Karen CAUWELS, Ben KLOECK, Karel HUYBRECHTS, Christof STIEGER, Rudolph HAUSLER, Thomas KAISER
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Publication number: 20140163309Abstract: An electromechanical actuator for an implantable hearing aid device including a mechanical output structure that has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is a mechanical attachment structure to attach a stapes prosthesis, and wherein the second portion is a wire-like member coupling the mechanical attachment structure to a magnetically permeable armature shaft assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Hans BERNHARD, Joel FONTANNAZ, Christian PECLAT, Markus HALLER, Karen CAUWELS, Ben KLOECK, Karel HUYBRECHTS, Christof STIEGER, Rudolph HAUSLER, Thomas KAISER
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Patent number: 8737649Abstract: The present invention relates to a bone conduction device for enhancing a recipient's hearing. The device may include an input configured to receive sound signals and generate a plurality of signals representative of the sound signals, an electronics module configured to receive the plurality of signals and having a first control setting configured to control a first characteristic of at least one of the plurality of signals and a second control setting configured to control a second characteristic of the at least one of the plurality of signals, a vibrator configured to receive the plurality of signals representative of the sound signals and transmit vibrations to the recipient's bone, and a user interface having a first interface control configured to interface with the first control setting and alter the first characteristic and a second interface control configured to interface with the second control setting and alter the second characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: John Parker, Christoph Kissling, Christian Peclat
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Patent number: 8602964Abstract: An electromechanical actuator (100) suitable, for example, in hearing aid applications is disclosed. Certain embodiments of the actuator comprise a hermetic titanium housing (1), a mechanical output structure (110) emulating the long process of incus (8), and means for efficiently generating movement in the audible frequency range. The electromechanical actuator (100) may be configured to be coupled to the inner ear fluids via a conventional stapes prosthesis. The implantable actuator (100), which may be considered to be operably equivalent to a loudspeaker of a conventional hearing aid, may bypass the outer and the middle ear in order to directly drive the inner ear fluids. As such, embodiments of the electromechanical actuator of the present invention may be used to remedy any source of conductive hearing loss.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Hans Bernhard, Joel Fontannaz, Christian Peclat, Markus Haller, Karen Cauwels, Ben Kloeck, Karel Huybrechts, Christof Stieger, Rudolph Hausler, Thomas Kaiser
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Patent number: 7927326Abstract: An implantable drug delivery device includes a pump motor that is driven by electrical energy from a storage capacitor. At the end of each pump delivery cycle, electrical energy stored in the pump motor is recovered and returned to the storage capacitor, so that it can be used in subsequent delivery cycles.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Sarkinen, James M. Haase, Ronald L. Mezera, Christian Peclat
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Publication number: 20080267796Abstract: An implantable drug delivery device includes a pump motor that is driven by electrical energy from a storage capacitor. At the end of each pump delivery cycle, electrical energy stored in the pump motor is recovered and returned to the storage capacitor, so that it can be used in subsequent delivery cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Sarkinen, James M. Haase, Ronald L. Mezera, Christian Peclat
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Publication number: 20080269724Abstract: An implantable drug delivery device includes a pump motor that is asserted by drive currents from a storage capacitor. A programmable rate charge control delivers charging current from a battery to the storage capacitor based upon a programmable charge rate value, a minimum battery voltage value, sensed charging current, and sensed battery voltage. When sensed battery voltage droops to below a threshold value, the charge control reduces the charging rate value until other electrical loads within the drug device have been serviced and battery voltage is restored. The charge control also monitors capacitor voltage and provides a charge complete signal to a motor control, which then connects the pump motor to the storage capacitor to produce a pump stroke. Efficiency of charging is enhanced by controlling the charging at a programmable substantially constant rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Sarkinen, James M. Haase, Ronald L. Mezera, Christian Peclat
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Publication number: 20080188707Abstract: An electromechanical actuator (100) suitable, for example, in hearing aid applications is disclosed. Certain embodiments of the actuator comprise a hermetic titanium housing (1), a mechanical output structure (110) emulating the long process of incus (8), and means for efficiently generating movement in the audible frequency range. The electromechanical actuator (100) may be configured to be coupled to the inner ear fluids via a conventional stapes prosthesis. The implantable actuator (100), which may be considered to be operably equivalent to a loudspeaker of a conventional hearing aid, may bypass the outer and the middle ear in order to directly drive the inner ear fluids. As such, embodiments of the electromechanical actuator of the present invention may be used to remedy any source of conductive hearing loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2005Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Hans Bernard, Joel Fontannaz, Christian Peclat, Markus Haller, Karen Cauwels, Ben Kloeck, Karel Huybrechts, Christof Stieger, Rudolph Hausler, Thomas Kaiser
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Publication number: 20080183145Abstract: The present invention provides a dispensing device for applying fluid comprising a pressurized reservoir equipped with a dosing module having at least one dosing chamber which is able to communicate with the reservoir and with a nozzle provided for dispensing a dose of fluid, characterized in that the dosing chamber comprises a moving and/or deformable member which delimits at least a first and a second compartments of variable volume, each compartment having an inlet and an outlet associated with valve means, wherein valve means are controlled according to a first configuration in which the inlet of the first compartment and the outlet of the second compartment are open while the other inlet and outlet being closed, and according to a second configuration in which the inlet of the second compartment and the outlet of the first compartment are open while the other inlet and outlet being closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: HELBLING TECHNIK BERN AGInventors: Christian Peclat, Joel Fontannaz
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Patent number: 7264611Abstract: A medical device known as an implantable infusion device is configured for implanting in humans to deliver a therapeutic substance such as pharmaceutical compositions, genetic materials, and biologics to treat a variety of medical conditions such as pain, spasticity, cancer, and many other conditions. The infusion device incorporates a motor coil connector and mechanical sealing system between the clean motor compartment and the potentially corrosive pump compartment that provides a reliable electrical connection between the motor coil and the motor drive electronics. The motor coil connector provides for bonding of a very small diameter coil wire to one end of the connector and a highly corrosion resistant connection at the other end of the connector. Additionally, the motor coil connector and mechanical sealing system provides a seal against harmful corrosion materials that could emanate from the pump compartment and reach the motor compartment and cause malfunction of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Christenson, Mark S. Lent, Christian Peclat
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Patent number: 7070071Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for a liquid product, the apparatus comprising a) a housing (2) or frame (3), b) a receptacle (4) for the liquid with a feed nozzle (4a) arranged substantially stationary with respect to the housing or frame, c) a dosing chamber (11) having an orifice (11a), d) a mechanism arranged to allow at least ejection of liquid through the orifice and e) a through passage (7) arranged to allow the ejected liquid to pass in a direction different from the feed nozzle or opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Bohdan Pavlu, Hans Himbert, Christian Péclat, Emmanuel Gremion, Daniel Siegfried, Alain Saurer, Joel Fontannaz
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Publication number: 20050077315Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for a liquid product, the apparatus comprising a) a housing (2) or frame (3), b) a receptacle (4) for the liquid with a feed nozzle (4a) arranged substantially stationary with respect to the housing or frame, c) a dosing chamber (11) having an orifice (11a), d) a mechanism arranged to allow at least ejection of liquid through the orifice and e) a through passage (7) arranged to allow the ejected liquid to pass in a direction different from the feed nozzle or opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Bohdan Pavlu, Hans Himbert, Christian Peclat, Emmanuel Gremion, Daniel Siegfried, Alain Saurer, Joel Fontannaz
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Patent number: 6869391Abstract: An implanted hearing aid or hearing device includes at least one permanent magnet (15) positioned in the area of the middle ear, as well as at least one coil (17), with at least one permanent magnet (15) attached to the promontory (13).Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Herbert Bächler, Christoph Hans Schmid, Christian Péclat, Manfred Lüdi, Hans Bernhard
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Publication number: 20050036639Abstract: An implanted hearing aid or hearing device includes at least one permanent magnet (15) positioned in the area of the middle ear, as well as at least one coil (17), with at least one permanent magnet (15) attached to the promontory (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Herbert Bachler, Christoph Schmid, Christian Peclat, Manfred Ludi, Hans Bernhard
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Publication number: 20040215157Abstract: A device and use method for ejecting a liquid stream towards an eye, the stream moving from a proximal position towards a distal position, the device comprising a) a housing, b) a container for the liquid, c) at least one opening arranged for ejection of the stream and being in fluid communication with the container, d) a pump mechanism operable to deliver at least part of the liquid from the container through the opening to form the stream and e) an eyecup with a contact surface arranged for contact with the eye or its facial surroundings. The eyecup is arranged movable with respect to the opening or housing between at least two positions i) an active position with said eyecup contact surface at a defined safety distance to the opening and ii) a rest position with the eyecup contact surface at a position more proximal than in the active position and a sensor is arranged to allow discrimination between the positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Christian Peclat, Emmanuel Gremion, Alain Saurer, Daniel Siegfried, Stefan Kaser, Beat Villiger, Hans Himbert
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Patent number: 6758837Abstract: A device and use method for ejecting a liquid stream towards an eye, the stream moving from a proximal position towards a distal position, the device comprising a) a housing, b) a container for the liquid, c) at least one opening arranged for ejection of the stream and being in fluid communication with the container, d) a pump mechanism operable to deliver at least part of the liquid from the container through the opening to form the stream and e) an eyecup with a contact surface arranged for contact with the eye or its facial surroundings. The eyecup is arranged movable with respect to the opening or housing between at least two positions i) an active position with said eyecup contact surface at a defined safety distance to the opening and ii) a rest position with the eyecup contact surface at a position more proximal than in the active position and a sensor is arranged to allow discrimination between the positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Pharmacia ABInventors: Christian Péclat, Emmanuel Gremion, Alain Saurer, Daniel Siegfried, Stefan Käser, Beat Villiger, Hans Himbert
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Publication number: 20030225372Abstract: A medical device known as an implantable infusion device is configured for implanting in humans to deliver a therapeutic substance such as pharmaceutical compositions, genetic materials, and biologics to treat a variety of medical conditions such as pain, spasticity, cancer, and many other conditions. The infusion device incorporates a motor coil connector and mechanical sealing system between the clean motor compartment and the potentially corrosive pump compartment that provides a reliable electrical connection between the motor coil and the motor drive electronics. The motor coil connector provides for bonding of a very small diameter coil wire to one end of the connector and a highly corrosion resistant connection at the other end of the connector. Additionally, the motor coil connector and mechanical sealing system provides a seal against harmful corrosion materials that could emanate from the pump compartment and reach the motor compartment and cause malfunction of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Steven R. Christenson, Mark S. Lent, Christian Peclat
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Patent number: 6645176Abstract: An implantable drug infusion device includes a pump tube for holding a liquid to be pumped. A race is configured to support the tube. A roller assembly is configured to compress the tube against the race at one or more points along the path, and the roller assembly includes at least one roller. A drive assembly drives the roller assembly relative to the tube along the path so as to move the liquid through the tube. A biasing member is operably connected to the at least one roller to bias the at least one roller against the tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Christenson, Reginald D. Robinson, Kenneth T. Heruth, James M. Haase, James Randall, Christian Pèclat, Manfred K. Lüedi
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Publication number: 20030036675Abstract: An implanted hearing aid or hearing device includes at least one permanent magnet (15) positioned in the area of the middle ear, as well as at least one coil (17), with at least one permanent magnet (15) attached to the promontory (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Herbert Bachler, Christoph Hans Schmid, Christian Peclat, Manfred Ludi, Hans Bernhard
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Patent number: 6485464Abstract: An implantable drug infusion device includes a pumphead assembly and a motor assembly operably connected to the pumphead assembly. The motor assembly is adjacent to and laterally offset from the pumphead assembly, advantageously reducing the overall height of the implantable drug infusion device.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Christenson, Reginald D. Robinson, Kenneth T. Heruth, James Randall, Manfred K. L{overscore (u)}edi, Christian Pèclat