Patents by Inventor David Truffer
David Truffer 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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Patent number: 11389110Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: DJO GLOBAL SWITZERLAND SÀRLInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20200129118Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 10463296Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: DJO Global Switzerland SARLInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20190083029Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 10080523Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: DJO GLOBAL SWITZERLAND SÀRLInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 9808619Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Mueller
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Publication number: 20170209087Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 8565888Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20120150260Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
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Publication number: 20120116478Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Compex Medical S.A.Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller, David Truffer, Klaus Schönenberger
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Patent number: 8140165Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
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Publication number: 20090228068Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 7499746Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller, David Truffer, Klaus Schönenberger
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Publication number: 20060217768Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Muller
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Publication number: 20050283204Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger