Patents by Inventor Erling Bekkestad Rein

Erling Bekkestad Rein 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).

  • DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140358046
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • Device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof
    Patent number: 8821422
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Otivio AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • PORTABLE PATIENT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140128781
    Abstract: Devices and methods may be used for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: OTIVIO AS
    Inventors: Erling Bekkestad Rein, Nils Henrik Landeklint
  • Portable patient temperature adjustment apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8657864
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Otivio AS
    Inventors: Erling Bekkestad Rein, Nils Henrik Landeklint
  • Device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and the applications thereof
    Patent number: 8361001
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Otivio AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110301510
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: OTIVIO AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • Device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and the applications thereof
    Patent number: 8021314
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Otivio AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110021960
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: OTIVIO AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • Device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and the applications thereof
    Patent number: 7833180
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Otivio AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • Device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof
    Patent number: 7833179
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Otivio AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein
  • PORTABLE PATIENT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100152633
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Thermanor AS
    Inventors: Erling Bekkestad Rein, Nils Henrik Landeklint
  • PORTABLE PATIENT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100152821
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for the in situ or in transit adjustment of the core body temperature of a patient. Devices according to some embodiments include a control unit and pressure chamber adapted to apply a pulsating negative pressure to a limb of the patient. An adjustment temperature applied during the application of the pulsating pressure can heat or cool the patient as necessary. Devices and methods disclosed herein can provide for efficient heating and/or cooling of a patient. In addition, devices and methods provide such functionality in a portable device that can be manually carried by an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: THERMANOR AS
    Inventors: Erling Bekkestad Rein, Nils Henrik Land
  • DEVICE FOR APPLYING A PULSATING PRESSURE TO A LOCAL REGION OF THE BODY AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090036959
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: THERMANOR AS
    Inventors: Marius Filtvedt, Erling Bekkestad Rein