Patents by Inventor Ernst Janzen
Ernst Janzen 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: 11083924Abstract: An exercise machine has a main frame, two base link members supported for cyclical movement on base tracks on the main frame, two handles pivotal about a handle axis on the frame in which the handles are operatively connected to the base link members respectively such that a cyclical movement of the handles drives the cyclical movement of the respective base link members, a foot support carried on each base link member for supporting a respective foot of the user thereon through a walking motion of the user as the base link members are moved cyclically, a torso support on the main frame supporting a torso of the user thereon having one or more degrees of freedom relative to the main frame, and leg linkages connected between the main frame and respective ones of the base link members with bracing to secure legs of the user therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: British Columbia Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jaimie Borisoff, Rory Dougall, Ernst Janzen, Johanne Mattie
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Publication number: 20190308054Abstract: An exercise machine has a main frame, two base link members supported for cyclical movement on base tracks on the main frame, two handles pivotal about a handle axis on the frame in which the handles are operatively connected to the base link members respectively such that a cyclical movement of the handles drives the cyclical movement of the respective base link members, a foot support carried on each base link member for supporting a respective foot of the user thereon through a walking motion of the user as the base link members are moved cyclically, a torso support on the main frame supporting a torso of the user thereon having one or more degrees of freedom relative to the main frame, and leg linkages connected between the main frame and respective ones of the base link members with bracing to secure legs of the user therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Jaimie Borisoff, Rory Dougall, Ernst Janzen, Johanne Mattie
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Publication number: 20080139980Abstract: A vibrostimulation device for slidingly communicating with tactile receptors in a human body. The device comprises an elongate vibrator module and a handle component configured for releasably engaging and rotationally communicating with the vibrator module. The vibrator module comprises a vibrating end portion containing therein an electrically controllable vibratory apparatus interconnected by a resilient shock-absorbing coupler to a power supply module. The resilient shock-absorbing coupler is configured to extend the vibrating portion away from the power supply module at an acute angle. The handle component comprises a base portion configured for releasably engaging and rotationally cooperating with the power supply module of the vibrator module, a vertical member pivotably cooperating with the base portion, and a cantilevered upper portion extending outward from the vertical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Theresia Fladl, Brian Keane, Thomas Bellaire, Danny Leland, Ernst Janzen
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Publication number: 20080077178Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper, Sid Wolvek, Irma Wolvek
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Patent number: 7008439Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Datascope Investments Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper
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Publication number: 20050079070Abstract: A kinetic pump and method of pumping a liquid comprising providing an acceleration tube for the acceleration of a liquid contained therein by an introduced high-pressure vapor or gas, receiving the liquid from the acceleration tube with a compressed-air surge tank, admitting the liquid from the acceleration tube into the compressed-air surge tank via a check valve, draining the liquid from the compressed-air surge tank from an outlet, and adding additional liquid to the acceleration tube via an inlet, wherein during each first half cycle of the method, the vapor or gas forces the liquid to accelerate in the acceleration tube, whereby a portion of the liquid is forced into the compressed-air surge tank, and wherein during each second half cycle of the pump, the vapor or gas is substantially removed from the acceleration tube and the liquid flows back to its original location and the additional liquid is added to the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Melvin Prueitt, Reed Jensen, Ernst Janzen
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Patent number: 6325789Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Datascope Investment CorporationInventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper
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Patent number: 5948425Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper
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Patent number: 5922024Abstract: Soft tissue implants can be constructed by forming an outer membrane into a closed pouch and filling material in that pouch. A composition for use as a filler material in such a soft tissue implant may include elastin and collagen. The filling material has collagen as a component thereof, and this collagen can be cross-linked or not cross-linked. Methods of making such implants are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1997Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Matthias Johannes Hoekstra, Richard P. Dutrieux, Leonardus Hermannus Hendrikus Olde Damink
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Patent number: 5830130Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1994Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunther Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper, Sid Wolvek
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Patent number: 5741223Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1996Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper, Sid Wolvek
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Patent number: 5725498Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1996Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper, Sid Wolvek
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Patent number: 5705488Abstract: Injectable implant compositions for soft tissue augmentation comprise elastin and collagen and a biocompatible carrier. An injectable implant composition for soft tissue augmentation is derived from the ligamentum nuchae which has been treated to remove non-collagenous and non-elastinous proteins. Methods of making an injectable implant composition for soft tissue augmentation from the ligamentum nuchae are described.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1996Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Matthias Johannes Hoekstra, Richard P. Dutrieux
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Patent number: 5676698Abstract: Soft tissue implants can be constructed by forming an outer membrane into a closed pouch and filling material in that pouch. A composition for use as a filler material in such a soft tissue implant may include elastin and collagen. The filling material has collagen as a component thereof, and this collagen can be cross-linked or not cross-linked. Methods of making such implants are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1993Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Matthias Johannes Hoekstra, Richard P. Dutrieux, Leonardus Hermannus Hendrikus Olde Damink
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Patent number: 5591204Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1994Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper
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Patent number: 5523291Abstract: Injectable implant compositions for soft tissue augmentation comprise elastin and collagen and a biocompatible carrier. An injectable implant composition for soft tissue augmentation is derived from the ligamentum nuchae which has been treated to remove non-collagenous and non-elastinous proteins. Methods of making an injectable implant composition for soft tissue augmentation from the ligamentum nuchae are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1993Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: Ernst Janzen, Matthias J. Hoekstra, Richard P. Dutrieux
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Patent number: 5437631Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved device for inserting collagen or other hemostatic materials into a puncture wound made during a percutaneous procedure. The device permits precise location of the collagen relative to the artery wall and also enables insertion of the collagen at the outset of the percutaneous procedure, when the area is anaesthetized.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1993Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventor: Ernst Janzen
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Patent number: 5403278Abstract: Hematomas and false aneurysms can be treated using a device and method which locate and the provide access to the hematoma or aneurysm. Hemostatic material is then introduced into the hematoma or aneurysm through a new puncture in such a fashion that the hemostatic material does not project into a blood vessel. This can be done by passing a guide wire through a hollow needle, removing the needle, passing a dilator over the guide wire, passing a sheath over the dilator, and then removing the dilator and passing hemostatic material through the sheath into the hematoma or false aneurysm.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1993Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp.Inventors: J. M. P. G. Ernst, Ernst Janzen
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Patent number: 5391183Abstract: A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic material and a hollow sheath adapted to pass through the tissue channel, the sheath having a cross sectional profile larger than the puncture. The device places the hemostatic material in the hollow sheath and advances the hemostatic material through the sheath to the outside of the vessel wall around the puncture.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1991Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: Datascope Investment CorpInventors: Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers, Lawrence Saper
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Patent number: 5028695Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the manufacture of collagen membranes for medical applications, in which process the collagen raw materials obtained from cattle or pig collagen are mechanically freed of fatty residues and treated with diluted alkali and acids and, if need be, enzymes. It is thoroughly washed between these steps to thus clean the collagen raw material eliminating the accompanying contamination. It is then processed further while obtaining a collagen matrix with a dry weight of approximately 25% by weight. Thus obtained are collagen membranes, in which the original integral cohesion remains and with which a fast hemostatic effect is achieved; said membranes are also extremely flexible and they adhere well to the surface of a wound.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1989Date of Patent: July 2, 1991Assignee: Chemokol Gesellschaft Zur Entwicklung von KollagenproduktenInventors: Zdenek Eckmayer, Ernst Janzen, Gunter Ruttgers