Patents by Inventor Jean Felix Perotto
Jean Felix Perotto 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: 9327116Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronized stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: CARDIOLA LTD.Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Publication number: 20150202435Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronised stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 8954154Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronized stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Cardiola Ltd.Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Publication number: 20140350638Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronised stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 8812118Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronized stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Cardiola Ltd.Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Publication number: 20140025136Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronised stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: CardioLa Ltd.Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 8577471Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronized stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Cardiola Ltd.Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 8008899Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes an induction coil cooperating with two switches, which operate alternately, to supply output voltage of a determined level relative to input voltage. The converter control method includes, in each cycle, a first phase of first duration with first switch controlled to make it conductive, and to increase current in the induction coil, and a second phase with second switch controlled to be conductive and to decrease current in the induction coil during a second adjustable time period. Detection device detects, at the end of the second phase, sign of overvoltage across one terminal of the induction coil connected to the switches, and supplies a detection signal kept in a high or low state, depending upon sign of detected overvoltage. Timing device receives detection signal for adapting, in each successive cycle, the second duration of the second phase to cancel out current in the induction coil.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd.Inventors: Pascal Heim, Jean-Félix Perotto
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Publication number: 20090237039Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes an induction coil cooperating with two switches, which operate alternately, to supply output voltage of a determined level relative to input voltage. The converter control method includes, in each cycle, a first phase of first duration with first switch controlled to make it conductive, and to increase current in the induction coil, and a second phase with second switch controlled to be conductive and to decrease current in the induction coil during a second adjustable time period. Detection device detects, at the end of the second phase, sign of overvoltage across one terminal of the induction coil connected to the switches, and supplies a detection signal kept in a high or low state, depending upon sign of detected overvoltage. Timing device receives detection signal for adapting, in each successive cycle, the second duration of the second phase to cancel out current in the induction coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: THE SWATCH GROUP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LTDInventors: Pascal Heim, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Publication number: 20080215114Abstract: An apparatus for the cardio-synchronised stimulation of skeletal or smooth muscle, but excluding the heart muscles, in a counterpulsation mode of a patient having a heart and a cardiovascular system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: CardioLa Ltd.Inventors: Christian Stuerzinger, Larry Lapanashvili, Thomas Zimmermann, Armin Eggli, Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 7038528Abstract: A high voltage generator (GHT) incorporated in an integrated circuit (IC) and comprising a charge pump (1) whose input voltage is the supply voltage (VDD) of the integrated circuit (IC) and which is clocked by direct clock signals (?) and complemented clock signals ({overscore (?)}), characterized in that it comprises means (5) for re-injecting a fraction (VIN) of the voltage from said charge pump (VHV) into the input (6) to which said supply voltage (VDD) is applied.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: EM Microelectronic-Marin SAInventor: Jean-Félix Perotto
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Publication number: 20040239407Abstract: A high voltage generator (GHT) incorporated in an integrated circuit (IC) and comprising a charge pump (1) whose input voltage is the supply voltage (VDD) of the integrated circuit (IC) and which is clocked by direct clock signals (&PHgr;) and complemented clock signals ({overscore (&PHgr;)}), characterised in that it comprises means (5) for re-injecting a fraction (VIN) of the voltage from said charge pump (VHV) into the input (6) to which said supply voltage (VDD) is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Jean-Felix Perotto
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Publication number: 20020171471Abstract: A regulating circuit for a high voltage generator, used in particular for supplying a non-volatile memory, includes an amplitude modulator (101) which receives at input terminals at least two clock signals (phi; nphi) and which supplies at output terminals at least two modulated clock signals (102; 103) to a charge pump (104). The circuit also includes a feedback loop, connecting an output of the charge pump to said amplitude modulator. This loop includes a comparator (109), which receives at a first input terminal an output quantity (Ibr) from the charge pump and at a second input terminal a reference quantity (Ipol), and which supplies at an output a comparison signal (Ucomp).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: EM MICROELECTRONIC-MARIN SAInventors: Jean-Felix Perotto, Olivier Rey
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Patent number: 6252825Abstract: A timepiece includes a rotating member (1) and a contactless electric capacitive detection device for detecting positions and/or movements of the member. In order to avoid the problems posed by conventional systems with electric switches, the detection device includes at least one capacitive sensor (2), having one or more fixed electrodes (6, 7) and a toothed rotor (5) driven by the member, and an electronic detection apparatus (3) sensitive to variations in the sensor capacitance. The device may include two capacitive sensors whose output signals are in quadrature, in order to be able to indicate the direction of rotation of the member. The rotating member may be a time-setting control stem or another component such as the shaft of a watch hand.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Eta SA Fabriques d'EbauchesInventor: Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 5630130Abstract: A multitasking controller comprising task storage means (2) for storing up to N tasks (P0,P1,P2,P3) each comprising a sequence of instructions, a microprocessor for processing, by time-sharing, a plurality of such N tasks, and a random access memory (12) for storing variable data created and used by said microprocessor. The microprocessor further comprises a scheduler (7) realized in hardware for controlling the use of said microprocess or by such processes, and program counter storage means for storing N program counters (Pc0,Pc1,Pc2,Pc3) each for use by the scheduler (7) is able select a different one of the program counters (Pc0,Pc1,Pc2,Pc3) when the task processed by the microprocessor is changed without the transfer of data from the random access memory (12). FIG.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1994Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Centre Electronique Horloger S.A.Inventors: Jean-Felix Perotto, Christian Lamothe
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Patent number: 4444512Abstract: For an electronic timepiece arranged and adapted to give reminders there is rovided a method for comparing a timekeeping state (1) with the contents of a register (2), a circuit (3) for applying the method and a utilization of such circuit.A programmable register (2) releases a signal whenever the contents of at least one counter (1) coincide with the contents of a portion of the register (2). In another portion of the register (2) is programmed the code of a state (-) which corresponding counters (1) will never attain under normal operations and the comparison (3) between the state of these counters (1) and that of said other portion of the register (2) is validated whatever may be the state. The comparison circuit (3) may be obtained from the arithmetic and logic units of a microprocessor as employed in a reminder giving timepiece.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1981Date of Patent: April 24, 1984Assignee: Societe Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogere Management Services S.A.Inventors: Jean-Felix Perotto, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 4369440Abstract: A device is provided for the rapid and easy introduction of data into an apparatus, e.g., for setting a digital watch. A binary decision device continuously tests the state of a plurality of finger responsive sensors A, B, C and D and produces control signals for a operational unit. The operational unit comprises an up-down counter which can be incremented or decremented by signal F1 to F8 at different frequencies. An inertia effect is produced by maintaining counting of the up-down counter between two successive actuations of the sensors. Touching sensor B or C stops the counter. Sweeping A, B, C, D speeds the incrementing rate (up to a top rate) or slows the decrementing rate while sweeping D, C, B, A acts conversely. Touching A and D alone, respectively, single-steps the counter down and up. The amount by which the rate is speeded or slowed can be made to depend on the speed of sweeping the sensors as well as the number of times they are swept.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1981Date of Patent: January 18, 1983Assignee: Centre Electronique Horloger, S.A.Inventors: Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 4365243Abstract: The invention concerns an interface device for the entry of data into an trument of small volume such as a timepiece and comprises a static touch responsive sensor formed by a plurality of juxtaposed electrodes. An electronic logic circuit on the one hand receives signals emitted by the sensor representing the position of a finger on the sensor and on the other hand provides output clock pulses to a first and a second counter. Switching means in the electronic logic circuit enable the switching of the clock pulses to the first counter if the finger is moved over the sensor at a speed v.sub.1 less than a threshold speed v.sub.2 or to the second counter if the finger is moved over the sensor at a speed v.sub.3 greater than the threshold speed v.sub.2. The invention may be employed in small timepieces for time setting for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1980Date of Patent: December 21, 1982Assignee: Societe Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogere Management Services S.A.Inventors: Jean-Felix Perotto, Christian Piguet
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Patent number: 4242676Abstract: The device according to the invention comprises a sensor formed by a plurality of capacitive or resistive electrodes. The user searches the symbol to be selected by displacing his finger on the sensor while looking at a control display unit. Any position of the finger on the sensor causes the display of to at least one symbol within an alphanumeric group, these symbols appearing sequentially on the control display.The device does not require any instruction for use nor any indicator marked on the instrument because its working principle is based on permanent visual feedback. The device is compatible with the dimensional requirements of portable instruments of small dimensions, e.g. timepieces.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1978Date of Patent: December 30, 1980Assignee: Centre Electronique Horloger SAInventors: Christian Piguet, Jean-Felix Perotto
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Patent number: 4237548Abstract: Electronic timepiece having an electro-optic passive display cell comprising an oscillator used as a time base and an electronic control circuit of its several functions. The electronic circuit is operable by means of a stationary key or switch, having a capacitive action, carried by the glass or crystal of the timepiece. The stationary key is fed by the oscillator through a fixed or non-variable condenser. A conductive element is interposed between the stationary key and the display cell, the conductive element constituting one of the electrodes of the fixed condenser. The purpose of this arrangement is to eliminate the influence of a parasitic condenser constituted by the electrodes of the display cell and the electrode of the stationary key.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1979Date of Patent: December 2, 1980Assignee: Ebauches S.A.Inventors: Jean Fellrath, Jean-Felix Perotto, Ali Schneiter, Maurice Grimm