Patents by Inventor Jonathan Bar-Or
Jonathan Bar-Or 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: 8209036Abstract: A functional electrical stimulation (FES) orthosis for FES to a limb segment, including: (a) a semi-rigid, self-retaining C-shaped frame, the frame configured to substantially envelop the limb segment, the frame including a first flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining element and at least a first and a second opposing flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining elements disposed on the circumferentially opposite side of the frame, the first retaining element and the first opposing retaining element forming a pair of opposing retaining elements, and (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on a surface of the limb segment, associated with, and supported by, the frame, the surface electrode for electrically associating, via the frame, with a neuroprosthetic stimulator unit, so as to provide FES, wherein the opposing retaining elements are configured to be radially spring-loaded towards a center of the frame, such that in donning the orthosisType: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Bioness Neuromodulation Ltd.Inventors: Roger H. Nathan, Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Publication number: 20110152968Abstract: A functional electrical stimulation (FES) orthosis for FES to a limb segment, including: (a) a semi-rigid, self-retaining C-shaped frame, the frame configured to substantially envelop the limb segment, the frame including a first flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining element and at least a first and a second opposing flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining elements disposed on the circumferentially opposite side of the frame, the first retaining element and the first opposing retaining element forming a pair of opposing retaining elements, and (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on a surface of the limb segment, associated with, and supported by, the frame, the surface electrode for electrically associating, via the frame, with a neuroprosthetic stimulator unit, so as to provide FES, wherein the opposing retaining elements are configured to be radially spring-loaded towards a center of the frame, such that in donning the orthosisType: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Bioness Neuromodulation Ltd.Inventors: ROGER H. NATHAN, Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Patent number: 7925052Abstract: A method for measuring wind velocity including using a Fourier Transform (FT) and a correlation between a wave vector number and temporal frequency of a wind to calculate wind velocity. Contour line deviations in a series of images of a far object are evaluated by performing a spatial discrete fourier transform (DFT) on deviations within each image, and subsequently a time discrete fourier transform (DFT) on the Fourier coefficients obtained by the spatial DFT, to get the frequency dependence of each Fourier coefficient.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Soreq Nuclear Research CenterInventor: Jonathan Bar-Sagi
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Publication number: 20110065980Abstract: An apparatus for amelioration of incontinence in a female subject. The apparatus comprises a stiffenable ring adapted for intra-vaginal insertion and a stabilizing extension, projecting axially from said stiffenable ring, said stabilizing extension having a size and position configured to stabilize said stiffenable ring within the vagina.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: ConTIPI Ltd.Inventors: Elan Ziv, Amir Perle, Idan Bauder, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Patent number: 7899556Abstract: A functional electrical stimulation (FES) orthosis for FES to a limb segment, including: (a) a semi-rigid, self-retaining C-shaped frame, the frame configured to substantially envelop the limb segment, the frame including a first flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining element and at least a first and a second opposing flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining elements disposed on the circumferentially opposite side of the frame, the first retaining element and the first opposing retaining element forming a pair of opposing retaining elements, and (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on a surface of the limb segment, associated with, and supported by, the frame, the surface electrode for electrically associating, via the frame, with a neuroprosthetic stimulator unit, so as to provide FES, wherein the opposing retaining elements are configured to be radially spring-loaded towards a center of the frame, such that in donning the orthosisType: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Bioness Neuromodulation Ltd.Inventors: Roger Nathan, Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Publication number: 20100168622Abstract: A foot sensor device and method for gait enhancement, the device including: (a) a sensor unit having a casing, the sensor unit for disposing within a shoe of a user, the sensor unit for sensing a parameter associated with a gait event; (b) an electronic communication unit, electrically associated with the sensor unit, for receiving a signal pertaining to the parameter, the electronic unit having: (i) a microcontroller; (ii) a transmitting unit for transmitting, in a wireless fashion, gait information based on the signal, to a unit of an orthosis external to the foot sensor device, and (iii) a housing for housing at least one of the microcontroller and the transmitting unit, and (c) a fastening unit, attached to the housing, adapted to fasten on to the shoe, so as to secure the communication unit in a fixed position during gait.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Publication number: 20100089471Abstract: A valve comprising a housing and a pressure responsive sealing assembly. The housing comprises an inlet port, an outlet port and a control chamber extending therebetween. The control chamber having a first cross-sectional area at the inlet port, and a second cross-sectional area greater in magnitude than the first cross-sectional area and being disposed between the inlet port and the outlet port. The pressure responsive sealing assembly is normally biased into a first position in which the sealing assembly seals the inlet port. When a pressure differential about the inlet and outlet ports exceeds a predetermined threshold, the pressure responsive sealing assembly is configured to shift from the first position to a second position, in which the sealing assembly no longer seals the inlet port and a fluid flow path from the inlet port into the control chamber is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: A.R.I. FLOW CONTROL ACCESSORIES LTD.Inventors: Avraham ZAKAY, Jonathan BAR-OR, Amir DAVIDESKO
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Publication number: 20100078339Abstract: A multiple candlestick assembly comprising at least two aligned candlestick bodies sharing a common base, where the candlestick bodies and the common base are integrally connected and co-molded. Also disclosed is a kit that includes a plurality of multiple candlestick assemblies of a varying number of aligned candlestick bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Jonathan Bar-Or, Hadar Shapira, Ilan Vadai, Issac Shliser, Lihai Belski, Oz Cohen
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Patent number: 7640944Abstract: A flow responsive valve for a flow metering system comprising a fluid meter having a minimum measuring flow threshold. The valve is shiftable between an open position at flow rates above the minimum measuring flow threshold, and a pressure pulsating position depending on pressure differential over an inlet port and an outlet port of the valve. The pressure pulsating position alters between a closed position essentially prohibiting fluid flow therethrough at flow rates below the minimum measuring flow threshold, and an open position admitting fluid flow into the supply line at a measurable flow rate above the minimum measuring flow threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: A.R.I. Flow Control Accessories Agricultural Cooperative Association Ltd.Inventors: Avraham Zakai, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Patent number: 7632239Abstract: A foot sensor device and method for gait enhancement, the device including: (a) a sensor unit having a casing, the sensor unit for disposing within a shoe of a user, the sensor unit for sensing a parameter associated with a gait event; (b) an electronic communication unit, electrically associated with the sensor unit, for receiving a signal pertaining to the parameter, the electronic unit having,: (i) a microcontroller; (ii) a transmitting unit for transmitting, in a wireless fashion, gait information based on the signal, to a unit of an orthosis external to the foot sensor device, and (iii) a housing for housing at least one of the microcontroller and the transmitting unit, and (c) a fastening unit, attached to the housing, adapted to fasten on to the shoe, so as to secure the communication unit in a fixed position during gaitType: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Bioness Neuromodulation Ltd.Inventors: Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Publication number: 20090290760Abstract: A method for measuring wind velocity including using a Fourier Transform (FT) and a correlation between a wave vector number and temporal frequency of a wind to calculate wind velocity. Contour line deviations in a series of images of a far object are evaluated by performing a spatial discrete fourier transform (DFT) on deviations within each image, and subsequently a time discrete fourier transform (DFT) on the Fourier coefficients obtained by the spatial DFT, to get the frequency dependence of each Fourier coefficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventor: Jonathan Bar-Sagi
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Publication number: 20090177131Abstract: An electrical stimulation orthosis and method therefor, the orthosis including: (a) an at least semi-rigid frame configured to substantially envelop a limb segment, the frame having at least one first complementary mechanical fastener associated therewith; (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode assembly associated with, and supported by, the frame, the assembly having a surface stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on the limb segment, the surface electrode assembly having an electrode base for electrically associating, via the frame, with a stimulator unit for providing a stimulation signal to the surface electrode, the electrode base having a top face for receiving the stimulation electrode, and a bottom face having at least one second complementary mechanical fastener, the first and second fasteners adapted for reversible attachment and detachment, at a plurality of locations on the frame, thereby enabling the electrical stimulation electrode assembly to be adjustablyType: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Amit Dar, Yossef Shalev, Jonathan Bar-Or, Roger Nathan
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Publication number: 20070112285Abstract: A foot sensor device and method for gait enhancement, the device including: (a) a sensor unit having a casing, the sensor unit for disposing within a shoe of a user, the sensor unit for sensing a parameter associated with a gait event; (b) an electronic communication unit, electrically associated with the sensor unit, for receiving a signal pertaining to the parameter, the electronic unit having,: (i) a microcontroller; (ii) a transmitting unit for transmitting, in a wireless fashion, gait information based on the signal, to a unit of an orthosis external to the foot sensor device, and (iii) a housing for housing at least one of the microcontroller and the transmitting unit, and (c) a fastening unit, attached to the housing, adapted to fasten on to the shoe, so as to secure the communication unit in a fixed position during gaitType: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: N.E.S.S. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Systems Ltd.Inventors: Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Publication number: 20070112394Abstract: A functional electrical stimulation (FES) orthosis for FES to a limb segment, including: (a) a semi-rigid, self-retaining C-shaped frame, the frame configured to substantially envelop the limb segment, the frame including a first flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining element and at least a first and a second opposing flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining elements disposed on the circumferentially opposite side of the frame, the first retaining element and the first opposing retaining element forming a pair of opposing retaining elements, and (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on a surface of the limb segment, associated with, and supported by, the frame, the surface electrode for electrically associating, via the frame, with a neuroprosthetic stimulator unit, so as to provide FES, wherein the opposing retaining elements are configured to be radially spring-loaded towards a center of the frame, such that in donning the orthosisType: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: N.E.S.S. NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Roger Nathan, Amit Dar, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Publication number: 20050268969Abstract: A flow responsive valve for a flow metering system comprising a fluid meter having a minimum measuring flow threshold. The valve is shiftable between an open position at flow rates above the minimum measuring flow threshold, and a pressure pulsating position depending on pressure differential over an inlet port and an outlet port of the valve. The pressure pulsating position alters between a closed position essentially prohibiting fluid flow therethrough at flow rates below the minimum measuring flow threshold, and an open position admitting fluid flow into the supply line at a measurable flow rate above the minimum measuring flow threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2003Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Avraham Zakai, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Patent number: 6567706Abstract: The invention provides an electrode kit for muscle stimulation to be used in conjunction with a splint, the kit including an electrode carrier attachable to an interior surface of the splint and consisting of a relatively thin, flexible, tray-like member; a thin, flexible electrode member fixedly attached to the electrode carrier, and a skin-contacting pad member consisting of a piece of medium-absorptive material fixedly mounted on a rigidifying frame attachable to, and removable from, the electrode carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: N.E.S.S. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Systems Ltd.Inventors: Jonathan Bar-Or, Giora Arbel
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Publication number: 20030036725Abstract: This reconstitution and injection system delivers a drug in solution under pressure, and injects powdered or lyophilized drugs that require reconstitution, rehydration or dilution. In one embodiment, the system includes a syringe having a barrel, a plunger, a handle, a pump and a channel communicating the barrel with an injection needle. The pump pushes a liquid from the barrel through the injection needle via the channel upon fluid communication between the barrel and the injection needle for delivery of the liquid. In another embodiment, the system includes a first port receiving a syringe, a second port receiving a drug vial, a channel providing communication between the first and second ports, and a controller permitting or inhibiting fluid communication between the first and second ports. In yet another embodiment, the system includes an actuator and a housing having a channel providing fluid communication between a reservoir and the injection needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Gilad Lavi, Gjl Yigal, Jonathan Bar-Or
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Patent number: D454194Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Elan Pharma International LimitedInventor: Jonathan Bar-Or
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Patent number: D469865Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Elan Pharma International LimitedInventor: Jonathan Bar-Or
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Patent number: D630958Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: A.R.I. Flow Control Accessories Ltd.Inventors: Avraham Zakay, Jonathan Bar-Or