Patents by Inventor Klaus Schonenberger

Klaus Schonenberger 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).

  • Publication number: 20160074656
    Abstract: A device for the treatment of the body of a wearer comprising an orthopedic brace combined with at least one electrically active zone to stimulate the body of the wearer of the brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Sylvain Helfer, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann
  • Patent number: 9174042
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein pertains to wound healing electrodes and devices. The technology disclosed herein also pertains to electrode sets for electrically induced wound healing that can be adjusted to the wound size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: EMPI, Inc.
    Inventors: Klaus Schonenberger, Valere Vriz
  • Patent number: 9114257
    Abstract: A device for the treatment of the body of a wearer comprising an orthopedic brace combined with at least one electrically active zone to stimulate the body of the wearer of the brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Sylvain Helfer, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann
  • Publication number: 20150224306
    Abstract: A housing for an electrostimulation device comprising a charger plug and a stimulation plug, designed to receive respectively a connector linked to a charger and a connector linked to a stimulation electrode, characterized in that it comprises a mobile locking element designed to alternately lock the charger plug or the stimulation plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
  • Publication number: 20150182752
    Abstract: An electrode system for transcutaneous nerve and/or muscle stimulation that includes a pair of stimulating electrodes and a stimulation current generator for generating a nerve and/or muscle stimulation current between the stimulating electrodes. The system also includes a current-injecting electrode arranged in proximity to one of the stimulating electrodes, and an injection-current generator located in the area of the current-injecting electrode. The current-injecting electrode and the corresponding injection-current generator reduce, or even eliminate, undesirable sensations resulting from an excitation of subcutaneous receptors by the stimulation current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Félix Bühlmann, Klaus Schönenberger, Pierre Rigaux
  • Publication number: 20150151124
    Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
  • Patent number: 9042986
    Abstract: A housing for an electrostimulation device comprising a charger plug and a stimulation plug, designed to receive respectively a connector linked to a charger and a connector linked to a stimulation electrode, characterized in that it comprises a mobile locking element designed to alternately lock the charger plug or the stimulation plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: DJO Global Switzerland Sàrl
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
  • Patent number: 9008791
    Abstract: An electrode system for transcutaneous nerve and/or muscle stimulation that includes a pair of stimulating electrodes and a stimulation current generator for generating a nerve and/or muscle stimulation current between the stimulating electrodes. The system also includes a current-injecting electrode arranged in proximity to one of the stimulating electrodes, and an injection-current generator located in the area of the current-injecting electrode. The current-injecting electrode and the corresponding injection-current generator reduce, or even eliminate, undesirable sensations resulting from an excitation of subcutaneous receptors by the stimulation current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: DJO Global Switzerland Sàrl
    Inventors: Félix Buhlmann, Klaus Schönenberger, Pierre Rigaux
  • Patent number: 8965517
    Abstract: A device and method for carrying out a dialysis of a patient and a stimulation of said patient at the same time either during dialysis sessions, or between dialysis sessions or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Stefan Farese, Dominik Uehlinger, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann
  • Patent number: 8958883
    Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
  • Publication number: 20140135881
    Abstract: A housing for an electrostimulation device comprising a charger plug and a stimulation plug, designed to receive respectively a connector linked to a charger and a connector linked to a stimulation electrode, characterized in that it comprises a mobile locking element designed to alternately lock the charger plug or the stimulation plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: COMPEX MEDICAL S.A.
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
  • Patent number: 8666492
    Abstract: A housing for an electrostimulation device comprising a charger plug and a stimulation plug, designed to receive respectively a connector linked to a charger and a connector linked to a stimulation electrode, characterized in that it comprises a mobile locking element designed to alternately lock the charger plug or the stimulation plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
  • Publication number: 20130324896
    Abstract: A device and method for carrying out dialysis and stimulation of a patient at the same time, in which an inflatable/deflatable cuff applies the stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicants: STIFTUNG INSELSPITAL BERN, COMPEX MEDICAL S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Farese, Dominik Uehlinger, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann
  • Patent number: 8565888
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.
    Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
  • Patent number: 8335566
    Abstract: A housing for an electrostimulation device comprising a charger plug and a stimulation plug, designed to receive respectively a connector linked to a charger and a connector linked to a stimulation electrode, characterized in that it comprises a mobile locking element designed to alternately lock the charger plug or the stimulation plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Müller, Klaus Schönenberger
  • Publication number: 20120116478
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Compex Medical S.A.
    Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller, David Truffer, Klaus Schönenberger
  • Publication number: 20110208097
    Abstract: A device and method for carrying out a dialysis of a patient and a stimulation of said patient at the same time either during dialysis sessions, or between dialysis sessions or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Stefan Farese, Dominik Uehlinger, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann
  • Publication number: 20110178447
    Abstract: A device for the treatment of the body of a wearer comprising an orthopedic brace combined with at least one electrically active zone to stimulate the body of the wearer of the brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Sylvain Helfer, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann
  • Publication number: 20100318018
    Abstract: The set for the electrical stimulation of a patient, comprises a backing, at least one electrically active zone and a wire connected to said electrically active zone for connection to a stimulator. Said backing has the shape of a bandage or of a plaster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Klaus Schonenberger, Valere Vriz
  • Publication number: 20100191316
    Abstract: The electrode set for a stimulation device, such as a TENS or EMS stimulation device comprises at least a plurality of neighboring electrically active zones close to each other said active zones forming a succession of poles of alternating polarity or being grouped to form groups of poles of alternating polarity, wherein at least one of said active zone or group of zones has a lateral size (D2) of approximately 1 mm to 40 mm, wherein at least one of spacing (D1) between neighboring active zones or groups of zones is approximately of 1 mm to 40 mm, and said set further comprises contacting means connected to said active zones or groups of active zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: COMPEX MEDICAL S.A.
    Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Klaus Schonenberger, Pierre-Yves Lampo