Patents by Inventor Michael IMHOFF

Michael IMHOFF 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).

  • Patent number: 10376219
    Abstract: A monitoring device for the circulation of a patient includes sensors for recording data, an input unit for inputting patient specific data and a connected a data recording and analysis device configured to determine the right atrial pressure (RAP), the mean arterial pressure (MAP) and the cardiac output (CO) and to determine the mean systemic filling pressure (Pms) and to determine the cardiac efficiency (Eh) therefrom. A device records a pressure value (Pps,char) characterizing the pressure assistance during positive-pressure ventilation. The data recording and analysis device is configured to determine a pressure-corrected mean systemic filling pressure (Pmsp) and a pressure-corrected cardiac efficiency (Ehp) by the difference from the right atrial pressure (RAP) and the pressure value (Pps,char) characteristic of the pressure assistance being used instead of the right atrial pressure (RAP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: DRÄGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Michael Imhoff, Ernst-Wilhelm Schubert, Doreen Werner
  • Publication number: 20190038222
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the disclosed subject matter is an assistance system with a wearable assistive device that mitigates the effects of neuro-muscular ailments such as unintended motion, or loss of strength. The assistance system uses predictive analysis based on situational, operational, and historical contexts, when in active/predictive mode. When in reactive triode, the assistive device mitigates unintended motion without altering the strength of the user. The assistance system may have an exercise mode to both assess the user's strength and flexibility of various muscles and joints, and promote exercises to either avoid further losses, or to maintain current strength and flexibility. The assistance system utilizes sensor data from sensors coupled to the assistive device, and optionally from sensors coupled to mobile devices and in the environment. Actuators on the assistive device control movement of the device based on inferred intended actions or reactive to unintended movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Yuri Krimon, Shirisha Middela, Katalin Bartfai-Walcott, Ingrid Murphy, Vamsee Vardhan Chivukula, Michael Imhoff, Olugbemisola Oniyinde
  • Publication number: 20160270734
    Abstract: A monitoring device for the circulation of a patient includes sensors for recording data, an input unit for inputting patient specific data and a connected a data recording and analysis device configured to determine the right atrial pressure (RAP), the mean arterial pressure (MAP) and the cardiac output (CO) and to determine the mean systemic filling pressure (Pms) and to determine the cardiac efficiency (Eh) therefrom. A device records a pressure value (Pps,char) characterizing the pressure assistance during positive-pressure ventilation. The data recording and analysis device is configured to determine a pressure-corrected mean systemic filling pressure (Pmsp) and a pressure-corrected cardiac efficiency (Ehp) by the difference from the right atrial pressure (RAP) and the pressure value (Pps,char) characteristic of the pressure assistance being used instead of the right atrial pressure (RAP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Michael IMHOFF, Ernst-Wilhelm SCHUBERT, Doreen WERNER
  • Patent number: 8648707
    Abstract: A process is provided for generating an alarm if at least one monitored parameter (13) deviates from at least one preset value or value range, with the detection or determination of parameter (13) in case of its deviation. The process takes into account a verification interval (25) of limited duration in time and with adaptation of the time limitation of the verification interval (25) as a function of the extent of deviation of parameter (13) from the preset value or value range. A control device, a device for generating an alarm, a treatment devices, a digital storage medium, a computer program product as well as to a computer program are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Dräger Medical GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Franz, Michael Imhoff, Matthias Göpfert
  • Publication number: 20110068929
    Abstract: A process is provided for generating an alarm if at least one monitored parameter (13) deviates from at least one preset value or value range, with the detection or determination of parameter (13) in case of its deviation. The process takes into account a verification interval (25) of limited duration in time and with adaptation of the time limitation of the verification interval (25) as a function of the extent of deviation of parameter (13) from the preset value or value range. A control device, a device for generating an alarm, a treatment devices, a digital storage medium, a computer program product as well as to a computer program are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frank FRANZ, Michael IMHOFF, Matthias GÖPFERT