Patents by Inventor Pierre-Yves Muller

Pierre-Yves Muller 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: 20220096833
    Abstract: A device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve is provided. The device has an elongated symmetrical support with at least one electrode pair, and the support can be applied on a person's forehead in the supraorbital region to cover the afferent paths of the supratrochlear and supraorbital nerves of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve. Each electrode pair contacts a self-adhesive conductive gel that at least partially covers one surface of the support for attaching the support to the forehead to be applied to two lateral zones with the exception of an insulating central zone. Each lateral zone has one electrode of the electrode pair, an electric circuit for supplying to the electrode pair electric pulses that have a predefined intensity, and a measurement means for measuring the intensity of the supplied pulses that is connected to the electric circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
  • Patent number: 11052251
    Abstract: A device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve is provided. The device has an elongated symmetrical support with at least one electrode pair, and the support can be applied on a person's forehead in the supraorbital region to cover the afferent paths of the supratrochlear and supraorbital nerves of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve. Each electrode pair contacts a self-adhesive conductive gel that at least partially covers one surface of the support for attaching the support to the forehead to be applied to two lateral zones with the exception of an insulating central zone. Each lateral zone has one electrode of the electrode pair, an electric circuit for supplying to the electrode pair electric pulses that have a predefined intensity, and a measurement means for measuring the intensity of the supplied pulses that is connected to the electric circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Cefaly Technology Sprl
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
  • Publication number: 20200298001
    Abstract: A device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve is provided. The device has an elongated symmetrical support with at least one electrode pair, and the support can be applied on a person's forehead in the supraorbital region to cover the afferent paths of the supratrochlear and supraorbital nerves of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve. Each electrode pair contacts a self-adhesive conductive gel that at least partially covers one surface of the support for attaching the support to the forehead to be applied to two lateral zones with the exception of an insulating central zone. Each lateral zone has one electrode of the electrode pair, an electric circuit for supplying to the electrode pair electric pulses that have a predefined intensity, and a measurement means for measuring the intensity of the supplied pulses that is connected to the electric circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Cefaly Technology Sprl
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
  • Patent number: 10576279
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Cefaly Technology SPRL
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
  • Publication number: 20180056065
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
  • Patent number: 9572980
    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: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: DJO Global Switzerland Sarl
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140324146
    Abstract: Stand-alone apparatus intended to be fastened on to a body part, comprising a bipolar electrode (1), a light electronic device (2), means for the mechanical fastening of the electronic apparatus (2) to the electrode (1) and means enabling the electrical current to flow from the electronic apparatus (2) to the electrode (1) and vice versa. Said fastening means comprise two permanent magnets (4) located on the electronic apparatus (2), each of which is electrically conductive and capable of cooperating with a magnetisable metal zone (3) located on the side of the electrode (1) opposite the side intended to be in contact with the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: STX-Med Sprl
    Inventor: Pierre-Yves Muller
  • Patent number: 8805548
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a headband for use in neurostimulation made at least partly of elastic or stretch material comprising: a hole to be located directly on the rear part of the scalp of a user, said hole being sized to fit the inion or occipital protuberantia; at least two electrodes directly attached to the headband and positioned adjacent to and symmetric about said hole, designed so that to be applied on the right and left branch of the occipital nerve respectively, once the inion is put in correspondence with said hole by the user; a connector for connecting a wearable neurostimulator to the headband, said connector being located opposite to said hole, once the headband is worn by the user and means coupled to the elastic or stretch material for electrically connecting said connector and each of said electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: STX-Med Sprl
    Inventors: Jean-Yves Mignolet, Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
  • 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: 8702584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inducing relaxation or sleep comprising the steps of: placing electrodes in contact with the forehead skin in the supraorbital region; generating an electrical signal with a signal generator and applying said signal to the electrodes so as to produce external, i.e. non invasive, neurostimulation of the upper branch of the trigeminal nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Cefaly Technology SPRL
    Inventors: Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller
  • 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: 20130282095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a headband for use in neurostimulation made at least partly of elastic or stretch material comprising: a hole (2) to be located directly on the rear part of the scalp (8) of a user, said hole being sized to fit the inion or occipital protuberantia; at least two electrodes (1) directly attached to the headband and positioned adjacent to and symmetric about said hole (2, designed so that to be applied on the right and left branch of the occipital nerve (7) respectively, once the inion is put in correspondence with said hole (2) by the user; a connector (6A) for connecting a wearable neurostimulator (6) to the headband, said connector (6A) being located opposite to said hole (2), once the headband is worn by the user and means coupled to the elastic or stretch material for electrically connecting said connector (6A) and each of said electrodes (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: STX-Med Sprl
    Inventors: Jean-Yves Mignolet, Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
  • Patent number: 8428734
    Abstract: A device is for the electrotherapeutic treatment of headaches such as tension headaches and migraines. An electrode support (10) has a shape and is size selected so as to allow, independently from the subject, the excitation of the afferent paths of the supratrochlear (2) and supraorbital (3) nerves of the ophthalmic branch (1) of the trigeminal nerve. An electrical circuit includes a programmable signal generator suitable for creating pulses of a duration of between 150 and 450 microseconds with a maximum increase in intensity of 0 to 20 milliamperes at a rate of less than or equal to 40 microamperes per second and with a step up in intensity not exceeding 50 microamperes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: STX-Med Sprl
    Inventors: Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller
  • 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: 20120150260
    Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8140165
    Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
  • Patent number: D797298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Pierre-Yves Muller