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).
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Publication number: 20220096833Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
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Patent number: 11052251Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Cefaly Technology SprlInventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
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Publication number: 20200298001Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Cefaly Technology SprlInventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
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Patent number: 10576279Abstract: The present invention provides a device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Cefaly Technology SPRLInventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
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Publication number: 20180056065Abstract: The present invention provides a device for the transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
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Patent number: 9572980Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: DJO Global Switzerland SarlInventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20150224306Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 9042986Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: DJO Global Switzerland SàrlInventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20140324146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: STX-Med SprlInventor: Pierre-Yves Muller
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Patent number: 8805548Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: STX-Med SprlInventors: Jean-Yves Mignolet, Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
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Publication number: 20140135881Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: COMPEX MEDICAL S.A.Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 8702584Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Cefaly Technology SPRLInventors: Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller
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Patent number: 8666492Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.Inventors: Pierre-Yves Muller, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20130282095Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: STX-Med SprlInventors: Jean-Yves Mignolet, Pierre-Yves Muller, Pierre Rigaux
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Patent number: 8428734Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: STX-Med SprlInventors: Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller
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Patent number: 8335566Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.Inventors: Pierre-Yves Müller, Klaus Schönenberger
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Publication number: 20120150260Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
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Publication number: 20120116478Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Compex Medical S.A.Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Muller, David Truffer, Klaus Schönenberger
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Patent number: 8140165Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
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Patent number: D797298Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Pierre-Yves Muller