Patents Assigned to SMI S.A.
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Patent number: 11975378Abstract: Machine for working tubes, in particular a hairpin bender machine for simultaneously working a plurality of tubes intended, in particular, to make heat exchangers, said machine comprising a device for feeding and moving tubes to be worked, a unit for bending said tubes, a cutting member configured to cut said plurality of tubes.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: SMI S.R.L.—Sistemi Meccanici IndustrialiInventor: Sergio Campeotto
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Patent number: 11724925Abstract: Described herein are a machine for packaging liquids or semisolid products in containers, in particular liquids in containers such as bottles, and a support system of such a machine. In particular, the machine for packaging liquids in containers includes two or more operating units selected from a preform oven, a blowing unit for blowing the preforms to form containers, a rinsing unit for rinsing the blown containers, a container filling unit, a filled container capping unit, a container labeling unit, an empty or filled container sterilization unit, and a container descent and orientation unit; distribution starwheels for transporting the preforms or containers between the operating units; and a base including an upper plate and a lower plate, wherein all the operating units and the distribution starwheels are placed on the upper plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SMI S.P.A.Inventor: Angelo Nava
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Patent number: 11707543Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for the disinfection of containers in a blowing and filling system of the containers with a product, in particular a system for the internal disinfection of the containers by means of ultraviolet-C radiation LED emitters.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: SMI S.P.A.Inventors: Giovanni Milesi, Ivan Cortnovis, Edgar Fischer
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Publication number: 20230211402Abstract: A device for working pipes, in particular to carry out a belling working or operation on one end of a pipe, including a belling element configured to produce with a thrust a bell end with a substantially circular shape by means of axial advance into said end of said pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: SMI S.R.L. - SISTEMI MECCANICI INDUSTRIALIInventor: Sergio Campeotto
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Publication number: 20230150005Abstract: Machine for working tubes, in particular a hairpin bender machine for simultaneously working a plurality of tubes intended, in particular, to make heat exchangers, said machine comprising a device (14) for feeding and moving tubes to be worked, a unit (16) for bending said tubes, a cutting member (18) configured to cut said plurality of tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: SMI S.R.L. - SISTEMI MECCANICI INDUSTRIALIInventor: Sergio Campeotto
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Patent number: 11623383Abstract: A machine for blowing or stretch-blowing bottles or containers made of a polymer material includes molds movable on a transport system. Each mold includes a front, back, and bottom with a first and second half-molds hinged about a hinge axis and a base. Each of the molds includes a mechanism for synchronized actuation of the half-molds and the base independently from the machine's motor, to cyclically form with shaped portions, a closed cavity for receiving a preheated preform and to allow expansion by blowing or stretch-blowing the preform inside the cavity to obtain a bottle or container. The base is wedge-shaped with a horizontal closing surface facing the bottom of the mold, and an inclined surface. The actuation mechanism includes a wedge-shaped element having a surface inclining towards the front of the mold. The inclined surfaces of the base and of the wedge-shaped element are) being slidingly coupled.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: SMI S.P.A.Inventors: Angelo Nava, Damiano Pesenti
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Patent number: 11440238Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating system for preforms upstream of a blowing or stretch-blowing machine, in particular a heating system using monochromatic infrared radiation, preferably laser-generated. In particular, the invention relates to a heating system (301) for preforms (P), comprising a carousel for treating the preforms (P) comprising a plurality of heating elements (304) configured to be inserted either inside or outside each preform (P) and to radiate electromagnetic radiation in the infrared field which forms, in such a device, a disc of radiation according to a radial symmetry which departs from the center of the axis of the preform and which appropriately converges and diverges.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: SMI S.P.A.Inventors: Giovanni Milesi, Ivan Cortinovis
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Patent number: 11426921Abstract: Described herein is a preform heating device, in particular a heating device which uses monochromatic infrared radiation preferably generated by lasers. In particular, a heating device for preforms is configured so as to be positioned outside a preform and radiate an electromagnetic radiation in the infrared range, forming a radiation disk in such a device according to a radial symmetry with respect to the center of the preform axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: SMI S.P.A.Inventors: Giovanni Milesi, Ivan Cortinovis, Edgar Fischer
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Patent number: 11413451Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”)Inventors: Eric J. Grigsby, Daniel M. Brounstein, Fred I Linker
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Patent number: 10662000Abstract: The present invention relates to a movement system of containers to and from operating units, in particular blowing units for bottles made of plastic material or filling units.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: SMI S.p.A.Inventors: Marco Grazioli, Valentina Clivati
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Patent number: 10633197Abstract: A handling device includes a support element, a support plate fixed to the support element, a drive shaft, a rotation plate hinged to the drive shaft and an elastic return element. Clamps connect to the rotation plate and include first and second jaws, each having a handling portion and a drive portion. A conduction wheel connects to the drive portion of the first jaw. The second jaw drive portion has a slot with a pressure surface. The second jaw drive portion connects to the first jaw drive portion. A cam profile at a peripheral area of the support plate provides for opening. The first jaw opens when the conduction wheel rotates on the cam profile. A wheel mounts onto the first jaw drive portion inserts inside the slot. The second jaw opening couples to the first jaw opening by the wheel, which acts on the pressure surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: SMI S.P.A. CON SOCIO UNICOInventor: Angelo Nava
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Patent number: 10232180Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided for the targeted treatment of a variety of medical conditions by directly neuromodulating a target anatomy associated with the condition while minimizing or excluding undesired neuromodulation of other anatomies. Typically, the target anatomy includes one or more dorsal root ganglia, dorsal roots, dorsal root entry zones, or portions thereof. Such target stimulation areas are utilized due in part to their effect on the sympathetic nervous system.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”)Inventors: Jeffery M. Kramer, Daniel H. Kim, Mir A. Imran
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Patent number: 10159838Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia. Some other embodiments of the present invention provide methods for selective neurostimulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia as well as techniques for applying neurostimulation to the spinal cord. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia in combination with a pharmacological agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”)Inventors: Daniel H. Kim, Mir A. Imran
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Patent number: 10105541Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for targeted treatment of a variety of conditions, particularly conditions that are associated with or influenced by the nervous system, such as pain. Targeted treatment of such conditions is provided with minimal deleterious side effects, such as undesired motor responses or undesired stimulation of unaffected body regions. This is achieved by directly neuromodulating a target anatomy associated with the condition while minimizing or excluding undesired neuromodulation of other anatomies.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”)Inventors: Eyad Kishawi, Mir A. Imran, Brian J. Mossop, Jeffery M. Kramer, Richard W. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20180237230Abstract: The present invention relates to a movement system of containers to and from operating units, in particular blowing units for bottles made of plastic material or filling units.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: SMI S.p.A.Inventors: Marco Grazioli, Valentina Clivati
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Patent number: 10046503Abstract: A blowing or stretch-blowing machine for preforms made of polymer material. The blowing or stretch-blowing machine (1) has a plurality of molds (1) movable on a transport system, in which each of the molds (1) comprises a first half-mold (2a) and a second half-mold (2b) hinged around a hinge axis (3) and a bottom plate (4) adapted to cooperate with the half-molds (2a, 2b) for closing the bottom of the mold (1), and a mechanism for vertical/translational movement of the bottom plate, to cyclically form a closed cavity adapted to receive a preheated preform and allow expansion, by blowing or stretch-blowing of the preform inside the cavity, to obtain a bottle or container. Each of the molds (1) comprises a system for synchronized opening/closing of the half-molds (2a, 2b) and of the bottom plate (4) actuated by an actuator thereof (30) independent from motorization of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: SMI S.p.A.Inventors: Paolo Nava, Paolo Romitti, Dario Merelli, Marco Grazioli
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Patent number: 9986505Abstract: Specific embodiments of the present invention are for use by a base station (BS) that enables power efficient wireless radio frequency (RF) communication between the BS and a medical device (MD), which may or may not be an implantable medical device (IMD). In an embodiment, once a communication session is established between the BS and the MD, the BS selectively turns a drop link mode on and off. The drop link mode is a communication mode that while turned on (i.e., enabled) reduces and preferably minimizes the length of time that an RF link is maintained between the BS and the MD. In accordance with an embodiment, at any given time during a communication session the drop link mode is either turned on (i.e., enabled) or turned off (i.e., disabled).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL LUXEMBOURG HOLDINGS SMI S.A.R.L.Inventors: April C. Pixley, Cary W R Campbell, Steven T. Brandon
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Patent number: 9968795Abstract: An implantable neurostimulation (INS) device includes a non-rechargeable battery, a rechargeable battery, an antenna, an inductive coil, a neurostimulation module and a telemetry module. The neurostimulation module produces neurostimulation signals for delivery to target neural tissue, and the telemetry module wirelessly communicates with a non-implantable device using at least one of the antenna and the inductive coil. The non-rechargeable battery provides power to the neurostimulation module, and the rechargeable battery provides power to the telemetry module. The INS device also includes a charge module that charges the rechargeable battery in dependence on signals received from a non-implantable device via the inductive coil. Additional modules, such a sensor module, can be powered by the rechargeable battery. Additionally modules, such as controller, can be powered by the non-rechargeable battery.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL LUXEMBOURG HOLDINGS SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”)Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Lynn Elliott
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Patent number: 9919149Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for stimulation of tissues and structures within a body of a patient. In particular, implantable leads are provided which are comprised of a flexible circuit. Typically, the flexible circuit includes an array of conductors bonded to a thin dielectric film. Example dielectric films include polyimide, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or other biocompatible materials to name a few. Such leads are particularly suitable for stimulation of the spinal anatomy, more particularly suitable for stimulation of specific nerve anatomies, such as the dorsal root (optionally including the dorsal root ganglion).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”)Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Albert G. Burdulis, Matthew G. Hills, Eyad Kishawi
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Publication number: 20170295542Abstract: Specific embodiments of the present invention are for use by a base station (BS) that enables power efficient wireless radio frequency (RF) communication between the BS and a medical device (MD), which may or may not be an implantable medical device (IMD). In an embodiment, once a communication session is established between the BS and the MD, the BS selectively turns a drop link mode on and off. The drop link mode is a communication mode that while turned on (i.e., enabled) reduces and preferably minimizes the length of time that an RF link is maintained between the BS and the MD. In accordance with an embodiment, at any given time during a communication session the drop link mode is either turned on (i.e., enabled) or turned off (i.e., disabled).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL LUXEMBOURG HOLDINGS SMI S.A.R.L. ("SJM LUX SMI")Inventors: April C. Pixley, Cary WR Campbell, Steven T. Brandon