Patents by Inventor Alain Jordan
Alain Jordan 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: 20160059004Abstract: The present disclosure discusses a system and methods for a deep brain stimulation lead. More particularly, the disclosure discusses a stimulation lead that includes one or more silicon based barrier layers within a MEMS film. The silicon based barrier layers can improve device reliability and durability. The silicon based barrier layers can also improve adhesion between the layers of the MEMS film.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Andre Mercanzini, Alain Jordan, Alexandre Michalis, Marc Boers, Alain Dransart
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Patent number: 9192501Abstract: A remotely adjustable remotely power gastric band system may include a control device, an implant electronic device, and an implantable gastric band. The control device may telemetrically power and communicate with the implant electronic device, which may be used for adjusting the diameter of the implantable gastric band. The implant electronic device may store the gastric band adjustment history records of a patient and regulate the power received from the control device. To improve transmission efficiency, the implant electronic device may adopt a double modulation scheme for communicating with the control device. Furthermore, the implant electronic device may detect and resolve motor blockage issues related to the implantable gastric band.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.Inventors: Pierre Fridez, Alain Jordan, Jean-Charles Montavon, Tiago Bertolote, Laurent Mosimann, Xavier Raemy, Razack Osseni, Joel Bonny
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Publication number: 20140073848Abstract: A remotely adjustable remotely power gastric band system may include a control device, an implant electronic device, and an implantable gastric band. The control device may telemetrically power and communicate with the implant electronic device, which may be used for adjusting the diameter of the implantable gastric band. The implant electronic device may store the gastric band adjustment history records of a patient and regulate the power received from the control device. To improve transmission efficiency, the implant electronic device may adopt a double modulation scheme for communicating with the control device. Furthermore, the implant electronic device may detect and resolve motor blockage issues related to the implantable gastric band.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Allergan Medical SARLInventors: Pierre Fridez, Alain Jordan, Jean-Charles Montavon, Tiago Bertolote, Laurent Mosimann, Xavier Raemy, Razack Osseni, Joel Bonny
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Publication number: 20140039250Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 8377081Abstract: In one embodiment, a surgically implantable adjustable ring comprises a ring body, which includes a closure system having first and second end parts. The ring body is designed to be closed around a tubular organ by the closure system, constricting the tubular organ by forming a loop. The first end part is shaped like a sleeve having a first and second end portions, and is designed to receive the second end part of the ring. The sleeve is substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the first end part of the ring, and the second end part of the ring includes a locking protrusion adapted to hold the sleeve in position, securing the ring in a closed position by engaging the locking protrusion in an opening disposed on the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Christian Imbert, Alain Jordan
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Publication number: 20110270025Abstract: A remotely adjustable remotely power gastric band system may include a control device, an implant electronic device, and an implantable gastric band. The control device may telemetrically power and communicate with the implant electronic device, which may be used for adjusting the diameter of the implantable gastric band. The implant electronic device may store the gastric band adjustment history records of a patient and regulate the power received from the control device. To improve transmission efficiency, the implant electronic device may adopt a double modulation scheme for communicating with the control device. Furthermore, the implant electronic device may detect and resolve motor blockage issues related to the implantable gastric band.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Pierre Fridez, Alain Jordan, Jean-Charles Montavon, Tiago Bertolote, Laurent Mosimann, Xavier Raemy, Razack Osseni, Xuan Mai Tu, Joël Bonny
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Patent number: 7972346Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Allergan Medical S.A.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20110152608Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Michel BACHMANN, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Patent number: 7959552Abstract: An implantable device comprising: a stepper motor; a moveable member, moveable by the stepper motor; and an oscillator, wherein the oscillator is influenced by a signal derived from or supplied to the stepper motor to enable information on the moveable member to be fedback to an external controller by passive telemetry.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Allergan Medical S. A.Inventors: Alain Jordan, Montavon Jean-Charles
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Patent number: 7901419Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20110040141Abstract: In one embodiment, a surgically implantable adjustable ring comprises a ring body, which includes a closure system having first and second end parts. The ring body is designed to be closed around a tubular organ by the closure system, constricting the tubular organ by forming a loop. The first end part is shaped like a sleeve having a first and second end portions, and is designed to receive the second end part of the ring. The sleeve is substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the first end part of the ring, and the second end part of the ring includes a locking protrusion adapted to hold the sleeve in position, securing the ring in a closed position by engaging the locking protrusion in an opening disposed on the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Christian Imbert, Alain Jordan
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Patent number: 7811299Abstract: In one embodiment, a surgically implantable adjustable ring comprises a ring body, which includes a closure system having first and second end parts. The ring body is designed to be closed around a tubular organ by the closure system, constricting the tubular organ by forming a loop. The first end part is shaped like a sleeve having a first and second end portions, and is designed to receive the second end part of the ring. The sleeve is substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the first end part of the ring, and the second end part of the ring includes a locking protrusion adapted to hold the sleeve in position, securing the ring in a closed position by engaging the locking protrusion in an opening disposed on the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Michel Bachmann, Christian Imbert, Alain Jordan
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Publication number: 20080108862Abstract: An implantable device comprising: a stepper motor; a moveable member, moveable by the stepper motor; and an oscillator, wherein the oscillator is influenced by a signal derived from or supplied to the stepper motor to enable information on the moveable member to be fedback to an external controller by passive telemetry.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: ALLERGAN MEDICAL S.A.Inventors: Alain Jordan, Jean-Charles Montavon
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Patent number: 7314443Abstract: An implantable device comprising: a stepper motor; a moveable member, moveable by the stepper motor; and an oscillator, wherein the oscillator is influenced by a signal derived from or supplied to the stepper motor to enable information on the moveable member to be fedback to an external controller by passive telemetry.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Allergan Medical S.A.Inventors: Alain Jordan, Jean-Charles Montavon
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Publication number: 20070250085Abstract: In one embodiment, a surgically implantable adjustable ring comprises a ring body, which includes a closure system having first and second end parts. The ring body is designed to be closed around a tubular organ by the closure system, constricting the tubular organ by forming a loop. The first end part is shaped like a sleeve having a first and second end portions, and is designed to receive the second end part of the ring. The sleeve is substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the first end part of the ring, and the second end part of the ring includes a locking protrusion adapted to hold the sleeve in position, securing the ring in a closed position by engaging the locking protrusion in an opening disposed on the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2005Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: EndoArt SAInventors: Michel Bachmann, Christian Imbert, Alain Jordan
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Publication number: 20050143765Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: EndoArt SAInventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20050143766Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided comprising an implantable non-hydraulic ring that encircles and provides a controllable degree of constriction to an organ or duct and an external control that powers and controls operation of the ring. The ring includes a rigid dorsal periphery that maintains a constant exterior diameter, and a compliant constriction system that reduces intolerance phenomena. A high precision, energy efficient mechanical actuator is employed that is telemetrically powered and controlled, and maintains the ring at a selected diameter when the device is unpowered, even for extended periods. The actuator provides a reversible degree of constriction of the organ or duct, which is readily ascertainable without the need for radiographic imaging. Methods of use and implantation also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: EndoArt SAInventors: Michel Bachmann, Alain Jordan, Pierre Fridez, Jean-Charles Montavon, Christian Imbert, Nikos Stergiopulos
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Publication number: 20050104457Abstract: An implantable device comprising: a stepper motor; a moveable member, moveable by the stepper motor; and an oscillator, wherein the oscillator is influenced by a signal derived from or supplied to the stepper motor to enable information on the moveable member to be fedback to an external controller by passive telemetry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Alain Jordan, Jean-Charles Montavon