Patents by Inventor Avi Penner
Avi Penner 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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Patent number: 8593107Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for recharging medical devices implanted within the body are disclosed. An illustrative method of recharging an implanted medical device includes delivering a charging device to a location adjacent to the implanted medical device, activating a charging element coupled to the charging device and transmitting charging energy to a receiver of the implanted medical device, and charging the implanted medical device using the transmitted charging energy from the charging device.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron, Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Keith R. Maile, Binh C. Tran, Wangcai Liao, Bin Mi, Paul J. Huelskamp
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Patent number: 8577460Abstract: An implantable stimulation system comprises an implantable stimulator and a control device. The control device is configured to transmit acoustic waves to the implantable stimulator, and the implantable stimulator is configured to transform the acoustic waves into electrical current, and generate stimulation energy based on the electrical current. For example, the electrical current can be transformed into electrical energy that can be used to generate the stimulation energy. Or the electrical current can contain signals used to directly or indirectly control the generation of the stimulation energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies, LtdInventor: Avi Penner
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Patent number: 8540631Abstract: Systems and methods provide intrabody communication using acoustic telemetry. The system includes a first or control implant including a first acoustic transducer, and a second implant including a switch and a second acoustic transducer coupled to the switch. The second acoustic transducer receives acoustic signals from the first acoustic transducer for closing the switch to activate the second implant. The second implant may include a sensor for measuring a physiological parameter that is transmitted using acoustic signals including the physiological data to the first implant. For example, the second implant may measure pressure in the patient's heart that may be used by the first implant to control a pacemaker. Alternatively, the second implant may blood sugar concentration that may be used by the first implant to control an insulin pump. Alternatively, the first implant may store and transfer the data to an external device for monitoring the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies, Ltd.Inventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron
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Patent number: 8303643Abstract: A device and method are provided for spontaneous electrochemical production of therapeutic species, in vivo. An active metal is implanted in the tissue. The metal undergoes corrosion, thus acting as a reducing agent to constituents in the tissue, so as to cause these constituents to form the therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Avi Penner, Eilezer Gileadi
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Publication number: 20110160804Abstract: An implantable stimulation system comprises an implantable stimulator and a control device. The control device is configured to transmit acoustic waves to the implantable stimulator, and the implantable stimulator is configured to transform the acoustic waves into electrical current, and generate stimulation energy based on the electrical current. For example, the electrical current can be transformed into electrical energy that can be used to generate the stimulation energy. Or the electrical current can contain signals used to directly or indirectly control the generation of the stimulation energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Avi Penner
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Patent number: 7930031Abstract: An implantable stimulation system comprises an implantable stimulator and a control device. The control device is configured to transmit acoustic waves to the implantable stimulator, and the implantable stimulator is configured to transform the acoustic waves into electrical current, and generate stimulation energy based on the electrical current. For example, the electrical current can be transformed into electrical energy that can be used to generate the stimulation energy. Or the electrical current can contain signals used to directly or indirectly control the generation of the stimulation energy.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies, Ltd.Inventor: Avi Penner
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Publication number: 20100233237Abstract: A device and method are provided for spontaneous electrochemical production of therapeutic species, in vivo. An active metal is implanted in the tissue. The metal undergoes corrosion, thus acting as a reducing agent to constituents in the tissue, so as to cause these constituents to form the therapeutic agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Avi Penner, Eilezer Gileadi
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Patent number: 7756587Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating with an implant within a patient's body using acoustic telemetry includes an external communications device attachable to the patient's skin. The device includes an acoustic transducer for transmitting acoustic signals into the patient's body and/or for receiving acoustic signals from the implant. The device includes a battery for providing electrical energy to operate the device, a processor for extracting data from acoustic signals received from the implant, and memory for storing the data. The device may include an interface for communicating with a recorder or computer, e.g., to transfer data from the implant and/or to receive instructions for controlling the implant. The device is secured to the patient's skin for controlling, monitoring, or otherwise communicating with the implant, while allowing the patient to remain mobile.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron
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Patent number: 7727221Abstract: A device and method are provided for spontaneous electrochemical production of therapeutic species, in vivo. An active metal is implanted in the tissue. The metal undergoes corrosion, thus acting as a reducing agent to constituents in the tissue, so as to cause these constituents to form the therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.Inventors: Avi Penner, Eilezer Gileadi
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Publication number: 20100106028Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for recharging medical devices implanted within the body are disclosed. An illustrative method of recharging an implanted medical device includes delivering a charging device to a location adjacent to the implanted medical device, activating a charging element coupled to the charging device and transmitting charging energy to a receiver of the implanted medical device, and charging the implanted medical device using the transmitted charging energy from the charging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron, Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Keith R. Maile, Binh C. Tran, Wangcai Liao, Bin Mi, Paul J. Huelskamp
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Patent number: 7641619Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for converting absolute pressure data acquired in anatomical environments to gauge pressure data using an implant configured to monitor pressure. The implant is configured to communicate with an external controller, which is configured to communicate with a remote microprocessor that includes real-time barometric pressure data for one or more geographic locations.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies, Ltd.Inventor: Avi Penner
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Patent number: 7621905Abstract: A device for controlled release of molecules is provided. The device including: (a) a device body having at least one reservoir therein for containing the molecules, the at least one reservoir being formed with a barrier impermeable to the molecules thereby preventing release thereof from the at least one reservoir; and (b) at least one acoustic transducer being attached to, or forming a part of, the device body, the at least one acoustic transducer being for converting an acoustic signal received thereby into an electrical signal, the electrical signal leading to barrier permeabilization and therefore release of the molecules from the at least one reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron
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Patent number: 7617001Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating with an implant within a patient's body using acoustic telemetry includes an external communications device attachable to the patient's skin. The device includes an acoustic transducer for transmitting acoustic signals into the patient's body and/or for receiving acoustic signals from the implant. The device includes a battery for providing electrical energy to operate the device, a processor for extracting data from acoustic signals received from the implant, and memory for storing the data. The device may include an interface for communicating with a recorder or computer, e.g., to transfer data from the implant and/or to receive instructions for controlling the implant. The device is secured to the patient's skin for controlling, monitoring, or otherwise communicating with the implant, while allowing the patient to remain mobile.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies, LtdInventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron
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Publication number: 20080191581Abstract: A device for controlled release of molecules is provided. The device including: (a) a device body having at least one reservoir therein for containing the molecules, the at least one reservoir being formed with a barrier impermeable to the molecules thereby preventing release thereof from the at least one reservoir; and (b) at least one acoustic transducer being attached to, or forming a part of, the device body, the at least one acoustic transducer being for converting an acoustic signal received thereby into an electrical signal, the electrical signal leading to barrier permeabilization and therefore release of the molecules from the at least one reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron
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Publication number: 20080108915Abstract: An implantable stimulation system comprises an implantable stimulator and a control device. The control device is configured to transmit acoustic waves to the implantable stimulator, and the implantable stimulator is configured to transform the acoustic waves into electrical current, and generate stimulation energy based on the electrical current. For example, the electrical current can be transformed into electrical energy that can be used to generate the stimulation energy. Or the electrical current can contain signals used to directly or indirectly control the generation of the stimulation energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: REMON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventor: Avi Penner
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Publication number: 20080103553Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating with an implant within a patient's body using acoustic telemetry includes an external communications device attachable to the patient's skin. The device includes an acoustic transducer for transmitting acoustic signals into the patient's body and/or for receiving acoustic signals from the implant. The device includes a battery for providing electrical energy to operate the device, a processor for extracting data from acoustic signals received from the implant, and memory for storing the data. The device may include an interface for communicating with a recorder or computer, e.g., to transfer data from the implant and/or to receive instructions for controlling the implant. The device is secured to the patient's skin for controlling, monitoring, or otherwise communicating with the implant, while allowing the patient to remain mobile.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Remon medical technologies Ltd.Inventors: Avi Penner, Eyal Doron
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Publication number: 20080015421Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for converting absolute pressure data acquired in anatomical environments to gauge pressure data using an implant configured to monitor pressure. The implant is configured to communicate with an external controller, which is configured to communicate with a remote microprocessor that includes real-time barometric pressure data for one or more geographic locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: REMON MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.Inventor: Avi Penner
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Patent number: 7283874Abstract: An implantable stimulation system comprises an implantable stimulator and a control device. The control device is configured to transmit acoustic waves to the implantable stimulator, and the implantable stimulator is configured to transform the acoustic waves into electrical current, and generate stimulation energy based on the electrical current. For example, the electrical current can be transformed into electrical energy that can be used to generate the stimulation energy. Or the electrical current can contain signals used to directly or indirectly control the generation of the stimulation energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Avi Penner
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Patent number: 7273457Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for converting absolute pressure data acquired in anatomical environments to gauge pressure data using an implant configured to monitor pressure. The implant is configured to communicate with an external controller, which is configured to communicate with a remote microprocessor that includes real-time barometric pressure data for one or more geographic locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies, Ltd.Inventor: Avi Penner
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Patent number: RE42378Abstract: An implant includes a pressure sensor, a controller for acquiring pressure data from the sensor, and an acoustic transducer for converting energy between electrical energy and acoustic energy. A capacitor is coupled to the acoustic transducer for storing electrical energy converted by the transducer and/or for providing electrical energy to operate the implant. The acoustic transducer may operate alternatively or simultaneously as an energy exchanger or an acoustic transmitter. During use, the implant is implanted within a patient's body, and an external transducer transmits a first acoustic signal into the patient's body, to energize the capacitor. The implant then obtains pressure data, and transmits a second acoustic signal to the external transducer, the second acoustic signal including the pressure data.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Remon Medical Technologies, Ltd.Inventors: Lone Wolinsky, Eyal Doron, Alon Ben-Yoseph, Avi Penner