Patents by Inventor Bella Felzen

Bella Felzen 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).

  • Modulation of intracellular calcium concentration using non-excitatory electrical signals applied to the tissue
    Patent number: 8825152
    Abstract: According to a method and device for modulating intracellular calcium concentration in biological tissue, a stimulation probe is applied to the tissue, a non-excitatory stimulation pulse is generated, and the pulse is conveyed to the stimulation probe. In one embodiment concerning cardiac tissue, a stimulation probe is applied to a patient's heart, a signal is received from at least one sensor responsive to the patient's cardiac muscle activity, a non-excitatory stimulation pulse responsive to the signal is generated, and the pulse is conveyed to the stimulation probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Impulse Dynamics, N.V.
    Inventors: Itzik Shemer, Bella Felzen, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Walid Haddad, Richardo Aviv, Yaakov Haham
  • Methods for controlling labor and treating menstrual cramps in uterine muscle
    Patent number: 8805507
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle (200), comprises selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion, and applying a non-excitory electric field (210) to the portion, which reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Metacure Limited
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Smooth muscle controller for controlling the level of a chemical in the blood stream
    Patent number: 8219201
    Abstract: An apparatus that comprises at least one electrode adapted to be placed adjacent to a portion of smooth muscle (200) and a controller for electrifying the electrode with a non-excitatory electric field (210) which does not generate excitation of the smooth muscle. The non-excitatory electric field affects the activity of the smooth muscle in a manner that controls a level of a chemical in the blood stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Metacure Limited
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Shockless defibrillation
    Patent number: 8014858
    Abstract: Apparatus (18) is provided for defibrillating a heart (20) of a person. The apparatus (18) includes one or more electrodes (100) that are adapted to be coupled to the heart, and a control unit (90) that is adapted to drive the electrodes to apply electrical pulses to the heart at a rate which is typically greater than about 10 Hz. The control unit terminates the electrical pulses, so that the heart beats without fibrillation. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Impulse Dynamics N.V.
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Benny Rousso, Bella Felzen, Andre Routh
  • Method and apparatus for regulating glucose level
    Patent number: 7966071
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle (200), comprises selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion, and applying a non-excitory electric field (210) to the portion, which reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Metacure Limited
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Method of controlling blood pressure
    Patent number: 7765008
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle (200), comprises selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion, and applying a non-excitory electric field (210) to the portion, which reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Metacure Limited
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • SMOOTH MUSCLE CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20080058889
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle (200), comprises selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion, and applying a non-excitory electric field (210) to the portion, which reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • SMOOTH MUSCLE CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20080058891
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle (200), comprises selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion, and applying a non-excitory electric field (210) to the portion, which reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • SMOOTH MUSCLE CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20080051849
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle (200), comprises selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion, and applying a non-excitory electric field (210) to the portion, which reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Modulation of intracellular calcium concentration using non-excitatory electrical signals applied to the tissue
    Publication number: 20070239216
    Abstract: According to a method and device for modulating intracellular calcium concentration in biological tissue, a stimulation probe is applied to the tissue, a non-excitatory stimulation pulse is generated, and the pulse is conveyed to the stimulation probe. In one embodiment concerning cardiac tissue, a stimulation probe is applied to a patient's heart, a signal is received from at least one sensor responsive to the patient's cardiac muscle activity, a non-excitatory stimulation pulse responsive to the signal is generated, and the pulse is conveyed to the stimulation probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Itzik Shemer, Bella Felzen, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Walid Haddad, Ricardo Aviv, Yaakov Haham
  • Smooth Muscle Controller
    Publication number: 20070185540
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle (200), comprises selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion, and applying a non-excitory electric field (210) to the portion, which reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Smooth muscle controller
    Patent number: 7221978
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle, comprising selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion and applying a non-excitatory electrical field to the portion, which field reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Metacure NV
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Smooth muscle controller
    Patent number: 7120497
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle, comprising selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion and applying a non-excitatory electrical field to the portion, which field reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Metacure NV
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Local cardiac motion control using applied signals and mechanical force
    Publication number: 20060030889
    Abstract: Apparatus (18) for performing a medical procedure on a beating heart (20) includes a mechanical stabilization element (25), a surface (27) of which is adapted to be applied to a segment (24) of the heart to reduce motion of the segment. One or more electrodes (100) are fixed to the surface of the stabilization element, so as to contact the segment when the stabilization element is applied to the segment. Preferably, at least one of the one or more electrodes is adapted to apply electrical signals to the segment so as to further reduce motion thereof, while the heart continues to pump blood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Benny Rousso, Bella Felzen
  • Local cardiac motion control using applied electrical signals and mechanical force
    Patent number: 6973347
    Abstract: Apparatus (18) for performing a medical procedure on a beating heart (20) includes a mechanical stabilization element (25), a surface (27) of which is adapted to be applied to a segment (24) of the heart to reduce motion of the segment. One or more electrodes (100) are fixed to the surface of the stabilization element, so as to contact the segment when the stabilization element is applied to the segment. Preferably, at least one of the one or more electrodes is adapted to apply electrical signals to the segment so as to further reduce motion thereof, while the heart continues to pump blood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Impulse Dynamics NV
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Benny Rousso, Bella Felzen
  • Smooth muscle controller
    Patent number: 6947792
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle, comprising selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion and applying a non-excitatory electrical field to the portion, which field reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Impulse Dynamics N.V.
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Method of increasing the motility of a GI tract
    Patent number: 6571127
    Abstract: The invention comprises methods of increasing contractile force and/or the motility of a GI tract. A first method comprises selecting a portion of the GI tract and applying a non-excitatory electric field to the portion, which field increases the force of contraction at the portion. A second method comprises determining a timing of a returning wave in the GI tract and applying an electric field to at least a portion of the GI tract, which electric field reduces the response of the GI tract to the returning wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Impulse Dynamics N.V.
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Smooth muscle controller
    Publication number: 20030055467
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle, comprising selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion and applying a non-excitatory electrical field to the portion, which field reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Smooth muscle controller
    Publication number: 20030055465
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle, comprising selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion and applying a non-excitatory electrical field to the portion, which field reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer
  • Smooth muscle controller
    Publication number: 20030055466
    Abstract: A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle, comprising selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion and applying a non-excitatory electrical field to the portion, which field reduces the mechanical activity of the portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Ben-Haim, Nissim Darvish, Yuval Mika, Maier Fenster, Bella Felzen, Isaac Shemer