Patents by Inventor Bruno Strul
Bruno Strul 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: 9737707Abstract: A device for stimulating nerves adjacent the vagina includes a nerve stimulating element coupled to a main body. The nerve stimulating element is positioned and designed to stimulate the vesical, Frankenhauser's and/or inferior hypogastric plexuses. The device may reside in the vaginal fornices. An implant is also provided which has a nerve stimulating element in contact with a uterosacral ligament. The device positioned in the vagina may be used to charge a power source for an implant which may be a capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: FemPulse, LLCInventors: Alexandra Haessler, Bruno Strul
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Publication number: 20170225005Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller connected to the one or more energy generators, and optionally one or more sensors that are connected to the logic controller for detecting muscle stimulation or electric conduction in a target nerve. The energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy can be varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In certain embodiments, the energy emitting apparatus includes one or more conductive coils that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current. In certain embodiments, a variety of cooling mechanisms or systems may be implemented for cooling the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON, James H. AHLMAN, Bruno STRUL
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Patent number: 9610459Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller connected to the one or more energy generators, and optionally one or more sensors that are connected to the logic controller for detecting muscle stimulation or electric conduction in a target nerve. The energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy can be varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In certain embodiments, the energy emitting apparatus includes one or more conductive coils that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current. In certain embodiments, a variety of cooling mechanisms or systems may be implemented for cooling the coil.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: EMKinetics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Rogers Burnett, Christopher Hermanson, James H. Ahlman, Bruno Strul
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Patent number: 9554853Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Bruno Strul, Csaba Truckai, Russel M. Sampson, Mark L. Kane
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Publication number: 20160067515Abstract: Energy emitting systems are provided which include an adjustable conductive coil configured to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field focused on a target nerve. The coil includes a central aperture which may be adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration having a radius greater than the radius of the first configuration. The adjustable or movable nature of the coil allows the conductive coil to conform to, accommodate, or be positioned on a particular anatomical structure of a patient to position the coil in proximity to the underlying target nerve. In certain embodiments, methods of magnetic induction therapy are provided which include positioning a conductive coil relative to a portion of a patient's body by adjusting the central aperture of the coil such that the coil may conform to, accommodate or be positioned on the portion of the patient's body in proximity to the underlying target nerve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: EMKINETICS, INC.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON, James H. AHLMAN, Bruno STRUL
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Patent number: 9005102Abstract: Energy emitting systems are provided which include an adjustable conductive coil configured to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field focused on a target nerve. The coil includes a central aperture which may be adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration having a radius greater than the radius of the first configuration. The adjustable or movable nature of the coil allows the conductive coil to conform to, accommodate, or be positioned on a particular anatomical structure of a patient to position the coil in proximity to the underlying target nerve. In certain embodiments, methods of magnetic induction therapy are provided which include positioning a conductive coil relative to a portion of a patient's body by adjusting the central aperture of the coil such that the coil may conform to, accommodate or be positioned on the portion of the patient's body in proximity to the underlying target nerve.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: EMKinetics, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Christopher Hermanson, James H. Ahlman, Bruno Strul
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Publication number: 20140039482Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Cytyc Surgical ProductsInventors: Bruno Strul, Csaba Truckai, Russel M. Sampson, Mark L. Kane
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Publication number: 20130317493Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrosurgery, and more particularly to systems and methods for ablating, cauterizing and/or coagulating body tissue using radio frequency energy. More in particular, the systems utilize voltage threshold means for controlling the voltage applied to tissue in a cycle-to-cycle manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: ARQOS Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Bruno Strul
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Patent number: 8551082Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Cytyc Surgical ProductsInventors: Bruno Strul, Csaba Truckai, Russel M. Sampson, Mark L. Kane
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Publication number: 20130072746Abstract: Energy emitting systems are provided which include an adjustable conductive coil configured to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field focused on a target nerve. The coil includes a central aperture which may be adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration having a radius greater than the radius of the first configuration. The adjustable or movable nature of the coil allows the conductive coil to conform to, accommodate, or be positioned on a particular anatomical structure of a patient to position the coil in proximity to the underlying target nerve. In certain embodiments, methods of magnetic induction therapy are provided which include positioning a conductive coil relative to a portion of a patient's body by adjusting the central aperture of the coil such that the coil may conform to, accommodate or be positioned on the portion of the patient's body in proximity to the underlying target nerve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: EMKINETICS, INC.Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON, James H. Ahlman, Bruno Strul
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Patent number: 8333763Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrosurgery, and more particularly to systems and methods for ablating, cauterizing and/or coagulating body tissue using radio frequency energy. More in particular, the systems utilize voltage threshold means for controlling the voltage applied to tissue in a cycle-to-cycle manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: ARQOS Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Bruno Strul
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Publication number: 20120179155Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Bruno Strul, Csaba Truckai, Russel Mahlon Sampson, Mark Leo Kane
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Patent number: 7981113Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes an electrosurgical jaw structure that carries cooperating PTC bodies in both series and parallel circuit components for controlled RF energy application to engaged tissue to effectively weld tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Surgrx, Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, John H. Shadduck, Bruno Strul
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Publication number: 20100305565Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrosurgery, and more particularly to systems and methods for ablating, cauterizing and/or coagulating body tissue using radio frequency energy. More in particular, the systems utilize voltage threshold means for controlling the voltage applied to tissue in a cycle-to-cycle manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: ARQOS Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Bruno Strul
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Publication number: 20100217256Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Bruno Strul, Csaba Truckai, Russel Mahlon Sampson, Mark Leo Kane
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Patent number: 7744595Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrosurgery, and more particularly to systems and methods for ablating, cauterizing and/or coagulating body tissue using radio frequency energy. More in particular, the systems utilize voltage threshold means for controlling the voltage applied to tissue in a cycle-to-cycle manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: ARQOS Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, Bruno Strul
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Patent number: 7717909Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Cytyc Surgical ProductsInventors: Bruno Strul, Csaba Truckai, Russel Mahlon Sampson, Mark Leo Kane
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Publication number: 20080188851Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes an electrosurgical jaw structure that carries cooperating PTC bodies in both series and parallel circuit components for controlled RF energy application to engaged tissue to effectively weld tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: SurgRx, Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, John H. Shadduck, Bruno Strul
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Patent number: 7407502Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Bruno Strul, Csaba Truckai, Russel Mahlon Sampson, Mark Leo Kane
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Patent number: 7381209Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes an electrosurgical jaw structure that carries cooperating PTC bodies in both series and parallel circuit components for controlled RF energy application to engaged tissue to effectively weld tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: SurgRx, Inc.Inventors: Csaba Truckai, John H. Shadduck, Bruno Strul