Patents by Inventor David Lifschitz
David Lifschitz 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: 8340786Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of fecal incontinence comprises at least one electrode placed in contact with a pelvic muscle of a patient and a control unit that is coupled to the electrode. The at least one electrode comprises a flexible intra-muscular electrode that conducts electromyographic (EMG) signals from the muscle. The control unit comprises a processor that analyzes the EMG signals conducted through the at least one electrode, determines whether the EMG signals are indicative of fecal incontinence and, responsive to the signal being indicative of fecal incontinence, applies an electrical waveform to the muscle through the at least one electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Patent number: 8083663Abstract: In a method of treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation and/or pathological retention of urine, at least one electrode of a lead is implanted in contact with a pelvic muscle of the patient. A proximal end of the lead is connected to a hermetically sealed implantable stimulator device configured to apply an electrical waveform through the at least one electrode. The electrical waveform is delivered from the stimulator device to the pelvic muscle through the lead and the at least one electrode. The electrical waveform provides at least partial relief from at least one of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation and pathological urine retention.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Patent number: 7927736Abstract: Apparatus and methodology subject matters relate to an improved electrochemical single or multi-cell energy storage device. Also, an outer casing may be provided as a pair of U-shaped shells, a single foil piece, or a tube-shaped structure which encases the internal electro chemical cell stack. The energy storage device and such casing when used advantageously exhibit low internal resistance, low ESR, a high voltage/capacity, and a low contact resistance between the internal stack and the outer casing.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: E.C.R.-Electro Chemical Research Ltd.Inventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Rosh Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Patent number: 7687198Abstract: Apparatus and methodology subject matters relate to an improved electrochemical single or multi-cell energy storage device. Also, an outer casing may be provided as a pair of U-shaped shells, a single foil piece, or a tube-shaped structure which encases the internal electrochemical cell stack. The energy storage device and such casing when used advantageously exhibit low internal resistance, low ESR, a high voltage/capacity, and a low contact resistance between the internal stack and the outer casing.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: E.C.R.-Electro Chemical Research Ltd.Inventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Rosh Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Publication number: 20100047683Abstract: Apparatus and methodology subject matters relate to an improved electrochemical single or multi-cell energy storage device. Also, an outer casing may be provided as a pair of U-shaped shells, a single foil piece, or a tube-shaped structure which encases the internal electro chemical cell stack. The energy storage device and such casing when used advantageously exhibit low internal resistance, low ESR, a high voltage/capacity, and a low contact resistance between the internal stack and the outer casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: E.C.R.-ELECTRO CHEMICAL RESEARCH, LTD.Inventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Rosh Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Publication number: 20090254145Abstract: In a method of treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation and/or pathological retention of urine, at least one electrode of a lead is implanted in contact with a pelvic muscle of the patient. A proximal end of the lead is connected to a hermetically sealed implantable stimulator device configured to apply an electrical waveform through the at least one electrode. The electrical waveform is delivered from the stimulator device to the pelvic muscle through the lead and the at least one electrode. The electrical waveform provides at least partial relief from at least one of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation and pathological urine retention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Patent number: 7582053Abstract: A device (20) for treatment of a patient's urinary incontinence, including a sensor, (44), which generates a signal responsive to a physiological characteristic indicative of a likelihood of incontinence. A control unit (22) receives the signal from the sensor. At least one electrode (29) is preferably implanted in the patient. The electrode is coupled to cause contraction of a pelvic muscle of the patient responsive to application of electrical energy to the electrode. Responsive to the signal, the control unit applies an electrical waveform to the electrode, so as to inhibit the incontinence.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Publication number: 20080242918Abstract: A device and method for treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence. At least one electrode is implanted in a pelvic muscle of a patient. A control unit receives signals indicative of abdominal stress in the patient and responsive thereto applies an electrical waveform to the electrode which stimulates the muscle to contract, so as to inhibit involuntary urine flow through the patient's urethra due to the stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Patent number: 7410725Abstract: An improved electrochemical single or multi-cell energy storage device and casing are provided. The casing may be a pair of U-shaped shells, a single foil piece or even a tube-shaped structure which encases the internal electrochemical cell stack. The energy storage device and casing advantageously exhibit low internal resistance, low ESR, a high voltage/capacity, and a low contact resistance between the internal stack and the outer casing.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: AVX CorporationInventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Rosh Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Patent number: 7387603Abstract: A device and method for treatment of urinary stress incontinence. At least one electrode is implanted in a pelvic muscle of a patient. A control unit receives signals indicative of abdominal stress in the patient and responsive thereto applies an electrical waveform to the electrode which stimulates the muscle to contract, so as to inhibit involuntary urine flow through the patient's urethra due to the stress.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Publication number: 20080090141Abstract: Apparatus and methodology subject matters relate to an improved electrochemical single or multi-cell energy storage device. Also, an outer casing may be provided as a pair of U-shaped shells, a single foil piece, or a tube-shaped structure which encases the internal electrochemical cell stack. The energy storage device and such casing when used advantageously exhibit low internal resistance, low ESR, a high voltage/capacity, and a low contact resistance between the internal stack and the outer casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Publication number: 20050261746Abstract: A device (20) for treatment of a patient's urinary incontinence, including a sensor, (44), which generates a signal responsive to a physiological characteristic indicative of a likelihood of incontinence. A control unit (22) receives the signal from the sensor. At least one electrode (29) is preferably implanted in the patient. The electrode is coupled to cause contraction of a pelvic muscle of the patient responsive to application of electrical energy to the electrode. Responsive to the signal, the control unit applies an electrical waveform to the electrode, so as to inhibit the incontinence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2003Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Publication number: 20050113881Abstract: A device and method for treatment of urinary stress incontinence. At least one electrode is implanted in a pelvic muscle of a patient. A control unit receives signals indicative of abdominal stress in the patient and responsive thereto applies an electrical waveform to the electrode which stimulates the muscle to contract, so as to inhibit involuntary urine flow through the patient's urethra due to the stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Patent number: 6896651Abstract: A device and method for treatment of urinary stress incontinence. At least one electrode is implanted in a pelvic muscle of a patient. A control unit receives signals indicative of abdominal stress in the patient and responsive thereto applies an electrical waveform to the electrode which stimulates the muscle to contract, so as to inhibit involuntary urine flow through the patient's urethra due to the stress.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Biocontrol Medical Ltd.Inventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Publication number: 20050031954Abstract: An improved electrochemical single or multi-cell energy storage device and casing are provided. The casing may be a pair of U-shaped shells, a single foil piece or even a tube-shaped structure which encases the internal electrochemical cell stack. The energy storage device and casing advantageously exhibit low internal resistance, low ESR, a high voltage/capacity, and a low contact resistance between the internal stack and the outer casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Patent number: 6790556Abstract: An improved electrochemical single or multi-cell energy storage device and casing are provided. The casing may be a pair of U-shaped shells, a single foil piece or even a tube-shaped structure which encases the internal electrochemical cell stack. The energy storage device and casing advantageously exhibit low internal resistance, low ESR, a high voltage/capacity, and a low contact resistance between the internal stack and the outer casing.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: E.C.R. - Electro Chemical Research, Ltd.Inventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Rosh Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Patent number: 6652449Abstract: A device (20) for treatment of a patient's urinary incontinence, including a sensor (44), which generates a signal responsive to a physiological characteristic indicative of a likelihood of incontinence. A control unit (22) receives the signal from the sensor. At least one electrode (29) is preferably implanted in the patient. The electrode is coupled to cause contraction of the pelvic muscle of the patient responsive to application of electrical energy to the electrode. Responsive to the signal, the control unit applies an electrical waveform to the electrode, so as to inhibit the incontinence.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Bio Control Medical, Ltd.Inventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Patent number: 6576365Abstract: An ultra-thin electrochemical multi-cell energy storage device is provided within a single lightweight flexible casing. The energy storage device utilizes perforated isolating frames to form its internal structure. By adhering multi-layer current collectors to the perforated isolating frames, filling the openings formed therein with electrode material and stacking the current collectors with an electrolyte between the electrodes the assembly generated places the multiple cells in a plurality of stacks and all of the cells may be in series, parallel or some combination thereof by virtue of the assembly's construction. The external current collectors have good lateral conductivity due to their composite structure and provide for pressure insensitive interfacial contacts. The energy storage device advantageously exhibits low resistance, low ESR, and a high voltage/capacity while preferably remaining less than one millimeter thick.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: E.C.R. - Electro Chemical Research Ltd.Inventors: Arieh Meitav, Joel Lang, Niles Fleischer, David Lifschitz, Eugene Pecherer, Eli Rosh Chodesh, Joost Manassen, Bharat Rawal
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Publication number: 20020062060Abstract: A device and method for treatment of urinary stress incontinence. At least one electrode is implanted in a pelvic muscle of a patient. A control unit receives signals indicative of abdominal stress in the patient and responsive thereto applies an electrical waveform to the electrode which stimulates the muscle to contract, so as to inhibit involuntary urine flow through the patient's urethra due to the stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: May 23, 2002Inventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz
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Patent number: 6354991Abstract: A device and method for treatment of urinary stress incontinence. At least one electrode is implanted in a pelvic muscle of a patient. A control unit receives signals indicative of abdominal stress in the patient and responsive thereto applies an electrical waveform to the electrode which stimulates the muscle to contract, so as to inhibit involuntary urine flow through the patient's urethra due to the stress.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Bio Control Medical LTDInventors: Yossi Gross, Ehud Cohen, Israel Nissenkorn, David Lifschitz