Patents by Inventor Erik Herrmann
Erik Herrmann 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: 20240099780Abstract: A spine measurement system comprises an optical measurement probe, one or more targets, a fluoroscope, and a remote station. A-P and lateral images of the spine are taken using the fluoroscope and provided to the remote station. The remote station includes computer vision that can identify endplates and pedicle screws in the spine. The computer vision in the remote station is further used to identify vertebra and bone landmarks of the spine. The remote station can generate quantitative measurement data such as Cobb angles and axial rotation of the spine from the fluoroscope images that correspond to the spine deformity. The optical measurement probe can send images of the spine with pedicle screw extenders extending from the pedicle screws to the remote station. The remotes station using computer vision can provide spine metrics in real-time by tracking position of the pedicle screw extenders.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Orthosensor IncInventors: Erik Herrmann, Scott Clegg
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Patent number: 11871996Abstract: A spine measurement system comprises an optical measurement probe, one or more targets, a fluoroscope, and a remote station. A-P and lateral images of the spine are taken using the fluoroscope and provided to the remote station. The remote station includes computer vision that can identify endplates and pedicle screws in the spine. The computer vision in the remote station is further used to identify vertebra and bone landmarks of the spine. The remote station can generate quantitative measurement data such as Cobb angles and axial rotation of the spine from the fluoroscope images that correspond to the spine deformity. The optical measurement probe can send images of the spine with pedicle screw extenders extending from the pedicle screws to the remote station. The remotes station using computer vision can provide spine metrics in real-time by tracking position of the pedicle screw extenders.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Orthosensor, Inc.Inventors: Erik Herrmann, Scott Clegg
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Publication number: 20220118215Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods of providing a mixed-gas inhalant to a patient via a gas recirculation loop. The gas recirculation loop receives a first mixed-gas exhalant having a first carbon dioxide concentration from the patient, one or more carbon dioxide removal devices discharge a second mixed-gas exhalant having a second carbon dioxide concentration that is less than the first carbon dioxide concentration. The second mixed-gas exhalant is combined with a mixed-gas supply to provide a mixed-gas inhalant. The mied-gas supply includes a first gas and a second gas. The mixed-gas supply is pressure and flow controlled to produce a mixed-gas inhalant having a defined composition delivered to the patient at a defined volumetric flow rate. The first gas may include a gas containing oxygen and the second gas may include a gas mixture containing a noble or inert gas and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: MANUEL TERAN, Erik HERRMANN, Candice EATON
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Publication number: 20200107883Abstract: A spine measurement system comprises an optical measurement probe, one or more targets, a fluoroscope, and a remote station. A-P and lateral images of the spine are taken using the fluoroscope and provided to the remote station. The remote station includes computer vision that can identify endplates and pedicle screws in the spine. The computer vision in the remote station is further used to identify vertebra and bone landmarks of the spine. The remote station can generate quantitative measurement data such as Cobb angles and axial rotation of the spine from the fluoroscope images that correspond to the spine deformity. The optical measurement probe can send images of the spine with pedicle screw extenders extending from the pedicle screws to the remote station. The remotes station using computer vision can provide spine metrics in real-time by tracking position of the pedicle screw extenders.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Orthosensor IncInventors: Erik Herrmann, Scott Clegg
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Patent number: 10595941Abstract: A spine measurement system comprises an optical measurement probe, one or more targets, a fluoroscope, and a remote station. A-P and lateral images of the spine are taken using the fluoroscope and provided to the remote station. The remote station includes computer vision that can identify endplates and pedicle screws in the spine. The computer vision in the remote station is further used to identify vertebra and bone landmarks of the spine. The remote station can generate quantitative measurement data such as Cobb angles and axial rotation of the spine from the fluoroscope images that correspond to the spine deformity. The optical measurement probe can send images of the spine with pedicle screw extenders extending from the pedicle screws to the remote station. The remotes station using computer vision can provide spine metrics in real-time by tracking position of the pedicle screw extenders.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Orthosensor Inc.Inventors: Erik Herrmann, Scott Clegg
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Patent number: 10376182Abstract: A spine measurement system comprising a camera, an encoded collar, and a remote station. A rod is shaped having one or more bends to modify a curvature of a spine. The encoded collar is coupled to the rod. The encoded collar includes a plurality of markings where each marking represents a rod position. The rod and encoded collar are in a field of view of the camera. The camera takes a number of images as the rod rotates at least 360 degrees. The remote station measures the 2D images to produce quantitative measurements that yield a 3D model of the rod shape. The remote station can use the 3D rod shape to determine metrics that relate to how the rod shapes the spine. For example, a Cobb angle can be calculated from the rod shape to determine if the rod yields the desired spine outcome.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Orthosensor Inc.Inventor: Erik Herrmann
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Publication number: 20170119472Abstract: A spine measurement system comprises an optical measurement probe, one or more targets, a fluoroscope, and a remote station. A-P and lateral images of the spine are taken using the fluoroscope and provided to the remote station. The remote station includes computer vision that can identify endplates and pedicle screws in the spine. The computer vision in the remote station is further used to identify vertebra and bone landmarks of the spine. The remote station can generate quantitative measurement data such as Cobb angles and axial rotation of the spine from the fluoroscope images that correspond to the spine deformity. The optical measurement probe can send images of the spine with pedicle screw extenders extending from the pedicle screws to the remote station. The remotes station using computer vision can provide spine metrics in real-time by tracking position of the pedicle screw extenders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Orthosensor IncInventors: Erik Herrmann, Scott Clegg
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Publication number: 20170119316Abstract: A spine measurement system comprises an optical measurement probe, one or more targets, a fluoroscope, and a remote station. A-P and lateral images of the spine are taken using the fluoroscope and provided to the remote station. The remote station includes computer vision that can identify endplates and pedicle screws in the spine. The computer vision in the remote station is further used to identify vertebra and bone landmarks of the spine. The remote station can generate quantitative measurement data such as Cobb angles and axial rotation of the spine from the fluoroscope images that correspond to the spine deformity. The optical measurement probe can send images of the spine with pedicle screw extenders extending from the pedicle screws to the remote station. The remotes station using computer vision can provide spine metrics in real-time by tracking position of the pedicle screw extenders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Orthosensor IncInventors: Erik Herrmann, Scott Clegg
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Publication number: 20170119281Abstract: A spine measurement system comprising a camera, an encoded collar, and a remote station. A rod is shaped having one or more bends to modify a curvature of a spine. The encoded collar is coupled to the rod. The encoded collar includes a plurality of markings where each marking represents a rod position. The rod and encoded collar are in a field of view of the camera. The camera takes a number of images as the rod rotates at least 360 degrees. The remote station measures the 2D images to produce quantitative measurements that yield a 3D model of the rod shape. The remote station can use the 3D rod shape to determine metrics that relate to how the rod shapes the spine. For example, a Cobb angle can be calculated from the rod shape to determine if the rod yields the desired spine outcome.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Orthosensor IncInventor: Erik Herrmann
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Patent number: 8700291Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for adjusting a mass flow of an exhaust gas return of an internal combustion engine, taking into consideration a NOx behavior, wherein a controlling system provides a coupling of a virtual NOx determination with a real NOx control. Furthermore, an internal combustion engine with appropriate controlling means is proposed.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Fev Motorentechink GmbHInventor: Olaf Erik Herrmann
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Publication number: 20100300069Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle internal combustion engine having a controller for adjusting NOx emissions in the exhaust gas, wherein a NOx controller is combined with a combustion controller. A control unit of an internal combustion engine is further proposed, said control unit comprising first control means for performing cylinder pressure-based combustion control, and second control means for performing NOx control, wherein the first and second control means are linked to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: FEV MOTORENTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Olaf Erik Herrmann, Schnorbus Thorsten, Matthias Lamping, Ludger Ruhkamp
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Publication number: 20100131181Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for adjusting a mass flow of an exhaust gas return of an internal combustion engine, taking into consideration a NOx behavior, wherein a controlling system provides a coupling of a virtual NOx determination with a real NOx control. Furthermore, an internal combustion engine with appropriate controlling means is proposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: FEV MOTORENTECHNIK GMBHInventor: Olaf Erik Herrmann
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Patent number: 5943976Abstract: A lockable storage cover is a single-unit which may be used to contain and safely lock down gear commonly used with smaller boats, and to form, in conjunction with a space on the boat, a storage locker. The lockable storage cover is designed for use with any small boat having an opening, especially a cockpit opening, in any situation where an operator has a need to secure and lock his/her sailing gear, either for reasons of convenience, theft deterrent, or shipping. Smaller gear such as a rudder and tiller and tiller extension are secured to the underside of cover, the cover is placed over a center cockpit of a boat and may be locked, enclosing the smaller gear within the cockpit and transforming the cockpit into a storage locker. Spars may be placed in the set of spar supports atop the lockable storage cover and secured by one or more moveable arms which may be locked in place and which doubles as a kickstand on which to prop the lockable storage cover for convenience.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Inventor: Erik Herrmann Bakker