Patents by Inventor Gur ORON

Gur ORON 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).

  • Publication number: 20230170138
    Abstract: A housing placeable against skin of a subject includes a transmitting coil. Battery-powered control circuitry including a power stage transmits power to an implant by activating the power stage to drive a current through the transmitting coil to induce an induced current in a receiving coil of the implant. A sensor indicates divergence of a real-time resonance frequency of the transmitting coil with respect to a reference resonance frequency of the transmitting coil at which (a) efficiency of the power stage is at least 70% of a maximum efficiency as a function of the resonance frequency, and (b) the current driven through the transmitting coil is less than 960 of a maximum current drivable through the transmitting coil as a function of the resonance frequency. The circuitry reduces the divergence by tuning the resonance frequency of the transmitting coil. Other applications are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur ORON, Anton PLOTKIN, Eran BENJAMIN, Alexander FIRTEL, Amiel GREENBERG, Yigal ELISHA
  • Patent number: 11648410
    Abstract: A neurostimulator implant includes an insulating member and an elongate circuitry unit. The circuitry unit includes (a) a first electrode, disposed on an outer surface of a first end portion of the circuitry unit; (b) a second electrode, disposed on an outer surface of a second end portion of the circuitry unit; and (c) circuitry, disposed inside the circuitry unit, and configured to be wirelessly powered to drive an electrical current between the first and second electrodes. The circuitry unit is disposed alongside a medial part of the insulating member, bulging away from the insulating member to define a generally arced portion of the implant. Lateral parts of the insulating member extend laterally outward from the medial part to define lateral zones laterally beyond the circuitry unit. The second side of the insulating member defines a generally flat side of the implant. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Yossi Gross, Danny Neeman, Shlomo Ronen
  • Publication number: 20230122706
    Abstract: A method for assessing treatment of a subject who has overactive bladder (OAB) includes using an implant to stimulate a tibial nerve of the subject according to a stimulation protocol. An electronic processor is used to receive, from one or more sensors, data indicative of activity of the subject over a time period extending over at least one week. Based on the data, a characteristic of a response of the subject to the stimulation is assessed. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Dan Lemaitre, Gur Oron, Roy Katz
  • Patent number: 11612747
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an implant that includes circuitry and an elongate housing having a first half and a second half. A paresthesia-inducing electrode is disposed on the first half, and a blocking electrode is disposed on the second half. The circuitry has a first mode in which the circuitry simultaneously drives the paresthesia-inducing electrode to apply a paresthesia-inducing current having a frequency of 2-400 Hz, and the blocking electrode to apply a blocking current having a frequency of 1-20 kHz, and a second mode in which the circuitry drives the blocking electrode to apply the blocking current, but does not drive the paresthesia-inducing electrode to apply the paresthesia-inducing current. The implant is injectable into a subject along a longitudinal axis of the implant. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Bar Eytan, Eran Benjamin, Anton Plotkin, Yossi Gross
  • Publication number: 20230070960
    Abstract: An implant system is provided, which includes an implant, including an implant body and an electrode disposed on the implant body; and a hollow needle, which is configured to be percutaneously advanceable into tissue of a subject. The hollow needle is shaped so as to define a lumen dimensioned to house the implant; at a distal end of the hollow needle, a distal end opening configured to facilitate passage of the implant therethrough from the lumen; and a lateral wall shaped so as to define a window therethrough to the lumen. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Yossi Gross, Gur Oron, Shlomi Ronen, Bar Eytan, Zev Sohn, Rami Lore, Danny Neeman
  • Publication number: 20230001216
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for treating a condition of a subject. An implant defining a longitudinal axis is implanted between a nerve and skin of the subject. The implant includes an insulating member disposed, along the longitudinal axis, on at least a skin-facing side of the implant. Exactly two electrodes are disposed, along the longitudinal axis, at respective portions of a nerve-facing side of the implant. While the electrodes are driven to apply a treatment that stimulates the nerve, the insulating member is used to inhibit direct stimulation of sensory nerve fibers of the skin that are adjacent to the skin-facing side of the implant. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Yossi GROSS, Gur ORON, Danny NEEMAN, Shlomi RONEN
  • Publication number: 20220401742
    Abstract: An implant comprises: (a) an implant body that comprises: (i) at least a first longitudinal portion of the implant body that defines a given outer diameter; and (ii) a recessed longitudinal portion of the implant body that is radially recessed with respect to the first longitudinal portion of the implant body, such that an outer diameter of the recessed longitudinal portion is less than the outer diameter of the first longitudinal portion; and (b) a cuff coupled to the implant body around the recessed longitudinal portion of the implant body such that an outer diameter of the cuff does not exceed the outer diameter of the first longitudinal portion. The cuff defines a plurality of holes that are configured to facilitate anchoring of the implant body with respect to the subject's tissue, by facilitating tissue growth into the holes. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur ORON, Bar EYTAN, Nir ARMONY, Eran BENJAMIN, Jimy PESIN
  • Publication number: 20220355120
    Abstract: Power is transmitted to an implanted receiving coil oriented such that an axis of the receiving coil is parallel to skin of a subject. A transmitting coil is in a housing, which is placed against the skin. A central axis of the transmitting coil is perpendicular to the skin. A portion of the transmitting coil is over the receiving coil. A first distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to a center of the receiving coil, is greater than a second distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to an inner edge of the portion of the transmitting coil. The first distance is less than a third distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to an outer edge of the portion of the transmitting coil. Circuitry powers the implant by driving current through the transmitting coil that induces current in the receiving coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur ORON, Anton PLOTKIN, Eran BENJAMIN, Alexander FIRTEL, Amiel GREENBERG, Yigal ELISHA
  • Patent number: 11464966
    Abstract: An implant that includes an electrode is advanced to a nerve of a subject using a tube. The tube and the implant are arranged at a nonzero angle with respect to a skin surface of the subject, and the implant is passed distally from an opening of the tube, in a vicinity of a portion of the nerve. A longitudinal axis of the implant is realigned to become generally parallel with the skin surface, by proximally withdrawing the tube from the subject. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Yossi Gross, Gur Oron, Bar Eytan, Zev Sohn
  • Patent number: 11439833
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for facilitating percutaneous delivery of an implant to a target site of a body of a subject. The apparatus includes a delivery tool that includes a needle that defines a lumen through which the implant passes. The needle has a proximal end and a distal end, and defines a triple-grind bevel at the distal end. The triple-grind bevel defines a primary grind and two side-grinds. The side-grinds do not extend to meet each other to define a point at a distal-most part of the needle. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Bar Eytan, Nir Armony, Eran Benjamin, Jimy Pesin
  • Publication number: 20220168580
    Abstract: Apparatus for use with a medical implant having a receiving coil. A flexible housing to be placed against skin of a subject includes a flexible transmitting coil and control circuitry for driving a current through the transmitting coil to induce a current in the receiving coil. A sensor coupled to the circuitry determines divergence of a resonance frequency of the transmitting coil when flexed from a nominal resonance frequency of the transmitting coil, occurring in the absence of any forces applied to the transmitting coil. One or more electrical components coupled to the circuitry tune the resonance frequency of the transmitting coil. A switch is coupled to each of the electrical components, the switches including transistors having capacitances that depend on the voltage applied to each switch. The circuitry applies a respective DC voltage to each switch. Other applications are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Anton Plotkin, Eran Benjamin, Alexander Firtel, Amiel Greenberg, Yigal Elisha
  • Patent number: 11278719
    Abstract: An electrostimulator implant includes an implant body, and at least two electrodes disposed on the implant body. The implant is percutaneously injectable into tissue of a subject with a distal portion of a flexible longitudinal member coupled to the implant. The apparatus is configured to be left, for at least 1 day after injection of the implant into the tissue, in a state in which (i) the implant is disposed within the tissue, (ii) the distal portion of the longitudinal member remains coupled to the implant within the tissue, (iii) a proximal portion of the longitudinal member is disposed outside of the tissue, secured to a skin surface of the subject, and (iv) the implant is movable within the tissue by moving the proximal portion of the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member is decouplable from the implant from outside of the subject. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Yossi Gross, Bar Eytan
  • Patent number: 11213685
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for use with a medical implant having a receiving coil. A flexible housing to be placed against skin of a subject includes a flexible transmitting coil and control circuitry for driving a current through the transmitting coil to induce a current in the receiving coil. A sensor coupled to the circuitry determines divergence of a resonance frequency of the transmitting coil when flexed from a nominal resonance frequency of the transmitting coil, occurring in the absence of any forces applied to the transmitting coil. One or more electrical components coupled to the circuitry tune the resonance frequency of the transmitting coil. A switch is coupled to each of the electrical components, the switches including transistors having capacitances that depend on the voltage applied to each switch. The circuitry applies a voltage of 30-300 volts to each switch. Other applications are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Anton Plotkin, Eran Benjamin, Alexander Firtel, Amiel Greenberg, Yigal Elisha
  • Publication number: 20210379366
    Abstract: An implant that includes an electrode is advanced to a nerve of a subject using a tube. The tube and the implant are arranged at a nonzero angle with respect to a skin surface of the subject, and the implant is passed distally from an opening of the tube, in a vicinity of a portion of the nerve. A longitudinal axis of the implant is realigned to become generally parallel with the skin surface, by proximally withdrawing the tube from the subject. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Yossi GROSS, Gur ORON, Bar EYTAN, Zev SOHN
  • Publication number: 20210361946
    Abstract: An excitation unit is configured to induce action potentials by applying an excitatory current to a nerve. A blocking unit is configured to block the induced action potentials from propagating along the nerve by applying a blocking current to the nerve. A sensor unit is configured to detect the induced action potentials in the nerve, and to responsively provide a sensor signal that conveys information about the detected induced action potentials. Circuitry is configured (i) to drive the excitation unit to apply the excitatory current, (ii) to drive the blocking unit to apply the blocking current, (iii) while driving the blocking unit to apply the blocking current, to drive the sensor unit to detect the induced action potentials and provide the sensor signal, (iv) to receive the sensor signal, and (v) in response to the sensor signal, to alter a parameter of the blocking current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur ORON, Bar EYTAN, Eran BENJAMIN, Anton PLOTKIN, Yossi GROSS
  • Patent number: 11116975
    Abstract: An excitation unit is configured to induce action potentials by applying an excitatory current to a nerve. A blocking unit is configured to block the induced action potentials from propagating along the nerve by applying a blocking current to the nerve. A sensor unit is configured to detect the induced action potentials in the nerve, and to responsively provide a sensor signal that conveys information about the detected induced action potentials. Circuitry is configured (i) to drive the excitation unit to apply the excitatory current, (ii) to drive the blocking unit to apply the blocking current, (iii) while driving the blocking unit to apply the blocking current, to drive the sensor unit to detect the induced action potentials and provide the sensor signal, (iv) to receive the sensor signal, and (v) in response to the sensor signal, to alter a parameter of the blocking current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Bar Eytan, Eran Benjamin, Anton Plotkin, Yossi Gross
  • Publication number: 20200346020
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for facilitating percutaneous delivery of an implant to a target site of a body of a subject. The apparatus includes a delivery tool that includes a needle that defines a lumen through which the implant passes. The needle has a proximal end and a distal end, and defines a triple-grind bevel at the distal end. The triple-grind bevel defines a primary grind and two side-grinds. The side-grinds do not extend to meet each other to define a point at a distal-most part of the needle. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Bar Eytan, Nir Armony, Eran Benjamin, Jimy Pesin
  • Patent number: 10744331
    Abstract: A method is described for percutaneously delivering an implant through a region of a body of a subject, the region including a fascia and non-fascia tissue. A hollow needle of a delivery tool is advanced distally through the fascia, while the delivery tool is in a first state in which the implant is entirely housed within the needle. The delivery tool is switched to a second state in which a proximal portion of the implant is housed within the needle and a distal portion of the implant is exposed from a distal end of the needle. While the delivery tool is in the second state the hollow needle is advanced distally through non-fascia tissue. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Bar Eytan, Nir Armony, Eran Benjamin, Jimy Pesin
  • Publication number: 20200139136
    Abstract: Power is transmitted to an implanted receiving coil oriented such that an axis of the receiving coil is parallel to skin of a subject. A transmitting coil is in a housing, which is placed against the skin. A central axis of the transmitting coil is perpendicular to the skin. A portion of the transmitting coil is over the receiving coil. A first distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to a center of the receiving coil, is greater than a second distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to an inner edge of the portion of the transmitting coil. The first distance is less than a third distance, from the axis of the transmitting coil to an outer edge of the portion of the transmitting coil. Circuitry powers the implant by driving current through the transmitting coil that induces current in the receiving coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur ORON, Anton PLOTKIN, Eran BENJAMIN, Alexander FIRTEL, Amiel GREENBERG, Yigal ELISHA
  • Patent number: 10449374
    Abstract: An electrostimulator implant comprises (i) an implant body, the implant being injectable into tissue of a subject along a longitudinal axis of the implant body, (ii) first and second electrodes, disposed on respective first and second portions of the implant body; (iii) circuitry, disposed inside the implant body, and configured to drive the electrodes to apply current to the tissue; and (iv) a mesh. The mesh is configured to serve as an anchor of the implant, is disposed over a third portion of the implant body that is longitudinally between the first and second portions of the implant body, and has a first end and a second end. Each of the ends is fixedly attached to respective first and second sites of the implant body, the respective sites being longitudinally between the first and second electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: BLUEWIND MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gur Oron, Eran Benjamin, Bar Eytan, Nir Armoni, Yossi Gross