Patents by Inventor Hans-Erhard Peters

Hans-Erhard Peters 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).

  • Patent number: 10232099
    Abstract: A blood pump has a hollow body in which an impeller with a spiral blading produces an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller, as well as an at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device and a hydrodynamic bearing device for the impeller. The impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller with a motor stator located outside the hollow body. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction which is offset to the rotation axis of the impeller to produce a non-zero outflow angle (?) between the inflow direction and the outflow direction. A total artificial heart can be formed from two such blood pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BERLIN HEART GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt
  • Patent number: 10159773
    Abstract: A blood pump includes a hollow body in which an impeller with blading is provided for producing an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller. An at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device is provided wherein the impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller, with a motor stator. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: BERLIN HEART GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt, Leonid Choub
  • Publication number: 20170296725
    Abstract: A blood pump has a hollow body in which an impeller with a spiral blading produces an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller, as well as an at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device and a hydrodynamic bearing device for the impeller. The impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller with a motor stator located outside the hollow body. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction which is offset to the rotation axis of the impeller to produce a non-zero outflow angle (?) between the inflow direction and the outflow direction. A total artificial heart can be formed from two such blood pumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt
  • Patent number: 9731056
    Abstract: A blood pump has a hollow body in which an impeller with a spiral blading produces an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller, as well as an at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device and a hydrodynamic bearing device for the impeller. The impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller with a motor stator located outside the hollow body. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction which is offset to the rotation axis of the impeller to produce a non-zero outflow angle (?) between the inflow direction and the outflow direction. A total artificial heart can be formed from two such blood pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Berlin Heart GMBH
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt
  • Publication number: 20160303300
    Abstract: A blood pump has a hollow body in which an impeller with a spiral blading produces an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller, as well as an at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device and a hydrodynamic bearing device for the impeller. The impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller with a motor stator located outside the hollow body. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction which is offset to the rotation axis of the impeller to produce a non-zero outflow angle (?) between the inflow direction and the outflow direction. A total artificial heart can be formed from two such blood pumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt
  • Publication number: 20160243294
    Abstract: A blood pump includes a hollow body in which an impeller with blading is provided for producing an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller. An at least partly actively stabilised magnetic bearing device is provided wherein the impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller, with a motor stator. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt, Leonid Choub
  • Patent number: 9393355
    Abstract: A blood pump has a hollow body in which an impeller with a spiral blading produces an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller, as well as an at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device and a hydrodynamic bearing device for the impeller. The impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller with a motor stator located outside the hollow body. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction which is offset to the rotation axis of the impeller to produce a non-zero outflow angle (?) between the inflow direction and the outflow direction. A total artificial heart can be formed from two such blood pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Berlin Heart GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt
  • Patent number: 9308304
    Abstract: A blood pump includes a hollow body in which an impeller with blading is provided for producing an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller. An at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device is provided wherein the impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller, with a motor stator. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Berlin Heart GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt, Leonid Choub
  • Publication number: 20140187852
    Abstract: A blood pump includes a hollow body in which an impeller with blading is provided for producing an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller. An at least partly actively stabilised magnetic bearing device is provided wherein the impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller, with a motor stator. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Berlin Heart GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Jörg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Amdt, Leonid Choub
  • Publication number: 20120310036
    Abstract: A blood pump has a hollow body in which an impeller with a spiral blading produces an axial propulsion of blood along the impeller, as well as an at least partly actively stabilized magnetic bearing device and a hydrodynamic bearing device for the impeller. The impeller may be set into a rotation about a rotation axis of the impeller with a motor stator located outside the hollow body. The hollow body has an inlet for the flow of blood into the hollow body in an inflow direction which is essentially parallel to the rotation axis, and an outlet for the outflow of the blood out of the hollow body in an outflow direction which is offset to the rotation axis of the impeller to produce a non-zero outflow angle (?) between the inflow direction and the outflow direction. A total artificial heart can be formed from two such blood pumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Müller, Kurt Graichen, Peter Nüsser, Manfred Göllner, Andreas Arndt
  • Patent number: 7934909
    Abstract: A device for axially conveying fluids, wherein the conveyor part thereof is entirely magnetically borne and the radial bearing thereof is provided with sufficient rigidity and efficiently dampened, whereby problems encountered when passing through critical speeds and the disadvantageous effects of hydrodynamic and mechanical imbalance of the rotor are avoided. The magnetic bearing is combined with a hydrodynamic bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Berlin Heart GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Nuesser, Johannes Mueller, Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Mueller, Werner Neumann, Kurt Graichen, Andreas Arndt
  • Patent number: 7467929
    Abstract: A device for axially conveying fluids, wherein the conveyor part thereof is entirely magnetically borne and the radial bearing thereof is provided with sufficient rigidity and efficiently dampened, whereby problems encountered when passing through critical speeds and the disadvantageous effects of hydrodynamic and mechanical imbalance of the rotor are avoided. The magnetic bearing is combined with a hydrodynamic bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Berlin Heart GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Nüsser, Johannes Mueller, Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Mueller, Werner Neumann, Kurt Graichen, Andreas Arndt
  • Patent number: 7374574
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for axially conveying body fluids. The aim of the invention is to embody the inflow and outflow area of an axial pump in such a way that the flow is not separated even when it is diverted, thereby maintaining a substantially non-disrupted flow profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Berlin Heart GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Nuesser, Johannes Mueller, Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Mueller, Ali Kilic, Kurt Graichen, Dietmar Ries, Klaus Wunderlich
  • Publication number: 20080091265
    Abstract: A device for axially conveying fluids, wherein the conveyor part thereof is entirely magnetically borne and the radial bearing thereof is provided with sufficient rigidity and efficiently dampened, whereby problems encountered when passing through critical speeds and the disadvantageous effects of hydrodynamic and mechanical imbalance of the rotor are avoided. The magnetic bearing is combined with a hydrodynamic bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Nuesser, Johannes Mueller, Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Mueller, Werner Neumann, Kurt Graichen, Andreas Arndt
  • Publication number: 20040115038
    Abstract: A device for axially conveying fluids, wherein the conveyor part thereof is entirely magnetically borne and the radial bearing thereof is provided with sufficient rigidity and efficiently dampened, whereby problems encountered when passing through critical speeds and the disadvantageous effects of hydrodynamic and mechanical imbalance of the rotor are avoided. The magnetic bearing is combined with a hydrodynamic bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Nuesser, Johannes Mueller, Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Mueller, Werner Neumann, Kurt Graichen, Andreas Arndt
  • Publication number: 20040116776
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for axially conveying body fluids. The aim of the invention is to embody the inflow and outflow area of an axial pump in such a way that the flow is not separated even when it is diverted, thereby maintaining a substantially non-disrupted flow profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Nuesser, Johannes Mueller, Hans-Erhard Peters, Joerg Mueller, Ali Kilic, Kurt Graichen, Dietmar Ries, Klaus Wunderlich
  • Patent number: 6742999
    Abstract: A delivery device for a single- or multiphase fluid having a tubular body for axially guiding the fluid, including a motor stator arranged outside the tubular body and a delivery element arranged within the tubular body, comprising a motor rotor. A rotor gap is formed between the delivery element and the hollow body for allowing the fluid to pass through. Mounting arrangements are fixedly disposed in axial direction on each side of the delivery element within the tubular body. Hub gaps are formed between the delivery element and the mounting arrangement. First permanent magnet bearing elements are disposed in the mounting arrangement and second permanent magnet bearing elements are disposed in the delivery element. The first and the second permanent magnet bearing elements functionally work together and are magnetized in axial direction and have opposite polarity. Position sensors associated with each of the first permanent magnet bearing elements and a stabilizer is disposed around the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignees: Berlin Heart AG, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Nüsser, Johannes Müller, Hans-Erhard Peters
  • Patent number: 6719791
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for the axial delivery of fluidal mediums, which outer diameter is not or only insignificantly larger than the diameter of the fluid carrying pipe, which reduces to a large extent a shearing and vortexing of the fluid. A device for the axial delivery of fluidal mediums, having a tubular hollow body arrangement, in which delivery area, an impeller (9) with a blading, which can be rotated, is arranged and also has a fluid directional means. A motor (2), at least one impeller (9) which can be rotated, and at least one motor mounting (14) are arranged in a tubular hollow body (1) of the hollow body arrangement. The impeller (9) is connected axially force-fittingly and/or form-fittingly to the motor (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Berlin Heart AG
    Inventors: Peter Nüsser, Johannes Müller, Hans-Erhard Peters, Norbert Buske, Werner Neumann, Kurt Graichen, Conrad Kauffeldt