Patents by Inventor Hubert Cécile François Martens

Hubert Cécile François Martens 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: 12003127
    Abstract: A mobile phone cover is provided comprising: a holder 120, 1120, 2120, 3120 for receiving and retaining a mobile phone 108, the mobile phone comprising an energy supply; a portable charging device 106, 1106, 2106, 3106 having two or more charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110, each charging station 110, 1110, 2110, 3110 being configured and arranged for receiving and retaining a rechargeable instrument 104, the rechargeable instrument 104 comprising an energy storage; the portable charging device 106, 1106, 2106, 3106 being further configured and arranged: to transfer energy, in use, from the energy supply of the mobile phone 108, placed in the holder, to the two or more charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110; and to transfer energy, in use, from the charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110 to the energy storage of the rechargeable instrument 104 placed in the respective charging station 110, 1110, 2110, 3110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Salvia BioElectronics B.V.
    Inventors: Daniël Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Hubert Cécile François Martens, Marjolein Wilhelmina Maria Schets
  • Patent number: 11846684
    Abstract: During both invasive and non-invasive treatments and therapies, inaccuracies in locating the areas of interest mean that not all the area is treated, or the treatment is incomplete. A magnetic field probe 100, 1010, 102, 103 is provided that improves determination of a disposition of an implantable magnetic marker 200, the probe comprising a first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensor, substantially disposed along a transverse axis intersecting the longitudinal axis of the probe 150. The first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensors are close to the distal end 160 of the probe, and are separated by a minor sensor separation. A third 120, 130 magnetic sensor is provided close to the proximal end 165, separated by a major sensor separation from the second magnetic sensor 110, 120 close to the distal end 160, the major sensor separation being larger than the minor sensor separation; and the ratio of the major sensor separation to the minor sensor separation is in the range 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: SIRIUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS B.V.
    Inventors: Hubert Cécile Francois Martens, Bram Schermers, Takeshi Kaneko, Jeroen Hendrik Franken
  • Publication number: 20230031115
    Abstract: During both invasive and non-invasive treatments and therapies, inaccuracies in locating the areas of interest mean that not all the area is treated, or the treatment is incomplete. A magnetic field probe 100, 101, 102, 103 is provided that improves determination of a disposition of an implantable magnetic marker 200, the probe comprising a first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensor, substantially disposed along a transverse axis intersecting the longitudinal axis of the probe 150. The first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensors are close to the distal end 160 of the probe, and are separated by a minor sensor separation. A third 120, 130 magnetic sensor is provided close to the proximal end 165, separated by a major sensor separation from the second magnetic sensor 110, 120 close to the distal end 160, the major sensor separation being larger than the minor sensor separation; and the ratio of the major sensor separation to the minor sensor separation is in the range 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Hubert Cécile Francois MARTENS, Bram SCHERMERS, Takeshi KANEKO, Jeroen Hendrik FRANKEN
  • Patent number: 11524162
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining a relation between stimulation settings for a brain stimulation probe and a corresponding V-field. The brain stimulation probe comprises multiple stimulation electrodes. The V-field is an electrical field in brain tissue surrounding the stimulation electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignees: Medtronic Bakken Research Center B.V., NeuroNexus Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Emil Toader, Hubert Cécile François Martens, Michel Marcel Jose Decré, Franciscus Paulus Maria Budzelaar, Pieter Gerrit Blanken, David James Anderson
  • Patent number: 11513168
    Abstract: During both invasive and non-invasive treatments and therapies, inaccuracies in locating the areas of interest mean that not all the area is treated, or the treatment is incomplete. A magnetic field probe 100, 1010, 102, 103 is provided that improves determination of a disposition of an implantable magnetic marker 200, the probe comprising a first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensor, substantially disposed along a transverse axis intersecting the longitudinal axis of the probe 150. The first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensors are close to the distal end 160 of the probe, and are separated by a minor sensor separation. A third 120, 130 magnetic sensor is provided close to the proximal end 165, separated by a major sensor separation from the second magnetic sensor 110, 120 close to the distal end 160, the major sensor separation being larger than the minor sensor separation; and the ratio of the major sensor separation to the minor sensor separation is in the range 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: SIRIUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS B.V.
    Inventors: Hubert Cécile Francois Martens, Bram Schermers, Takeshi Kaneko, Jeroen Hendrik Franken
  • Patent number: 11318319
    Abstract: An implantable stimulator is provided having a conformable foil-like substrate, having a longitudinal axis extending from a pulse generator to a distal end of the substrate. The substrate comprising one or more adjacent polymeric substrate layers and an electrode array. The electrode array having a first and second electrode where one or more electrical interconnections are comprised in the substrate. The conformable foil-like substrate has a maximum thickness of 0.5 millimeter or less, proximate the electrodes. By providing a more easily patternable multilayer substrate, more complicated electrode array configurations may be supported, allowing a higher degree of flexibility to address transverse and/or longitudinal misalignment. By providing a relatively thin implantable electrode array user comfort may be increased through application of energy to tissue by the implantable stimulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Salvia BioElectronics B.V.
    Inventors: Daniel Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Hubert Cecile Francois Martens
  • Publication number: 20210387001
    Abstract: An implantable stimulator is provided having a substrate comprising a conformable portion with an electrode array, and a pulse generator. A plurality of electrical interconnections are positioned between the surfaces of the substrate. The conformable portion has a thickness equal to or less than 0.5 millimeters. Optionally, one or more encapsulation layers may be provided. Optionally, one or adhesion layers may also be provided comprising a ceramic material. By providing a more easily patternable substrate, more complicated electrode array configurations may be supported, allowing a higher degree of flexibility to address transverse and/or longitudinal misalignment. By providing a relatively thin implantable electrode array, user comfort may be increased. The one or more adhesion layers improve the performance of the encapsulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Hubert Cecile Francois Martens, Daniel Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Maartje van der Zalm, Stijn Boere
  • Patent number: 11166782
    Abstract: Implantable magnetic markers (seeds) provide a higher degree of flexibility and convenience. The magnetic field that a marker provides is determined by the magnetic properties of the materials used and the dimensions of the marker—in general, a larger marker is easier to locate. Larger diameter markers may be used, but they should be much smaller than the average tumor size if they are to provide a useful degree of localization. An implantable magnetic marker is provided with two or more magnetic elements comprising permanent magnets connected by a mechanical connector to resiliently retain a first orientation when deployed and a second orientation before and/or during implantation. This allows complex magnetic configurations to be implanted, while retaining a simplified implantation method independent of the number of magnetic elements used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventors: Bram Schermers, Adrianus Cornelis Petrus Van Leijsen, Hubert Cecile Francois Martens
  • Patent number: 11129986
    Abstract: An implantable stimulator is provided having a conformable foil-like substrate, having a longitudinal axis extending from a pulse generator to a distal end of the substrate. The substrate comprising one or more adjacent polymeric substrate layers and an electrode array. The electrode array having a first and second electrode where one or more electrical interconnections are comprised in the substrate. The conformable foil-like substrate has a maximum thickness of 0.5 millimeter or less, proximate the electrodes. By providing a more easily patternable multilayer substrate, more complicated electrode array configurations may be supported, allowing a higher degree of flexibility to address transverse and/or longitudinal misalignment. By providing a relatively thin implantable electrode array user comfort may be increased through application of energy to tissue by the implantable stimulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Hubert Cecile Francois Martens, Maartje van der Zalm
  • Publication number: 20210270922
    Abstract: During both invasive and non-invasive treatments and therapies, inaccuracies in locating the areas of interest mean that not all the area is treated, or the treatment is incomplete. A magnetic field probe 100, 1010, 102, 103 is provided that improves determination of a disposition of an implantable magnetic marker 200, the probe comprising a first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensor, substantially disposed along a transverse axis intersecting the longitudinal axis of the probe 150. The first 110, 120 and second 110, 120 magnetic sensors are close to the distal end 160 of the probe, and are separated by a minor sensor separation. A third 120, 130 magnetic sensor is provided close to the proximal end 165, separated by a major sensor separation from the second magnetic sensor 110, 120 close to the distal end 160, the major sensor separation being larger than the minor sensor separation; and the ratio of the major sensor separation to the minor sensor separation is in the range 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Hubert Cécile Francois MARTENS, Bram SCHERMERS, Takeshi KANEKO, Jeroen Hendrik FRANKEN
  • Publication number: 20210175727
    Abstract: A mobile phone cover is provided comprising: a holder 120, 1120, 2120, 3120 for receiving and retaining a mobile phone 108, the mobile phone comprising an energy supply; a portable charging device 106, 1106, 2106, 3106 having two or more charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110, each charging station 110, 1110, 2110, 3110 being configured and arranged for receiving and retaining a rechargeable instrument 104, the rechargeable instrument 104 comprising an energy storage; the portable charging device 106, 1106, 2106, 3106 being further configured and arranged: to transfer energy, in use, from the energy supply of the mobile phone 108, placed in the holder, to the two or more charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110; and to transfer energy, in use, from the charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110 to the energy storage of the rechargeable instrument 104 placed in the respective charging station 110, 1110, 2110, 3110.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Daniël Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Hubert Cécile François Martens, Marjolein Wilhelmina Maria Schets
  • Publication number: 20210170176
    Abstract: The use of neurostimulation leads in the craniofacial region is associated with skin erosion and lead migration. The cylindrical shape and associated thickness of state-of-the-art leads results in the lead eroding through the skin or results in the lead being displaced so that the electrodes no longer cover the targeted nerves. An implantable stimulator 100,1110 is provided having a substrate 300, 1400 comprising a conformable portion with an electrode array, and a pulse generator 500. A plurality of electrical interconnections 250, 1210 are positioned between the surfaces of the substrate The conformable portion has a thickness equal to or less than 0.5 millimeters. Optionally, one or more encapsulation layers 1300 may be provided. Optionally, one or adhesion layers 1500 may also be provided comprising a ceramic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Hubert Cecile Francois Martens, Daniel Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Maartje van der Zalm, Stijn Boere
  • Publication number: 20210170182
    Abstract: An implantable stimulator is provided having a conformable foil-like substrate, having a longitudinal axis extending from a pulse generator to a distal end of the substrate. The substrate comprising one or more adjacent polymeric substrate layers and an electrode array. The electrode array having a first and second electrode where one or more electrical interconnections are comprised in the substrate. The conformable foil-like substrate has a maximum thickness of 0.5 millimeter or less, proximate the electrodes. By providing a more easily patternable multilayer substrate, more complicated electrode array configurations may be supported, allowing a higher degree of flexibility to address transverse and/or longitudinal misalignment. By providing a relatively thin implantable electrode array user comfort may be increased through application of energy to tissue by the implantable stimulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Hubert Cecile Francois Martens
  • Publication number: 20210170175
    Abstract: An implantable stimulator is provided having a conformable foil-like substrate, having a longitudinal axis extending from a pulse generator to a distal end of the substrate. The substrate comprising one or more adjacent polymeric substrate layers and an electrode array. The electrode array having a first and second electrode where one or more electrical interconnections are comprised in the substrate. The conformable foil-like substrate has a maximum thickness of 0.5 millimeter or less, proximate the electrodes. By providing a more easily pattemable multilayer substrate, more complicated electrode array configurations may be supported, allowing a higher degree of flexibility to address transverse and/or longitudinal misalignment. By providing a relatively thin implantable electrode array user comfort may be increased through application of energy to tissue by the implantable stimulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Hubert Cecile Francois Martens, Maartje van der Zalm
  • Patent number: 10886761
    Abstract: A mobile phone cover is provided comprising: a holder 120, 1120, 2120, 3120 for receiving and retaining a mobile phone 108, the mobile phone comprising an energy supply; a portable charging device 106, 1106, 2106, 3106 having two or more charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110, each charging station 110, 1110, 2110, 3110 being configured and arranged for receiving and retaining a rechargeable instrument 104, the rechargeable instrument 104 comprising an energy storage; the portable charging device 106, 1106, 2106, 3106 being further configured and arranged: to transfer energy, in use, from the energy supply of the mobile phone 108, placed in the holder, to the two or more charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110; and to transfer energy, in use, from the charging stations 110, 1110, 2110, 3110 to the energy storage of the rechargeable instrument 104 placed in the respective charging station 110, 1110, 2110, 3110.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Daniël Willem Elisabeth Schobben, Hubert Cécile François Martens, Marjolein Wilhelmina Maria Schets
  • Publication number: 20200353261
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining a relation between stimulation settings for a brain stimulation probe and a corresponding V-field. The brain stimulation probe comprises multiple stimulation electrodes. The V-field is an electrical field in brain tissue surrounding the stimulation electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicants: Medtronic Bakken Research Center B.V., NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Emil Toader, Hubert Cécile François Martens, Michel Marcel Jose Decré, Franciscus Paulus Maria Budzelaar, Pieter Gerrit Blanken, David James Anderson
  • Patent number: 10758727
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for determining a relation between stimulation settings for a brain stimulation probe and a corresponding V-field. The brain stimulation probe comprises multiple stimulation electrodes. The V-field is an electrical field in brain tissue surrounding the stimulation electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: Medtronic Bakken Research Center B.V., NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Emil Toader, Hubert Cécile François Martens, Michel Marcel Jose Decré, Franciscus Paulus Maria Budzelaar, Pieter Gerrit Blanken, David James Anderson
  • Patent number: 10300285
    Abstract: Electrical stimulation sources and amplitudes are allocated to implantable electrodes based on impedance values for controlled delivery of electrical stimulation therapy to a patient. Allocation may include assigning implantable electrodes, in a group of active electrodes, to clusters based on impedance values of the electrodes, coupling the electrode clusters to respective stimulation sources, and defining respective stimulation amplitudes delivered by the stimulation sources to the electrode clusters. Each cluster may include electrodes having relatively similar impedance values, such that electrodes in each cluster present less variation in impedance relative to impedance variation across the group of electrodes. With reduced variation in impedance, in some examples, variation in current outflow through electrodes in each cluster may be reduced, promoting more uniform distribution of stimulation current across the group of active electrodes and a more uniform stimulation field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic Bakken Research Center B.V.
    Inventors: Mattias Bengt Johan Astrom, Mark Hage, Hubert Cecile François Martens, Kambiz Nanbakhsh, Erik van Veenendaal
  • Patent number: 10220200
    Abstract: A device for cranial implantation includes a ferrule and a plate for placement in the ferrule. Furthermore, a neurological implant system includes a probe and a device for cranial implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic Bakken Research Center B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Marcel Jose Decre, Johannes Cornelius Antonius Muller, Michel Gerardus Pardoel, Hubert Cecile Francois Martens
  • Publication number: 20180185651
    Abstract: Electrical stimulation sources and amplitudes are allocated to implantable electrodes based on impedance values for controlled delivery of electrical stimulation therapy to a patient. Allocation may include assigning implantable electrodes, in a group of active electrodes, to clusters based on impedance values of the electrodes, coupling the electrode clusters to respective stimulation sources, and defining respective stimulation amplitudes delivered by the stimulation sources to the electrode clusters. Each cluster may include electrodes having relatively similar impedance values, such that electrodes in each cluster present less variation in impedance relative to impedance variation across the group of electrodes. With reduced variation in impedance, in some examples, variation in current outflow through electrodes in each cluster may be reduced, promoting more uniform distribution of stimulation current across the group of active electrodes and a more uniform stimulation field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Medtronic Bakken Research Center B.V.
    Inventors: Mattias Bengt Johan Astrom, Mark Hage, Hubert Cecile François Martens, Kambiz Nanbakhsh, Erik van Veenendaal