Patents by Inventor Jani Virtanen

Jani Virtanen 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: 20180361140
    Abstract: A system for facilitating administration of transcranial stimulation. The system includes an electrode, the electrode including a counterpart configured to be attached to a headcap, a gel cup configured to be attached to the counterpart, an electrical conductor configured to be disposed within an interior space of the gel cup, and a gel pad. The gel pad is arranged to be in contact with the electrical conductor. Further, system includes a distributor, which includes at least one inlet for an aqueous solution, as well as a plurality of outlets in a fluid communication with the at least one inlet. Further, the plurality of outlets are configured to direct the aqueous solution towards the gel pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Mikael Eriksson, Jukka Kreander, Jani Virtanen
  • Patent number: 10130471
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medical system for short time replacement and repair of a native valve, which comprises an artificial valve (502); and a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize the artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising: a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets. The system and/or device allows for fast and easy replacement of a native valve, fast and easy positioning of a temporary artificial valve, and more time for medical personnel to make decisions, prepare and/or perform surgery/medical intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Medtentia International Ltd. Oy
    Inventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
  • Publication number: 20170151430
    Abstract: A system for transcranial stimulation of a subject includes an electrode arrangement including a plurality of electrodes coupled to at least one electrode drive arrangement, wherein the plurality of electrodes are operable to contact onto skin of the subject, for example a head region of the subject, wherein at least one electrode includes a plurality of electrode elements which are operable in combination to deliver a current of their corresponding at least one electrode to the subject, and wherein the at least one electrode drive arrangement is arranged to excite and/or monitor in operation the electrode elements in an individually controlled and/or monitored manner, and the at least one electrode drive arrangement is operable substantially to even out current distribution between the plurality of electrode elements of the at least one electrode when in contact onto skin of the head region of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Tuomas NEUVONEN, Jani VIRTANEN
  • Publication number: 20170136239
    Abstract: A conductive implantable stimulation device for implantation at the head of a subject to treat a neurological disease, comprising a first passive conductive member, wherein the first member is sized and configured for being implanted under the skull bone of the patient, and wherein the first member comprises a conductive interface adapted for extracranial stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Sooma Ltd.
    Inventors: Tuomas Neuvonen, Jani Virtanen, Mika Nikader
  • Publication number: 20170080208
    Abstract: A skin electrode for stimulation comprising a superporous hydrophilic material having a first relaxed state and a second expanded state. In the second expanded state the superporous hydrophilic material is breakable to at least partly enclose at least one hair, and an electrode surface for electrically stimulating the skin by driving current from the electrode surface through the hydrophilic material to the skin comprising the at least one hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Sooma Ltd.
    Inventors: Tuomas Neuvonen, Jani Virtanen, Mika Nikander
  • Publication number: 20160367361
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medical system for short time replacement and repair of a native valve, which comprises an artificial valve (502); and a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize the artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising: a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets. The system and/or device allows for fast and easy replacement of a native valve, fast and easy positioning of a temporary artificial valve, and more time for medical personnel to make decisions, prepare and/or perform surgery/medical intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: MEDTENTIA INTERNATIONAL LTD OY
    Inventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
  • Patent number: 9370658
    Abstract: A system for transcranial stimulation of a head region of a subject includes an electrode arrangement having a plurality of electrodes coupled to an electrode drive arrangement. The electrodes are operable to contact onto a scalp of the head region of the subject and the drive arrangement is operable to generate electrical signals for driving the plurality of electrodes to cause transcranial stimulation of the head region of the subject. The system further includes a monitoring arrangement for monitoring spatial positions of the plurality of electrodes relative to the head region of the subject, and for indicating positional errors of the electrodes for enabling repositioning of the electrodes and/or a change in the electrical signals applied to the electrodes, for providing improved transcranial stimulation of the head region of the subject and/or mutual relative positions of the plurality of electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Sooma Oy
    Inventors: Tuomas Neuvonen, Jani Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20150351735
    Abstract: A temporary expandable and contractible atrium supporting device (100), comprising an expandable and contractible intra atrial support member (101) being resiliently flexible to allow for atrium (2) contraction and expansion, when positioned intra atrial substantially maintaining atrial displacement volume of the beating heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: MEDTENTIA INTERNATIONAL LTD OY
    Inventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
  • Publication number: 20150351908
    Abstract: A medical system for repairing a mitral valve comprising a catheter (5) with a temporary valve (10), a commissure locator device (20), wherein the commissure locator device and the temporary valve are connected, and an annuloplasty implant (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OY
    Inventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
  • Publication number: 20150351911
    Abstract: A medical device and method for facilitating selection of a shape and/or size of an annuloplasty implant for a patient are disclosed. The device comprises a catheter with a proximal end and a distal end, and an extension member at least partly arranged inside the catheter with an operator end and a measurement end. The measurement end is extendable relative from the distal end of the catheter for apposition with at least one commissure of a cardiac valve. The measurement end of the extension member comprises means for guiding the annuloplasty implant at at least one commissure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd Oy
    Inventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
  • Publication number: 20150190635
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for transcranial stimulation of a head region of a subject, wherein the system includes an electrode arrangement having a plurality of electrodes coupled to an electrode drive arrangement. The electrodes are operable to contact onto a scalp of the head region of the subject and the drive arrangement is operable to generate electrical signals for driving the plurality of electrodes to cause transcranial stimulation of the head region of the subject. The system further includes a monitoring arrangement for monitoring spatial positions of the plurality of electrodes relative to the head region of the subject, and for indicating positional errors of the electrodes for enabling repositioning of the electrodes and/or a change in the electrical signals applied to the electrodes, for providing improved transcranial stimulation of the head region of the subject and/or mutual relative positions of the plurality of electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Tuomas Neuvonen, Jani Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20140081394
    Abstract: A medical device for holding a cardiac valve implant is disclosed comprising an elongate support defining a peripheral edge with a curvature about which the cardiac valve implant can be fitted, wherein the elongate support comprises a resilient portion for resiliently holding the cardiac valve implant in place in said device, and a support tool for holding a cardiac valve implant comprising first and second elongate support members being separate and radially movable in relation to each other, each having a curvature about which said cardiac valve implant can be fitted and a manipulator portion connected to said first and second elongate support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd. OY
    Inventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen