Patents by Inventor Juha Petri Virtanen

Juha Petri 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).

  • Patent number: 11931177
    Abstract: A leadwire for physiological patient monitoring is provided that transfers potentials received at a chest electrode to a data acquisition device. The leadwire includes an electrode end connectable to the chest electrode and a first conductive layer extending from the electrode end. The leadwire also has a device end connectable to a data acquisition device and a second conductive layer extending from the device end. The first conductive layer is galvanically isolated from the second conductive layer such that the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer form a capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jussi Halinen, Ville Vartiovaara, Otto Valterri Pekander, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20240073977
    Abstract: A method of wireless pairing electronic devices includes: receiving a pairing request; transmitting, a first wildcard token via radio communication; searching for a pre-shared token; searching for the wildcard token via radio communication; establishing a wireless connection with a first device via radio communication based on the first wildcard token in response to receiving information including the first wildcard token from the first device; establishing a wireless connection with a second device via radio communication based on the pre-shared token in response to receiving information including the pre-shared token from the second device; and establishing radio communication at a second power level in response to initiating pairing with one or more of the first device and the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Antti Paila, Sakari Matias Lamminmäki, Antte-Ville Samuli Kaukonen, Juho Viljami Routakorpi, Juha Petri Virtanen, Ville Petteri Vartiovaara, Lauri Tapio Aarnio
  • Publication number: 20230043358
    Abstract: A leadwire for physiological patient monitoring is provided that transfers potentials received at a chest electrode to a data acquisition device. The leadwire includes an electrode end connectable to the chest electrode and a first conductive layer extending from the electrode end. The leadwire also has a device end connectable to a data acquisition device and a second conductive layer extending from the device end. The first conductive layer is galvanically isolated from the second conductive layer such that the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer form a capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jussi Halinen, Ville Vartiovaara, Otto Valterri Pekander, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Patent number: 11547355
    Abstract: A leadwire for physiological patient monitoring is provided that transfers potentials received at a chest electrode to a data acquisition device. The leadwire includes an electrode end connectable to the chest electrode and a first conductive layer extending from the electrode end. The leadwire also has a device end connectable to a data acquisition device and a second conductive layer extending from the device end. The first conductive layer is galvanically isolated from the second conductive layer such that the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer form a capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Juha Petri Virtanen, Ville Vartiovaara, Otto Valtteri Pekander, Jussi Halinen
  • Patent number: 10806933
    Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes a heart rate monitor that monitors the physiological parameter from a patient and provides a heart rate indicator based on the physiological parameter, an impedance respiration monitor that measures impedance of the patient's chest and provides a respiration rate, a processor, and an interference detection module. The interference detection module is executable to determine a baseline heart rate while the impedance respiration monitor is not active. The impedance respiration monitor is then activated to measure impedance of the patient's chest to provide the respiration rate. Upon activating the impedance respiration monitor, the interference detection module is executable to assess the heart rate indicator for an interference check period and detect a threshold change in the heart indicator compared to the baseline heart rate during the interference check period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20200107729
    Abstract: A patient monitoring system having defibrillation protection includes a data acquisition device and a leadset. The data acquisition device records physiological signals from a patient, the data acquisition device having at least three receiving ports, each receiving port configured to connect to a patient connector. The leadset includes a galvanic patient connector that galvanically connects a first receiving port of the data acquisition device and the patient and at least a first capacitive patient connector and a second capacitive patient connector, wherein each capacitive patient connector capacitively couples a respective receiving port of the data acquisition device and the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Otto Valtteri Pekander, Ville Vartiovaara, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Patent number: 10588529
    Abstract: An ECG monitoring system includes two or more active electrodes, each active electrode having an electrode pad fixable to a patient to sense physiological potentials from the patient, a common connection port, and a wireless transmitter. The system further includes a common connector electrically connected to the common connector port of each of the two or more active electrodes to provide a comparator signal to each of the active electrodes. Each of the active electrodes compares the physiological potentials sensed at the electrode pad against the comparator signal to generate a cardiac signal, and then wirelessly transmits the cardiac signal with the wireless transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Otto Valtteri Pekander, Emma Elina Ikonen, Jussi Olavi Halinen, Ville Petteri Vartiovaara, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Patent number: 10517488
    Abstract: A patient monitoring system comprises a data acquisition device that records physiological signals from a patient, the data acquisition device having at least 3 receiving ports, each receiving port configured to connect to a patient connector. The monitoring system further includes a galvanic patient connector that galvanically connects a first receiving port of the patient connector and the patient, and at least a first capacitive patient connector and a second capacitive patient connector. Each capacitive patient connector capacitively couples a respective receiving port of the data acquisition device and the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Otto Valtteri Pekander, Ville Vartiovaara, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Patent number: 10405765
    Abstract: A data acquisition system for use with expandable ECG electrode systems. The data acquisition system includes a main unit and one or more expansion units for increasing the number of ECG leads applied to a patient for enhanced monitoring capabilities. Multiple embodiments are illustrated for providing a common mode signal between the main electrode unit and expansion units without requiring the physical transmission of voltage potential between the main unit and the expansion unit. In one embodiment, the main unit and the expansion unit share a common ground reference potential. In a second embodiment, an optical signal is transmitted between the main unit and the extension unit to relay the common mode information while in a third embodiment, common electrode potentials are provided to both the main unit and the extension unit for constructing their own common reference signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert Filip Arnold Santala, Ville Petteri Vartiovaara, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Patent number: 10357171
    Abstract: An adjustable ECG sensor is attachable to a patient to sense cardiac signals and includes an adjustable leadwire having a flexible substrate, a conductor extending along the flexible substrate, and a connector end connectable to a receiver associated with an ECG monitor. The adjustable ECG sensor further includes an electrode having an electrode pad, a clip connected to the electrode pad and attachable to any one of multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire, and a pin that punctures the flexible substrate and electrically connects to the conductor of the adjustable leadwire. The adjustable ECG sensor is fitted to the patient by attaching the clip of the electrode to one of the multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20190070419
    Abstract: A patient monitoring system includes a heart rate monitor that monitors the physiological parameter from a patient and provides a heart rate indicator based on the physiological parameter, an impedance respiration monitor that measures impedance of the patient's chest and provides a respiration rate, a processor, and an interference detection module. The interference detection module is executable to determine a baseline heart rate while the impedance respiration monitor is not active. The impedance respiration monitor is then activated to measure impedance of the patient's chest to provide the respiration rate. Upon activating the impedance respiration monitor, the interference detection module is executable to assess the heart rate indicator for an interference check period and detect a threshold change in the heart indicator compared to the baseline heart rate during the interference check period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20180168458
    Abstract: A patient monitoring system comprises a data acquisition device that records physiological signals from a patient, the data acquisition device having at least 3 receiving ports, each receiving port configured to connect to a patient connector. The monitoring system further includes a galvanic patient connector that galvanically connects a first receiving port of the patient connector and the patient, and at least a first capacitive patient connector and a second capacitive patient connector. Each capacitive patient connector capacitively couples a respective receiving port of the data acquisition device and the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Otto Valtteri Pekander, Ville Vartiovaara, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20180168507
    Abstract: A leadwire for physiological patient monitoring is provided that transfers potentials received at a chest electrode to a data acquisition device. The leadwire includes an electrode end connectable to the chest electrode and a first conductive layer extending from the electrode end. The leadwire also has a device end connectable to a data acquisition device and a second conductive layer extending from the device end. The first conductive layer is galvanically isolated from the second conductive layer such that the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer form a capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Juha Petri Virtanen, Ville Vartiovaara, Otto Valtteri Pekander, Jussi Halinen
  • Publication number: 20180008160
    Abstract: An adjustable ECG sensor is attachable to a patient to sense cardiac signals and includes an adjustable leadwire having a flexible substrate, a conductor extending along the flexible substrate, and a connector end connectable to a receiver associated with an ECG monitor. The adjustable ECG sensor further includes an electrode having an electrode pad, a clip connected to the electrode pad and attachable to any one of multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire, and a pin that punctures the flexible substrate and electrically connects to the conductor of the adjustable leadwire. The adjustable ECG sensor is fitted to the patient by attaching the clip of the electrode to one of the multiple locations on the adjustable leadwire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20180008158
    Abstract: An ECG monitoring system includes two or more active electrodes, each active electrode having an electrode pad fixable to a patient to sense physiological potentials from the patient, a common connection port, and a wireless transmitter. The system further includes a common connector electrically connected to the common connector port of each of the two or more active electrodes to provide a comparator signal to each of the active electrodes. Each of the active electrodes compares the physiological potentials sensed at the electrode pad against the comparator signal to generate a cardiac signal, and then wirelessly transmits the cardiac signal with the wireless transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Otto Valtteri Pekander, Emma Elina Ikonen, Jussi Olavi Halinen, Ville Petteri Vartiovaara, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Patent number: 9782095
    Abstract: A disposable self-powered biomedical sensor comprises a printed wet electrode on a substrate sheet. The wet electrode is provided with an electrolyte element to enhance the electrical contact with a surface to be measured. Moreover, a printed battery encapsulated in a hermetically sealed compartment is provided on the substrate sheet. The disposable self-powered sensor can be stored within an enclosure or a package which provides a proper atmosphere to prevent the drying of the electrolyte and prolong the shelf life of the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Antti Kustaa Antipas Ylostalo, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Publication number: 20170251939
    Abstract: A data acquisition system for use with expandable ECG electrode systems. The data acquisition system includes a main unit and one or more expansion units for increasing the number of ECG leads applied to a patient for enhanced monitoring capabilities. Multiple embodiments are illustrated for providing a common mode signal between the main electrode unit and expansion units without requiring the physical transmission of voltage potential between the main unit and the expansion unit. In one embodiment, the main unit and the expansion unit share a common ground reference potential. In a second embodiment, an optical signal is transmitted between the main unit and the extension unit to relay the common mode information while in a third embodiment, common electrode potentials are provided to both the main unit and the extension unit for constructing their own common reference signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert Filip Arnold Santala, Ville Petteri Vartiovaara, Juha Petri Virtanen
  • Patent number: 8718740
    Abstract: A biomedical sensor is provided. The biomedical sensor comprises a printed bio-potential electrode on the biomedical sheet sensor configured to provide an electrical contact with a surface to be measured, and a bi-stable printed electronic ink indicator provided on the biomedical sheet sensor and configured to indicate a loose contact of a bio-potential electrode operation by switching the color of the bi-stable indicator from a first color to a second color when a loose contact is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Juha Petri Virtanen, Antti Kustaa Antipas Ylostalo
  • Publication number: 20120209102
    Abstract: A disposable self-powered biomedical sensor comprises a printed wet electrode on a substrate sheet. The wet electrode is provided with an electrolyte element to enhance the electrical contact with a surface to be measured. Moreover, a printed battery encapsulated in a hermetically sealed compartment is provided on the substrate sheet. The disposable self-powered sensor can be stored within an enclosure or a package which provides a proper atmosphere to prevent the drying of the electrolyte and prolong the shelf life of the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Antti Kustaa Antipas YLOTALO, Juha Petri VIRTANEN
  • Publication number: 20120157807
    Abstract: A biomedical sensor is provided. The biomedical sensor comprises a printed bio-potential electrode on the biomedical sheet sensor configured to provide an electrical contact with a surface to be measured, and a bi-stable printed electronic ink indicator provided on the biomedical sheet sensor and configured to indicate a loose contact of a bio-potential electrode operation by switching the color of the bi-stable indicator from a first color to a second color when a loose contact is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Juha Petri Virtanen, Antti Kustaa Antipas Ylostalo