Patents by Inventor Marcus Andersson

Marcus Andersson 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).

  • Devices for enhancing transmissions of stimuli in auditory prostheses
    Patent number: 9942672
    Abstract: A resilient element is used to bias a vibration element of an auditory prosthesis towards the skin of a recipient. This helps improve transmission of vibration stimuli to the recipient. Additionally, the resilient element helps reduce feedback caused by the vibration element vibrating in close proximity to sound processing components contained within the auditory prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: COCHLEAR LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Evert Gustaf Hillbratt, Henrik Fyrlund, Marcus Andersson
  • Alternate stimulation strategies for perception of speech
    Patent number: 9913983
    Abstract: A system, including a first prosthetic device configured to evoke a hearing percept based on a first ambient sound and a second non-invasive device configured to stimulate skin based on a second ambient sound generated by a voice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Johan Gustafsson, Martin Hillbratt, Kristian Åsnes, Marcus Andersson
  • INTRACUTANEOUS IMPLANTATION TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20180063658
    Abstract: An exemplary method, comprising generating an inductance signal utilizing an external component held against skin of a recipient, and receiving the inductance signal via an implanted inductance coil implanted in the recipient, wherein a layer of skin is located between the inductance coil and a skull a recipient in which the inductance coil is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Marcus ANDERSSON, Marcus VARDFJÄLL, Kristian Gunnar ASNES
  • Determining impedance-related phenomena in vibrating actuator and identifying device system characteristics based thereon
    Patent number: 9900709
    Abstract: A method, including determining a change in an actuator impedance based on a change in an electrical property of a system of which the actuator is apart, and determining one or more system characteristics based on the change in the actuator impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Martin E. Hillbratt, Kristian Asnes, Marcus Andersson, Johan Gustafsson, Mats Hojlund
  • Implant abutment
    Patent number: 9888329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a percutaneous implant abutment for bone anchored implant devices adapted to be anchored in the craniofacial region of a person, such as bone anchored hearing aids. The abutment comprises a skin penetration body having a skin contacting surface. The skin contacting surface has been modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventor: Marcus Andersson
  • Implantable Magnet Arrangements
    Publication number: 20180028818
    Abstract: Presented herein are magnet arrangements for use with encapsulated implantable components. An implantable component comprises an implant body and a plurality of wire loops forming an internal coil that are encapsulated in a biocompatible overmolding. The implantable component also comprises a bone fixture positioned proximate to the plurality of wire loops and an implantable magnet attached to the bone fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Marcus Andersson, Daniel Smyth, Fysh Dadd, Kristien Johanna Maria Verhoeven, Claudiu G. Treaba, Jonathon Kirk, Charles Roger Aaron Leigh
  • INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT OF AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180020301
    Abstract: An implantable component, such as that utilized for a bone conduction device, the implantable component including a housing and a piezoelectric transducer, wherein the implantable component is configured to prevent the piezoelectric transducer from moving inside the housing. The implantable component can be configured to temporarily prevent the piezoelectric transducer from moving inside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Johan GUSTAFSSON, Dan NYSTRÖEM, Marcus ANDERSSON, Kenneth OPLINGER, Martin Evert Gustaf HILLBRATT
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER WITH EXPANDED MAGNETIC FLUX FUNCTIONALITY
    Publication number: 20180020300
    Abstract: An apparatus, including an external component of a medical device including an electromagnetic actuator configured such that static magnetic flux of the electromagnetic actuator removably retains the external component to a recipient thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Marcus ANDERSSON, Johan GUSTAFSSON, Kristian Gunnar ASNES
  • INNER EAR PLUG
    Publication number: 20170340485
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to a securable inner drug delivery plug or stopper that is configured to be inserted into, and secured (retained) within, an opening of the inner ear of an recipient. The securable inner drug delivery plug is configured to deliver drugs directly into the inner ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Kristien Johanna Maria Verhoeven, Daniel Smyth, Marcus Andersson, Claudiu G. Treaba, Fysh Dadd
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER WITH SPECIFIC INTERNAL GEOMETRY
    Publication number: 20170325035
    Abstract: A device, including an electromagnetic transducer including a bobbin having a space therein, a connection apparatus in fixed relationship to the bobbin configured to transfer vibrational energy directly or indirectly at least one of to or from the electromagnetic transducer, and a passage from the space to the connection apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Marcus ANDERSSON, Tommy BERGS, Johan GUSTAFSSON, Anders KALLSVIK
  • Electromagnetic transducer with expanded magnetic flux functionality
    Patent number: 9800982
    Abstract: An apparatus, including an external component of a medical device including an electromagnetic actuator configured such that static magnetic flux of the electromagnetic actuator removably retains the external component to a recipient thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Marcus Andersson, Johan Gustafsson, Kristian Asnes
  • IMPLANT INFECTION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20170239473
    Abstract: Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to a perioperative implant cover configured to cover at least a portion of an implantable component during portions of the perioperative period (i.e., preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of surgery) in which the implantable component is susceptible to bacteria contamination. By covering the implantable component during these portions of the perioperative period, the cover reduces the possibility of bacteria contamination and subsequent perioperative colonization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Smyth, Claudiu G. Treaba, Fysh Dadd, Kristien Johanna Marie Verhoeven, Jonathon Kirk, Marcus Andersson
  • Electromagnetic transducer with specific internal geometry
    Patent number: 9716953
    Abstract: A device, including an electromagnetic transducer including a bobbin having a space therein, a connection apparatus in fixed relationship to the bobbin configured to transfer vibrational energy directly or indirectly at least one of to or from the electromagnetic transducer, and a passage from the space to the connection apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Marcus Andersson, Tommy Bergs, Johan Gustafsson, Anders Kallsvik
  • EPIDERMAL DOWN-GROWTH BARRIER
    Publication number: 20170202709
    Abstract: A percutaneous implant for reducing the risk of post-implant infection by reducing the likelihood of epidermal down-growth between the dermis of the skin and the implant. In one example, the implant comprises a barrier member between the epidermis and the dermis about the implant. In another example, a barrier is provided by removing a portion of the epidermis from the dermis about the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Marcus Andersson
  • PROSTHESIS ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20170195805
    Abstract: A prosthesis including an abutment, an operationally removable component including a coupling apparatus, and an adapter, wherein the abutment is connected to the adapter and the coupling apparatus of the operationally removable component is releasably coupled to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Marcus ANDERSSON
  • DEVICES FOR ENHANCING TRANSMISSIONS OF STIMULI IN AUDITORY PROSTHESES
    Publication number: 20170180892
    Abstract: A resilient element is used to bias a vibration element of an auditory prosthesis towards the skin of a recipient. This helps improve transmission of vibration stimuli to the recipient. Additionally, the resilient element helps reduce feedback caused by the vibration element vibrating in close proximity to sound processing components contained within the auditory prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Evert Gustaf Hillbratt, Henrik Fyrlund, Marcus Andersson
  • BONE CONDUCTION SKIN INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20170180890
    Abstract: A skin interface apparatus configured as an interface of a prosthesis with skin of a recipient, including a first portion configured for direct contact with skin of the recipient, and a second portion configured for direct contact with skin of the recipient, wherein the portions have different material properties. In an exemplary embodiment, the first portion is a part of a holding plate pad of a hearing prosthesis and the second portion is part of a driving plate pad of the hearing prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Marcus ANDERSSON, Johan GUSTAFSSON, Martin Evert Gustaf HILLBRATT, Tobias GOOD
  • TREATMENT OF THE EAR
    Publication number: 20170173315
    Abstract: Presented herein are implantable systems and methods for long-term delivery of treatment substance to the ear of a recipient of an implantable auditory prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Kristien Johanna Maria Verhoeven, Daniel Smyth, Jonathon Kirk, Claudiu G. Treaba, Marcus Andersson
  • BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE HAVING MAGNETS INTEGRATED WITH HOUSING
    Publication number: 20170180888
    Abstract: A transcutaneous bone conduction device includes magnets secured to housing of an external portion of the device. The magnets can be disposed within the housing, or secured to an external surface thereof. The magnets are disposed about a shaft that delivers vibrational stimuli to a recipient so as to evenly deliver the stimuli.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Marcus Andersson, Martin Evert Gustaf Hillbratt, Johan Gustafsson, Tommy Bergs
  • Treatment of the ear
    Patent number: 9616207
    Abstract: Presented herein are implantable systems and methods for long-term delivery of treatment substance to the ear of a recipient of an implantable auditory prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Kristien Johanna Maria Verhoeven, Daniel Smyth, Jonathon Kirk, Claudiu G. Treaba, Marcus Andersson