Patents by Inventor Michael Moeller

Michael Moeller 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: 20250160908
    Abstract: The present disclosure broadly provides applications of communication at ultrasound frequencies to establish transcutaneous data communication between medical devices located on and/or within a body of a patient, including inter alia: features for adjustable implants including data communication, hermetic containment, and torque amplification features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Youngsam Bae, Michael Moeller, Gabriel Buenviaje, Shawn Placie
  • Publication number: 20250134556
    Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
  • Patent number: 12274896
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
  • Patent number: 12213708
    Abstract: The present disclosure broadly provides applications of communication at ultrasound frequencies to establish transcutaneous data communication between medical devices located on and/or within a body of a patient, including inter alia: features for adjustable implants including data communication, hermetic containment, and torque amplification features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Youngsam Bae, Michael Moeller, Gabriel Buenviaje, Shawn Placie
  • Patent number: 12185982
    Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
  • Publication number: 20240299068
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to an aspect of the disclosure relates to an adjustable implant including: a housing; a first adjustable member at least partially positioned within the housing and moveable relative to the housing; and a first actuation assembly positioned within the first adjustable member and configured to move the first adjustable member relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Shawn Placie, Michael Moeller
  • Publication number: 20240261600
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller, Michael Wentz
  • Patent number: 12044674
    Abstract: Method and system for self-assessment of drinking behavior. According to one embodiment, the method includes examining a transdermal alcohol response curve obtained from a drinking event, querying a user on their feelings of intoxication after or during the event, and using the combination of the objective measurement and subjective feelings of intoxication to provide an alert or status during subsequent drinking events. In so doing, the method mitigates at least some of the drawbacks associated with conventional alcohol monitoring devices by correlating an individual's reported feelings of intoxication with an objective transdermal measurement of alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: 1A Smart Start LLC
    Inventor: Michael Moeller
  • Patent number: 12023073
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to an aspect of the disclosure relates to an adjustable implant including: a housing; a first adjustable member at least partially positioned within the housing and moveable relative to the housing; and a first actuation assembly positioned within the first adjustable member and configured to move the first adjustable member relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Shawn Placie, Michael Moeller
  • Publication number: 20240115300
    Abstract: An adjustable implant system configured to non-invasively guide bone growth in a patient. The adjustable implant system includes a tether having a first end coupled to a fixed bone anchor and a second end coupled to an adjustable bone anchor. The adjustable bone anchor includes a driver disposed within a housing and the driver is configured to actuate in response to an externally applied magnetic field. The adjustable implant system includes an external adjustment device configured to non-invasively actuate the driver disposed within the adjustable bone anchor. Non-invasive actuation of the driver can cause the adjustable bone anchor to increase or decrease the amount of tension on the tether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Joon An, Michael Moeller, Shawn Placie, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Woong Kim, Emmon Chen
  • Publication number: 20240036030
    Abstract: Method and system for self-assessment of drinking behavior. According to one embodiment, the method includes examining a transdermal alcohol response curve obtained from a drinking event, querying a user on their feelings of intoxication after or during the event, and using the combination of the objective measurement and subjective feelings of intoxication to provide an alert or status during subsequent drinking events. In so doing, the method mitigates at least some of the drawbacks associated with conventional alcohol monitoring devices by correlating an individual's reported feelings of intoxication with an objective transdermal measurement of alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Moeller
  • Publication number: 20230248393
    Abstract: Various implementations include bone fixation devices and related methods. Certain implementations include an external bone fixation device that includes a modular driving element for selectively coupling to an adjustment element and controlling adjustment of one or more struts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Shawn Placie, Michael Moeller
  • Patent number: 11674949
    Abstract: Method and system for self-assessment of drinking behavior. According to one embodiment, the method includes examining a transdermal alcohol response curve obtained from a drinking event, querying a user on their feelings of intoxication after or during the event, and using the combination of the objective measurement and subjective feelings of intoxication to provide an alert or status during subsequent drinking events. In so doing, the method mitigates at least some of the drawbacks associated with conventional alcohol monitoring devices by correlating an individual's reported feelings of intoxication with an objective transdermal measurement of alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: IA SMART START LLC
    Inventor: Michael Moeller
  • Publication number: 20230158338
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
  • Publication number: 20230059518
    Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
  • Patent number: 11577097
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
  • Publication number: 20230041121
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to an aspect of the disclosure relates to an adjustable implant including: a housing; a first adjustable member at least partially positioned within the housing and moveable relative to the housing; and a first actuation assembly positioned within the first adjustable member and configured to move the first adjustable member relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Shawn Placie, Michael Moeller
  • Patent number: 11504162
    Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
  • Publication number: 20220273343
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns devices and methods for measuring an amount of adjustment of an expandable implant using ultrasound. The implant may include an ultrasound counter including a vibration element tuned for ultrasonic vibration, the vibration element may be configured to produce an ultrasound vibration upon an adjustment of the expandable implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Michael Moeller, Shanbao Cheng, Everett Van Zuiden, Edgar Hernandez, Luke Bilger, Khoa Pham
  • Publication number: 20220194633
    Abstract: One or more electrospray emitters form an electrospray thruster, suitable for generating thrust for maneuvering and/or moving a structure to which the thruster is attached in three-dimensional space. The thruster includes a reservoir containing a fluid, preferably an ionic liquid (IL) fluid. Each electrospray emitter includes a dielectric, with channel(s) formed through a thickness thereof, and an extraction electrode, preferably an extraction grid, on an opposite side of the dielectric from the reservoir. Upon application of a sufficient electric potential differential between the extraction electrode and the fluid, the fluid flows through the channels from the reservoir, forms a Taylor cone at an outlet of each channel, and is ejected in the direction of the extraction grid to generate a thrust by the thruster for movement and/or maneuvering of the structure to which the thruster is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Jose Lino Vasconcelos da Costa, Trevor Michael Moeller, Justin Michael Jones, Brian Keith Canfield, Alexander Yuryevich Terekhov, Joshua Harrison Howell