Patents by Inventor Mikael Bergelin

Mikael Bergelin 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: 11953422
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of detecting incipient corrosion on surfaces of an object. The method comprising immersing the object into an electrolyte, and detecting by electrochemical techniques the presence of corrosion on the surfaces of the object based on current originating from redox reaction of iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ÅBO AKADEMI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mikael Bergelin, Janne Lahtiranta, Juho Lehmusto, Berndt Södergård
  • Patent number: 11890106
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided method for measuring wound healing, comprising, measuring a wound impedance by a first tetrapolar arrangement of electrodes arranged on both sides of a wound, measuring a reference impedance by a second tetrapolar arrangement of electrodes arranged on one side of the wound, determining, by a controller, wound healing on the basis of the wound impedance and the reference impedance measured over a frequency range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: CutoSense Oy
    Inventors: Atte Kekonen, Mikael Bergelin, Jan-Erik Eriksson, Max Johansson
  • Publication number: 20230011245
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of detecting incipient corrosion on surfaces of an object. The method comprising immersing the object into an electrolyte, and detecting by electrochemical techniques the presence of corrosion on the surfaces of the object based on current originating from redox reaction of iron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Mikael BERGELIN, Janne LAHTIRANTA, Juho LEHMUSTO, Berndt SÖDERGÅRD
  • Publication number: 20200170565
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided method for measuring wound healing, comprising, measuring a wound impedance by a first tetrapolar arrangement of electrodes arranged on both sides of a wound, measuring a reference impedance by a second tetrapolar arrangement of electrodes arranged on one side of the wound, determining, by a controller, wound healing on the basis of the wound impedance and the reference impedance measured over a frequency range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Atte Kekonen, Mikael Bergelin, Jan-Erik Eriksson, Max Johansson
  • Patent number: 10206604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrotherapy and measuring by means of electric cur-rents for diagnostic purposes, and more particularly to an electrode arrangement for facilitating wound healing, a method for measuring wound healing and a wound dressing having an electrode arrangement. A wound dressing according is described which includes at least two impedance reference electrodes, a frame like counter-electrode and stimulation electrodes in a form of an array; and a bioadhesive affinity layer surrounding the stimulation electrodes; said wound dressing being suited for applying on top of the wound so that the stimulation electrode array is on the wound area, and that the at least two impedance reference electrodes and the frame like counter-electrode are suited for placing in contact with the healthy skin surrounding the wound area; which electrodes, are suited for applying LIDC type electrical stimulation current to the wound area and for bioimpedance measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: CutoSense Oy
    Inventors: Mikael Bergelin, Jan-Erik Eriksson, Max Johansson, Chunlin Xu, Ann-Sofie Leppänen, Stefan Willför, Simo Köppä, Atte Kekonen, Heimo O. Ylänen, Jari Viik, Jari Hytti
  • Patent number: 10166387
    Abstract: A wound dressing according to the present invention comprises at least two impedance reference electrodes, a frame like counter-electrode and stimulation electrodes in a form of an array; and a bioadhesive affinity layer surrounding the stimulation electrodes; said wound dressing being suited for applying on top of the wound so that the stimulation electrode array is on the wound area, and that the at least two impedance reference electrodes and the frame like counter-electrode are suited for placing in contact with the healthy skin surrounding the wound area; which electrodes, are suited for applying LIDC type electrical stimulation current to the wound area and for bioimpedance measurement. The wound dressing according to the present invention provide a continuous, non-invasive and objective solution for monitoring chronic wound healing without disturbing the delicate healing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: CutoSense Oy
    Inventors: Mikael Bergelin, Jan-Erik Eriksson, Max Johansson, Chunlin Xu, Ann-Sofie Leppänen, Stefan Willför, Simo Köppä, Atte Kekonen, Heimo O. Ylänen, Jari Viik, Jari Hyttinen
  • Publication number: 20180207420
    Abstract: A method and a device for treating at least a part of an individual's skin having a natural first polarization state. The method comprises the steps of applying at least two electrodes on the individual's skin at a distance from each other, and supplying a direct current to said electrodes to form an electrical potential difference between said electrodes on said part of the skin in order to bringing said part of the skin into a second polarization state, which is different from the first. The part of the skin is then suitable subjected to further treatment for example using cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. The invention can be utilized in the field of cosmetics and for therapy, and it can be used e.g. for accelerating skin care processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Saara Tuurala, Anu Vaari, Mikael Bergelin, Jan-Erik Eriksson, Atte Kekonen, Heimo Ylänen
  • Publication number: 20160101282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrotherapy and measuring by means of electric currents for diagnostic purposes, and more particularly to an electrode arrangement for facilitating wound healing, a method for measuring wound healing and a wound dressing having an electrode arrangement. A wound dressing according to the present invention comprises at least two impedance reference electrodes, a frame like counter-electrode and stimulation electrodes in a form of an array; and a bioadhesive affinity layer surrounding the stimulation electrodes; said wound dressing being suited for applying on top of the wound so that the stimulation electrode array is on the wound area, and that the at least two impedance reference electrodes and the frame like counter-electrode are suited for placing in contact with the healthy skin surrounding the wound area; which electrodes, are suited for applying LIDC type electrical stimulation current to the wound area and for bioimpedance measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Mikael Bergelin, Jan-Erik Eriksson, Max Johansson, Chunlin Xu, Ann-Sofie Leppänen, Stefan Willför, Simo Köppä, Atte Kekonen, Heimo O. Ylänen, Jari Viik, Jari Hyttinen
  • Publication number: 20160081580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrotherapy and measuring by means of electric currents for diagnostic purposes, and more particularly to an electrode arrangement for facilitating wound healing, a method for measuring wound healing and a wound dressing having an electrode arrangement. A wound dressing according is described which includes at least two impedance reference electrodes, a frame like counter-electrode and stimulation electrodes in a form of an array; and a bioadhesive affinity layer surrounding the stimulation electrodes; said wound dressing being suited for applying on top of the wound so that the stimulation electrode array is on the wound area, and that the at least two impedance reference electrodes and the frame like counter-electrode are suited for placing in contact with the healthy skin surrounding the wound area; which electrodes, are suited for applying LIDC type electrical stimulation current to the wound area and for bioimpedance measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Mikael Bergelin, Jan-Erik Eriksson, Max Johansson, Chunlin Xu, Ann-Sofie Leppänen, Stefan Willför, Simo Köppä, Atte Kekonen, Heimo O. Ylänen, Jari Viik, Jari Hytti