Patents by Inventor Morten Eriksen
Morten Eriksen 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).
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Publication number: 20140187906Abstract: A system and method for measuring volumes and areas using electromagnetic induction techniques. A current is generated and fed into one of two coil assemblies to induce voltage into another coil assembly to provide accurate values for volume or area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: VoluSense ASInventors: Morten Eriksen, Erik Eriksen
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Publication number: 20140032120Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods of extracting optimal information from a flow/volume loop concerning the patient's respiratory condition by examining the overall shape of the space under the flow/volume loop's expiration portion. In some embodiments, this is done with reference to the center of mass of that space. In some embodiments, this is done with reference to the area of that space. Some embodiments are significantly less affected by random/statistical variations and/or noise within the measurement system than existing methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: VoluSense ASInventors: Morten Eriksen, Oivind Enger
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Publication number: 20130211256Abstract: The invention relates to medical monitoring apparatuses, methods, and computer programs for determining power or work as a function of time for individual myocardial segments based on strain and pressure measurements. Compared to prior art determinations of determination of mechanical power or work for individual segments, the invention is advantageous as it provides such determination solely from a pressure measurement or estimate and a measurement of strain, preferably by echocardiography, such as speckle tracking ultrasound imaging. This allows a fast, easy and non-invasive determination with high temporal and spatial resolution. A number of indices for segment work can be calculated which can be used as markers for the individual segment function as well as for a selection of patient for CRT.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: OSLO UNIVERSITETSSYKEHUS HFInventors: Kristoffer Russell, Otto A. Smiseth, Morten Eriksen
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Patent number: 8500651Abstract: A system and method for measuring volumes and areas using electromagnetic induction techniques. A current is generated and fed into one of two coil assemblies to induce voltage into another coil assembly to provide accurate values for volume or area.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Volusense ASInventors: Morten Eriksen, Erik Eriksen
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Patent number: 8414866Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method, in particular to a MRI method enabling early detection of myocardial ischemia.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: GE Healthcare ASInventors: Morten Eriksen, Geir Torheim
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Patent number: 8357100Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods of extracting optimal information from a flow/volume loop concerning the patient's respiratory condition by examining the overall shape of the space under the flow/volume loop's expiration portion. In some embodiments, this is done with reference to the center of mass of that space. In some embodiments, this is done with reference to the area of that space. Some embodiments are significantly less affected by random/statistical variations and/or noise within the measurement system than existing methods.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Volusense ASInventors: Morten Eriksen, Øivind Enger
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Patent number: 8337429Abstract: A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device can be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In some cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: VoluSense ASInventor: Morten Eriksen
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Patent number: 8337430Abstract: A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device can be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In some cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: VoluSense ASInventor: Morten Eriksen
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Patent number: 8328739Abstract: A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device cats be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In sonic cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: VoluSense ASInventor: Morten Eriksen
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Publication number: 20120283551Abstract: A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device can be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In some cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: VoluSense ASInventor: Morten Eriksen
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Publication number: 20120277575Abstract: A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device can be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In some cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: VoluSense ASInventor: Morten Eriksen
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Publication number: 20120220901Abstract: A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device cats be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In sonic cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: VoluSense ASInventor: Morten Eriksen
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Patent number: 8182790Abstract: A contrast agent of the general formula (I): Z1-L-V-Z2 (I) wherein at least one of Z1 and Z2 is present and are equal or different reporter moieties detectable in in vivo imaging of the human or animal body, V is a targeting moiety with binding affinity for areas of collagen formation, L is a covalent bond, a biomodifier or a linker moiety.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: GE Healthcare ASInventors: Dagfinn Lovhaug, Morten Eriksen, Hege B. Fjerdingstad, Andrew Healey
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Patent number: 7892522Abstract: Ultrasound contrast agents comprising microbubbles of biocompatible gas, e.g. a sulphur halide or a perfluorocarbon, stabilized by opsonisable amphiphilic material, e.g. a membrane-forming lipid such as a phospholipid, especially a negatively charged phospholipid such as a phosphatidylserine, may exhibit prolonged contrast-generating residence time in the liver following intravenous administration.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: GE Healthcare ASInventors: David Johnson, Jonny Østensen, Morten Eriksen, Audun Tornes, Sigmund Frigstad, Harald Dugstad, Jo Klaveness, Pål Rongved, Roald Skurtveit, Jorunn Brænden
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Publication number: 20110004098Abstract: The present invention relates to contrast agents for optical imaging of oesophageal cancer and Barrett's oesophagus in patients. The contrast agents are esters of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA). They are useful in the diagnosis of oesophageal cancer and Barrett's oesophagus, for follow up of progress in disease development, and for follow up of treatment of oesophageal cancer and Barrett's oesophagus. The contrast agents are delivered by particular routes of administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Antonios Danikas, Morten Eriksen
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Publication number: 20100268120Abstract: A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device can be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In some cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Morten Eriksen
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Publication number: 20100222693Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods of extracting optimal information from a flow/volume loop concerning the patient's respiratory condition by examining the overall shape of the space under the flow/volume loop's expiration portion. In some embodiments, this is done with reference to the center of mass of that space. In some embodiments, this is done with reference to the area of that space. Some embodiments are significantly less affected by random/statistical variations and/or noise within the measurement system than existing methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Morten Eriksen, Oivind Enger
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Patent number: 7785566Abstract: The invention comprises pharmaceuticals of formula (I) Z-(L)n-V, wherein V denotes a peptide, L denotes an optional linker, Z denotes a group that optionally can carry an imaging moiety M, n denotes 0 or 1. The pharmaceuticals are active as therapeutic agents for the treatment of heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias and diseases were fibrosis is prominent such as COPD, liver fibrosis and atherosclerosis and are also useful as diagnostic agents for the diagnosis of heart failure and diseases were fibrosis is prominent such as COPD, liver fibrosis and atherosclerosis.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: GE Healthcare, Inc.Inventors: Alan Cuthbertson, Bard Indrevoll, Morten Eriksen
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Patent number: 7699122Abstract: A device for handling and storage of drill string sections, and assembly or disassembly of a drill string on an installation especially intended for exploratory and/or production drilling for hydrocarbons, where: at least one set of individual, separate cooperating means of transport is arranged to move a drill string section or a single drill pipe length in synchronized motion; where a) a primary means of transport is provided with a first gripping device for releasably holding a lower end portion of the drill string section or drill pipe length; b) a secondary means of transport is provided with a first means of lateral support for releasably enclosing an upper end portion of the drill string section or drill pipe length; and c) each means of transport is displaceable along a substantially horizontal or vertical guideway.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: Morten Eriksen
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Publication number: 20090208412Abstract: A contrast agent of the general formula (I): Z1-L-V-Z2 (I) wherein at least one of Z1 and Z2 is present and are equal or different reporter moieties detectable in in vivo imaging of the human or animal body, V is a targeting moiety with binding affinity for areas of collagen formation, L is a covalent bond, a biomodifier or a linker moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2005Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Dagfinn Lovhaug, Morten Eriksen, Hege B. Fjerdingstad, Andrew Healey