Patents by Inventor Niels Smidth

Niels Smidth 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: 20240307097
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham
  • 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: 12004784
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham
  • Patent number: 11944359
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Dave Emerson
  • Patent number: 11806054
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Niels Smidth, Khoa Pham, Kyle Richard Wilt
  • 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
  • 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: 20220265323
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Niels Smidth, Khoa Pham, Kyle Richard Wilt
  • Publication number: 20220265324
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Kyle Richard Wilt
  • Publication number: 20220265325
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Dave Emerson
  • Publication number: 20220265327
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham
  • Publication number: 20220265326
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an adjustable implant configured to be implanted into a patient that includes an adjustable portion moveable relative to a housing. The adjustable implant may include various smart components for enhancing operation of the implant. Smart components may include a controller for managing operations and a transducer for communicating ultrasound data with an external interface device. Additional smart components may include a load cell within the housing for measuring an imparted load; a sensor for measuring angular position of the adjustable portion; a dual sensor arrangement for measuring imparted forces; a reed switch; a half piezo transducer; and an energy harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Everett Van Zuiden
  • Publication number: 20200253588
    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: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
  • Publication number: 20200254283
    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: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller, Michael Wentz