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).
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Publication number: 20240307097Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham
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Publication number: 20240261600Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller, Michael Wentz
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Patent number: 12004784Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham
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Patent number: 11944359Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Dave Emerson
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Patent number: 11806054Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Niels Smidth, Khoa Pham, Kyle Richard Wilt
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Publication number: 20230158338Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
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Patent number: 11577097Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
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Publication number: 20220265323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Niels Smidth, Khoa Pham, Kyle Richard Wilt
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Publication number: 20220265324Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Kyle Richard Wilt
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Publication number: 20220265325Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Dave Emerson
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Publication number: 20220265327Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham
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Publication number: 20220265326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Niels Smidth, Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Everett Van Zuiden
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Publication number: 20200253588Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
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Publication number: 20200254283Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller, Michael Wentz