Patents by Inventor Peter H. Muller

Peter H. Muller 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).

  • Method for producing a cooling element
    Patent number: 8080116
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling element, particularly for use in walls of furnaces that are subjected to high levels of thermal stress, and to a method for producing a cooling element. The cooling element is comprised of cast copper or of a low-alloyed copper alloy and is provided with coolant channels, which consist of tubes cast inside the copper or the copper alloy and which are placed inside the cooling element. In order to create a cooling element with an improved material bond on the contact surfaces between the cooling tube and the metal cast around it and thus with an increased heat transfer, the invention provides that the tubes of the coolant channels are provided with an electrolytic coating on the exterior thereof. The use of copper tubes has been shown to be particularly advantageous, and the coating of the tube exteriors thereof ensues in an electroplating bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Hundt & Weber GmbH
    Inventors: Karlfried Pfeifenbring, Marcus Hering, Peter H. Müller
  • MAGNETIC FORCE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RESISTING TISSUE COLLAPSE WITHIN THE PHARYNGEAL CONDUIT
    Publication number: 20110275879
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Lionel M. NELSON, Ronald G. LAX, Eric N. DOELLING, Jinfang LIU, Peter H. MULLER, Ryan P. BOUCHER, Michael L. REO
  • Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
    Patent number: 7958896
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Ronald G. Lax, Eric N. Doelling, Jinfang Liu, Peter H. Muller, Ryan P. Boucher, Michael L. Reo
  • Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
    Patent number: 7958895
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Ronald G. Lax, Eric N. Doelling, Jinfang Liu, Peter H. Muller, Ryan P. Boucher, Michael L. Reo
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF HOLLOW ORGANS
    Publication number: 20100256713
    Abstract: Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow organs. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from fluid sources of energy to the interior surface of the hollow organ in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, Peter H. Muller, Thomas C. Wehman
  • Sphincter treatment apparatus
    Publication number: 20100087809
    Abstract: A sphincter treatment apparatus includes an energy delivery device introduction member including a proximal end with a first radius of curvature and a distal end with a second radius of curvature. The introduction member is configured to be introduced into the sphincter in a non-deployed state and to be expanded to a deployed state to at least partially expand the sphincter or an adjoining structure. An energy delivery device is coupled to the introduction member. A retainer member is coupled to the energy delivery device introduction member and configured to controllably position the introduction member in an orifice of the sphincter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, David S. Utley, Ronald G. Lax, Theodore R. Kucklick, Peter H. Muller
  • Sphincter treatment apparatus
    Patent number: 7648500
    Abstract: A sphincter treatment apparatus includes an energy delivery device introduction member including a proximal end with a first radius of curvature and a distal end with a second radius of curvature. The introduction member is configured to be introduced into the sphincter in a non-deployed state and to be expanded to a deployed state to at least partially expand the sphincter or an adjoining structure. An energy delivery device is coupled to the introduction member. A retainer member is coupled to the energy delivery device introduction member and configured to controllably position the introduction member in an orifice of the sphincter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Mederi Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart D Edwards, David Utley, Ronald G Lax, Theodore R Kucklick, Peter H Muller
  • Treating Medical Conditions of Hollow Organs
    Publication number: 20090254142
    Abstract: A minimally invasive treatment and appartus for treating medical conditions of hollow organs is described. Electrodes positioned within the organ and in surface contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the organ apply energy to specific glandular, nerve, or muscular areas to alter the organ's operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: SILHOUETTE MEDICAL, USA
    Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, Peter H. Muller, Thomas C. Wehman
  • Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
    Patent number: 7500484
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Ronald G. Lax, Eric N. Doelling, Jinfang Liu, Peter H. Muller, Ryan P. Boucher, Michael L. Reo
  • Magnetic force device, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
    Patent number: 7481224
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Ronald G. Lax, Eric N. Doelling, Jinfang Liu, Peter H. Muller, Ryan P. Boucher, Michael L. Reo
  • Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
    Patent number: 7188627
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Apneon, Inc.
    Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Ronald G. Lax, Eric N. Doelling, Jinfang Liu, Peter H. Muller, Ryan P. Boucher, Michael L. Reo
  • Sphincter treatment apparatus
    Publication number: 20040147921
    Abstract: A sphincter treatment apparatus includes an energy delivery device introduction member including a proximal end with a first radius of curvature and a distal end with a second radius of curvature. The introduction member is configured to be introduced into the sphincter in a non-deployed state and to be expanded to a deployed state to at least partially expand the sphincter or an adjoining structure. An energy delivery device is coupled to the introduction member. A retainer member is coupled to the energy delivery device introduction member and configured to controllably position the introduction member in an orifice of the sphincter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Curon Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart D. Edwards, David S. Utley, Ronald G. Lax, Theodore R. Kucklick, Peter H. Muller
  • Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit
    Publication number: 20040139975
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: APNEON, INC.
    Inventors: Lionel M. Nelson, Ronald G. Lax, Eric N. Doelling, Jinfang Liu, Peter H. Muller, Ryan P. Boucher, Michael L. Reo
  • Self-service kiosk
    Patent number: D514844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: DVDPlay, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee Cravens, Peter H. Muller
  • Self-service kiosk
    Patent number: D515838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: DVDPlay, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee Cravens, Peter H. Muller
  • Self-service kiosk
    Patent number: D526511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: DVDPlay, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee Cravens, Peter H. Muller
  • Self-service kiosk
    Patent number: D530113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventors: Dee Cravens, Peter H. Muller
  • Slip-fit handle for hand held surgical instruments
    Patent number: D495417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Kyphon Inc.
    Inventors: Eric N Doelling, Alex Hsia, Peter H Muller
  • Dual electric vehicle charging station
    Patent number: D664086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Chin-Ho Kim, David Baxter, Craig T. Matsuno, Price Terzis, Peter H. Muller
  • Dual electric vehicle charging station
    Patent number: D664089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Chin-Ho Kim, David Baxter, Craig T. Matsuno, Price Terzis, Peter H. Muller