Patents by Inventor Pierre-Yves Müller
Pierre-Yves Müller 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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Patent number: 11389110Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: DJO GLOBAL SWITZERLAND SÀRLInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20200129118Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 10463296Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: DJO Global Switzerland SARLInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 10328260Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
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Publication number: 20190083029Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 10080523Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: DJO GLOBAL SWITZERLAND SÀRLInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Publication number: 20170361095Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
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Patent number: 9808619Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Felix Buhlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Mueller
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Publication number: 20170209087Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 9669212Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
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Publication number: 20150151124Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
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Patent number: 8958883Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Inventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
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Patent number: 8565888Abstract: An automated adaptive muscle stimulation system and method are disclosed. The stimulation system includes at least one electrode assembly adapted to deliver a muscle stimulation signal to the tissue of a user, a sensor system adapted to detect a muscle response, and an electrical stimulation device operably coupled to the at least on electrode assembly and the sensor system, the electrical stimulation device including a control system operable to automatically diagnose at least one characteristic of a muscle from the detected muscle response and adjust at least one parameter of the muscle stimulation signal in response thereto to deliver an adjusted muscle stimulation signal. A dual mode muscle stimulation system adapted to accept first and second data sets and provide first and second levels of treatment data is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.Inventors: Felix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Pierre Rigaux, Pierre-Yves Mueller, David Truffer, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 8335566Abstract: A housing for an electrostimulation device comprising a charger plug and a stimulation plug, designed to receive respectively a connector linked to a charger and a connector linked to a stimulation electrode, characterized in that it comprises a mobile locking element designed to alternately lock the charger plug or the stimulation plug.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Compex Medical S.A.Inventors: Pierre-Yves Müller, Klaus Schönenberger
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Publication number: 20120150260Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
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Patent number: 8140165Abstract: Electrotherapy systems and methods for delivering an electrostimulation treatment program to a user while reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation. The systems and methods detect electrostimulation treatment program delivery characteristics, including a pulse intensity above a preset limit; a pulse duration above a preset limit; an inappropriately compensated pulse; a charge per pulse above a predetermined limit; a current improperly exiting from a stimulation channel; a current present outside of a pulse; an excitation pulse and a compensation pulse generated on different channels; an inter-pulse time less than a predetermined limit; and a time between an excitation and a compensation pulse greater than a predetermined limit. The limits are selected in relation to an objective of reducing the risk of inducing cardiac fibrillation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Encore Medical Asset CorporationInventors: Félix Bühlmann, Etienne Dunant, Steve Guex, David Truffer, Pierre-Yves Müller
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Publication number: 20100042180Abstract: A disposable electrical stimulation device and method for providing therapeutic treatment and pain management in a convenient, compact configuration. Electrode size and shape and relative configuration can be varied according to an intended application and use, or a universal configuration can be provided for use on almost any area of the body. The common structure of communicatively coupled dual electrodes including control circuitry and a power source accommodates a range of different sizes, configurations, stimulation treatment intensities, and other physical and electrical characteristics that can be pre-customized and packaged for specific, limited time use. The device can therefore be used in methods of providing therapy, managing pain, and achieving other treatment goals by electrical stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2006Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicants: COMPEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC, COMPEX MEDICAL, S. A.Inventors: Pierre-Yves Mueller, Marshall Masko, Pierre-Yves Lampo, Klaus Schonenberger, Felix Buhlmann, Steve Guex, Gary L. Moore, Patrick Lavalley
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Publication number: 20090024188Abstract: A housing for an electrostimulation device comprising a charger plug and a stimulation plug, designed to receive respectively a connector linked to a charger and a connector linked to a stimulation electrode, characterized in that it comprises a mobile locking element designed to alternately lock the charger plug or the stimulation plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Complex Medical S.A.Inventors: Pierre-Yves Müller, Klaus Schonenberger
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Patent number: 6324432Abstract: The electrical stimulator includes an electrical pulse generator arranged in a case, stimulation electrodes (7) to be placed on a user's skin on the motor points of the muscles to be stimulated, each electrode (7) being connected to an electric cable (5) connector, the other end of the cable being connected in a removable manner to a signal input and/or output socket of the case for receiving the electric pulses, at least one sensor (11) for measuring the muscle reactions caused by the electric pulses, and electronic means in the case for receiving the measurements from the sensor. The sensor (11) is intrinsically linked to one of the electrodes (7) or to the connector (6). At least one conductor wire (15) of the cable connects the electrode (7) independently of the sensor (11). The stimulator finds application in particular in the field of sports for the passive exercising of muscles stimulated by electric pulses, or in the re-education of atrophied muscles.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Compex SAInventors: Pierre Rigaux, Félix Buhlmann, Pierre-Yves Müller