Patents by Inventor Richard Brandmeier

Richard Brandmeier 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).

  • Patent number: 10441786
    Abstract: A stimulation electrode assembly configured to be positioned relative to a patient for an operative procedure is disclosed. An evoked stimulation response may be sensed by a sensor near a portion of a subject. The evoked response may be sensed by an electrode and determined with a monitoring system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Brandmeier
  • Publication number: 20180311502
    Abstract: A stimulation electrode assembly configured to be positioned relative to a patient for an operative procedure is disclosed. An evoked stimulation response may be sensed by a sensor near a portion of a subject. The evoked response may be sensed by an electrode and determined with a monitoring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Brandmeier
  • Patent number: 10058671
    Abstract: A breathing mask arrangement includes a mask frame, a sealing structure provided to the mask frame and adapted to form a seal with a patient's face, and a forehead support device movably mounted to the mask frame for adjustable movement with respect to the mask frame. The sealing structure is movably mounted to the mask frame for adjustable movement with respect to the mask frame, and the adjustable movement of the sealing structure is independent of the adjustable movement of the forehead support device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Rolf Madaus, Harald Wolfgang Voegele
  • Patent number: 9827387
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
  • Publication number: 20150007825
    Abstract: A breathing mask arrangement includes a mask frame, a sealing structure provided to the mask frame and adapted to form a seal with a patient's face, and a forehead support device movably mounted to the mask frame for adjustable movement with respect to the mask frame. The sealing structure is movably mounted to the mask frame for adjustable movement with respect to the mask frame, and the adjustable movement of the sealing structure is independent of the adjustable movement of the forehead support device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Dieter HEIDMANN, Richard BRANDMEIER, Stefan Rolf MADAUS, Harald Wolfgang VOEGELE
  • Patent number: 8875710
    Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
  • Publication number: 20140000612
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: ResMed R&D Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut SCHNEIDER, Jörg MEIER, Dieter HEIDMANN, Harald VÖGELE, Stefan MADAUS, Rainer JAKOBS, Stefan SCHÄTZL, Richard BRANDMEIER
  • Patent number: 8522781
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ResMed R&D Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
  • Publication number: 20120024288
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vogele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schatzl, Richard Brandmeier
  • Patent number: 8061354
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device includes a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vögele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schätzl, Richard Brandmeier
  • Publication number: 20110220111
    Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivcit axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
  • Patent number: 7967014
    Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
  • Publication number: 20100180898
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders includes an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal on the basis of indicative signals relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device for generating data field entries according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator is provided for generating the pressure control signal, taking into account determined data field entries which are at least selected by the extraction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut SCHNEIDER, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vogele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jackobs, Stefan Schatzl, Richard Brandmeier
  • Patent number: 7717111
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the scope of the diagnosis and/or the treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders. The invention especially relates to a CPAP appliance comprising self-optimising dual level pressure regulation. According to the invention, the device for supplying a respiratory gas comprises an electronic signal processing device for generating a pressure control signal (p) on the basis of indicative signals (5) relating to the breathing activity and/or the physiological state of a person. The signal processing device (1) comprises a signal inputting device and an extraction device (2) for generating data field entries (3) according to predefined signal analysis procedures. A pressure signal generator (4) is provided for generating the pressure control signal (p), taking into account determined data field entries (3) which are at least selected by the extraction device (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jörg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vogele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schatzl, Richard Brandmeier
  • Publication number: 20060191538
    Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
  • Patent number: 7059326
    Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: MAP Medizin-Technologie GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele
  • Publication number: 20040112382
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for supplying a respiratory gas to a patient within the context of diagnosis and/or therapy of sleep-related breathing disorders. In particular the invention concerns a CPAP unit with self-adaptive dual level pressure regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Hartmut Schneider, Jorg Meier, Dieter Heidmann, Harald Vogele, Stefan Madaus, Rainer Jakobs, Stefan Schatzl, Richard Brandmeier
  • Publication number: 20030075182
    Abstract: An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Dieter Heidmann, Richard Brandmeier, Stefan Madaus, Harald Voegele