Patents by Inventor Sauli Tulkki

Sauli Tulkki 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: 11813086
    Abstract: A measurement system includes: a sensor wire comprising an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body; a sensor disposed at the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire, wherein the sensor is configured to provide an output indicative of a temperature in the blood vessel of the patient's body, when inserted inside the blood vessel of the patient's body; and a transceiver unit configured to transfer information related to the output of the sensor to an external communication module using a frequency hopping technique. The transceiver unit comprises a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire and configured to remain external to the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20220117559
    Abstract: A measurement system includes: a sensor wire comprising an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body; a sensor disposed at the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire, wherein the sensor is configured to provide an output indicative of a temperature in the blood vessel of the patient's body, when inserted inside the blood vessel of the patient's body; and a transceiver unit configured to transfer information related to the output of the sensor to an external communication module using a frequency hopping technique. The transceiver unit comprises a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire and configured to remain external to the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus SAMUELSSON, Sauli TULKKI
  • Patent number: 11234650
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement system comprising a pressure sensor guide wire comprising a pressure sensor located in a distal region of the pressure sensor guide wire that is configured to be inserted into a blood vessel of a human body and a transceiver unit communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor guide wire. The transceiver unit comprises a housing adapted to be used external to the human body, a sensor signal adapting circuitry configured to process pressure sensor values generated by the pressure sensor to create processed pressure sensor values, and a first transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a signal representing the processed pressure sensor values using first, second, and third packets at first, second, and third frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20200345306
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement system comprising a pressure sensor guide wire comprising a pressure sensor located in a distal region of the pressure sensor guide wire that is configured to be inserted into a blood vessel of a human body and a transceiver unit communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor guide wire. The transceiver unit comprises a housing adapted to be used external to the human body, a sensor signal adapting circuitry configured to process pressure sensor values generated by the pressure sensor to create processed pressure sensor values, and a first transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a signal representing the processed pressure sensor values using first, second, and third packets at first, second, and third frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus SAMUELSSON, Sauli TULKKI
  • Patent number: 10736573
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement system comprises: a pressure sensor guide wire comprising a pressure sensor located in a distal region of the pressure sensor guide wire; a transceiver unit communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor guide wire, the transceiver unit comprising: a housing adapted to be used external to the human body, a sensor signal adapting circuitry configured to process a signal representing a pressure reading sensed by the pressure sensor to create a processed pressure reading, and a first Bluetooth transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a signal representing the processed pressure reading; and a second Bluetooth transceiver configured to wirelessly receive the signal representing the processed pressure reading transmitted from the first Bluetooth transceiver, wherein the second Bluetooth transceiver is connected with a personal computer that is configured to display a value representing the processed pressure reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20190254520
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement system comprises: a pressure sensor guide wire comprising a pressure sensor located in a distal region of the pressure sensor guide wire; a transceiver unit communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor guide wire, the transceiver unit comprising: a housing adapted to be used external to the human body, a sensor signal adapting circuitry configured to process a signal representing a pressure reading sensed by the pressure sensor to create a processed pressure reading, and a first Bluetooth transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a signal representing the processed pressure reading; and a second Bluetooth transceiver configured to wirelessly receive the signal representing the processed pressure reading transmitted from the first Bluetooth transceiver, wherein the second Bluetooth transceiver is connected with a PC that is configured to display a value representing the processed pressure reading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Patent number: 10314488
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and two sensors disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensors are configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20180140191
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and two sensors disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensors are configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus SAMUELSSON, Sauli TULKKI
  • Patent number: 9888848
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and two sensors disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensors are configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Patent number: 9585566
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensor is configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20160073884
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensor is configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: ST JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus SAMUELSSON, Sauli TULKKI
  • Patent number: 9220461
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the senior wire. The sensor is configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20150238081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method of measuring a physiological variable in a body. A basic idea of the present invention is to measure a physiological variable in a body by means of employing a sensor which is arranged to be disposed in the body for measuring the physiological variable. The sensor must be provided with a supply voltage in order to be operable. Therefore, a control unit disposed outside the body provides this supply voltage to the sensor. The control unit also receives, from the sensor, via a wired connection, signals that represent the physiological variables that are measured. The control unit is arranged with a communication interface and a modulator for wireless spread spectrum communication of the measured physiological variables for presentation purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus SAMUELSSON, Sauli TULKKI
  • Patent number: 9044201
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method of measuring a physiological variable in a body. A basic idea of the present invention is to measure a physiological variable in a body by means of employing a sensor (314) which is arranged to be disposed in the body for measuring the physiological variable. The sensor must be provided with a supply voltage in order to be operable. Therefore, a control unit (322) disposed outside the body provides this supply voltage to the sensor. The control unit also receives, from the sensor, via a wired connection (311), signals that represent the physiological variables that are measured. The control unit is arranged with a communication interface (401, 701) and a modulator (301) for wireless spread spectrum communication of the measured physiological variables for presentation purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20140206959
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the senior wire. The sensor is configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SYSTEMS AB
    Inventors: Magnus SAMUELSSON, Sauli Tulkki
  • Patent number: 8698638
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire, a sensor, and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body. The sensor is disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensor is configured to measure or detect a non-physiological parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit is adapted to generate a communication signal and to transfer information related to the non-physiological parameter to an external communication module using the communication signal. The communication signal includes sensor values related to the non-physiological parameter. The transceiver unit may comprise a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire and configured to remain external to the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical Systems AB
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20130229287
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensor is configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: ST. JUDE MEDICAL SYSTEMS AB
    Inventors: Magnus SAMUELSSON, Sauli TULKKI
  • Patent number: 8461997
    Abstract: A measurement system, comprises a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire comprises an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensor is configured to measure a variable inside the patient. The transceiver unit comprises: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module. The communication signal, including sensor values, is generated by the transceiver unit and transferred as a data stream. The housing is configured to remain external to the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical Systems AB
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Patent number: 8410940
    Abstract: A measurement system may comprise a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire may comprise an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensor is configured to measure a parameter when inserted inside the patient. The transceiver unit may comprise: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical Systems AB
    Inventors: Magnus Samuelsson, Sauli Tulkki
  • Publication number: 20120220898
    Abstract: Sensor wire assembly for measuring a physiological variable in a body, said assembly comprises a sensor element for measuring the physiological variable and to generate a sensor signal in response of said variable, and a guide wire having said sensor element at its distal end, and adapted to be inserted into the body in order to position the sensor element within the body. The assembly further comprises a sensor signal adapting circuitry, being an integrated part of said assembly, wherein the sensor signal is applied to the adapting circuitry that is adapted to automatically generate an output signal, related to the sensor signal, in a standardized format such that the measured physiological variable is retrievable by an external physiology monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Sauli TULKKI