Patents by Inventor Stefano Mischler

Stefano Mischler 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).

  • IN-VIVO CONDITION MONITORING OF METALLIC IMPLANTS BY ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20140379090
    Abstract: The invention relates to a replacement metallic prosthesis to be implanted which contains means monitor its condition during use in order to allow an early detection of failure or insufficient functionality, wherein said means comprise implanted sensors and electronics (3) and a remote device (9), to measure the implant's function and degradation during its life span, wherein said sensors are electro chemical sensors with electrodes (1). The prosthesis according to the invention may also be used to promote bone growth. The invention also relates to a method using the device of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE (EPFL)
    Inventors: Nikitas Diomidis, Stefano Mischler, Eric Meurville