Patents by Inventor Stephan Geiger

Stephan Geiger 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).

  • Publication number: 20250128057
    Abstract: An exemplary assembly may be adapted for insertion into a cochlea. The assembly may comprise a tubular element and an electrode lead having a flexible body and one or more electrode contacts located on the flexible body. The tubular element may comprise a lumen that extends along a length of the flexible body; and a plurality of fiber windings that wrap around and extend along the length of the tubular element. The plurality of fiber windings may include a first section having a first winding configuration and second section having a second winding configuration. In response to application of pressure within the lumen, the first section is configured to move in a first manner based on the first winding configuration and the second section is configured to move in a second manner based on the second winding configuration such that the electrode lead is steerable during insertion into the cochlea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Advanced Bionics LLC
    Inventors: Stephan Geiger, Martin Grossoehmichen
  • Publication number: 20250058110
    Abstract: A cochlear implant including a housing, an antenna within the housing, a stimulation processor within the housing operably connected to the antenna and an electrode array, operably connected to the stimulation processor, including a flexible array body, a plurality of electrically conductive contacts on the flexible array body, a plurality of flexible projections that extend outwardly from the flexible array body, and a vibration device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Martin Grossoehmichen, Stephan Geiger
  • Patent number: 12083025
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated expansion and angular adjustment mechanisms that allow the cage to change its height and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: EIT Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Publication number: 20230372115
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated ratchet assemblies that allow the cage to change size and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Patent number: 11752006
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated ratchet assemblies that allow the cage to change size and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Publication number: 20210378839
    Abstract: Disclosed are interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated and deployable anchors that allow the cage to have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. Once implanted, the anchors of the cages may be deployed to enable better fixation to bone. The cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger, Matthew F. Gornet
  • Patent number: 11163005
    Abstract: Test device having a signal input with a positive pin and a negative pin, between which an-input signal may be applied. Test device has a separation unit which is connected to the positive pin and to the negative pin and is configured to separate a positive signal component in the form of a positive track from the input signal, to output said signal component at a first pin, to separate a negative signal component in the form of a negative track from the input signal and to output said signal component at a second pin. The use of the test device to test a control unit of the switching device is described, wherein the test device simulates the switching device, the signal input of the test device is connected to the control unit and the control unit outputs an input signal to the signal input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: OMICRON ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Jochum, Stephan Geiger, Rainer Küng
  • Patent number: 11135069
    Abstract: Disclosed are interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated and deployable anchors that allow the cage to have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. Once implanted, the anchors of the cages may be deployed to enable better fixation to bone. The cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: EIT Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger, Matthew F. Gornet
  • Publication number: 20210190864
    Abstract: Test device having a signal input with a positive pin and a negative pin, between which an-input signal may be applied. Test device has a separation unit which is connected to the positive pin and to the negative pin and is configured to separate a positive signal component in the form of a positive track from the input signal, to output said signal component at a first pin, to separate a negative signal component in the form of a negative track from the input signal and to output said signal component at a second pin. The use of the test device to test a control unit of the switching device is described, wherein the test device simulates the switching device, the signal input of the test device is connected to the control unit and the control unit outputs an input signal to the signal input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: OMICRON ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventors: Michael JOCHUM, Stephan GEIGER, Rainer KUENG
  • Publication number: 20210093463
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated ratchet assemblies that allow the cage to change size and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Publication number: 20210077272
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated expansion and angular adjustment mechanisms that allow the cage to change its height and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Patent number: 10881524
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated ratchet assemblies that allow the cage to change size and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: EIT Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Patent number: 10869769
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated expansion and angular adjustment mechanisms that allow the cage to change its height and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: EIT Emerging Implant Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Patent number: 10809299
    Abstract: A testing device for testing a control unit of a switching device of an electrical switchgear installation. The testing device has a signal input, and to which a controlled current sink is provided, which is connected to the signal input. The controlled current sink shunts an input current from the signal input in order to provide a dynamically adjustable input impedance. A method for testing a control unit of a switching device of a switchgear installation, includes the testing device having a signal input, to which an input voltage may be applied. In the testing device, a controlled current sink shuts an input current from the signal input and thus provides a dynamically adjustable input impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: OMICRON ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Jochum, Stephan Geiger, Rainer Kueng
  • Patent number: 10605867
    Abstract: In order to test substations from different manufacturers and of different types in a simple manner, it is provided that a control unit (6) for a switching device (5) of a substation (4) is connected via an adapter cable (11) to a test device (10), which simulates the switching device (5) for the test and the test device (10) reads configuration-specific data from a memory unit (15) on the adapter cable (11) and the test unit (10) thus configures its signal inputs (BE) and signal outputs (BA, AA) that are required for conducting the test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: OMICRON ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Jochum, Stephan Geiger, Rainer Kueng
  • Publication number: 20190274840
    Abstract: Disclosed are interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated and deployable anchors that allow the cage to have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. Once implanted, the anchors of the cages may be deployed to enable better fixation to bone. The cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Publication number: 20190274837
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated expansion and angular adjustment mechanisms that allow the cage to change its height and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Publication number: 20190274836
    Abstract: The embodiments provide various interbody fusion spacers, or cages, for insertion between adjacent vertebrae. The cages may have integrated ratchet assemblies that allow the cage to change size and angle as needed, with little effort. The cages may have a first, insertion configuration characterized by a reduced size to facilitate insertion through a narrow access passage and into the intervertebral space. The cages may be inserted in a first, reduced size and then expanded to a second, larger size once implanted. In their second configuration, the cages are able to maintain the proper disc height and stabilize the spine by restoring sagittal balance and alignment. Additionally, the intervertebral cages are configured to be able to adjust the angle of lordosis, and can accommodate larger lordotic angles in their second, expanded configuration. Further, these cages may promote fusion to further enhance spine stability by immobilizing the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Guntmar Eisen, Detlev Ganter, Stephan Geiger
  • Publication number: 20190049516
    Abstract: A testing device for testing a control unit of a switching device of an electrical switchgear installation. The testing device has a signal input, and to which a controlled current sink is provided, which is connected to the signal input. The controlled current sink shunts an input current from the signal input in order to provide a dynamically adjustable input impedance. A method for testing a control unit of a switching device of a switchgear installation, includes the testing device having a signal input, to which an input voltage may be applied. In the testing device, a controlled current sink shuts an input current from the signal input and thus provides a dynamically adjustable input impedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: OMICRON ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventors: Michael JOCHUM, Stephan GEIGER, Rainer KUENG
  • Publication number: 20180238967
    Abstract: In order to test substations from different manufacturers and of different types in a simple manner, it is provided that a control unit (6) for a switching device (5) of a substation (4) is connected via an adapter cable (11) to a test device (10), which simulates the switching device (5) for the test and the test device (10) reads configuration-specific data from a memory unit (15) on the adapter cable (11) and the test unit (10) thus configures its signal inputs (BE) and signal outputs (BA, AA) that are required for conducting the test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: OMICRON ELECTRONICS GmbH
    Inventors: Michael JOCHUM, Stephan GEIGER, Rainer KUENG