Patents by Inventor Thomas Falk

Thomas Falk 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: 20240152627
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the teachings herein include a method for determining the integrity of data processing of operative data using a trusted execution environment. The method may include: presenting the trusted execution environment with input data including the operative data and test data; processing the input data to produce output data; subjecting that portion of the output data formed by the processed test data to a comparison with reference data; and using the comparison as a basis for determining the integrity of the data processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Rainer Falk, Hans Aschauer, Omar Belhachemi, Christian Peter Feist, Hermann Seuschek, Thomas Zeschg
  • Patent number: 11965199
    Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to the field of steroid hydroxylation. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for the 21-hydroxylation of steroids in cells. It also relates to cells expressing a steroid 21-hydroxylating enzyme or steroid 21-hydroxylase, expression vectors comprising a nucleic acid encoding for a steroid 21-hydroxylase and a kit for carrying out the method for the 21-hydroxylation of steroids in cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Claus Lattemann, Thomas Stillger, Bernd Janocha, Hans-Falk Rasser, Sebastian Rissom, Simone Anderko, Rita Bernhardt, Frank Hannemann
  • Patent number: 11938289
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for performing a prostate surgical treatment, said method comprising: arranging a catheter 1 inside of a urethra of a patient and anchored against the bladder neck of the patient subsequent to the filling of the balloon stopper unit 5 with a fluid when the balloon stopper unit 5 is arranged inside of the bladder of a patient; said method also comprising injecting at least one anesthetic agent and adrenaline or injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin to the prostate via the injection tube 9 and the hollow tip 10 at an intended position of the prostate. Moreover, the present invention also refers to a kit comprising a catheter 1 according to the present invention and one or more syringe(s) 1000 containing adrenaline and at least one anesthetic agent and/or at least a syringe 1000 or vial containing botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PROSTALUND AB
    Inventors: Sonny Schelin, Anette Israelsson, Johan Wennerholm, Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20240082105
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to the patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism is further configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impacts an external portion of the clamp mechanism without the release mechanism being pulled away from the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20240065934
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 11877970
    Abstract: A patient sling is formed of plastics sheet or moulded plastics or textile material having a back support portion and a patient seat support portion. Two straps are coupled to respective side flanges of the back rest support, while two straps are coupled to respective side flanges the seat support portion and connect to the straps. The straps can be adjusted in length and also detached from the upper straps in order to adjust the configuration of the seat portion. The seat support portion includes a cut out for assisting a patient in effecting bodily functions and fold lines can also enable the seat support portion to be either partially folded or fully folded back in order to assist a patient in dressing and undressing, while continuing to be retained and supported by the back rest support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Arjo IP Holding AB
    Inventors: Thomas Falk, Lotta Gram, Marie Rubin
  • Patent number: 11850208
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 11844743
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to the patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism is further configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impacts an external portion of the clamp mechanism without the release mechanism being pulled away from the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20230107980
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 11523966
    Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system can include a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. The compression mechanism can during a CPR session retreat a distance away from the patient's chest whereby the patient's chest can expand without active decompression of the patient's chest beyond the chest's natural resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Sara Lindroth, Jonas Lagerström, Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20220233830
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for performing a prostate surgical treatment, said method comprising: arranging a catheter 1 inside of a urethra of a patient and anchored against the bladder neck of the patient subsequent to the filling of the balloon stopper unit 5 with a fluid when the balloon stopper unit 5 is arranged inside of the bladder of a patient; said method also comprising injecting at least one anesthetic agent and adrenaline or injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin to the prostate via the injection tube 9 and the hollow tip 10 at an intended position of the prostate. Moreover, the present invention also refers to a kit comprising a catheter 1 according to the present invention and one or more syringe(s) 1000 containing adrenaline and at least one anesthetic agent and/or at least a syringe 1000 or vial containing botulinum toxin (Botox) and/or penicillin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Sonny SCHELIN, Anette ISRAELSSON, Johan WENNERHOLM, Thomas FALK
  • Publication number: 20220175614
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include a universal suction cup for a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device having a first circular member extending from a piston-facing surface, and a second circular member concentric to the first circular member extending from the piston-facing surface, the second circular member having a diameter that is less than the first circular member. Example of the disclosure also include suction cups with rigid members to reduce the amount of force necessary to attach the suction cup to a patient. Examples of the disclosure also include a mechanical compression device which can detect the type of suction cup attached to a compression member and activate particular features or settings based on the attached suction cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Fred W. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20220151851
    Abstract: A patient sling is formed of plastics sheet or moulded plastics or textile material having a back support portion and a patient seat support portion. Two straps are coupled to respective side flanges of the back rest support, while two straps are coupled to respective side flanges the seat support portion and connect to the straps. The straps can be adjusted in length and also detached from the upper straps in order to adjust the configuration of the seat portion. The seat support portion includes a cut out for assisting a patient in effecting bodily functions and fold lines can also enable the seat support portion to be either partially folded or fully folded back in order to assist a patient in dressing and undressing, while continuing to be retained and supported by the back rest support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Falk, Lotta Gram, Marie Rubin
  • Publication number: 20220133587
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure are directed to adjustable back plates or backboards for a mechanical compression device to accommodate different patient sizes and/or for ease of storage. Examples of the disclosure includes back plates that can be folded, pieced together, or otherwise have a variable distance between connectors that attach to legs of a chest compression device. Examples also include back plates which may have two sides, such as an adult patient side and a pediatric patient side, to accommodate different patient sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Anders Nilsson, Tyson Taylor, David Linville, Eric Sandrup, Jonas Lagerstrom, Anders Jeppsson, Sara Lindroth, Fredrik Arnwald
  • Publication number: 20220125676
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure are directed to mechanical compression devices that can adjust a location of a compression position relative to a patient. One or more of the mechanical compression devices can adjust the compression position in an adjustment plane that is generally perpendicular to a patient. Some of the mechanical compression include support columns that have actuators that can be set asymmetrically to adjust the compression position and/or can be tilted relative to the backboard to adjust the compression position. Other examples includes mechanical compression devices that have multiple actuators that can be used to adjust the compression position as well as provide compressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Anders Jeppsson, Jonas Lagerstrom, Tyson Taylor, Robert G. Walker, Jorgen Segerstein, Robert P. Marx, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220125675
    Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) device having a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to a patient, the chest compression mechanism having a rigid support arm configured to pivot about a reference line to deliver the CPR chest compressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Physio-Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20220040036
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to the patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism is configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism is further configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impacts an external portion of the clamp mechanism without the release mechanism being pulled away from the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Patent number: 11154454
    Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to a patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism may be configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism may further be configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impinges upon an external portion of the clamp mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20190117504
    Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) chest compression device, including a chest compression component structured to deliver chest compressions to a patient, and a controller electrically coupled to the chest compression component. The controller operates the chest compression component to switch between operating at least in a first mode for a first time period and a second mode for a second time period. The first mode includes compressing a chest of a patient at a first rate of compressions, at a first depth for each compression, and a first duty cycle, and the second mode includes compressing a chest of a patient at a second rate of compressions, at a second depth for each compression, and a second duty cycle, at least one of the second rate, the second depth, and the second duty cycle is different from the first rate, the first depth, and the first duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Thomas Falk
  • Publication number: 20190117501
    Abstract: A Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (“CPR”) device can include a compression mechanism configured to perform successive CPR compressions on a chest of a patient, the compression mechanism including a piston and a contact member attached to the piston, the contact member configured to make and maintain contact with the chest at a first position and a first orientation. The CPR device can also include a controller communicatively coupled with the compression mechanism, the controller configured to: receive at least one input; determine whether the piston should be adjusted based on the at least one input; and responsive to a determination that the piston should be adjusted, cause the piston to move so that the contact member makes and maintains contact with the chest at a second position and a second orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: FRED WILLIAM CHAPMAN, ERIK VON SCHENCK, ANDERS NILSSON, SARA LINDROTH, THOMAS FALK, GREGORY T. KAVOUNAS